8/10 Good
Francois F.
5 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable beds and close to Oamaru town . Q
Francois F.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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Stone Cottage in Central Oamaru (No Extra Cleaning Fee)
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Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Oamaru, OTA
- Steampunk HQ15 min walk
- Oamaru Harbour19 min walk
- Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony5 min drive
- Oamaru (OAM)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Main Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Stone Cottage in Central Oamaru (No Extra Cleaning Fee)
Orla s Cottage is a 3 bedroom historic Oamaru Stone workers cottage built in 1906 and is just a few hundred meters from central Oamaru, the Victorian Precinct and numerous restaurants.
We have respected the original features in this home while adding modern comforts to make your stay truly unique to the Oamaru region.
Each bedroom has been beautifully appointed with high quality accessories and local historical treasures. The beds are all Hotel Grade beds with luxury mattress toppers, NZ woolen Duvets and locally made NZ merino wool blankets.
The interior Oamaru white-stone walls have been retained exhibiting original saw cuts and claw marks created in the quarrying and building process.
Being a restored original cottage the living areas are compact whilst the bedrooms are large with high ceilings.
There are also two air conditioning units in the cottage to ensure your stay is cosy in the winter and comfortable in the summer.
We have respected the original features in this home while adding modern comforts to make your stay truly unique to the Oamaru region.
Each bedroom has been beautifully appointed with high quality accessories and local historical treasures. The beds are all Hotel Grade beds with luxury mattress toppers, NZ woolen Duvets and locally made NZ merino wool blankets.
The interior Oamaru white-stone walls have been retained exhibiting original saw cuts and claw marks created in the quarrying and building process.
Being a restored original cottage the living areas are compact whilst the bedrooms are large with high ceilings.
There are also two air conditioning units in the cottage to ensure your stay is cosy in the winter and comfortable in the summer.
Property manager
Glenn and Anna
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Oamaru
Located in Oamaru, this holiday home is in the city centre. Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and NZ Malt Whisky Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oamaru Gardens and Oamaru Harbour. Whitestone Cheese Factory and Steam Train are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
Oamaru, OTA
What's nearby
- North Otago Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Steampunk HQ - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Oamaru Harbour - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Restaurants
- Galleon Complex - 5 min drive
- McDonald's - 2 min walk
- Harbour St Bakery - 16 min walk
- Kfc - 2 min walk
- Indian Kitchen Restaurant - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Janet D.
27 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the Stone Cottage
Janet D.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah T.
15 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Oamaru
Sarah T.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Rachel v.
27 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot
Rachel v.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pip F.
10 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage
Pip F.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Liz M.
31 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Interesting historic property
Liz M.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Linda
2 December 2023
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Linda
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Veronica S.
21 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy cottage
Veronica S.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Guy
28 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Guy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Prentice
14 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Prentice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Janet C.
18 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Janet C.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Valerie W.
1 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy home
Valerie W.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
D N.
22 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Conveniently located in Oamaru
D N.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Noel B.
22 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oamaru Escape
Noel B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
21 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentic Oamaru Cottage
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Susan E.
8 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don't judge a book by its cover!
Susan E.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
4/10 Poor
Tom W.
8 September 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
A tad misleading
Tom W.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Kevin v.
20 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seasonal Issues
Kevin v.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Richard c.
9 September 2024
Richard c.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol L.
26 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cosy
Carol L.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Helen H.
8 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice old Home
Helen H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
8/10 Good
Lyn H.
14 November 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
weekend getaway
Lyn H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Heather B.
12 November 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved Location
Heather B.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
8/10 Good
Laurence T.
29 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely old world experience in a Tartar Oamaru home in the center of town.
Laurence T.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Darrell S.
1 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing hideaway.
Darrell S.
About the host
Hosted by Glenn and Anna
Anna is an interior designer and Glenn a digital marketing strategy consultant.
Orla's cottage is our personal holiday home in Oamaru and has been fitted out to reflect a holiday home (bach) feel while still having the creature comforts you would come to expect from higher end boutique accommodation providers around the world.
We hope you love this home as much as we do and get to appreciate the history and amazing nature the Oamaru and Waitaki region has to offer.
Orla's cottage is our personal holiday home in Oamaru and has been fitted out to reflect a holiday home (bach) feel while still having the creature comforts you would come to expect from higher end boutique accommodation providers around the world.
We hope you love this home as much as we do and get to appreciate the history and amazing nature the Oamaru and Waitaki region has to offer.
Why they chose this property
We fell in love with this old cottage when we first saw it online and bought it sight unseen!
It took some work but we are so proud of the work we have put into restoring the cottage with modern amenities while still keeping its old world charm.
It took some work but we are so proud of the work we have put into restoring the cottage with modern amenities while still keeping its old world charm.
What makes this property unique
So close to town and the Victorian Precinct as well as a short walk to the Blue Penguin Colony
Languages:
English
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