Cosy cottage with Sky & free Wifi 2 mins to the lake and 5 mins to town centre.

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Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Lake Te Anau, Te Anau

Lake Te Anau
7 min walk
Fiordland Cinema
10 min walk
Luxmore Jet
11 min walk
Te Anau (TEU-Manapouri)
15 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Te Anau is located 2 hours drive south of Queenstown Airport and has many internet cafes, over a dozen restaurants, modern supermarkets a variety of shops, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, cinema (for rainy days), medical centre and dental and optician services. The library has computers and free Wi-Fi internet.
THINGS TO DO: Heli-hike in Fiordland National Park, cruise the fiords at milford or doubtful sound. Golf course, scuba diving, sea and lake kayaking, horse trekking, jet boating, mountain biking, fishing, many walking tracks, boating and water sports on beautiful lake Te Anau and much much more. Having been on many cruises we can recommend the Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound cruises.
Special conditions:
Please remove your shoes while inside and smoking permitted only outside. We would appreciate you either doing the dishes or loading the dishwasher before leaving. Other than that please make yourself at home. Cheers

Extras: Cleaning and Linen (included)in tariff

Property manager

shonawa3

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please remove your shoes while inside the cottage. Thank you

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 first aid kit

About the area

Te Anau

Te Anau is home to this holiday home. Te Anau Golf Course and Te Anau Downs Jetty are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Wahipounamu and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre. Scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

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Lake Te Anau, Te Anau

What's nearby

Fiordland Cinema - 10 min walk
Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 19 min walk
Ivon Wilson Park - 3 min drive
Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 4 min drive
Kepler Track - 6 min drive

Getting around

Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

‪Alpine Centre Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Ditto - ‬9 min walk
‪Sandfly Cafe - ‬9 min walk
‪The Fat Duck - ‬11 min walk
‪The Moose Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy cottage with Sky & free Wifi 2 mins to the lake and 5 mins to town centre. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy cottage with Sky & free Wifi 2 mins to the lake and 5 mins to town centre.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy cottage with Sky & free Wifi 2 mins to the lake and 5 mins to town centre.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy cottage with Sky & free Wifi 2 mins to the lake and 5 mins to town centre. located?

Situated in Te Anau, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Te Wahipounamu, Lake Te Anau and Fiordland Cinema. Luxmore Jet and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

7 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picturesque location

Beautiful home in a awesome location. Well stocked with all amenities and more. Well worth the money to stay there. Totally enjoyed our stay and will hopefully be back again

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edo A.

25 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

We had a great time staying at this lovely house It has everything you need to cook and rest after long days out, including BBQ Pantry is stocked with basic supplies and few cans of food, I assume guests leftovers, so we contributed too, leaving nuts mix for next guests Earlier guests left breakfast mix and fresh yoghurt in the fridge for us, very thoughtful, thanks House is nicely decorated and full of family photos Clean and smell nice, please respect it and carpet is clean, please take your shoes off, make it lasts long time Thank you for having us Highly recommended Edo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

John W.

7 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

Nicely equipped house in a great location.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth E.

25 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Comfortable, clean and well situated. Lovely stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ian T.

23 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Cottage Te Anau

Comfortable house back from the lake, but easy walk to it and town. Only downside - not a big one - was that the water pressure throughout the house was a bit low. Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz B., Canada

7 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Te Anau base

We had a great stay at Shona’s cottage in Te Anau- it is big and spacious with everything we needed and more-not one but 2 decks, great kitchen and the location was excellent- close to lake and shops and activities- after a long day hike on Kepler track or trip to Milford Sound it was great to return to such a comfortable base. Communication was quick and we loved it- thank you Shona ! Would happily return if ever back in Te Anau!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

23 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fiordland Visit

Our visit to Te Anau and Fiordland was excellent! The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped with an excellent location.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Mary R.

11 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing at Birch Cottage

A well-equipped house and roomy. A pleasant garden area for sitting out at the back for barbecues or reading. It is set in a quiet location only a few minutes from the lake. It is near all the main places you might want to visit - cycle trails, walks round the lake, access to the Kepler track and ideally placed for Milford road. We are planning to come again. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely family home with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

2 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gateway to Milford

Just like being at home, all the basic food requirements and comfortable lounge and beds. Clean linen and towels. Had a lovely swim in the lake, and great place to stay when doing a day trip to Milford sounds. We will be back 😊

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola A.

24 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Close to everything, very clean and chocolate as well! Loved this property!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

13 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Te Anau base point

This was a great place to stay within easy reach of both Manapouri and Milford Sound, as well as Te Anau itself. The house was easy to find, within walking distance to town, and provided everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

2 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great comfortable stay.

We used this property in between walking the Milford and Routeburn Tracks. It was clean comfortable with everything you needed for a great stay in Te Anau. Conveniently located on quiet street but only few minutes walk to town/lake Would definitely use again if down in Te Anau again and would recommend . Traveling with husband and 17yr daughter

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty C.

19 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home in excellent location

Lovely, welcoming home that provided a great base to enjoy Te Anau and the wider area. Would love to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

6 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place!

Nice house, lots of space and the lake at the end of the street. Garden with furniture, great for lounging in the sun.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable and convenient

We had a great stay in Te Anau. The house is spacious, well equipped and comfortable with a nice secluded garden at the back. The two outside seating areas were relaxing and we often sat on the deck at the front watching the sunset over the mountains. The location was excellent, just down the road from a lovely lakeside path into town. We also discovered a good coffee shop around the corner. Thanks for a great stay! Cathy & Rob, UK.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

21 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for small family

Wonderful location from which to explore te anau and Milford sound.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

6 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

A great location and a lovely place to stay. Couldn’t have wanted for more.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ross Q.

31 Mar 2019

Nice house, nice location

Very comfortable house with all mod cons. And a DVD collection.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

29 Mar 2019

Spacious home with all the amenities, and with a very homey feel, and we'll tended gardens.

We had a very happy time staying here and the lake was literally down the road. Local shops were a 10 min walk away with plenty of options for eating in or takeaway. After an all day tour to Milford Sound we were very glad to get back and collapse in comfort.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Ian J.

22 Mar 2019

Cosy cottage

A very central house with all the trappings of a short stay house. Has a great homely feel with basic pantry necessitys. Would stay again if we where down that way.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Daisy V.

9 Mar 2019

Clean and comfortable

The place was as above. Had pretty much everything that we needed and round corner from restaurants and shops. Nice family home feel about it.There could have been a few more thoughtful touches. No way of making coffee and no cooking oil, cooking equipment a bit worn out. Owner although quite friendly could be a bit defensive when texted with asking the whereabouts of items.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

1 Mar 2019

Wonderful!

A lovely quiet location, close to the lake. The cottage was very clean and comfortable, with a very well equipped kitchen. It was great to sit out in the garden, in the evening sunshine, sipping wonderful New Zealand wine.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

David H.

18 Jan 2019

More than 'Cosy place'

This property was very accommodating for us. The property has lots of room and is very well organized. Some of the rooms were a little dated but still very functional for the stay. Unfortunately, we did not lengthen our stay, as we headed out to Milford Sound for the day following our arrival and then left the next day. It would have been a pleasure to remain for a down day at this accommodation!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

26 Nov 2018

Perfect for us!

Thank you so much for the use of your home. Our stay was perfect. Bedrooms were comfortable and grateful to have a washing machine to clean our clothes as our mid-point on the journey. We loved the location, so close to town but away from the hustle and bustle. Our host was such a great help to us in planning our trip as we had never been before and she answered my numerous questions. If you stay, be sure to walk to the lake at least once to catch the sunset. We hope to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

22 Nov 2018

Great location. Pretty, clean and comfortable property.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

About the host

Hosted by shonawa3

I am now retired but previously my husband & I ran a transport business and on selling this I became a support worker for the elderly which I did until I retired. I also volunteer at the spca op shop which I enjoy immensely. We live on a 5 acre farmlet at West Plains Invercargill and love going to our cottage in Te Anau

Why they chose this property

We love our cottage and find it cosy in the winter and in the summer there is a large back yard to enjoy by having a barbeque playing cricket or just lazing about in the sun. Lots of room to park the boat and lots of board games jigsaws dvds in case its wet.

What makes this property unique

Great mountain views from the lounge sunroom main bedroom and of course the large deck at the front of the cottage. A two minute walk to the lake and a five minute walk to the town centre where you will find two supermarkets and lots of restaurants. Lots of trip to be found enjoying the sights of Te Anau.