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Halfmoon Haven
Kitchen01
Kitchenandamp;Dinning
Lounge
Master

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Stewart Island, Oban
  • Bunkhouse Theatre
    4 min walk
  • Rakiura Museum
    7 min walk
  • Presbyterian Church Hall
    8 min walk
  • Stewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek)
    4 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1st Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3rd Bedroom

3 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Halfmoon Haven - Rakiura

Halfmoon Haven offers all the comforts of home in a cosy, clean, fully furnished setting.

Consisting of 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan kitchen, lounge and dinning area. With central heating.

Relax and enjoy the abundance of birds - tui, kaka, and kereru from the deck. With sea views in a private surrounding.

Visit the local sights and discover the numerous walks and activities Rakiura - Stewart Island has to offer.
Special conditions:
No additional guests staying beyond those booked.
No pets allowed. No open fires. No smoking.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$125.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

KatrinaSe5
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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

About the area

Oban

Oban is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rakiura National Park and Observation Rock, while Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
Map
Stewart Island, Oban

What's nearby

  • Bunkhouse Theatre - 4 min walk
  • Rakiura Museum - 7 min walk
  • Presbyterian Church Hall - 8 min walk
  • Observation Rock - 11 min walk
  • Millars Beach - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Stewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Sea Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Snuggery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kai Kart - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Church Hill Restaurant & Oyster Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Just Cafe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Halfmoon Haven - Rakiura pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Halfmoon Haven - Rakiura?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Halfmoon Haven - Rakiura?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Halfmoon Haven - Rakiura located?

Situated in Oban, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bunkhouse Theatre, Rakiura Museum and Presbyterian Church Hall. Observation Rock and Rakiura National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marjie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
Easy walking to restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location.
Short distance from town center, good heating
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Half Moon Heaven
Our family loved this home. So thoughtful, welcoming and totally relaxing. Perfect in every aspect. Thoroughly recommend this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Enjoyable
Great location, clean, tidy and very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing Trip
Great, will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, close to town airport
Great house, very clean with everything you need to have a comfortable stay,close to shops airport, great walks,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Weekend, Great Location
The property was perfect for our large group of 8 adults. The location was extremely convenient and the views were awesome! The communication with the host was easy. We’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was just what we needed. Thanks
Nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Excellent and quick communication. Perfect spot for getting to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy in the Middle of Nature
Halfmoon Haven is the perfect location to get a good overview of Steward Island. The appartment is cosy with a view into nature and has everything one needs. Chances to see a Kākā on the balkony are very high :) Communication with Katrina was pleasent and always straight forward, which we appreciated. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Location Location
Well presented and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S., Helena, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lodging with loads of history and character
Thoroughly enjoyed the chance to stay in a well loved nautical family home with lots of area books and literature. Enjoyed looking at books on New Zealand birds and boating, and loved how the home felt, as it has clearly been part of the family and is very special. Really really appreciated being able to drop off baggage with friendly greeting before check in time which enabled us to take early ferry for arrival to maximize enjoying the day, took a trip over to Ulva island and hiked and could not have done that with our suitcases. Her recommendation for the snuggery coffee house was excellent and we went daily (sadly was closed Sunday). Well stocked for cooking. Washer AND dryer are both available which isn’t that common in New Zealand. Would totally stay again if came back to the Southland.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan Marcel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Wonderful house in Oban. Near to the Supermarket. Cozy beds. Well equipped Kitchen. Felt like home. Thank you very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious with good views
We enjoyed our stay and appreciated this spacious, well appointed home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart M., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bush surrounded full house at back of town
Surrounded by bush and native birds, with views of the harbour over the town, this house was in walking distance of all facilities, and was perfect for three couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stuart island
Found the property clean and comfortable. Short walk to town. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deborah B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a shocker!
Needless to say, we won't be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheree B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome spot
Kaka and Keruru in abundance .. comfy beds and all the gear and appliances you need. Perfect stay in a stunning location Great communication with the owner too
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stewart Island
We stayed 2 nights on Stewart Island and the house was perfect! Walked right there from the ferry. Very clean, had everything we needed. Nice rustic feel. Gorgeous view of the bay from the balcony! Would stay there again if I’m ever lucky enough to return to Stewart Island!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Isobel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Sunny Retreat
This bach is very restful with plenty of sunny spots to sit and relax on summery days. We really appreciated all the books and maps on the local places to visit and the history of the island. The kitchen was really well appointed. Everything we needed was available and the house was very clean and tidy. The only negatives were the tired state of the lounge furniture and the musty smell downstairs but these didn't impact on us much as we used the upstairs bedrooms and made use of the abundant cushions in the lounge. Thank you for a super-chill stay!! Can definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
We loved our stay here. We were there for 3 nights and it was perfect. Lovely, comfy rooms and everything we needed in the kitchen. The lounge was a great spot for watching NZs native birds, and we even had several Kaka come visit us on the deck. Everything was walking distance and we managed to get around easily. Would 100% recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Fabulous location …very central…easy communication with our host Katrina ..large dwelling …very warm and comfortable…would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Corry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Ideal location, had everything we needed. Got to see lots of wildlife, kaka on the balcony, kiwis on the road and many other birds. Lovely friendly locals. Only thing you'd need to do is get rid of the rats in the ceiling... didn't worry us at all but someone else may complain. Overall a wonderful experience
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W., Waianae, Hawaii, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant Rakiura
Fantastic house, great view, wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rakiura
Perfect place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by KatrinaSe5

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What makes this property unique

Central heating.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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