Protea Cottage. A place to connect with nature.

Entire cottage in Okuti Valley, New Zealand

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Tom
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.

Mountain and valley views

Guests say the views are gorgeous.

Park for free

This is one of the few places in the area with free parking.
Original 1990 settler Cottage situated in a Native Bush Setting close to small creek. Tui and Bell Birds abound and a feeder is set up on the deck from where you can sit and watch them feed. Wake up to the dawn chorus.
The Cottage is very private, set a short (5 minute) walk from owners house. Property is on a hill situated in 70 acres with Protea Plantings, Native Bush and lots of tracks to explore.
Hosts happy to drive guests up to cottage if their vehicles are not suitable. Off Grid.

The space
Second bedroom in separate building above Cottage with shower attached. The Cottage lounge has a day bed that coverts to a queen bed or two single beds. Access from owners house to cottage suitable for all wheel drive vehicle only. Host can drive guests and luggage up if required. Safe parking available at Hosts House.
Cottage is off grid on 12 volt solar power system. Composting toilet. Hot water is either Hydro Gas or from wet back fire. Small fridge, plus can supply a chilly bin and change slicker pads.
Guests need to be used to walking on hills. Wear suitable footwear. Limited cell phone reception. Vodaphone only.
Tea and Coffee (including plunger) and milk supplied. Muesli, plus a small selection of breakfast cereals supplied. BBQ available. Please do not attempt to clean BBQ in kitchen sink or laundry tub. Just let Tom know you have used it and he will clean it.
There is no extra cleaning charges but we expect you will leave the cottage as clean and tidy as you found it.

Guest access
Guests have full access to Cottage and Sleepout. It is situated on a 70ac block with extensive plantings and tracks that guests are free to explore.
Access to owners residence is by owner invitation only.

Other things to note
Cottage is on off grid power supply and runs on a 12 vault system. Please be mindful of power usage, particularly in winter, or if we have a number of cloudy / wet days.
In wet weather it is safer to leave your vehicle by owners house as track can become tricky even for a 4 wheel drive vehicle. If need be Tom can collect / transport you and your gear by all wheel drive vehicle or farm bike.

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed, 1 couch

What this place offers

Garden view
Mountain view
Kitchen
Free parking on premises
Washing machine
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 171 reviews.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Okuti Valley, Canterbury, New Zealand

Little River is a small friendly Country Town. 1,000 permanent residents. We have two coffee shops in town, Modern Art Gallery, Historic Railway Station and local The Artisian Lab Craft shop (we have a small flower stand there were we sell some of our flowers), Craft Co-operative, Vet, Service Station, and CCC Service Centre. Our local pub has been upgraded with light dinning and evening meals available. We also have another licensed dinner offering refreshments and meals Thru, Fri, Sat over winter and may increase in summer. Childrens playground, tennis courts, dog park and second hand shop.

Meet your host

Superhost
171 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Lives in Little River, New Zealand
Love the outdoors, meeting people, reading, sport, hard work.

Tom is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly-rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

House rules

Check-in: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Checkout before 11:00 am
6 guests maximum

Safety & property

No carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs

Cancellation policy