Title: BIG DOGS Homestay - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # BIG DOGS Homestay Cabin in Tarras with kitchen and patio ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119460000/119452400/119452344/b35d7d0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119460000/119452400/119452344/674dc9af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119460000/119452400/119452344/9ac6ccc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119460000/119452400/119452344/1d98bf5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119460000/119452400/119452344/b55e0066.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies BIG DOGS Homestay provides a hot tub and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### BIG DOGS Homestay The cabin is rustic, small but cosy with views to die for. We run a homestay for BIG dogs - all screened lovely fur babes whose owners are travelling like you. You need to be comfortable with dogs around - in fact you are welcome to bring your own! The river is a short walk away. There is 4.8 hectares for you to explore or drive to many vineyards/hiking tracks close by, and only 20km from Wanaka. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Microwave - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - No elevator (single-level property) - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53720000/53716200/53716140/a4510123.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Hawea Lakefront Cabin Lake Hawea - Outdoor space - Parking available - Microwave 8.8 Excellent 35 reviews CA $158 CA $207 total includes taxes & fees Nov 24 - Nov 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=53716140&PinnedHotelID=53716140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83500000/83490200/83490197/c7e86ba1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments Albert Town - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Grocery/convenience store 9.0 Wonderful 108 reviews CA $154 CA $177 total includes taxes & fees Dec 4 - Dec 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=83490197&PinnedHotelID=83490197&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119870000/119867400/119867391/5c6f1f11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alpine Hideaway Studio Wānaka - Pet-friendly - Parking available CA $203 CA $203 total includes taxes & fees Nov 21 - Nov 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=119867391&PinnedHotelID=119867391&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100650000/100648000/100647938/ffb7e29d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ruffell Ranch Cabin by Tiny Away Tarras - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $138 CA $193 total includes taxes & fees Nov 26 - Nov 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=100647938&PinnedHotelID=100647938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100180000/100175700/100175617/a608fdb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Landsborough Lane - Wanaka Holiday Studio Wanaka - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=100175617&PinnedHotelID=100175617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3430000/3430000/3429955/5c019915.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Clearbrook Motels Wanaka Wanaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 411 reviews CA $226 CA $261 total includes taxes & fees Dec 8 - Dec 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=3429955&PinnedHotelID=3429955&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116820000/116811200/116811145/0d49d8ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain View Retreat Near Wanaka - Cosy Tiny Home Cottage Hāwea Flat - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=116811145&PinnedHotelID=116811145&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107900000/107895800/107895769/31731797.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Come and stay at the Enchanted Gold Miners Cottage. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-44.76038,169.34163&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hkdpGepqh_%40%3FU%3FS%3FW%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40U%40U%40UBS%40UBUBSBUBUBUBSDUDUBSDSDSDUFQDSDSFSFSDQHUFQFQFQHQFQHQHOHQFQJOHQHOHMJOJOHMJOJMJOJKJOJKLOJKLKJKLKJKLGLMLGLKLILILGLINGLELILENILENENELENCLCNCNENCLANCNAN%3FNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBNDLBNBNBLDNDLDNDLHNDLHLDLFNHLFLHLHLJLFLLJFLJLJJJLJJJJNJJLNJJJNJLJNHLJNHNJLHNHPHNHPHPHNFPHPHPFPFPFPFTFPFRDRFRDRFPDTDRDRBRDTDTBRBTBTBTBRBT%40T%40RBT%40T%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FT%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FTATATAVATARCTATARCTCTCRCTCTCRETETCRERERETGPETGPETGPGPGTGPGPGPIPIRGPILIPIRILIPINKNILKNINKLKNKLKJMNKJKNKJMJKJMJMJKHMJMHMJMFMHMFOHMHMDMFODMHODMDODMDOBODM%40ODOBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOEOAMEOCMEOEOEMEOIMEMGMEOIMIMGMIMGMKMIMKMIKKMKKKMKKKMOKKKOKKKMKOKMIOKOKMIOIOIQKMGSIQIMIQGSIQGQGQGQIUEQGQGUEQEUGQEUESESCSEUEUCSCUCUCSCUCUASCUAUASAUAWAUAU%3FU%3FW%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5Rk1ioYMk5zOr3aA36C2AhT_rZI=) Tarras, Otago Region #### What's nearby - Maori Point Vineyard - 15 min drive - 12.2 km - Wānaka Beerworks - 16 min drive - 16.9 km - National Transport & Toy Museum - 16 min drive - 16.9 km - Warbirds & Wheels - 17 min drive - 16.9 km - Wānaka Lavender Farm - 20 min drive - 23.8 km #### Getting around - Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tarras Country Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive - ‪Lazy Dog Cafe & Cellar Door - ‬20 min drive - ‪RW Orient Express Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪Wanaka Beerworks - ‬10 min drive - ‪Luggate Hotel - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is BIG DOGS Homestay pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at BIG DOGS Homestay? > As of Nov 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BIG DOGS Homestay on Nov 25, 2025 start from CA $110.09, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Tarras-Hotels-BIG-DOGS-Homestay.h119452344.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at BIG DOGS Homestay? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at BIG DOGS Homestay? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is BIG DOGS Homestay located? > Situated in Tarras, this cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Maori Point Vineyard, Warbirds & Wheels, and Wānaka Beerworks. Crossfire Wānaka and National Transport & Toy Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## BIG DOGS Homestay Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dominic B. Sep 28, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy I loved the rustic style, and the secluded location and playing with 8extra dogs all well behaved. ##### Dominic B. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary T. Aug 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great little batch, clean warm and a great view ##### Gary T. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Riley M. Oct 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Such an incredible spot, cottage and place that we wished we could have spent more time in! So lovely to be greeted by dogs and have some instant friends to play with! :-) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1ae89e02-a9ff-4a95-a789-0533f1224839-1760132838860.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a7d0f77e-9a11-4a2a-b8ad-76327429ea91-1760132839085.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ae839423-4476-4423-812d-fd67a23e350c-1760132839485.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/55de415f-93c2-45ce-b02a-4e41d41d2032-1760132839100.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Riley M. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clare H. Sep 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy I was travelling with my Cocker spaniel who was initially a bit nervous of all the other big dogs but was very quickly in amongst it all and loving the attention ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c16893a1-db33-44eb-8d28-779ff85221a3-1758576554708.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fb7e6316-33f6-4122-b270-aa5f0fb1fe25-1758576560550.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Clare H. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025