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The Pink Pipi Karitane

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Marina
Perched on the estuary at Karitane, this 110-year-old house offers a tranquil retreat with kayaks and fishing rods for guests to enjoy. Take advantage of the safe tidal swimming area, go crab hunting or dig for cockles with kids. Relax on the deck with a book while your BBQ lunch is cooking.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Pink Pipi Karitane

Historic 110 year old house right on the estuary. Formerly the home of the fishing station manager, servicing Sea Cliff asylum with seafood.
Right on the river's edge at Karitane. You couldn't get any closer to the water.
The estuary provides a safe tidal swimming area for you and your family. Bring your fishing rods and come and play. We have kayaks for you to use. At low tide, enjoy hunting for crabs with the kids or dig for cockles for your dinner. You might see Harold, the resident sea lion in Karitane Harbor.
Put your feet up with a book and a cold drink on the deck while your BBQ lunch is cooking.
Fancy a short walk to Karitane Beach? Enjoy swimming or surfing at the beach. Ride your push bike along Karitane beach at low tide to the rock pools at the southern end. Walk to the blow holes at the northern end of the beach.
The local shop is only a brief walk and stocks all of your essentials.
Karitane is only 35km north from Dunedin.
Special conditions:
Outside dogs allowed with prior approval.
New kitchen, new bathroom.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay up to 6 people, 7- 10 people cleaning $120); Linen and bathroom towels included



Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; 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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Pink Pipi Karitane House
Pink Pipi House
Pink Pipi Karitane
Pink Pipi
The Pink Pipi Karitane Karitane
The Pink Pipi Karitane Private vacation home
The Pink Pipi Karitane Private vacation home Karitane

About the neighborhood

Map
Karitane, Dunedin Area

What's nearby

  • Warrington Beach - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
  • University of Otago - 32 min drive - 44.0 km
  • The Octagon - 33 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 34 min drive - 45.4 km
  • Larnach Castle - 61 min drive - 60.2 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 33 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ploughmans Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Outpost Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fish Inn Waikouaiti - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Golden Fleece Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vicories Shed - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pink Pipi Karitane pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pink Pipi Karitane?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pink Pipi Karitane?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Pink Pipi Karitane located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Warrington Beach and within 20 mi (32 km) of Doctors Point and Orokonui Ecosanctuary. Shag Point Scenic Reserve and Holy Trinity Church are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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The Pink Pipi Karitane Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 248 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabby L.

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

Stunning location

Fantastic location right on waterfront. Easy stroll to shop. Great communication with hosts. Loved staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

grant m.

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

cozy shack

interesting little place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna G.

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

Great family holiday

Awesome little house with everything you need. Old batch but clean and tidy with modern kitchen and bathroom facilities and in an amazing location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Beth S.

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

Great location

Loved the fire pit. Hest pump kept the house nice and warm over a couple of very cold Otago summer days!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicki g.

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

ideal

worked well for large family group.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wai M.

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

Absolutely amazing

Absolutely amazing family time well spent very affordable has everything you need and more ❤beaches are just beautiful 💕the pipis are sweet 🐚 id definitely recommend to families 😊 thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane R.

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

Our 60th

We all had a amazing holiday,weather was beautiful and the house was perfect, view was amazing and fire pit at night was awesome.The walk to blow holes and the area was stunning. We will be back.. Thanks for sharing your beautiful Pink Pipi.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Pink Pipi

Really lovely house in a beautiful location. Made use of the kayaks which was great with plenty of other stuff to use. House was well equipped too. Was a great stay and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend. James & Sarah
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin T.

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

A great getaway with lots to do!

We loved spending Christmas at the Pink Pipi. Located close to the local shop wharf and walks, we had access to everything we needed. Best of all, the Bach was right on the estuary and we had free use of kayaks so we could explore right from our back door. The house had a well equipped kitchen and lots of space for us. We had some unexpected cold weather and the fire place was an added bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian M.

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

Surprise visit for my sisters birthday

Everything we hoped and more
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Owen A.

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

Go ABs!

Another great stay at Pink Pipi. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house. We had a wonderful stay. Kids enjoyed the kayaks, even in winter!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Chas N.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty sheets.

Great situation. House had not been serviced or bed sheets changed from previous guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location in a gorgeous part of the country. Wild weather added to the charm Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave O.

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

Load of extras

Great place to stay with lots of extras. Loved our stay and wish we could have stayed foe longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

A wonderful getaway by the water

This was the second time we stayed here, the place way lovely and very well presented. Looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry A.

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

Great little spot

Very nice place and served us well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny G.

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

Karitane trip

Nice clean great view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Lovely spot

Brilliant place to stay, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

NZ Athletics trip

Really enjoyed the property. Perfect for our boys who enjoyed the water so close. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pene B.

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

Glorious Karatane

A classic kiwi crib - comfortable, views to die for, comfy beds, nice towels, books, games, Netflix, a great log burner and pretty well equipped. We're sorry we didn't have time to use the kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy N.

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

Quaint with a spectacular sunrise

The perfect spot, not too far out of Dunedin to drive in, but far enough to just relax and take in the views. Both the Karitane and Waikouaiti beaches are close.We had some beautiful sunrises that should not to be miised. I WILL DEFINITELY look at booking this when we come back i2028.bemimissed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

maree S.

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

Oar some

Great time. Old bach so is what it is. Had pretth much everytking we needed. A realitively new kitchen which is great. Great morning on the kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa T.

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

Fun stay

Review written by my 12 year old son.Loved the fire pit and how the water was on the doorstep.The wildlife was great and it was lots of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Lovely location

We loved the location and the quaint bach. Kids loved the kayaks and bodyboards. Would love to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025