Whare Manu Boutique Cottage

27a Whalers Crescent Omaui, 9877 Invercargill, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>82</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
82 reviews

Though smallish, well set up. Very comfortable and then there’s all the native birds that visit with their beautiful sounds.

Lyzzy Australia
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Whare Manu Boutique Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 323 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

Featuring a deck terrace, Whare Manu Boutique Cottage is a self-contained boutique cottage, set back into native bush with views of the sea and beach, which is only a short stroll away. With free WiFi, free private parking and garden views, this property is a 20-minute drive from Invercargill. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV is provided. At the holiday home guests are welcome to take advantage of an outdoor hot tub. The property is also home to the Omaui land care environmental trust, whose purpose is to restore native flora and fauna. The nearest airport is Invercargill Airport, 12 km from Whare Manu Boutique Cottage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
10.0
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
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  • Lyzzy
    Australia Australia
    “Though smallish, well set up. Very comfortable and then there’s all the native birds that visit with their beautiful sounds.”
  • Kathryn
    Australia Australia
    “This property was exceptional! From the location, wildlife and extra homely touches we enjoyed every minute and would highly recommend it. The location provides a secluded back to nature feeling and we enjoyed watching the NZ birds feed, was so...”
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We stayed at Whare Manu Boutique Cottage which is a beautiful bit of paradise all you can hear are the birds singing and the sea. It has been restored to a high standard and the accommodation is superb and great for getting away from people and...”
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.

Host Information

9.7
9.7
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Whare manu is a private, self contained boutique cottage, set back into native bush with views of the sea and beach, which is only a minutes stroll away. Watch the Tui's and Bellbirds feed on the sculpted bird feeder right on the deck. Designed for couples to relax, unwind and enjoy. Whare manu is the home of the Omaui land care environmental trust, Southland people working hard to restore native flora and fauna. This is a unique and special place. The space Whare manu features luxurious side by side outdoor baths on the deck and a large tiled shower featuring horizontal jets. Work by local award winning artists is featured in the cottage, these works are for sale. A fully equipped nespresso machine ensures you have morning coffee without leaving the cottage. Gas bbq on the deck. Bring your food drinks and personal toiletries.
The emphasis is on privacy for guests. However John is available by request to provide local knowledge & talk about the art works or general help.
Omaui is a seaside village of aprox 30 houses, there are beach and bush walks right there. The main activity is relaxation, chilling out. There are no shops, cafes or bars here. The nearest town is Bluff which is 15 minutes drive away and Invercargill is 25 minutes drive. Omaui is off the beaten track but also close to town. A hidden gem...
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Whare Manu Boutique Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 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
    • Coffee machine
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Fireplace
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Carpeted
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Wellness
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Activities
    • Beach
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Whare Manu Boutique Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 13:00 to 23:30

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

    Check-out

    From 10:30 to 11:00

     

    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 are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

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

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Whare Manu Boutique Cottage

    • Whare Manu Boutique Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

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

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

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Whare Manu Boutique Cottage on this page.

    • Check-in at Whare Manu Boutique Cottage is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Whare Manu Boutique Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Beach

    • Yes, Whare Manu Boutique Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Whare Manu Boutique Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

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

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Whare Manu Boutique Cottage on this page.

    • Whare Manu Boutique Cottage is 8.1 miles from the centre of Invercargill. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.