Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start!
Farm stay by the lake
You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start!. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Barbecue grills and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start! boast perks such as fireplaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Lakeside Cottage Hinahina
Lakeside Cottage Private vacation home
Lakeside Cottage Private vacation home Hinahina
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start!?
Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start!?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start! located?
Situated on a river, this farm stay is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Catlins Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Teapot World and Jack's Blowhole. Purakaunui Falls and Cannibal Bay Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start! Reviews
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10/10
Excellent place. The house is beautiful and perfectly equipped for a family. We will come back.
Thierry J.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
Lovely isolated getaway.
Gill C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10
A beautiful farm cottage with history. I'd forgotten had read that was no TV, so was a shock initially but since were either out hoping to see the Aurora or tired frm busy day this really wasn't an issue.
Shona K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
What a great find! Spacious, quiet, great location. Wish we could have had longer
Fiona L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10
Lovely property with an excellent view. Very friendly chickens and fresh eggs in the morning. Can't recommend this place enough!
William W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10
Loved the view, comfortable beds, hosts friendly, extra room for the kids to play.
The bathroom is a little separated from the bedrooms and relatively small. But not an issue. Enjoyed our stay!
Tamar & Roee H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10
Karl and Melanie care about their guests’ experience. This comes through in the well presented the accomodation and them going above and beyond. The kids loved feeding the chickens, especially Kevin the rooster !
Scott M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10
Melanie and Karl’s house is very comfortable with beautiful views over the green countryside and Catlins Lake. It was so tranquil. Loved watching the cattle, horse, chickens and sheep go about their daily routines - not much happens, but a lot of socialising
Russell N.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10
We stayed four nights in this older farm house. There’s so much room, a nice big kitchen and the view and fresh air were wonderful. The beds had lovely linen but were softer than our liking. The single bathroom was on the opposite side of the house from the bedrooms. Other furnishings are a bit tired and shabby, but we were not really at the house very much because there is so much to explore in the area. We also appreciated Melanie letting us stay one night up the hill at her studio as I didn’t book the five nights I thought I booked; she was really gracious about that situation.
Kimberly R.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10
We loved waking up with the sounds of the birds and the misty Catlins lake nearby. The renovated farmhouse is very well set up, stylish and comfy with everything we needed. Mel and Karl are friendly and welcoming. We LOVED Karl taking us around the stock and showing us their farm which has breathtaking coastal views.
Lois C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10
Spacious, quiet, private and plenty of fire wood for the wood burner.
Recommended for a quiet getaway
Stephen B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10
Old school villa. Well maintained and cosy. Great views and truly in the country. Just don't feed the chickens. Thank you for a god service.
Bauke V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10
Quiet, good view
han
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10
Wonderfully positioned and beautifully set up place. A bit of something for everyone. Very spacious, with added benefits, hens, views, log burner. Definitely recommend .
Cara T.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10
lovely quiet location but close to many interesting sights. well appointed. great hosts. We even got a tour of one of their farming properties which was spectacular.
Diana S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10
We loved staying here. It is such a lovely escape from a busy life, and Melanie was so welcoming. The playroom was such a hit with our wee ones, and such a nice surprise (not on the listing, so we bought all our toys with us!). We can't wait to come back again.
Lynley E.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
10/10
Location for Catlins experience, ambience, farm tour all excellent. Bring your own food as there are limited options nearby.
Peter T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
10/10
The cottage is beautiful! Amazing views, lovely cosy house with a well equipped kitchen. Beds were super comfortable. Melanie and Karl were lovely and the view from the top of the farm when Melanie took me up was just spectacular! I would highly recommend staying here and look forward to coming back.
Kerry P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
10/10
Loved being on the farm, with sheep being mustered right outside the window, dogs, chickens, fresh eggs for breakfast. The ride in the Hilux up over the back of the farm with Karl was a great touch.Like being on ‘Country Calendar’ with Barry Crump. Superb kiwi experience. The farm house was lovely too. Sitting on the wraparound deck with a coffee and watching life go by. Exceptional
Glenn
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
10/10
This property is located on a farm and is amazingly quiet and beautifully picturesque. The house itself is well appointed, comfortable, and feels very welcoming. We had such a wonderful time here relaxing!! It is in very close proximity to many of the wonderful attractions that the Caitlins offers.
We would unequivocally recommend staying here…we would love to come back and relax for a week (or two!)…The view from the deck is so tranquil and the whole stay just was just so lovely. Totally perfect.