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Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island

Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island

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Exterior
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, bed sheets, wheelchair access
TV, DVD player, stereo
Dining

Overview of Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Water viewWater viewWater view

Explore the area

Map
Stewart Island, Stewart Island
  • Popular LocationBunkhouse Theatre3 min walk
  • Popular LocationRakiura Museum5 min walk
  • Popular LocationObservation Rock11 min walk
  • AirportStewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek)4 min drive

Space details

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 11
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
    1 single bed
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
Bedroom 3
    1 double bed
Bedroom 4
    1 bunk bed
    1 single bed

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island

The most central accommodation on the island!

Situated at 10 Horseshoe Bay Road this 4 Bedroom house is fully self contained with modern amenities.

A large balcony offers views of the sea and the local church. Native birds are regular and welcome visitors to the garden.

Choose Kererū House to be your "home away from home". A family friendly holiday venue - with portacot and high chair available.

Catering upto 11 people. Ideal for a large family or groups. Large covered deck with gas bbq and pizza oven available to entertain large groups.

Courtesy transfer of guests and luggage to Kereru House available on arrival.

Attractions:
-Two minutes walk from the main ferry wharf where you depart for evening Kiwi spotting trips or fishing trips, shops, cafes and the South Seas Hotel (renowned for it's Sunday quiz and blue cod!)
-Great beach and bush walks are at your doorstep (stop by the local DOC for a map)
-Golden Bay is 10 minutes walk over the hill. From here you can depart to Ulva Island Bird Sanctury, where you can walk the tracks through stunning native forest. Ulva Island is home to a number of rare species such as saddleback, yellowhead, weka, kiwi and robin (guides optional).

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Leave the house tidy and do the dishes before you leave.

Property manager

KereruHouse

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

Kereru House Stewart Island
Kereru House
Kereru House Stewart Oban
Kereru House - Stewart Island Oban
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Kereru House Stewart Island
Kereru House - Stewart Island Private vacation home
Kereru House Stewart Island
Kereru House Rakiura Stewart
Kererū House Rakiura/stewart Island
Kererū House - Rakiura/stewart Island Halfmoon Bay
Kererū House - Rakiura/stewart Island Private vacation home

About the area

Oban

This holiday home is located in Halfmoon Bay. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rakiura National Park and Observation Rock, while Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Bunkhouse Theatre - 3 min walk
  • Rakiura Museum - 5 min walk
  • Observation Rock - 11 min walk
  • Rakiura National Park - 6 min drive
  • Millars Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Stewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • South Sea Hotel - 3 min walk
  • Kai Kart - 5 min walk
  • Just Cafe - 3 min walk
  • Church Hill Restaurant & Oyster Bar - 2 min walk
  • The Snuggery - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island located?

Situated in Halfmoon Bay, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Presbyterian Church Hall and Bunkhouse Theatre. Rakiura Museum and Observation Rock are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 112 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stewart Island
We stayed at Kereru House for 5 nights and had a thoroughly enjoyable time. House was well set up, though the washing machine was out of order, and provided good accommodation. Excellent location near to the ‘centre’.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous view and location
We stayed here for 2 nights. Easy walk from the ferry building- less than 5 mins. The house was spacious clean and warm. 2 bathroom with 2 separate toilets was great. Recommend to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley C., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
A group of 8 ladies stayed early September 2023. The house was perfect for a large group. Location was so close to town with 5min walk to hotel/superette/e-bike hire/return flight check/in. Very well equipped kitchen and large commercial toilet paper dispensers which didn’t run out. Lots of board games. Fabulous view of bay and township. Easy Walking distances to other bays and ferry wharf to Ulva island. We all agreed it was a fabulous location would definitely stay again Only negative - booking offers free taxi pick up on arrival - I was told in full booking detail email to ‘ring or text cab company to ‘confirm’ pick up before arrival to island -( I took this to mean the taxi had already been booked for us by owners and we were to confirm we were definitely going to arrive so rang them to confirm when heading out to bluff to the ferry. When I texted them they said they were fully booked. So ‘confirm’ means ‘book’ So do your own booking with Aurora Cabs well in advance of your arrival. Lucky the day was fine and we were all fit enough to walk up the hill with our luggage. All in all a fabulous stay and Stewart Island turned on fabulous weather and the locals were just wonderful :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tash A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Excellent location for a stay on Stewart Island!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele L., Dunedin

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Wow, what a lovely place to stay, everything about this place suited a gathering of friends. The kitchen & living space had a great flow between it an the sheltered deck. The location meant we could just walk out the door and walk to any number of areas for bush or beach walks, the small retail area and eateries where easy to access. This is a very tranquil place to visit and the accommodation was excellent with great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

alan l.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a excellent stay,went fishing
Excellent experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F., Auckland, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Kereru Lodge
A lovely stay, lodge is immaculately clean, heated nicely, well setup with gorgeous views, was perfect for our family getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect Stewart Island experience
Fantastic house and location. Couldnt ask for more. The covered deck provides a great all weather relaxation point. Good for big groups, we were 7 adults, 4 children and 2 infants and it worked very well. Very close to the beach, playground, store and ferry/plane transfer. Awesome spot. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location & great amenities
We loved that the bach was easy walking distance to the town centre and Bathing Beach. The deck is a fabulous place to hang out, especially with the new BBQ, and we appreciated the DVD player and DVD collection after a day of exploring. Ideal place for a family or two!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Valerie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Year at Kereru House
We were two families and had an amazing time at Kereru House for New Year. Great location, very spacious, well equipped and comfortable home. A variety of birdlife including Kaka and a Kiwi in the garden!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022