Oceanside Vacation Rental in the Native Forest near Southland, South Island

Nature Lodge in Papatowai, South Island

4 guests

This gorgeous vacation rental is positioned near the native forest and sandy shores of Papatowai near Southland, South Island, and can comfortably accommodate four guests. As an oceanside rental, this destination comes with a variety of watersport activities to experience in the nearby areas.

The queen-size bed adorned with comfortable bedding that the hosts provide, and the double sofa bed provide guests with cozy spots to relax after a fun day in the great outdoors. Electric oil heaters are provided to guests for those colder evenings spent beneath the covers. In the ensuite bathroom, guests will find a toilet, a sink, and a shower. All linens and towels are provided. The self-contained kitchen features a number of basic necessities that include a twin gas cooker, a microwave oven, pots, pans, and complimentary coffee and tea.

Outside, glampers will find a private balcony with stunning views of the rolling hills.

This beachside rental comes with a number of conveniences that are designed to provide guests with the perfect setting for a relaxing escape. Inside the accommodation, glampers will find comfortable beds with supplied bedding, an ensuite bathroom, electric oil heaters, a self-contained kitchen with twin gas cooker, a microwave oven, pots, pans, a telephone with free calling within the district, and Wi-Fi to keep guests connected. For entertainment, there is satellite TV, a VCR, and a video library with 950 titles. Outside, glampers will find a private balcony with breathtaking views of the rolling hills, as well as off-street parking, while some of the units come with a private garden, outdoor furniture, and a BBQ.

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Features and services

Most popular features

  • Wi-Fi/Internet

  • Private Kitchen

  • Heating

  • Swimming

  • Fishing

  • Beach

  • Microwave

  • Fridge

  • Wildlife watching

  • stove

    Stove

  • Water sports

  • Bathroom

  • Parking

  • Deck/Patio

  • kayak

    Kayaking/Canoeing

  • Surfing

  • Supermarket

  • Yoga

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Where you will stay

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Papatowai, South Island

Detailed location provided after booking

Scenic views
  • Beach

  • Coastal

This glamping accommodation is positioned a short walk away from the breathtaking coast along the South Island in Papatowai. The property is surrounded by flourishing native bush in an area well-known for its scenic wonders that include the Matai Falls, MacLean Falls, Curio Bay, among other natural attractions in the Catlins. This stunning beachfront location is sure to enchant all glampers! The region's penguins, seals, and sea lions are just a swift walk away. A wide variety of watersports and outdoor activities are rife within the area and draw in a wide variety of visitors year-round. The nearest airport, Dunedin International Airport, can be found an hour and a half away.
Activities near Papatowai
  • Swimming

  • Winter sports

  • Water sports

  • Surfing

  • kayak

    Kayaking/Canoeing

  • surf-board

    Stand-up paddleboarding

  • scuba

    Scuba diving

  • Fishing

  • Meditation

  • Yoga

  • Wildlife watching

Glampers will be treated to a plethora of activities in the nearby areas, and outdoor lovers will find this to be a perfect spot to escape to. Both Nugget Point and Kaka Point are signature attractions of the Catlins on the South Island. At Nugget Point, glampers will find themselves at the end of the earth with a lighthouse set on the rocks amid crashing waves that attract thousands of visitors year-round. Kaka Point is a seaside setting where glampers will find a small beach settlement that is now a sleepy holiday home village.

Hiking fanatics will be blessed with spots like the Purakaunui Falls, McLean Falls, and Matai Falls which are three waterfalls set in the native Catlins bush and a definite must-see on the Catlins trail where guests can immerse themselves in the breathtaking natural surroundings. Additional places glampers can explore include Curio Bay and Porpoise Bay, which respectively offer the opportunity of swimming with dolphins, relaxing back with a book in hand and sunbathing on the beach, watching the penguins up close and personal, as well as meandering on through the awe-inspiring petrified forest, an ancient forest that has been frozen in time among the rock pools, which is roughly 180 million years old.

Glampers in this area will have access to a variety of hiking trails, watersports, canoeing, kayaking, as well as shopping and art gallery spots.
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Things to know

Arrival and departure

  • Check-in: Flexible

  • Check-out: Flexible

House rules

  • No pets allowed

  • No smoking

  • No parties

  • No events

Cancellation policy

Moderate

Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before check-in day

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Additional info

Pets may be permitted at this facility. Please inquire with the hosts for further details.

This is a non-smoking accommodation.
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