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Birdsong Cottage - nestled up against Mt Aspiring National Park with Spa

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Exterior
Fireplace, DVD player
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Makarora, OTA
  • Blue Pools
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lake Wanaka
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lake Hawea
    ‪71 min drive‬

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Wonderland Makarora Lodge

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
3.9 out of 5, Good, (203)
The price is €96
for 1 cabin
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Wonderland Makarora Lodge

About this property

Entire place

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

Birdsong Cottage - nestled up against Mt Aspiring National Park with Spa

This original stone cottage is nestled on a bushy section between Mt Aspiring National Park and land owned by the Makarora Wonderland Lodge. We live in the Octagonal house next to you 😉 The bird life is incredible with Kaka, Tui and Kereru frequently landing in the trees around us. It is a spacious, self-contained, 2 bedroom abode (choice of singles or King bed in second room) with lounge and a hydrotherapy spa! There is a collection of DVD's and board games. Fully equipped kitchen. Outside is a garden entertaining area with table and chairs, BBQ, and views up to Mt Shrimpton. The Nature Walk and Shrimpton Track join up to our property. Go for a night wander to see the glow worms!
The Cottage is a 2 minute walk from the Wonderland Cafe/Restaurant/Bar and a 10 minute drive from the must-see Blue Pools. There are a number of epic short walks and multi-day hikes including the Gillespies Pass Circuit right at your door-step. We recommend staying a few nights to enjoy the wilderness, hiking, trout fishing or jumping on a fixed wing plane, heli or jet boat for an adventure up the Wilkin River Valley and beyond.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Te Wahipounamu. Enjoy features like a hot tub. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, fireplace, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Te Wahipounamu and 6 minutes by car from Blue Pools
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find a hot tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Makarora cottage.

Property manager

Sarah

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Makarora
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Makarora

Birdsong Cottage - nestled up against Mt Aspiring National Park with Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

sheryl r.

A little bit too rustic for us.
Birdsong cottage was indeed like going to grandmas house. Everything was old and mismatched. Lights were not great in living area. No tea or coffee provided. Coffee machine requires special pods.Ok for a night but no longer. View was of a carport and owners shed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage in the bush
Cute little house surrounded by beautiful bush, had everything we needed, wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Homey Cottage
My partner and I had a great stay at the Birdsong cottage! The views around the cottage were stunning and we enjoyed the hot tub after a long day of hiking and driving. The kitchen was well-equipped for us to cook dinner and had some instant coffee for the morning. We especially loved the DVD collection and watched What We Do in the Shadows for the first time! Also, we couldn't have asked for a better location for the night before our Brewster Hut hike. Thanks again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H., Lyttelton

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful wee cottage
good spot, lovely back garden, great birdlife
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable basic cottage with spa
The cottage is a reasonably rustic bach but is quite comfortable. The fridge was quite small with no separate freezer and the icebox in the fridge didn't keep ffGood base to explore the area. The best part is the spa in the private back garden and the sheltered back deck with solar lights. Hosts house right next door. Hosts are friendly and helpful. are helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
The property was neglected, especially the cottage. On arrival, it was closed up tightly and smelled old and musty. The bed and pillows and bedclothes smelled musty, the hot tub had so much chlorine that when opened, it was overpowering. We were looking forwarf tothis stay and were awfully disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little paradise
A cute cottage nestled against the forest
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and quiet.
My wife and I stayed three nights. This is perfect rustic home for a get away. The hot tub was running and we jumped straight in after a long days walking and travelling. Good internet. Great views. Kitchen has everything you need. Good weather throughout, but could just as easily stay inside on a rainy day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Birdsong truly is the right name for this spot. We saw a tree with 12 woodpigeons on it!! Loved the location and spa was perfect for relaxing. Will book again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanne r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool cottage
It was a lovely cottage with all the old school stuff in it brought back such fond childhood memories. Thanks for being great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boudina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birdsong cottage
charming little cottage, very homely and cozy. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy & Clean
Exactly what we needed - 5 stars Thank you very much
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location in rural area. Sadly no tv reception or coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quynh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a great time Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing, would stay again
Lovely hot tub, area, ground, cottage, fireplace, kitchen, bedrooms, everything amazing 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely hideaway cottage
Lovely eclectic cottage with fascinating bits and pieces. Check out the bathroom sink stand. My favourite.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yosef S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and cozy
It is quiet and feels like home. Close to beautiful places. Worth visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Birdsong
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
Location was perfect, hiked from the cottage to a bit above the bush line towards Mt Shrimpton for lunch and a great view of the valley
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was interesting to experience the culture of the area through a stay in the "bush." We knew the stay would be more rustic than many of our accommodations. Some areas were a bit more rustic than we had planned... but the back porch, view and birds were a big plus.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michele M.

Great spot for hiking in the park.
Rustic and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024