Title: Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=72594589&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home Vacation home in Te Anau with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home ![Exterior - Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home (Te Anau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72600000/72594600/72594589/d2a5c37e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, toaster, highchair - Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home (Te Anau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72600000/72594600/72594589/2166ed82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player - Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home (Te Anau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72600000/72594600/72594589/66a4897b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home (Te Anau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72600000/72594600/72594589/30fefa13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player - Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home (Te Anau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72600000/72594600/72594589/a443df06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled near picturesque Lake Te Anau, Rustlein Cottage offers a warm welcome with a heat pump and electric fireplace in the living area. Connect to WiFi, unwind with Freeview and DVD player, or explore the surrounding beauty on foot or by car. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home Cosy and convenient within walking distance of picturesque Lake Te Anau, this two-bedroom holiday home is steeped in history and equipped with everything you need for your next Southland escape. Welcome to Rustlein Cottage! Built by the present owner's grandfather in the mid 1940's, Rustlein Cottage was the first prefabricated "crib" in Te Anau. Since then, this family holiday home has been loved and cherished to retain its vintage charm so others can enjoy the unique feeling of stepping back in time without having to miss out on modern day comforts. Come together after a day of adventure in the welcoming living area, where you can enjoy year-round comfort thanks to the handy heat pump and electric fireplace, and be entertained with complimentary WiFi and the TV with Freeview and DVD player. A basic, yet fully-equipped kitchen has all the essentials you need for your stay. Pour a hot coffee to kick start your day, or whip up a heart feast to fuel your next in this beautiful town and beyond. Rustlein Cottage has a wonderful outdoor area which boasts fresh blooms and a large flat and fully fenced lawn; the perfect space for the kids to play. Two-bedrooms comfortably sleep up to five guests here at Rustlein Cottage, making this an ideal spot for a couples getaway or potentially a family trip, with the additional bedding, to hit the trails and visit Fiordland. When it’s time to explore the incredible Te Anau surroundings, just a three-minute drive away you'll find the Real Journey's terminal for trips to Milford or Doubtful Sound as well as the Te Anau Glowworm Caves. Or for the brave, jump off the wharf into the lake. Fancy a bite to eat? Te Anau has an array of local cafes, restaurants, and bars just a 2-minute drive or 11-minute walk from Rustlein Cottage. If you’re wanting to travel further afield, a six-minute drive will find you at the Kepler Track starting point, or drive two hours to discover the beauty of Milford Sound. Top tip; give yourself three hours for the drive in to leave plenty of time for photo stops! Full of character and ideal for your next adventure to Te Anau, make a stop by Rustlein Cottage! Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.Please note: The cottage is best suited for up to 4 guests. While the bedding configuration could technically accommodate 5, the space is compact and more comfortable for smaller groups. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Fully-fenced - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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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 601320 ## About the area Te Anau is home to this vacation home. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fiordland Cinema, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Wahipounamu and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre. [Visit our Te Anau travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Anau.dx3406) [View more Vacation homes in Te Anau](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Anau-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3406-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-45.407867,167.71548&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60zbtGw%7Cs%7E%5E%3FU%3FW%40U%3FU%40W%40U%3FSBU%40W%40U%40SBUBUBWBU%40SDUBUDUBSDQDUDUDUDQFSDQFUDQFUFQHQFUFQHQFQHSFMHQHQJOHQHOHMJSHOJMJOJMJKJOJOJKJKLMJMLKLKJKLGLKLILKJINGLILGLINILELGNELENELENGNELANELCPALEN%3FNCLANCN%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FNBN%40NBL%3FNDN%40NBLDN%40LDNFNDLDNDLDLFNDLHLHLFNHLFLHLFLLJJLFLJLJJJLLJLJJJJLNHNLJHLJNJLHNJNJPHNHPHNHPHPHLFRHPFPHPFTFPFPFTDPFPFTDRFPDTDTBTDPDRBTDTBTBRBTBVBT%40T%40RBT%40V%40T%40R%40T%3FV%40T%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FTAT%3FVATATARAVCTATARCTCVCTCTCRETCRETEPCTETERGRERGTGPEPGTGPGPGTIPGRINGRILIPIRILIPINKPKNILKNKNILMJINMNKJKJKLMLKJMJMJMFKLMJMFMHMFOHMFMHMHODMFMDODMDOFODMDO%40MDOBO%40ODM%3FOBOBO%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAMCOCO%3FMEQAMCOEMAOEOEMGOEMEOEMGMEOIMIMGMIOGKIMKMGMMMGKKMKMKKMMMKKKKKOKOKKKMKOKOIMKQIOIOIQKMISIQGMISGOISGQGUIQGQGUEQGUEQGSESESEUEUEQCUESCUESAUCUCWCUCSAUAUAWCS%3FUAUAW%3FUAU%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CwuJAqHWqAk7sAZZe3FhVa3Rjh8=) Te Anau, Fiordland ### What's nearby - ![This was taken at the Kea Point lookout at Mt Cook National Park. It was an easy trek and the view was phenomenal. We got there just as the sun was about to go behind the mountains so I was glad that I could capture what was left of the light on those snow-capped peaks. The giant mountain there is Mt Wakefield and just to the left of it is Mt Cook, nearly fully covered by those stubborn clouds. The Muller Glacier down the bottom definitely gave the image a good colour contrast as well.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2390/de7dd29b-e294-469c-aae6-1781fd093d67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Te Wahipounamu 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![If you can afford it, I recommend splurging on a helicopter flight or fixed wing plane ride to Milford from Queenstown or Wanaka. The views of Fiordland from above are unbeatable. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3406/76bfa3da-a565-4463-9f0f-d950541a4582.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre 2 min drive \- 2.2 km - Fiordland Cinema 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Luxmore Jet 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Ivon Wilson Park 3 min drive \- 2.6 km ### Getting around - Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) 114 min drive ### Restaurants - Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar 3 min drive - Kiwi Cafe 11 min walk - Sandfly Cafe 9 min walk - Milford Road Merchant 16 min walk - The Fat Duck 9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home? ### Where is Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### Good 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 0 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Greg M. Mar 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint Clean tidy a little small ##### Greg M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Michael D. Dec 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rustlein We loved the place, the location, all of it. It’s a perfect unpretentious old Kiwi batch with tissue-thin walls and no frills, straight from the 40s. A gentle suggestion, at 450 a night it would be great to have 2-ply toilet paper and some milk in the fridge. ##### Michael D. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Bronwyn U. Nov 24, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Good value with all the basics. Some maintenance and spring cleaning needed for cobwebs but greatly appreciated the lovely crisp cotton sheets and woollen blankets as options instead of polyester. ##### Bronwyn U. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah N. Feb 6, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Overall, lovely wee cottage Apart from a bathroom issue, our first impression of the cottage was good. Had everything we needed and only a short walk to the shops, cafes and lake. A little gem! ##### Sarah N. 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