Title: “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“ - 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 # “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“ Vacation home in Karitane with kitchen ## Photo gallery for “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“ ![Dining - “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“ (Karitane)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102745400/102745341/76e53286.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“ (Karitane)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102745400/102745341/737cb166.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, stereo - “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“ (Karitane)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102745400/102745341/417f4f95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“ (Karitane)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102745400/102745341/w1532h1150x0y0-21f4ebee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“ (Karitane)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102745400/102745341/5ae4ebd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Karitane's fishing village, The Lookout offers a serene escape with uninterrupted coastal views and private beach access. Witness magnificent sunrises, golden sandy shores, and the soothing sound of waves while enjoying your own secluded paradise. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 72691 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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. ### “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“ Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the charming fishing village of Karitane, The Lookout offers uninterrupted coastal views, with magnificent sunrises, a golden sandy beach, and the blissful sound of rolling waves. This ideal location is just how all the reviews describe. It offers you privacy & your own private access to the beach & a truly unique kiwi experience. You’ll find your happy place right here and you won’t want to leave. The beach is home to some amazing wildlife. You might see sealions, dolphins, and if you are really lucky, some whales ! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - No elevator - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Thin carpet in public areas - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,691 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116750000/116740700/116740641/ec1ab417.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seaside Luxe in St CLair St. Clair - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=116740641&PinnedHotelID=116740641&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105470000/105464500/105464464/6b64933d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Warrington, Blueskin Bay, close to Dunedin, cosy home close to the beach and bay Warrington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=105464464&PinnedHotelID=105464464&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/108000000/107992100/107992005/641bd2ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### North Road Retreat North East Valley - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=107992005&PinnedHotelID=107992005&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37980000/37977200/37977130/5d9e2da0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning coastal views in a movie like setting Karitane - Ocean view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 166 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=37977130&PinnedHotelID=37977130&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119430000/119422600/119422561/d708b431.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Black Barn - Karitane Beach Karitane - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space CA $293 CA $525 total includes taxes & fees Feb 8 - Feb 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=119422561&PinnedHotelID=119422561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111880000/111879500/111879445/c4263b52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 1960s Kiwi bach in peaceful Karitane, just 5 mins to beach & harbour. 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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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Located in Karitane, this vacation home is near the beach. Historic Fort Taiaroa and Otakou Marae are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include NZ Marine Studies Centre and Aquarium and Dunedin Botanic Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Forsyth Barr Stadium or Edgar Centre. [Visit our Karitane travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Karitane.dx553248635926198126) [View more Vacation homes in Karitane](https://www.expedia.ca/Karitane-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248635926198126-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-45.646843,170.65282&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:toquGcsqp_%40%3FS%3FY%3FS%40U%3FW%40U%40U%40W%40SBU%40U%40WBUBSBUBUBUDSBSDUDUBUDSDSFSDUFQFUDQFUFQFQFQHUFQHQFSHMHQHQHOHQHOJQHMJOJOHOJMJOJIJOLOJKJKLKJKLKLMLKJKLILGLKLINGLILGLENILELINELENENELENALENCNANCLCNANCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40NBLBN%40NBNDL%40NDNDLDLDNDNHLDLHLDNFLHLFLHLJLFLHLJLJJLLJLJJJLJJJJNJJJLJNJLJNJNHNJLHPHNHPJNHPHPFLHRFPHPFPFTHPFPFTDPFTDPFTDRDRDRDTDTBTDRBRBTBTBTBRBTBV%40T%40T%40RBV%3FT%40T%40V%3FT%40R%3FX%3FR%3FT%3FVAT%3FTAVAR%3FTCVATATARCXCRCTCTCRCTCTERCTETETERERERGRERGRERGRGRIPGTGNIRGPIPGNIPIPKNIPILIPKNILKNKNKNKLKNKJKNKJMJKJMJMJKJMJMJMHMFMLMFMHMFOHMDMHMDOFODMDMFOBODMBODOBO%40MBO%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMEOCMEOCOGMEOEMGMEOIMEMIMGOIMGMMMGMIKKMKMKMKKKMKKKKKMOKOKKKMKOIOKOKMIOKQIMIQIOIQIQIOGQIQGSISGQGQGSGSESGSGSESGSESESCUEUEUCSEUCUCSCUCUCSAYASCUAUAWAUAS%3FWAU%3FU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nuiR3otvrRbvwBczfm2HOQva5-c=) Karitane, Otago ### What's nearby - ![Perspectives from above ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6357251/162e7a4a-3ca6-45d6-8328-77767d3c09fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Doctors Point 19 min drive \- 26.0 km - ![Dunedin Botanic Garden featuring flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113082/fcb3b520-7f61-406c-86e3-c1a2d65a8dba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dunedin Botanic Garden 30 min drive \- 44.3 km - ![Our wee #Hogwarts here in #Dunedin. All we need are wands and school robes, then magic is for real. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048046/c29154be-54c3-469f-8494-52718894ae72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Otago 31 min drive \- 45.1 km - ![The Octagon showing a statue or sculpture, a church or cathedral and an administrative buidling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113054/2bdbb3c0-5971-4e62-8c4e-5f0158de7455.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Octagon 33 min drive \- 46.9 km - Warrington Beach 13 min drive \- 14.1 km ### Getting around - Dunedin Railway Station 35 min drive - Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) 59 min drive ### Restaurants - Ploughmans Cafe 7 min drive - Outpost Cafe 7 min drive - Fish Inn Waikouaiti 7 min drive - Harvest Moon Café 5 min drive - Vicories Shed 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“ pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“? ### What time is check-out at “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“? ### Where is “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“ located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“ 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 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan P. Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful home to stay in with a stunning view. Easy communication with owner. Thank you for a wonderful stay. ##### Susan P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Milena M. Jan 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great views The property was just as described, great views, beautiful beach with private access. ##### Milena M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn F. May 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Absolute beach front Beautiful property, on stunning Karitane beach. Everything you need, cosy and warm in colder months. Easy beach access, stunning views. Lovely spot. ##### Kathryn F. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Soraya K. Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Slice of Paradise Our family were lucky enough to wake up on Xmas day at this absolutely gem of a place. Private beach access, comfy beds, extremely warm house and eating our meals with a million dollar view from the dining/sunroom was just bliss, Thank you :) ##### Soraya K. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arkadiusz D. May 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful spot! We booked the house for my birthday. My plan was to relax and have some quality time with family and our two dogs. The location is spectacular and the house was warm, clean and very thoughtfully appointed. The amenities were great, from stove to coffee machine. The one and only disappointment was the tv, but who needs a tv being in such a beautiful spot! A huge bonus point I want to give for friendliness, responsiveness and great communication with the owner/manager! Well done! We’ll be back! ##### Arkadiusz D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim & Ali L. Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect location and easy to find. Heat pumps made for a cosy winter visit. Highly recommend. ##### Tim & Ali L. 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