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The Pink Pipi Karitane

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Karitane, Dunedin Area
  • University of Otago
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • The Octagon
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Larnach Castle
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the area

Karitane

At this holiday home, you'll be 13.5 km (8.4 mi) from Warrington Beach and 24 km (14.9 mi) from Doctors Point. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features a fireplace, a balcony and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a hairdryer are also available. Limited housekeeping is available. .In proximity to this Karitane holiday home you'll find University of Otago.
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What's nearby

  • University of Otago - 27 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 29 min drive - 38.6 km
  • The Octagon - 29 min drive - 38.9 km
  • Larnach Castle - 51 min drive - 53.8 km
  • Royal Albatross Centre - 60 min drive - 69.1 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 33 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Moon Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Pink Pipi Karitane

Historic 110 year old house right on the estuary. Formerly the home of the fishing station manager, servicing Sea Cliff asylum with seafood.
Right on the river's edge at Karitane. You couldn't get any closer to the water.
The estuary provides a safe tidal swimming area for you and your family. Bring your fishing rods and come and play. We have kayaks for you to use. At low tide, enjoy hunting for crabs with the kids or dig for cockles for your dinner. You might see Harold, the resident sea lion in Karitane Harbor.
Put your feet up with a book and a cold drink on the deck while your BBQ lunch is cooking.
Fancy a short walk to Karitane Beach? Enjoy swimming or surfing at the beach. Ride your push bike along Karitane beach at low tide to the rock pools at the southern end. Walk to the blow holes at the northern end of the beach.
The local shop is only a brief walk and stocks all of your essentials.
Karitane is only 35km north from Dunedin.
Special conditions:
Outside dogs allowed with prior approval.
New kitchen, new bathroom.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay up to 6 people, 7- 10 people cleaning $120); Linen and bathroom towels included



Property manager

Geoff

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

  • No pets 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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Pink Pipi Karitane House
Pink Pipi House
Pink Pipi Karitane
Pink Pipi
The Pink Pipi Karitane Karitane
The Pink Pipi Karitane Private vacation home
The Pink Pipi Karitane Private vacation home Karitane

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Pink Pipi Karitane?

The closest beach to The Pink Pipi Karitane is St. Clair Beach (32.3 km).

Does The Pink Pipi Karitane have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Pink Pipi Karitane?

No, The Pink Pipi Karitane does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Pink Pipi Karitane?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Pink Pipi Karitane?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Pink Pipi Karitane Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 226 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun stay
Review written by my 12 year old son.Loved the fire pit and how the water was on the doorstep.The wildlife was great and it was lots of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicki g.

Liked: Cleanliness
ideal
worked well for large family group.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
We loved the location and the quaint bach. Kids loved the kayaks and bodyboards. Would love to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

margnphil

Liked: Cleanliness
Feedback
HiWe book every year and love it The kids have memories from each visit It feels like our family bachI did take a photo of two of the kayaks that have holes in them as I’m not sure anyone would feed this back and we remembered them from our previous visit if you are keen I can send these to youAlso we loved that the windows and wall had been updated Thank you so so much Hemopo family
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place Great break
Perfect setting on the estuary. Lovely bach. Safe for kids, loved the kayaks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach get away
Awesome spot!!! Amazing Location!! Loved the access to kayaks, lifejackets, wet suits etc!!! Definately coming back!! amazing 3 nights, we wished it was longer!! Hosts go over and beyond!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The place surprised us in a good way. We all were happy and satisfied
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great getaway with lots to do!
We loved spending Christmas at the Pink Pipi. Located close to the local shop wharf and walks, we had access to everything we needed. Best of all, the Bach was right on the estuary and we had free use of kayaks so we could explore right from our back door. The house had a well equipped kitchen and lots of space for us. We had some unexpected cold weather and the fire place was an added bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Liz R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to relax and unwind!
We loved the location on the waterfront. House is comfortable & had everything we needed. A very relaxing and enjoyable stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pink Pipi
Really lovely house in a beautiful location. Made use of the kayaks which was great with plenty of other stuff to use. House was well equipped too. Was a great stay and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend. James & Sarah
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yukari M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Tania G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty and disappointing
Location was lovely but the house was such a let down. We arrived to find 2 packets of mouldy bread in the unclean pantry. The fridge was also dirty. There was a gap in the window pane by the dining table and it was also mould on the window sill. As previous reviews had stated, there were definitely rats in the ceiling and walls...you would think the owner would have attended to this as we are not the first ppl to mention it. The exterior wall of the bathroom was covered in black polythene!! I think that the owners should definitely remedy these issues as it is putting Bookabach name into disrepute.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Janine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
We enjoyed our stay here, a lovely spot right on the side of the river. The bach was well equipped, with everything we needed for a comfy stay. The only shame is that you can't see the view when the deck doors are closed, but we were able to get out on the deck even in the chilly weather! Good stack of firewood which was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

George H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
It was all that we had hoped for. The only problem was the drive that was very narrow and bordered by hedges. Too narrow for a mid size SUV. Just means a short walk to the front door.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky H.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Barry H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view to wake up to
The view was A+ The outside needs a major tidy up, and could do with safety rails for stairs The rats like to talk about 3am, turning on TV helps them shut up The girls all seen a ghost, on all 3 nights, they were justing saying hi, house could do with a sage. Would recommend for a younger family as stairs are dangerous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location
House is dated as per website but is perfectly adequate. The draft from the bathroom was the only downside. However house was warm with heaters on. The location is magnificent & the kayaks etc under deck are brilliant. We all want to come back again when it’s warmer & explore the estuary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Kiwi Bach Experience
Fantastic bach right on the estuary. Great for a family weekend away. Kitchen and bathroom have been renovated and modernised. Heat pump, heaters and fire made the bach very warm and cosy. Karitane has a wonderful peninsula walk and the boys enjoyed fishing off the wharf and kayaking in the estuary.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sue S., Te Awamutu

Liked: Cleanliness
karitane
Thanks for sharing your cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Kate D.

Needs more maintenance
While the inside was clean and upgraded with new kitchen, bathroom and flooring, the windows didn't shut properly and were not clean. The outside of the house desperately needs maintenance. We heard rats in the ceiling. It is a quaint place which would be good for a young family but not really us oldies. View was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place and location
this property exceeded our expectations. so close to the river and a beautiful relaxing stay. very clean and well presented. would highly recommend and will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pink Pipi fun
Enough comfort, modern kitchen & bathroom & laundry, easy furnishings, & plenty of toys for children.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pink Pipi
Gorgeous spot. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
Nice rustic little cottage as in the description. Comfortable with views overlooking the river. Used the kayaks on the river. Would enjoy coming back again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arron C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bird Life
Lovely relaxed spot beside the river. Everything you need. Walks, swimming, kayaks, bird-watching. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024