Title: The Not so Tiny Home. A quiet retreat in the heart of Central Otago, New Zealand - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Not so Tiny Home. A quiet retreat in the heart of Central Otago, New Zealand Vacation home in Cromwell ## Photo gallery for The Not so Tiny Home. A quiet retreat in the heart of Central Otago, New Zealand ![Interior - The Not so Tiny Home. A quiet retreat in the heart of Central Otago, New Zealand (Cromwell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111190000/111186000/111185915/ae156bcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - The Not so Tiny Home. A quiet retreat in the heart of Central Otago, New Zealand (Cromwell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111190000/111186000/111185915/d9de5139.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - The Not so Tiny Home. A quiet retreat in the heart of Central Otago, New Zealand (Cromwell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111190000/111186000/111185915/0f86e5db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper - The Not so Tiny Home. A quiet retreat in the heart of Central Otago, New Zealand (Cromwell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111190000/111186000/111185915/81527095.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - The Not so Tiny Home. A quiet retreat in the heart of Central Otago, New Zealand (Cromwell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111190000/111186000/111185915/fe1edc33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Not so Tiny Home. A quiet retreat in the heart of Central Otago, New Zealand provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Not so Tiny Home. A quiet retreat in the heart of Central Otago, New Zealand A beautiful tiny home awaits. Five minutes to Cromwell with its bars and restaurants and central to many vineyards and tasting rooms. This is the perfect place to set yourself up for a relaxed look at Central Otago New Zealand. The property sits near the banks of the Kawarau River and has the Dunstan Cycle trail at its doorstep. A beautiful place to to call homebase as you come and explore the area. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110320000/110310900/110310848/a076f121.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Greenways Escape - Cromwell Holiday Home Cromwell - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=110310848&PinnedHotelID=110310848&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120440000/120439000/120438922/48822676.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Antimony Retreat - Cromwell Holiday Home Cromwell - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=120438922&PinnedHotelID=120438922&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95630000/95620500/95620432/4fa661ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Victorian Villa - Cromwell Holiday Home Cromwell - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=95620432&PinnedHotelID=95620432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112900000/112899400/112899305/fc0211af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 bedroom family home, located in old Cromwell just 200 metres from the lake. 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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 Property Registration Number 9429049948394 ## About the area Cromwell is home to this vacation home. Paintball Central and Wooing Tree Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bannockburn Sluicings Walks and Lake Dunstan. [Visit our Cromwell travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cromwell.dx10249) [View more Vacation homes in Cromwell](https://www.expedia.ca/Cromwell-Private-Vacation-Homes.d10249-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-45.07184,169.1788&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zearGovqg_%40%3FU%3FW%40U%3FS%40U%40W%3FUBU%40U%40S%40WBUBUBSBUBUBSBUDUDSBSDSDUDUDQFUDQFUDOFUHQFQFSFQHQFQHQFQHSHMJQHOHOHQJMHOJOJMJOJOJKJMJKJKLOJKLKLKJMLGLKLILKLGLILILGNILELGLENILENELENENCLENANENCLANCNALCP%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBNDL%40NDNBLDNDLDNDLHNDLFLDLHNFLHLHLFLJLHJJLFLLLJJJLJJNJJJJLLJJJNHNJLJNJNHLJNHPHNHPHLHRHPFPHPFPHPFRFPFPFTFNDTFPDTFPDTDTBPDTDRBTDTBRBTBTBRBT%40T%40VBR%40T%40T%40T%40V%3FT%40R%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FR%3FX%3FRAT%3FTAVATARATCTAVATCRCTCTCRCTETCRETETCPERETGPETGPETGPGTGPGPGPIPGPIRGPIPIPINIPILIRKLINKNKLKNILKNKJMNKJKJKNMJKJMJMJMFKLMFMJMHMHMFOHMFMDMHODMHODMDODMDOBOBMBODO%40OBM%40OBOBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAQ%3FMCOCOAMCOAOEOCMCOCOEMEOEMEOIMEMIMEOGMIMGMIMIMKMGMMMGKKMKMKKKMOKKKKKOKKKOKMKOKMIOKOIQIOIMKQIOIQGQIQGSIQGQGQGQIQGUEQGUEQGUEQEUESEUCQEUESCUCUCSCUCUCSCUAWAUAUCS%3FUAWAU%3FUAS%3FY%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AFcpaoO4b8etrk0GJxOqwLUYI3c=) Cromwell, Otago ### What's nearby - ![Queenstown Gardens which includes a bridge and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508184/f21bd720-7c56-4576-95d8-d46a634790e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Queenstown Gardens 53 min drive \- 75.0 km - ![Coronet Peak Ski Area featuring snow skiing as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502451/fd504de5-e9eb-4908-ac82-85ff79a37cdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Coronet Peak Ski Area 54 min drive \- 78.6 km - ![The Remarkables Ski Area showing a gondola and snow as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502452/02659233-4a35-4c69-b6e5-00263b835545.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Remarkables Ski Area 57 min drive \- 79.7 km - Paintball Central 5 min drive \- 1.9 km - Old Cromwell Town 8 min drive \- 4.4 km ### Getting around - Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) 45 min drive ### Restaurants - The Stoaker 6 min drive - Sanga's Pies 4 min drive - Cromwell Bakery 5 min drive - Nichol's Garden Cafe 5 min drive - Fusée Rouge Cafe 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Not so Tiny Home. A quiet retreat in the heart of Central Otago, New Zealand pet-friendly? ### Where is The Not so Tiny Home. A quiet retreat in the heart of Central Otago, New Zealand located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Not so Tiny Home. A quiet retreat in the heart of Central Otago, New Zealand Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma C. Jan 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cromwell Gem My partner and I loved our stay here. The fit out of the place was superbly done. Very spacious and lots of attention to detail. We loved the extra effort they went to to provide a range of beverages and something for breakfast the next morning in the fridge. We made use of the ebikes available and loved how close it was to Bannockburn wine area.. ##### Emma C. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark T. Apr 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tiny house believers Awesome accommodation and super friendly hosts ##### Mark T. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennie F. Apr 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Tiny Home This was such a wonderful and spacious place to stay, and our needs and our 2 dogs needs were well catered to. The owners couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful ##### Jennie F. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol B. Apr 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tirau Retreat Everything was perfect for a great six night stay, handy to Cromwell and all the sights. Maru is a thoughtful host and there was everything you need for a short term stay.Our dog Louie was very happy with the dog treats, you know its a great place when your dog is also treated like a family member. ##### Carol B. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great break The property was very clean, well equipped .Very accurately described in listing.Great communication with the owners and very friendly.So handy to the walking trail.It was great to be able to have our two dogs to stay. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Avril G. Apr 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous location an enjoyable stay very friendly helpful hosts very dog friendly.beautiful peaceful surroundings lots doggy walks. ##### Avril G. 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