Akamoana

95 Horseshoe Bay Road, Oban, Stewart Island
9
Max Guests
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms

About this Holiday House

Situated at 95 Horseshoe Bay Road, Akamoana is a warm, comfortable house with magnificent sea views, perched in the bush above tranquil Butterfields Beach. You can enjoy all day sun, bush, birds and the every-changing sea, 1 minute above the beach, and on the fringes of Oban township. Complimentary transfer on arrival, use of vehicle by arrangement.

Details and amenities

Amenity: Kids: please enquire
Kids: please enquire
Amenity: No pets
No pets
Amenity: Linen provided
Linen provided
Amenity: No smoking
No smoking
Amenity: No disabled access
No disabled access
Heating & cooling
Amenity: Electric blankets
Electric blankets
Amenity: Fire wood supplied
Fire wood supplied
Amenity: Wood stove
Wood stove
Kitchen
Amenity: Freezer
Freezer
Amenity: Fridge
Fridge
Amenity: Microwave
Microwave
Amenity: Oven
Oven
Amenity: Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Amenity: Toaster
Toaster
Bathroom
Amenity: Ensuite Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Amenity: Extra Toilet
Extra Toilet
Amenity: Shower
Shower
Laundry
Amenity: Cleaning equipment
Cleaning equipment
Amenity: Cleaning supplies
Cleaning supplies
Amenity: Clothes line
Clothes line
Amenity: Ironing Facilities
Ironing Facilities
Amenity: Laundry Tub
Laundry Tub
Amenity: Washing Machine
Washing Machine
Parking
Amenity: Boat parking
Boat parking
Amenity: Garage
Garage
Amenity: Off Street Parking
Off Street Parking
Entertainment
Amenity: CD player
CD player
Amenity: Stereo
Stereo
Amenity: TV
TV
Internet
Amenity: Cellphone coverage
Cellphone coverage
Bedroom
Amenity: Extra Bedding
Extra Bedding
Outdoors
Amenity: BBQ
BBQ
Amenity: Outdoor furniture
Outdoor furniture

Bed layout

2 Queen(s), 2 Bunk(s), 1 Single(s), 1 Double(s)

Special Amenities

Great sea views. Comfortable house, central heating keeps it cosy in all weathers. 2 minutes walk to beautiful Butterfield's Beach. Complimentary transfer on arrival/departure if available. Tidy, reliable car available to approved drivers.

Special Attractions and Activities Nearby

Relax on the deck, or in the sunny conservatory and enjoy the ever changing sea in all her moods. Watch the boats and soaring seabirds going about their daily activities. Be amazed by our night skies and wake up to spectacular sunrises (and sunsets) that truly deserve the term "glowing skies". Stewart Island is renowned for its uncluttered beaches and clear water. Walk down the private driveway, and in 2 minutes you will be sinking your feet into the clean golden sand of Butterfields Beach. This is a fabulous beach for the young and young at heart! Birdlife abounds throughout Akamoana's private garden and the surrounding native bush on the property. Be delighted by frequent bird visitors: tui, tomtits, cheeky and gregarious kakas (parrot), tuneful bellbirds and shy robins; most are seen at Akamoana daily. Kiwi are seen occasionally. Akamoana enjoys the benefits of relative isolation, surrounded by nature, yet a few minutes' walk or drive to Oban township. Unpack and settle in, then feel yourself unwind and relax in this comfortable self-contained home. The township and wharf are only a casual 15-20 minute walk (dependent on age and fitness level- including some hills) along Horseshoe Bay Road, with points of interest along the way. Pause at Mill Creek, the site of an early 1800's sawmill, to watch kingfishers on the fuchsia tree, or herons (even white ones) stealthily wading its dark waters. Venture onto Mapua Road to the cemetery, with great views and historic headstones reflecting the island's past. Or follow the sign posted track to tranquil Bathing Beach. Once in the township, all activities are accessible from here. Visit the general store for supplies (they can deliver), check out the Information Centre to book fishing trips, hire a scooter, e-bike or mountain bike, learn about NZ's earliest European history at the museum, feel the warmth and conviviality of The Snuggery, the last cafe before Scott Base! Boat cruises and a bus tour are easy ways to experience more of Rakiura's wonderful natural heritage and recent human history. Visit the famous South Sea Hotel to quench your thirst or enjoy our famous blue cod on the menu. For a gold coin you can purchase a day walks leaflet from the Dept. of Conservation Centre. So much to do, you'll wish that you had booked for longer....

Reviews

Average Rating: 5
38 total reviews

Christine Laurie
What an amazing place to stay when going to Stewart Island! We had our own Beach and the view was incredible. Kaka came to visit each day for apple and Kereru sat in the trees very close by. The "quirky car" that was available as a Bach Car was great also. The place was very clean and comfortable and we felt right at home as soon as we arrived.
Caroline Locke
This place exceeded our expectations in almost every way. We were a multi-generation family plus friends group of seven aged 18 to 80 and everybody had a great time. The beds are comfortable, there are plenty of towels, the kitchen is well equipped and the house is easily warmed up on a chilly day. The view is stunning at all times but sunrises and sunsets are the best. The bird life is incredible! Fi and Heath welcomed us very warmly and responded quickly when a small fix was needed. I heartily recommend this property and would rent it again should I be lucky enough to return to Rakiura.
Jennifer Hallwright
Akamoana is a delight, a beautiful house with a real beach feel, a well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and gorgeous outlook through the bush and over the bay. The conservatory makes a perfect bridge between indoors and outdoors. From the moment Heath met us from the ferry with the car along with Fi's attention to detail and added touch of the flowers in the house, they made our time at the house warm, welcoming and seamless. We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend Akamoana for anyone looking for a memorable experience.
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Availability

Rates

Date rangeRatesExtra guestsMinimum stay
All year$395 / Night for 4 guests$453 Nights
All year
$395 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $45Min. stay: 3 Nights
This nightly rate is for up to 4 guests. The extra guest rate applies to 5 plus guests
For any guests over 7 there is a self contained studio unit downstairs. The total extra cost for the studio is $120 nclusive of the extra per person surcharge.

Location

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