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Teapot Cottage (50's time-warp)

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Step back in time at Teapot Cottage, where the simplicity of a bygone era awaits. Unplug and unwind with vintage memorabilia, a cozy fire, and heaps of classic books or explore the Hari Hari Coastal Walkway nearby. The cottage offers kid-friendly amenities like toys and swings while its hosts provide genuine West Coast hospitality.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 545 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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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.

Teapot Cottage (50's time-warp)

STEP BACK IN TIME into our charming 1950's "grandma's cottage", a LIVING MUSEUM of a simpler era, before tvs, microwaves and computers. No WiFi, so UNPLUG and ENJOY the authentic vintage memorabilia and cosy fire.
WALK the beautiful Hari Hari Coastal Walkway or TAKE A DAY TRIP - 50 mins south to Glaciers, 50 mins north to Hokitika. EXPLORE natural HOT-SPRINGS within a short drive and walk or SOAK and STARGAZE in the cottage garden FIRE-BATH with stunning farm/bush/mountain views.

Heaps of classic books, board games, puzzles, and vintage dress-ups for those wet West Coast days.
Kid-friendly - cot, highchair, toys, swings and bikes.
An authentic cottage with old-fashioned quirks, such as woolen carpets and a bathroom just outside, through the laundry.

2 kms from Hari Hari village, in an area of great hiking, fishing, hunting, lake swimming and boating.

Natural Hot Springs in the riverbed just a 5 minute drive and 15 minute walk away - one of the Coast's best kept secrets.

Genuine West Coast hospitality from hosts who live next door but will respect your privacy.

Teapot Cottage is on the same acre property as our other (completely different and off-grid) accommodation, 'Wildside Lodge'.

Special conditions:
Pets may be allowed with prior approval.

Extras: Linen (included);
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition, before you leave you are expected to: Leave the house as tidy as you found it; wash, dry and put away your dishes; wipe benches and stove.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 484 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Wash, dry and put away all dishes.
Wipe benches and stove top.
Close windows but leave door open.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Leave things as you found them.
Before leaving wash, dry and put away dishes; wipe down stove top and benches.
Recycle and compost as much rubbish as you can (rinse containers).

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Cot, highchair, toys, puzzles and games.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Teapot Cottage Westland District
Teapot Westland District
Teapot Cottage
Teapot 50's Time Warp
Teapot Cottage (50's time warp cottage)
Teapot Cottage (50's time-warp cottage) Cottage
Teapot Cottage (50's time-warp cottage) Hari Hari
Teapot Cottage (50's time-warp cottage) Cottage Hari Hari

About the area

Located in Hari Hari, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by The Bushmans Centre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Willberg Walk Trail Access and Godley Glacier. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Map
Westland District, South Westland

What's nearby

  • Willberg Walk Trail Access - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 57 min drive - 80.3 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 57 min drive - 80.3 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 57 min drive - 80.3 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 58 min drive - 80.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pukeko Tearooms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hunter Gatherer - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harihari Pub - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Teapot Cottage (50's time-warp) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Teapot Cottage (50's time-warp)?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Teapot Cottage (50's time-warp) on 21 Sept 2025 start from NZ$216.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Teapot Cottage (50's time-warp)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Teapot Cottage (50's time-warp)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Teapot Cottage (50's time-warp) located?

This family-friendly Hari Hari cottage is located on a river, 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Willberg Walk Trail Access, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Te Wahipounamu and The Bushmans Centre. Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre is 26.8 mi (43.1 km) away.

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Reviews

Teapot Cottage (50's time-warp) Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place made even better by the lovely owners Kath and Dan

We fired up the outside bath and drank Dan's Blackberry wine :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute

Lovely place! Perfect on a rainy day!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky little cottage

Great little place to stay and explore the West Coast. We had a pleasant stay at The Teapot Cottage with all its 50's memorabilia.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Stayed here once before great hosts and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denzel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, Cosy Escape!

Beautiful, cosy cottage. Immaculately kept and period furnishings were on point. Just enough to make the stay comfortable, while being a wonderfully relaxing escape! Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwyneth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect base in South Westland

This cottage was exactly like the listing, and was the perfect base for some exploring. Within easy reach of Okarito Lagoon, which is a definite must see!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susannah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage, lovely host

Lovely peaceful stay in a quirky nostalgic cottage. We absolutely loved it!! The kids had a lot of fun with the retro games and toys and we especially liked the record player.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful

The cottage was just as we expected and we were able to relax and have lots of fun dressing up as well as exploring the area. The beds were comfy and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Teapot cottage

A memorable place to stay, a great base for exploring the outdoors, with helpful and friendly hosts. The kids loved having a bath under the stars, and the cottage was well equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ann C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hari hari hooray

Very peaceful experience. Host kath gave us a good run down on places to visit. Very nice to live in an environment of period time. Thankyou.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Timeless elegance

Absolutely perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

Loved Teapot Cottage! Very quirky, great hosts, awesome fire bath that Dan lit for us, wonderful dog Mellow. Comfy beds.Lovely walk up to the Amethyst hot springs on the Wanganui river bank, also loved the HariHari coastal walkway- an easy track, the drive in goes past interesting whitebaiters’ huts. Kath even helped source some whitebait for us Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a beautiful place! The hosts are so nice. We had good chats. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Hueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun place in natural environment.

Interesting with lots to look at in the house.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Delightful period place, crammed with interesting details! Owner took care to ensure a good fire to warm up the place on a rainy evening.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keeley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tea cup cottage 50’s party

We had so much fun- dress ups, records, outdoor hot tub, real cool hosts. Thanks guys!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was so nostalgic and the host were premo
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie R., Christchurch, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

We had a lovely time, enjoyed using the stereo playing records and playing board games. The atmosphere of old times of how things were ,was comforting and relaxing . The hosts were fantastic ,friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is exactly as described. Stove worked brilliantly with supplied firewood. Great record collection and nostalgic radiogram.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

jc

Well worth the stop, like stepping back in time! Would recommend to anyone looking for something a bit different.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

adventure

Nice owner . Outside bathroom facilities should be disclosed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Period cottage winner

We went just looking for accommodation in the area and liked the fifties style idea. Unexpected bonuses were the choice of period costumes to dress in for dinner at the end of a fantastic day exploring, with a huge LP selection to play on the period gramophone and a fantastic log burner all wood chopped and dry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An awesome experience

We found the cottage was warm, welcoming, very comfortable and very interesting. A big thank you to the host for the property tour, stoking the outdoor bath and assisting us whenever needed. A thoroughly enjoyable and memorable experience. Loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

K J.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Ok for one night stay

The bathroom access was from outside the house and due to mosquitoes and other insects, it was tough to use the bathroom. It would have been easier if the bathroom access was from inside the house. Even though we closed all windows after getting in the house, the mosquitoes made their way in every time someone went to use the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Is exactly as it says, living in the 50’s

It’s an acquired taste, bed is comfortable and it’s as clean as it can be, ( as there’s so much stuff, dolls, Knick- knacks) so if your looking for mod cons and clean lines, this is not for you, it has an outside bathroom, but totally undercover from the front door, so you won’t get wet if it rains and sadly it did a lot during our stay, so we didn’t get to enjoy the area as much as we’d like. Kath and Dan were very welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024