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Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island

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Exterior
TV, DVD player, stereo
Outdoor dining
Miscellaneous
4 bedrooms, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Water view
    Water view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island

The most central accommodation on the island!

Situated at 10 Horseshoe Bay Road this 4 Bedroom house is fully self contained with modern amenities.

A large balcony offers views of the sea and the local church. Native birds are regular and welcome visitors to the garden.

Choose Kererū House to be your "home away from home". A family friendly holiday venue - with portacot and high chair available.

Catering upto 11 people. Ideal for a large family or groups. Large covered deck with gas bbq and pizza oven available to entertain large groups.

Courtesy transfer of guests and luggage to Kereru House available on arrival.

Attractions:
-Two minutes walk from the main ferry wharf where you depart for evening Kiwi spotting trips or fishing trips, shops, cafes and the South Seas Hotel (renowned for it's Sunday quiz and blue cod!)
-Great beach and bush walks are at your doorstep (stop by the local DOC for a map)
-Golden Bay is 10 minutes walk over the hill. From here you can depart to Ulva Island Bird Sanctury, where you can walk the tracks through stunning native forest. Ulva Island is home to a number of rare species such as saddleback, yellowhead, weka, kiwi and robin (guides optional).

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Leave the house tidy and do the dishes before you leave.

Property manager

KereruHouse

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Kereru House Stewart Island
Kereru House
Kereru House Stewart Oban
Kereru House - Stewart Island Oban
Kereru House - Stewart Island Private vacation home Oban
Kereru House Stewart Island
Kereru House - Stewart Island Private vacation home
Kereru House Stewart Island
Kereru House Rakiura Stewart
Kererū House Rakiura/stewart Island
Kererū House - Rakiura/stewart Island Halfmoon Bay
Kererū House - Rakiura/stewart Island Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Stewart Island, Stewart Island

What's nearby

  • Presbyterian Church Hall - 1 min walk
  • Bunkhouse Theatre - 3 min walk
  • Rakiura Museum - 5 min walk
  • Observation Rock - 11 min walk
  • Millars Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Stewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Sea Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Snuggery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kai Kart - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Church Hill Restaurant & Oyster Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Just Cafe - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island located?

Situated in Oban, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Presbyterian Church Hall and Bunkhouse Theatre. Rakiura Museum and Observation Rock are also within 15 minutes.

Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phil R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orla L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
We had a fantastic stay. We were two families and found it great that there were two bathrooms and 4 bedrooms. The place was warm and comfortable and the kids loved the games box and dvd's after each day of exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for three couples
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stewart Island
We stayed at Kereru House for 5 nights and had a thoroughly enjoyable time. House was well set up, though the washing machine was out of order, and provided good accommodation. Excellent location near to the ‘centre’.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous view and location
We stayed here for 2 nights. Easy walk from the ferry building- less than 5 mins. The house was spacious clean and warm. 2 bathroom with 2 separate toilets was great. Recommend to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley C., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
A group of 8 ladies stayed early September 2023. The house was perfect for a large group. Location was so close to town with 5min walk to hotel/superette/e-bike hire/return flight check/in. Very well equipped kitchen and large commercial toilet paper dispensers which didn’t run out. Lots of board games. Fabulous view of bay and township. Easy Walking distances to other bays and ferry wharf to Ulva island. We all agreed it was a fabulous location would definitely stay again Only negative - booking offers free taxi pick up on arrival - I was told in full booking detail email to ‘ring or text cab company to ‘confirm’ pick up before arrival to island -( I took this to mean the taxi had already been booked for us by owners and we were to confirm we were definitely going to arrive so rang them to confirm when heading out to bluff to the ferry. When I texted them they said they were fully booked. So ‘confirm’ means ‘book’ So do your own booking with Aurora Cabs well in advance of your arrival. Lucky the day was fine and we were all fit enough to walk up the hill with our luggage. All in all a fabulous stay and Stewart Island turned on fabulous weather and the locals were just wonderful :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tash A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Excellent location for a stay on Stewart Island!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele L., Dunedin

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Wow, what a lovely place to stay, everything about this place suited a gathering of friends. The kitchen & living space had a great flow between it an the sheltered deck. The location meant we could just walk out the door and walk to any number of areas for bush or beach walks, the small retail area and eateries where easy to access. This is a very tranquil place to visit and the accommodation was excellent with great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

alan l.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a excellent stay,went fishing
Excellent experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F., Auckland, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Kereru Lodge
A lovely stay, lodge is immaculately clean, heated nicely, well setup with gorgeous views, was perfect for our family getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect Stewart Island experience
Fantastic house and location. Couldnt ask for more. The covered deck provides a great all weather relaxation point. Good for big groups, we were 7 adults, 4 children and 2 infants and it worked very well. Very close to the beach, playground, store and ferry/plane transfer. Awesome spot. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location & great amenities
We loved that the bach was easy walking distance to the town centre and Bathing Beach. The deck is a fabulous place to hang out, especially with the new BBQ, and we appreciated the DVD player and DVD collection after a day of exploring. Ideal place for a family or two!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Valerie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Year at Kereru House
We were two families and had an amazing time at Kereru House for New Year. Great location, very spacious, well equipped and comfortable home. A variety of birdlife including Kaka and a Kiwi in the garden!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Paul S., Nelson

Great location.
Lovely property, great location we had a great week away with friends. A few things to make our stay more enjoyable would be a dishwater ( who’s wants to do dishes on holiday!) and a dryer. We were only given one towel each for the week, was very difficult to get washing dry with 8 of us. A run about car would also be a great bonus as walking up the steep hill with groceries and boxes of beer wasn’t ideal. Communication with property manager was nonexistent she never answered the phone or returned our calls. Andrew and Lisa did reply to our email.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Philip Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location for a larger family group
It is a good property with an excellent location. There was confusion over the current property manager. The previous manager came up in one of my communications but they left the Island a few months ago. Please review the information sent out to insure it is up to date. The review could have been excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, extremely comfortable , great location .
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

CAROL & COLIN K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic view, great location!
Overall we had a great weekend in Stewart Island. Would definitely return to this property. Great for a group!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls on the road again tour group
hi we enjoyed our stay at the house, easy meet and greet with Lorry and easy booking with great communications with owner, will be back thanks again Pam
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

kirk b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kereru House - Great location and a very nice house
Clean and Tidy We were a group of 8. The accommodation had everything we needed. Was a very pleasant stay and just a small walk down the hill to the ferry and store We do recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Rizana I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kereru House - Great location and Excellent Host
We had the house to ourselves. It was very close to everything, clean and tidy. Highlight of this place were the hosts, Lorry and Mona. They were caring, with great passion and knowledge of Stewart Island, and looked after us very well. Something to note is the cost of accommodation was rather expensive compared to larger towns,. However, given the remoteness of the island and our late booking it is understandable!

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kereru House was amazing
Our host Lori met us at the dock. He was very friendly and helpful. The accommodation had everything we needed. The wildlife around the property was incredible. Was a very pleasant stay and just a small walk to the main centrd
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Denise O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and very spacious house
Very nice property, well supplied with everything we needed. Surrounded by nature, close to the supermarket, Pub/restaurant and the Ferry. I do recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adrian N., Whitby, Porirua

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Clean, well appointed and central. Had a wonderful stay at the house, enjoyable midwinter break. One of our party struggled with the steep street, but all in all a very nice place to stay. Off street parking is available, so, when we stay there again, we’ll rent a car.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness
kereru house
wonderful property plenty of room for the 12 of us everything we needed was there everyone had a wonderful stay and we all want to come back really cant think of any negatives with our stay here

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M., Dunedin, Otago

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house for large grouo.
Fantastic house very well set up for our groupof 9 adults. Enjoyed a brilliant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020