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The Pink Pipi Karitane

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

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.
Right on the estuary at Karitane. You couldn't get any closer to the water's edge!
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$60.00 per stay up to 6 people, 7- 10 people cleaning $90); Linen and bathroom towels (included);

Property manager

Geoff

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking 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 with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated 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 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

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Karitane, Dunedin Area

What's nearby

  • Warrington Beach - 17 min drive - 13.5 km
  • University of Otago - 27 min drive - 37.2 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pink Pipi Karitane pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pink Pipi Karitane?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pink Pipi Karitane?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Pink Pipi Karitane located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Warrington Beach and within 20 mi (32 km) of Doctors Point and Orokonui Ecosanctuary. Shag Point Scenic Reserve and Holy Trinity Church are also within 25 mi (40 km).

The Pink Pipi Karitane Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 216 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Kate V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pink Pippi disappoints
The wonderful location of the property was completely overshadowed by the extremely poor state of repair. We find it hard to believe that a property of this calibre is able to be on the Bookabach site. The house was dirty, there were rotten window systems and large gaps in window panes, many window catches missing, and no cladding around one side of the house. We heard rats in the ceiling on both nights. We would not recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach get away
This stay was a Christmas gift, we had a lovely surprise. The location was perfect and easy to find. The house was excellent and all you needed (except I didn't take tea and coffee) The dishwasher was a bonus for me. We also wished we had body boards as the surf on the beach was great. Thank you for a great get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Justine K., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness
Great escape
Fantastic location, great facilities. Loved the kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabby L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location
Fantastic location right on waters edge. Used kayaks to puddle around in the estuary. Stunning views and local walks and a great store a few minutes walk away which sells everything including great coffee. Have stayed here before and can't wait to get back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Simon W.

Classic Kiwi Crib
Loved the location. House was comfortable and had everything we needed - classic Kiwi crib! Could be made even better with see-through glass in the sitting room doors to allow the view to be enjoyed while they are shut. Appreciated the ready supply of blankets so we could leave them open though. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Get away
You could not ask for a better location, the house is right on the estray with such easy access to the water. The use of kayaks was awesome and the kids loved it. Everything you could ask for in the kitchen (even a rice cooker and mixer). We had an awesome stay and a great Christmas :) Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Beth S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
Loved the fire pit. Hest pump kept the house nice and warm over a couple of very cold Otago summer days!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend retreat
This is a great wee kiwi bach, clean and comfortable, perfect location. Great communication with hosts, very good instructions. Thank you for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabby L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location
Fantastic location right on waterfront. Easy stroll to shop. Great communication with hosts. Loved staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023