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Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home

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A single-story house with a red roof and white siding, a front porch, and a small front yard with blooming pink flowers.
A bedroom with two beds, a window with curtains, a nightstand, and a dresser.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a television, and a comfortable seating arrangement including a sofa and chairs.
A living room with green armchairs, a beige sofa, a fireplace, and a large window with a view of a house and trees.
A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a clock on the wall.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41130 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Te Anau, Fiordland
  • Place, Fiordland Cinema
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Luxmore Jet
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Te Anau

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Fiordland Cinema and Lake Te Anau. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fenced private yard, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Te Wahipounamu - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fiordland Cinema - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Luxmore Jet - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kea Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ditto - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ranch Bar And Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kiwi Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home

Cosy and convenient within walking distance of picturesque Lake Te Anau, this two-bedroom holiday home is steeped in history and equipped with everything you need for your next Southland escape. Welcome to Rustlein Cottage!

Built by the present owner's grandfather in the mid 1940's, Rustlein Cottage was the first prefabricated "crib" in Te Anau. Since then, this family holiday home has been loved and cherished to retain its vintage charm so others can enjoy the unique feeling of stepping back in time without having to miss out on modern day comforts.

Come together after a day of adventure in the welcoming living area, where you can enjoy year-round comfort thanks to the handy heat pump and electric fireplace, and be entertained with complimentary WiFi and the TV with Freeview and DVD player.

A basic, yet fully-equipped kitchen has all the essentials you need for your stay. Pour a hot coffee to kick start your day, or whip up a heart feast to fuel your next in this beautiful town and beyond.

Rustlein Cottage has a wonderful outdoor area which boasts fresh blooms and a large flat and fully fenced lawn; the perfect space for the kids to play.

Two-bedrooms comfortably sleep up to five guests here at Rustlein Cottage, making this an ideal spot for a couples getaway or potentially a family trip, with the additional bedding, to hit the trails and visit Fiordland.

When it’s time to explore the incredible Te Anau surroundings, just a three-minute drive away you'll find the Real Journey's terminal for trips to Milford or Doubtful Sound as well as the Te Anau Glowworm Caves. Or for the brave, jump off the wharf into the lake.

Fancy a bite to eat? Te Anau has an array of local cafes, restaurants, and bars just a 2-minute drive or 11-minute walk from Rustlein Cottage.

If you’re wanting to travel further afield, a six-minute drive will find you at the Kepler Track starting point, or drive two hours to discover the beauty of Milford Sound. Top tip; give yourself three hours for the drive in to leave plenty of time for photo stops!

Full of character and ideal for your next adventure to Te Anau, make a stop by Rustlein Cottage!

Please note: The cottage is best suited for up to 4 guests. While the bedding configuration could technically accommodate 5, the space is compact and more comfortable for smaller groups.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,130 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

601320

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home in Te Anau is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Te Anau and Fiordland Cinema. You'll also find Luxmore Jet and Te Wahipounamu less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some house, as well as a garden.

Does Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home?

No, there aren't any house at Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home that offer a balcony.

Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Overall, lovely wee cottage

Apart from a bathroom issue, our first impression of the cottage was good. Had everything we needed and only a short walk to the shops, cafes and lake. A little gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bronwyn U.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good value with all the basics. Some maintenance and spring cleaning needed for cobwebs but greatly appreciated the lovely crisp cotton sheets and woollen blankets as options instead of polyester.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint

Clean tidy a little small
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustlein

We loved the place, the location, all of it. It’s a perfect unpretentious old Kiwi batch with tissue-thin walls and no frills, straight from the 40s. A gentle suggestion, at 450 a night it would be great to have 2-ply toilet paper and some milk in the fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024