Woodchoppers Inn Cottage - quiet rural getaway!

Entire cottage in Waikaia, New Zealand

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Kelly
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 5% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews and reliability.

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the key safe.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Quiet & peaceful getaway - Take a step back in time with Woodchoppers Inn, an over 100 year old colonial cottage owned by the Great Great Grandchildren of the original family that built it in 1890. Great retreat for Fisherman!

The space
Woodchoppers Inn – 26 Wylam Street

Location is in the middle of the southern part of South Island, town is part of a small friendly, rural community.

Wifi and Chrome Cast is now available!! :0)

Facilities include bathroom, two bedrooms with double beds, front door does open up into the first bedroom as it is a colonial cottage layout, living/lounge and self-contained kitchen is back part of house which includes microwave, George Foreman grill, small oven and gas hob to cook on. Tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper are supplied :0)

Within easy walking distance is the local pub (please note pub is closed on a Monday), café, dairy, and the must see museum and bottle house. Also in close proximity are amazing views, Piano Flats, Waikaka, golf course and tennis courts across the road and access to fishing and goldmining in the Waikaia River.

Sleeps 4x ppl, suitable for family or two couples, can set up stretchers to accommodate extra people.

Help yourself to books, games, puzzles,
DVDs, bikes, fishing rods and gold pans.

Heat pump and oil heater to use at your convenience.

This is an old school kiwi batch, if you are after all the mods and cons another listing maybe better suited to you ;0)

NOTE: we are in the middle of renovating our sleep out which is where they done all the washing in the old copper back in the day! So unfortunately for YOUR OWN SAFETY it is out of bounds especially for children.


HISTORY of Woodchoppers Inn
Built in 1890

This is the first house My (Kelly) Great-Great Grandparents built when they first came over to New Zealand. As you walk in the front door straight into the first bedroom the two lads in the pictures on wall are my Great-Uncles, the girl standing in front of the house in the lounge picture is my Great-Grandma Elsie who lived till 95 long years and made the best scones!

The kitchen and bathroom were added in the 80s, traditionally toilet was outside and all cooking was achieved on coal range.

Woodchoppers Inn Cottage is our getaway

Enjoy your stay at our wee historical gem! Check out the local museum and see if you can spot our house and the photo of my two great uncles!

Guest access
Whole house

Other things to note
The maximum our wee house sleeps is x4 ppl, however we can set up stretchers in lounge area at no extra cost.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
TV
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

Select check-in date

Add your travel dates for exact pricing

Rated 4.86 out of 5 from 149 reviews.

Guest favourite
This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 87% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 11% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.8 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 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Waikaia, Southland, New Zealand

Friendly, easy going, old school.

Meet your host

Superhost
149 reviews
4.86 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Speaks English
Lives in Cromwell, New Zealand
My husband and I are New Zealand born and raised in the Deep South! We are live with our two children in Cromwell and are wishing to share our old cottage with any fine folk wanting a place to stay in beautiful surroundings, relaxing town with good food and friendly locals.

Kelly 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 a few hours
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Flexible check-in
Checkout before 11:00 am
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for infants (under 2 years)