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Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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From its private deck, Oamaru Cottage offers a serene view of the historic precinct and out to sea. With modern conveniences at your fingertips, relax in comfort as you take short strolls to cafes and old town Oamaru.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

Beautiful, newly renovated cottage with private deck that looks out over the historic precinct and out to sea. Centrally located with only 150m walk to the nearest cafe and 200m to the old town of Oamaru. Super warm, sunny and containing all the modern conveniences, this cottage will allow you to relax in comfort and style whilst exploring all the best of Oamaru on foot - no need for a car as it is so close to everything!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    Contactless check-in available

    Check-out

    Check-out before 10:00 AM
    Contactless check-out available

    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

    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 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 and a deadbolt lock
    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

    We should mention

    A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

    Property is also known as

    Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru Oamaru
    Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru Cottage
    Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru Cottage Oamaru

    About the neighborhood

    Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in South Hill, a neighborhood in Oamaru. National Bank and Janet Frame House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Gardens. Traveling with kids? Consider Steam Train and Whitestone Cheese Factory. Visit our Oamaru travel guide
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    Otago, Oamaru

    What's nearby

    • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct which includes outdoor art
      Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
      3 min walk - 0.3 km
    • Oamaru showing art and interior views
      Steampunk HQ
      3 min walk - 0.3 km
    • Oamaru which includes boating and a bay or harbor
      Oamaru Harbour
      5 min walk - 0.5 km
    • In Oamaru there's a little blue penguin colony where you can pay to see a show and learn about the penguins and watch them come in for the night. Penguins in New Zealand are only around at dusk when they swim in from a day at sea for the night.
      Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
      16 min walk - 1.4 km
    • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
      2 min walk - 0.2 km

    Restaurants

    • Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli
      5 min drive
    • Coast
      13 min drive
    • Indian Kitchen Restaurant
      4 min drive
    • Harbour St Bakery
      5 min walk
    • McDonald's
      14 min walk

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    How much is parking?

    Onsite parking is available at the property.

    What time is check-in at Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru?

    Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru?

    Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

    Where is Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru located?

    This family-friendly Oamaru cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of St Lukes Anglican Church, Steam Train, and Auto Museum. North Otago Museum and National Bank are also within 5 minutes.

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    Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru Reviews

    Reviews

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    All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 50 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

    10

    Cleanliness

    10

    Location

    9.4

    Property conditions & facilities

    Reviews

    8/10 Good

    Anita

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Lovely sensitively converted early home, lots of conveniences, comfortable and easy walking to town.
    Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

    8/10 Good

    Bernadine W.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    We loved the home - charming character, fabulous ceilings! loved the views and it was close to the shops and the Penguin colony.
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Eileen G.

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

    Great stay

    We really enjoyed our stay at Little Sweetie. This is a very well appointed and comfortable place in an ideal location to enjoy the town.
    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Anne T.

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

    Great place to stay. Close to everything.

    It is a gorgeous property. Great space, clean and great views.
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Nicola R.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    This property is absolutely beautiful. We only had time for an overnight stay, but would highly recommend it for a longer stay. There is a steep walk up to the property, but there is just about everywhere in NZ. The accommodation is spotlessly clean and walking distance to the seals and penguins. Great place to stay.
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    James V.

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

    Fantastic stay

    Very good location and comfortable house. Exceeded expectations- thanks
    Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Karen E., Lower Hutt, New Zealand

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

    Sweet spot

    We loved this place! Great decor, plenty of room, great location. We'd love to come back
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Sharon G.

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

    Stunning Views

    Very well looked after property, with wonderful views.
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Kirk P.

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

    Great little cottage!

    Quite big cottage that is very comfortable for guests. The host gave a personal touch with a handwritten note with some local sweets. Great stay! Would recommend ☺️
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Christine P.

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

    Beautiful, Sweet Cottage

    Loved our stay here. It is walking distance to the Victorian Precinct and many shops and cafes. Was very quiet at night. The cottage is so pretty...beautiful wallpaper, art, linen curtains, comfy hotel-style sheets and towels. We had everything we needed and it was very clean. There is even an ocean view from the lounge.
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Andrew H.

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

    Perfect cute place!

    Lovely spot - super close to the coast & old part of town. Actually super close to everything in town. Cafe only 100m away. Lovely house to stay in too. Super warm and clean. Love the old details. Thanks!
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Ruth R.

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

    Lovely overnight spot

    This was a great place to stay on our first night in NZ--quiet, clean, comfortable and the host was very responsive and welcoming. Pretty house, with all amenities. Easy walking distance to downtown and all attractions of Oamaru. Highly recommended.
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Maxine C.

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

    Sunny house in the heart of Oamaru

    Excellent stay. The house is only a few minutes walk from the centre of town and ideal for friends travelling together, with two lovely queen bedrooms. Comfy beds. Very spacious, clean and tidy. The deck is a great spot to sit outside.
    Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Kathryn B.

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

    Visiting Oamaru

    Brilliant little house. Beautifully presented with everything we needed. The additional 2nd toilet was brilliant with 2 couples staying. Beds were super comfy and the location to explore the Victorian Quarter was fantastic. Highly recommended.
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Heather S.

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

    Awesome Little Sweetie

    Fantastic place central to city! Quiet neighbourhood. Beautifully designed and very clean, comfortable and a welcoming gift! Will be back! Can’t recommend it enough!!
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

    8/10 Good

    John O.

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

    Lovely cottage

    Period cottage close to historic area, nicely decorated, very clean, well-equipped and well kept. A few (minor) negatives - steep gravel driveway (can't walk down in flat bottom shoes), no toiletries (such as shampoo), and the washer/dryer is a combo unit so dryer is not vented and takes forever (fortunately, drying racks provided).
    Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Katie O.

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

    Brilliant location

    This wee cottage is perfectly situated for the historic part of Oamaru. We were able to park up at the house and walk everywhere during the Heritage Festival. The drive is steep, but quite short. The views over the harbour to the ocean are lovely and one morning were were treated to a fantastic sunrise. The house is clean and well equiped. We enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again.
    Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Gareth B.

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

    Great stay

    Great place
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    David R.

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

    Great place to stay.

    Wonderful, comfortable and cosy, thank you again for a great stay.
    Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Summer

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Fantastic place to stay! Close to town
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Astrid K.

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

    Amazing stay!

    Beautiful accommodation! Very central to town and just what we needed as a family for a weekend away. Can’t fault anything and would highly recommend to others!
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    denis K., LAGUNA NIGUEL

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

    Perfect stay

    We loved the property , clean , close to town , well maintained and Netflix ready 😄
    Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Tony R.

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

    Perfect little Cottage

    Fantastic location, can hear the rolling waves, easy walk to shops, cafes. Lovely hosts too.
    Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Kathy P.

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

    Great place, central location

    Great place with lovely decor and everything provided to make our stay great. Central location within walking distance of the town. Would certainly look to stay again.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Sue O.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

    Great location in Oamaru

    Great location near the heritage area of town. Warm and cosy cottage.
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023