Step back in time at Aunt Tui's

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Sunroom
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Front Path
Side Porch
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8.8Excellent
(98 Ratings)
Great variety of entertainment options, from interesting books to quirky art collections. Comfortable, character-filled cottage with convenient location for exploring.
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8.8 / 10
Excellent(98 Ratings)

House in Southland

7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

About this house rental

Are you looking for Adventure, or to just relax? Then come to where the Southern Alps meet the "Roaring Forties", base yourself in Tuatapere, on the famous 'Southern Scenic Route' and allow at least two days to explore some of the hidden treasures of the extreme southwest of New Zealand. Walk five minutes from town to see the 'Leviathans of the Forest' - thousand-year-old Totara trees! Wander along stunning Blue Cliffs Beach, just ten minutes drive away and formed by the wild storms spawned from the Great Southern Ocean and Antarctica. Enjoy the 'world famous' Tuatapere sausages! You can even walk the Hump Ridge Track, which is now a Great Walk, and visit the largest viaduct in the southern hemisphere.
Welcome to Aunt Tui's where you'll feel like family or friends after even a night or two in this warm, comfortable and charming bach, which has everything you need for a relaxing or exciting holiday. It is private and well fenced so no worries if you're bringing pets or children and the large native garden is visited by tui, bellbirds and kereru. Don't expect all mod cons when visiting Aunt Tui's, this house is very special and reflects the owners' interest in art and collecting. The decor is virtually unchanged from the time it was built with high timbered ceilings. However, the beds are new and comfortable and will fit even the tallest visitor, one being “Californian King Size”! There is a 2nd double bedroom while the 3rd has 3 single beds. The sitting room is in the centre of the house and with a log burner, a music collection that will take you back and comfy armchairs and couches, it makes for memorable evenings! Off the sitting room is the dining room which boasts an ancient refectory table that has seated up to 20! A small cosy kitchen with all the basics you'll need, leads through to the sun room which catches both sunrises and sunsets.

Amenities at Step back in time at Aunt Tui's

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10
Excellent(98 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Great variety of entertainment options, from interesting books to quirky art collections. Comfortable, character-filled cottage with convenient location for exploring.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
8 / 10Excellent·Apr 2026
A great rustic place to stay. Kids were disappointed that there was no wifi but otherwise happy. It was great that we could take our dog with us.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
An amazing house in a great location, within a lovely garden. Highly recommended.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Lots of room..handy to town.. Great books and DVDs
6 / 10Average·Sep 2025
This is incredibly quaint - and so lovely to go back in time with all the memorabilia that fills the house. However; it was quite cold although there were lots of heaters. Would be perfect in summer. May I suggest reducing the number of electric chords by having more plugs inserted. Fantastic to be able to have the dogs with us. Host was outstanding in her communication.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Step back in time at Aunt Tui's. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Step back in time at Aunt Tui's pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Step back in time at Aunt Tui's?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.