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Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Te Anau, Fiordland
  • Fiordland Cinema
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kepler Track
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Te Anau (TEU-Manapouri)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home

Cosy and convenient within walking distance of picturesque Lake Te Anau, this two-bedroom holiday home is steeped in history and equipped with everything you need for your next Southland escape. Welcome to Rustlein Cottage!

Built by the present owner's grandfather in the mid 1940's, Rustlein Cottage was the first prefabricated "crib" in Te Anau. Since then, this family holiday home has been loved and cherished to retain its vintage charm so others can enjoy the unique feeling of stepping back in time without having to miss out on modern day comforts.

Come together after a day of adventure in the welcoming living area, where you can enjoy year-round comfort thanks to the handy heat pump and electric fireplace, and be entertained with complimentary WiFi and the TV with Freeview and DVD player.

A basic, yet fully-equipped kitchen has all the essentials you need for your stay. Pour a hot coffee to kick start your day, or whip up a heart feast to fuel your next in this beautiful town and beyond.

Rustlein Cottage has a wonderful outdoor area which boasts fresh blooms and a large flat and fully fenced lawn; the perfect space for the kids to play.

Two-bedrooms comfortably sleep up to five guests here at Rustlein Cottage, making this an ideal spot for a couples getaway or potentially a family trip, with the additional bedding, to hit the trails and visit Fiordland.

When it’s time to explore the incredible Te Anau surroundings, just a three-minute drive away you'll find the Real Journey's terminal for trips to Milford or Doubtful Sound as well as the Te Anau Glowworm Caves. Or for the brave, jump off the wharf into the lake.

Fancy a bite to eat? Te Anau has an array of local cafes, restaurants, and bars just a 2-minute drive or 11-minute walk from Rustlein Cottage.

If you’re wanting to travel further afield, a six-minute drive will find you at the Kepler Track starting point, or drive two hours to discover the beauty of Milford Sound. Top tip; give yourself three hours for the drive in to leave plenty of time for photo stops!

Full of character and ideal for your next adventure to Te Anau, make a stop by Rustlein Cottage!
Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.

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Bachcare Holiday Homes

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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

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.
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Te Anau, Fiordland

What's nearby

  • Fiordland Cinema - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Luxmore Jet - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Kepler Track - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandfly Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Duck - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kepler Track - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bailiez Cafe - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home located?

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

Reviews

7.4

Good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall, lovely wee cottage
Apart from a bathroom issue, our first impression of the cottage was good. Had everything we needed and only a short walk to the shops, cafes and lake. A little gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint
Clean tidy a little small
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustlein
We loved the place, the location, all of it. It’s a perfect unpretentious old Kiwi batch with tissue-thin walls and no frills, straight from the 40s. A gentle suggestion, at 450 a night it would be great to have 2-ply toilet paper and some milk in the fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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Hosted by Bachcare Holiday Homes

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