Situated in Karitane, near Karitane Beach and Waikouaiti Beach, The Lookout is a recently renovated property, featuring, a garden and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 33 km from Otago Museum. The holiday home with a patio and sea views has 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Forsyth Barr Stadium is 34 km from the holiday home, while Taieri Gorge Railway is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dunedin Airport, 62 km from The Lookout.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 bunk bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Karitane
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  • Yvonne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beds very comfortable, beautiful view, kitchen well kitted out
  • Sintiche
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The view and beach access was amazing! Absolutely stunning!!
  • Don
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Obviously the view out over the ocean was superb, and it was fun being in a cottage on the beach. Compact, clean well designed, with an interesting placement for the toilets! but overall, we were able to keep it warm in the middle of winter,...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Pauline Bianchi

9.3
9.3
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Pauline Bianchi
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. It’s our pleasure to share this ideal location with you. We hope you enjoy this spectacular and rare find on the absolute beachfront Offering you privacy & your own private access to the beach, and 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 ! Karitane beach is perfect for taking leisurely walks any time of the day. Visit the rock pools at the southern end, & walk to the blow holes at the northern end of the beach. It’s also an idealic swimming and surf beach. Just a few minute’s walk away is an estuary - At low tide, enjoy hunting for crabs , digging for cockles, gather mussels, then return home to cook your own seafood feast ! Put your feet up while your seafood BBQ is cooking. The House The house is positioned to ensure every room enjoys views over Karitane’s stunning beach and is configured to suit a variety of visitors. If you are looking for accommodation for your next family holiday, second honeymoon, girls’ weekend or fishing trip, The Lookout can accommodate you in comfort and style. Living areas comprise a spacious lounge with woodburner and conservatory dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the magical, ever-changing coastline. The home also offers a fireplace, and two heat pumps to ensure your absolute comfort in the cooler months. The Karitane General Store is only a brief walk and stocks all of your essentials, as well, they offer daily baking, great coffee & tea, & wood fired pizza on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays - Bookings essential The Lookout provides the ideal blend of affordable luxury, comfort and relaxation.
Pauline & Toko are passionate about our beautiful corner of the world. Our aim is to provide quality accommodation for you to relax and enjoy your visit to Dunedin. Please include your phone number in the booking, We will contact you a day befoe your stay with self-check-in details for the property.
Only 35km north of Dunedin, Karitane has long been a popular holiday spot for Dunedinites and visitors to the region alike. The seaside village has a wonderfully relaxed vibe about it, with plenty of recreational activity to keep you occupied (should you wish to be). In summer, the beach is a popular swimming spot – while surfing, fishing and walking are popular, no matter what the time of year. Karitane’s permanent population of 360 people swells to about 1000 over the summer holidays, when families – particularly with younger children – recognise the healthy, inexpensive fun to be had by holidaying at the beach. And it’s close enough to the city, that one parent can sneak back to work during the day and leave the family holidaying a little longer. Sir Truby King – founder of the Plunket Society – lived at Karitane and it is from this base that he established the Karitane hospitals and nursing movement. Karitane has a strong Maori community, focused around the Puketeraki Marae, which sits up above the village and looks out over the beach and the much-loved Huriawa Peninsula.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Lookout
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fold-up bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Iron
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Beachfront
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Beach
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Lookout takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 23:30

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 05:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 25

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted The Lookout accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that there is a 2.8% surcharge when you pay with a credit card.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform The Lookout in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about The Lookout

    • The Lookout has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at The Lookout may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Lookout offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Beachfront
      • Beach

    • Check-in at The Lookout is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The Lookout is 1,050 yards from the centre of Karitane. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Lookout can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.