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Cottage on the Pond

Fairdown accommodation with kitchen

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A spacious living room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a pond view.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a view of a lake through large windows.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, a built-in oven, a microwave, a kettle, and a toaster.
A wooden deck with a bench and a small pond.
A small, single-story building with a porch and a gravel driveway.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Westport
  • Place, NBS Theatre
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Miner's Brewery
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Kawatiri River Trail
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Westport (WSZ)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Fairdown

On lake.Stay at this Fairdown cottage and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Solid Energy Centre and Miner's Brewery. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are NBS Theatre and Kawatiri River Trail.
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What's nearby

  • NBS Theatre - 18 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Miner's Brewery - 18 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Kawatiri River Trail - 18 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Coaltown Museum - 21 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Carters Beach - 28 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denniston Dog - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cosmopolitan Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Copper Pot - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Quarry Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Brick Oven - ‬13 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.

Cottage on the Pond

Situated on the edge of a pond this lovely quiet cottage is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the afternoon sun from the deck after a day of exploring in the Buller area. There is also a lovely track around the property.
This 2 bedroom cottage is in a lovely rural location away from the road, no early morning traffic just bird song.
Large kitchen equipped with pantry staples(coffee,tea,salt,pepper,oil)
Linen and towels are supplied.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)

General

  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 969 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: The pond is not fenced off from the property.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cottage on the Pond to the airport?

This cottage is 10.8 mi (19-min drive) away from the Westport (WSZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cottage on the Pond have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Cottage on the Pond to the beach?

This cottage is 10.4 mi (17-min drive) from Carters Beach.

Does Cottage on the Pond offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cottage on the Pond?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the Pond?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cottage on the Pond?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Cottage on the Pond have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Cottage on the Pond have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Cottage on the Pond to downtown Fairdown?

This cottage is 0.8 mi away from Fairdown.

Cottage on the Pond Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing, so peaceful and a perfect set up to relax and unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy T.

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

A great stay

Thank you we had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

What a great little cottage! We loved the space, the pond and the wildlife.

I would highly recommend staying here it was perfect.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcomed with a bottle of wine and fresh bread and cheese..also fruit in fruit bowl.An enjoyable 3 nights for 4 ..(2 of whom were o/seas guests.)Pillows could do with updating as of poor quality .An enjoyable time in a lovely setting and a great base for seeing the West Coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay in a beautiful part of the country. Lovely modern cottage close to Westport with very generous living and bedrooms. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA P.

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

Westport bliss

Great location wonderful hosts lovely looking out over pond
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

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

Great base to explore the region.

Lovely place to use as a base to explore the area. Modern, clean, and very comfortable. Enjoyed our stay and recommend it for others.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation was easy to find welcoming with wine, bread and cheese. It was very clean. There is a lot to do in the area. We biked the Kawatiri Trail, had a meal out in Westport and a pie at Waimangaroa.The accommodation was very relaxing, read a novel. Fred the eel, the weka and pukeko whanau kept us entertained.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Wonderful place to stay

Great scenic location and accommodation. Met all expectations, clean, uncluttered and very comfortable. Would happily stay again. Frank the eel enjoyed our company. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

A great base for exploring the area

We enjoyed our stay at Cottage on the Pond. We had everything we needed and enjoyed the pukeko antics
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent for our use as a base for the area
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice R.

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

Peaceful and quiet

Good location to visit Karamea.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sinead D.

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

Lovely property

Amazing Location. Lovely house, loved the eel. Bottle of wine on arrival nice wee treat :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location and the host promptly sorted out a lack of water supply on arrival. Overall, happy with the accommodation except for the horrible polyester bed linen and lumpy polyester-filled pillows which were nasty and sweaty and impossible to use: after a sleepless first night the local bedding shop in Westport came up trumps with a cheap cotton bed linen set and wool pillows. From then on the bed was very comfortable. Otherwise everything was as expected. Plenty of do and see in the local area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie M.

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

Great cottage

Lovely quiet place to stay Cottage had everything we needed except an iron ..luckily we could borrow one from friends
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve B.

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

Great location

Very pleasant, lots of bird visiting the pond, the Eel loves raw chicken by the way. The accomodation had everything we needed, just wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Perfect accommodation in a lovely setting

The cottage was perfect for our two night stay in Westport. It had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Just a short drive to town it was in a quiet rural location. We will definitely stay here again if we return to the region and happuly recommend it to anyone wanting well presented accommodation in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devon B.

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

Nice

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

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

West coast paradise

Lovely and central for us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tricia W.

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

Cottage by the Pond

There was a stunning vista all round, so peaceful and I enjoyed feeding Frank in the pond. The cottage itself was nice with good cooking facilities. I can't wait to go back there for another stay. :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

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

Fairdown

Was a lovely peaceful stay - great to be nearby to some fabulous walks and the Kawatiri cycling trail.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Unique, Peaceful and relaxing

Relaxing and peaceful.. unique place to stay, great information about the property and what activites you could do..lots of fun rowing the boat on the pond and feeding Fred the eel!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Lovely stay

We throughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It is well equipped, beds are very comfortable, the view of the pond is lovely. We enjoyed meeting Frank the resident eel. The cottage is centrally located. We would definitely stay again. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian H.

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

A beautiful property in a very lovely location

A really beautiful, well maintained property. Certainly one of the best we've rented in many years. Generously equipped with a number of welcoming items as we arrived. Friendly host.Friendly eel as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

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

Relaxed private retreat

Hubby and I had a wonderful stay at the Cottage on the Pond. We loved the tranquility of the location, the natural surroundings and bird life, and Frank was truly impressive! Thanks so much for sharing you piece of paradise with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024