Verified review
6/10 Okay
Ian
9 November 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
The location is convenient with views over Otago Harbour and the property was clean and nicely presented but there were several issues that potential users need to be aware of. The gravel driveway is steep and rutted with many potholes. If you don’t have a four-wheel-drive vehicle you could have problems getting up. A taxi called for one of our party wouldn’t attempt to drive up. The owner claims the issue is weather related but it looks more like deferred maintenance to me. The living room ceiling light didn’t work. The toilet cistern has a leak that has clearly been there for some time. It is clean water but it should have been attended to long ago. There are beds for six but only five dining chairs. The dishwasher had a pool of dirty water in the bottom and clearly hadn’t been checked after the last occupant left. It needed to be run through a cycle while empty before it was useable.
The exterior deck is not level and is very slippery when wet. Although the owner warns of the slipperiness it is nevertheless a health and safety hazard and needs to be either rebuilt or removed. Details make all the difference to user experiences and this owner needs to get on top of these issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2026