Title: Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat - 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 home # Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29485400/29485317/976c91be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29485400/29485317/21bd03cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29485400/29485317/e9f476ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29485400/29485317/82983c38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29485400/29485317/87f990eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in 4 acres of garden and native bush, Waiata Manu offers a tranquil retreat with a solid wood kitchen, log fires for heating, and stunning views from extensive decks. The house features an impressive library and board game selection as well as comfortable bedrooms to accommodate up to 8 guests. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat Nau mai! Haere mai! Craftsman built home in 4 acres of garden and revegetated native bush gives you all the home comforts in a stunning rural seaside setting. (The dawn chorus is outstanding!) Situated in Broad Bay, 'Waiata Manu' offers you opportunities to re-energise amid the tranquil surroundings of bush, beach and sea. Or you can explore the best of the recreation and wildlife opportunities this beautiful area offers. Under the Kiwi bach tradition (and as we do not live near the property) you are asked to: Bring your own sheets, towels and pillowcases. Clean the house for the next people when you leave. This house is not serviced and the price reflects this. The house is owner-built on four levels to reduce impact on the site and boasts a solid wood kitchen and 2 log fires for heating (one in the kitchen-dining room, one in the large living room). You can enjoy stunning views from extensive decks and indulge in the ready made library and board game selection. The house was furnished using the finest of pre-loved items to reduce our environmental impact. (Check out the Crown Lynn and Temuka collection!). Firewood is supplied and you are asked to replace what you use from the woodshed. One bedroom has a Queen bed and loft bed above. The second bedroom has 2 divan beds with loft bed above. The mezzanine above the main living room has a pull out sofa bed with extra queen mattress (under Queen bed) for added comfort. The house can sleep a total of about 8. There are several spare single mattresses and there are plenty of spare duvets and pillows. The bathroom is on the kitchen level and boasts a full length bath, also a shower, basin and separate toilet. Walking tracks from the back of the house allow access to views of Aramoana and the open ocean from the firewood plantation at the top of the section. Please note that this is a work-in-progress and 3 of the internal staircases have handrails but no vertical balusters and so this may make the house not suitable for very small children. Enjoy the stunning location, appreciate the flora and fauna, relax in comfort in our superior decor, value the aesthetic and let us know how we can make it even better. Nau mai Haere Mai Special conditions: When driving on Otago Peninsula do not assume your GPS shows actual roads! Download our instructions for detail on routes. The driveway is a challenge for some, but no problem when you keep your speed up. You may want to inspect it before you drive up. Turn around at top. Do not bring towing vehicles up. House is on 4 levels so there are stairs! House is a work in progress so vertical balusters are not yet present on 3 flights of stairs.This may be an issue for young children. Usual reply within 48 hours. Remember: you need to bring your own linen and clean the house ready for the next people. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33695000/33694952/39b45c84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Harbour Studio (Dunedin) Vauxhall - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 128 reviews CA $119 CA $200 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=33694952&PinnedHotelID=33694952&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32040000/32032000/32031950/4cec996e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage Purakanui Inlet - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 444 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=32031950&PinnedHotelID=32031950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Two Bedroom (Sleeps 5) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3180000/3171900/3171848/8db56acc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Woodlands Motels and Apartments North Dunedin - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry 8.2 Very good 498 reviews CA $115 CA $132 total includes taxes & fees Nov 5 - Nov 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=3171848&PinnedHotelID=3171848&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Premium Studio, Jetted Tub | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5390000/5389000/5388939/b8635181.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 755 Regal Court North Dunedin - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 8.6 Excellent 191 reviews CA $105 CA $122 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=5388939&PinnedHotelID=5388939&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113720000/113716000/113715920/w10175h5734x0y11-24d0af57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The perfect Weekender! 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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 is also known as Craftsman Built House Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin City Craftsman Built Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin City Craftsman Built Provides Stunning Retreat Craftsman Built House Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin City Craftsman Built Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin City Craftsman Built House Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin City Craftsman Built Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin City Craftsman Built Provides Stunning Retreat Craftsman Built House Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-45.85002%2C170.62524&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jUmxqutNwkNL8-6eC8GU_Rbw0Ko=) Dunedin City, Otago #### What's nearby - St. Clair Beach - 24 min drive - 15.7 km - The Octagon - 25 min drive - 17.1 km - University of Otago - 27 min drive - 18.6 km - Forsyth Barr Stadium - 27 min drive - 18.6 km - Dunedin Botanic Garden - 29 min drive - 20.0 km #### Getting around - Dunedin Railway Station - 17 min drive - Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Staff Club - ‬23 min drive - ‪The Baaa Sports Bar & Cafe - ‬23 min drive - ‪St David Cafe - ‬23 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬23 min drive - ‪Hell Pizza - ‬23 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat? > As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat on Nov 4, 2025 start from CA $96.23, 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/Dunedin-Hotels-Craftsman-Built-House-Provides-Stunning-Retreat.h29485317.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat located? > Located in Broad Bay, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Fletcher House and Larnach Castle. Lighthouse and Silver Peaks Reserve are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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