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# Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Lodge

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Nestled in the heart of the Catlins, overlooking Papatowai and the Tahakopa Valley, this peaceful country accommodation offers a serene retreat. Set on farmland at the edge of Catlins Forest Park, you'll unwind in our restored character villa with its wood burner and sunny conservatory.

## Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

### Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91313 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Parking available
- Dryer
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Pet-friendly
- Air conditioning

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Lodge

Peaceful country accommodation in the heart of the Catlins, overlooking Papatowai and the Tahakopa Valley. Our restored character villa set on farmland at the edge of Catlins Forest Park is the ideal base for your Catlins holiday. Our 4 bedroom 2 bathroom lodge has a wood burner, heat pump and a sunny conservatory, and an old fashioned clawfoot bath.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Wood stove

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Garden
- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- In a rural location
- In a village
- On a river

### Things to do

- Arcade/game room
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby

### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 1,313 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

### Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## 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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Yacht

Character Catlins Lodge with Stunning Views Papatowai

## About the area

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Papatowai, Otago

#### What's nearby

- Matai Falls \- 10 min drive \- 9.9 km
- Catlins Lake \- 18 min drive \- 25.7 km
- Teapot World \- 21 min drive \- 32.6 km
- Purakaunui Falls \- 23 min drive \- 20.7 km
- McLean Falls \- 24 min drive \- 19.3 km

#### Restaurants

- Peake's Kitchen
- The Little Rocket
- The Whistling Frog

## Frequently asked questions

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