Title: Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins - 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 cabin # Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins Cabin in Tahakopa with kitchenette and patio ## Photo gallery for Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins ![Pool - Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins (RD2 Owaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90980000/90972900/90972876/39871f3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins (RD2 Owaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90980000/90972900/90972876/e57baa6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle - Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins (RD2 Owaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90980000/90972900/90972876/261d8aed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins (RD2 Owaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90980000/90972900/90972876/f7995824.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins (RD2 Owaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90980000/90972900/90972876/7850af46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the heart of the Catlins, this cabin offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by farmland, native bird life and podocarp rain forest. Enjoy valley and mountain views from your serene garden setting or take a short stroll to the Tahakopa river. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Breakfast available - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins Cosy, comfortable cabin in the absolute heart of the Catlins in the Tahakopa Valley. This semi detached cabin/studio is set in a tranquil, idyllic seasonal garden setting full of native bird life. Surrounded by farmland with valley and mountain views and podocarp rain forest. The Tahakopa river is 100m away and winds it's way down the valley to the wonderful estuary and beach at Papatowai.Please Note: There is no Kitchenette or Bathroom facilities within the cabin bedroom. They are in their own designated rooms off the covered patio area, refer pictures. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### 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 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Visual alarms in hallways - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### 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) ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110990000/110985000/110985000/7dde5477.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins Papatowai - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $112 CA $168 total includes taxes & fees Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=110985000&PinnedHotelID=110985000&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85920000/85919100/85919060/550bc6d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pekapeka Tiny House by Tiny Away Owaka - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available 8.6 Excellent 8 reviews CA $207 CA $255 total includes taxes & fees Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=85919060&PinnedHotelID=85919060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61490000/61486800/61486774/fb1d27ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax in style at the Catlins Retreat, historic villa in the heart of Owaka Owaka - Free WiFi - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews CA $101 CA $141 total includes taxes & fees Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=61486774&PinnedHotelID=61486774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31750000/31749900/31749871/a4b0e4fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kākā Point Beach House Kaka Point - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 215 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=31749871&PinnedHotelID=31749871&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61490000/61486800/61486794/94e3826f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury in the heart of Owaka Owaka - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $101 CA $141 total includes taxes & fees Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=61486794&PinnedHotelID=61486794&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sports facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16040000/16038500/16038481/ff4f4585.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park New Haven - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Extra beds/cribs 9.2 Wonderful 113 reviews CA $77 CA $90 total includes taxes & fees Jan 24 - Jan 25, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=16038481&PinnedHotelID=16038481&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109550000/109548800/109548724/6a4b9107.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 minute walk to the beach. 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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=-46.515034,169.39117&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:za%7BzGye%7Bh_%40%3FU%3FW%3FU%40W%3FU%40W%40U%40W%40UBS%40Y%40SBUBWBUBSBUDUBUDSDUBUDSDUFUDSFQFUDUFQFQFUFQHQFUHQFQHQHOHQHQHOHQJMJSHMJOHOJMLOHOJKLOJIJOLKJKLKLKLMLGJKLILKLINGLILGLINELGLENGLENENCLGNELANENCNALCNAN%3FNCNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40NBL%3FN%40NBN%40NBLDN%40LDNFN%40LDNFLFNDLFLDNHLFLHLFNHJJLHLJLFLLJJLJLJJJLNJHJNJJJNJNJLJNJNHLJRHLHPHNJPHPHNFPHPFPHTFPFPHTFPFPDTFTDPFRDTDTDRDTDTBRDTBTDT%40RBTBVBTBR%40X%40R%40TBV%3FT%40V%40T%3FV%40T%3FV%3FT%3FR%3FVAT%3FVATAV%3FTCVATARAXCRCTCVCTATERCTETCRETETERETETGTEPGTERGPGPITGPGPITGPIPGPINIPKPINIPINKPINKLKNKLKNKLKLKLKJMNKJMJMJKLMJMFMLMFKJOHMFMHMFOHMDMFOFMDOFMDOBODMDO%40MDOBOBO%40OBM%3FO%40OBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCOAO%3FOCMAOCOCOEMAOEMEOEOEMEOEMGMGOEMIMGMIOGMIMKMGKMMGMKMMMKKKMKKOKKMMKMIMMOKMIOKMIOKQKOIQIOIQIQIOIQGQIQGUIQGQGUGQGQESGUGQEUGUEUESCUEUESCUEUCSCUCUCWCUASAYCSAUAWAUAW%3FUAW%3FU%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=axxlNfsmoaRZ4F2tX6haoQdc5EU=) RD2 Owaka, Otago #### What's nearby - Matai Falls \- 22 min drive \- 13.3 km - Catlins Lake \- 30 min drive \- 29.1 km - Purakaunui Falls \- 36 min drive \- 24.1 km - McLean Falls \- 40 min drive \- 28.7 km - Curio Bay Petrified Forest \- 54 min drive \- 65.4 km #### Restaurants - ‪Peake's Kitchen - ‬18 min drive - ‪The Little Rocket - ‬18 min drive - ‪The Whistling Frog - ‬26 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins? ### What time is check-out at Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins? ### Where is Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzie B. Feb 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous piece of paradise Stunningly gorgeous outlook, very adequate room and great cooking facilities & equipment would definitely return ##### Suzie B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosa S. Jan 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Wonderful Get Away From It All Place From the very word go we were made to feel very welcome by our wonderful host Ray! We were very comfortable and had everything we needed! Ray was so helpful with advice as to what places to visit (and there are a good many!). We will be happy to stay here again, especially as we didnt managed to see everything we wanted this time! Thank you for your hospitality Ray! ##### Rosa S. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abbie B. May 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Catlins respite Ray was very friendly and welcoming. The room was comfortable and warm. Didn’t realise it was separate from the bathroom although that was in the description. No sign of a hot tub? Would be better in the summer to enjoy the deck. ##### Abbie B. 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