Exceptional

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Explore the area

The Catlins, Owaka

Jack's Blowhole21 min drive
Cannibal Bay Beach23 min drive
Nugget Point Lighthouse35 min drive
Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)87 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

Looks can be deceiving! A pleasant surprise and well worth a visit. Will be back again.

Feb 14, 2021

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bunk Room 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bunk Room 2

1 Single Bed

Double Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Double Room 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

Kowhai Apartment, Pounawea

Pounawea is a beautiful little Holiday Town surrounded almost by a Waterfront Estuary where the Owaka River meets the Catlins River. With Bush Walks, Golf, Tennis, Kids Park and much more only walking distance The Kowhai Flat is in a prime location!

Pounawea is only 6 min drive from the nearest Town, Petrol Station, Four Square and Restaurants. And close to all the Catlins attractions such as Jack's Blowhole, Purakainui Falls, Matai Falls and so on.

Across the Estuary is Surat Bay, famous for its stunning beaches and Sea Lions.

The Kowhai Flat is situated at Kuramea Holiday Park boasting lots of run around space for the kids! It is a semi-detached Flat (1 of 2 Flats) situated on the Kuramea Holiday Park.

Wake up to the sound of the Native Birds and enjoy your stay in the Catlins!
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

baileyp3

Amenities

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Owaka

This condo is located in Owaka. Nugget Point Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaka Point Scenic Reserve and Catlins Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

The Catlins, Owaka

What's nearby

Catlins Lake - 9 min drive
Kaka Point Beach - 21 min drive
Jack's Blowhole - 21 min drive
Cannibal Bay Beach - 23 min drive
Nugget Point Lighthouse - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tahatika Coffee Traders - ‬5 min drive
‪Earthlore - ‬6 min drive
‪Lumber Jack Cafe & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Bakehouse Takeaways - ‬5 min drive
‪Catlins Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kowhai Apartment, Pounawea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kowhai Apartment, Pounawea?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kowhai Apartment, Pounawea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kowhai Apartment, Pounawea located?

Situated in Owaka, this condo is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Teapot World and within 9 miles (15 km) of Catlins Lake and Jack's Blowhole. Cannibal Bay Beach and Willsher Bay Domain Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

14 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Looks can be deceiving! A pleasant surprise and well worth a visit. Will be back again.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allie M.

2 May 2022

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

Great stay!

Hosts were incredible, so welcoming and accommodating. Property was perfect for us. Highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Emma K.

19 Jan 2022

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

Great place

Great location and value for money. Ideally should state that it is attached to another Bach but otherwise had a great time

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rod S.

19 Apr 2021

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

Great family stay

Perfect for a wider family gathering

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil D.

13 Mar 2021

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

Holiday

Awesome hosts

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Di C.

26 Jan 2021

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

Awesome location

Great communication with property manager. Friendly and flexible

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Milton M.

13 Jan 2021

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

A simply amazing property

We couldn't ask for anything more from this property - it was clean and tidy, with all the essential appliances and conveniences. The beds were great and our hosts friendly and helpful. A real gem of a find - we will be back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Soraya K., Dunedin, New Zealand

5 Jan 2021

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

Lovely getaway

We really enjoyed our stay, comfy beds and all the utilities needed. The use of the camping ground kitchen is a bonus when washing up for a large group. Also the extra toilet is helpful for when the main bathroom is in use.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janelle E.

17 Oct 2020

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

Amazing!!

Bailey and Shelly were amazing to deal with. Nothing was a bother, great facilities and the heat pumps were kindly turned on before we arrived. The house was really tidy and warm. We would totally recommend staying here if you want to get away and be a stoned throw from the beach 😀

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Juvena J.

17 Oct 2020

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

Great location

Beautiful location and good accommodation for a large group.

10/10 Excellent

Lynda B.

20 July 2020

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

Family weekend

The unit was very clean and tidy. Only one t-towel could have done with a couple more for 9 of us. It was frosty weather and that could have been the problem why we had no hot water. Overall though a great place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Gemma M.

28 Oct 2019

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

Great fun for the family

We had such a great weekend, house was so perfect for a large group of families. Will definitely be coming again! Thanks heaps

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

andrew g.

14 Aug 2019

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

fantastic large accommodation

awesome

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

27 Apr 2019

Peaceful getaway

The apartment was large, spacious, comfortable and warm and well able to cope with the extended family. A great base to explore the hidden gems of the Catlins. The fact that it was very quiet at night and the comfortable beds made it a great opportunity to recharge our batteries.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Steph Y.

27 Apr 2019

Was a good weekend in Owaka

The flat was attached to another, so the noise travelled. Other than that, the house was really nice, tidy, warm and a lovely stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pauline P.

1 Apr 2019

Property was clean and comfortable

We had a lovely stay, the weather could not have been better. We experienced a sensitive smoke alarm that the manager came to help turn the noise off and how we could reset if it were it to go off again. We all failed to understand the instructions to make the TV work, so gave up. Minor things really that did not spoil our stay. Thank you Regards Pauline

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

4 May 2018

Great accomodation.

Great accomodation. Good location for the local sites!!

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8/10 Good

Ilesha H.

24 Apr 2018

Great location, lovely tidy flat and friendly management.

Great location, lovely tidy flat and friendly management. We enjoyed our stay thank you

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10/10 Excellent

Vickie S.

4 Feb 2018

great place for a family to stay

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah Z.

19 Jan 2018

This was a lovely place for our family, clean, bright and comfortable.

This was a lovely place for our family, clean, bright and comfortable. A great sport for kiddos with the playground across the street. The thoughtful touches like fresh flowers made this place feel like home. The host was available and friendly! There is nothing to improve.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

25 Oct 2017

Location is great 45 mins to nugget point and 1.

Location is great 45 mins to nugget point and 1.25 hour to curio bay and everything you want to see inbetween. Property is very well renovated and a good comfortably spot to come back to after s day exploring.