Tapatoru House

13 Rata Street, Halfmoon Bay
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2
Max Guests
1
Bedroom
1
Bathroom

About this Holiday House

Just a few minutes’ walk from the township of Oban, this cute little A-Frame house will delight all who stay. Tapatoru House has been our home for the past 4 years while the big renovation was underway from the floor to the ceiling. We need to leave Rakiura for a while so this house is now available for the first time for holiday rental. This is a true bush setting and there is usually plenty of birdlife. With tui, kaka, kereru, fantails, kakariki and bellbirds quite often visiting during the day and sometimes even kiwi at night. Well equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, dishwasher, water filter, gas hob, electric oven, slow cooker and microwave. Toiletries and a range of teas and coffee and basic supplies - oil, flour, milk, seasonings etc. TV/movies are via a projector and screen (your own Netflix or other account can be used), unlimited wi-fi, books, games. Double glazed windows and fully insulated with a fire to keep you warm if the sun hasn’t been shining. Firewood is supplied. Access is up some DOC style steps from the road so please pack your luggage with this in mind as wheeled suitcases may not be suitable. Note also that the bed is situated on a mezzanine floor accessed via a ladder staircase. More photos of this to come soon but if you are unable to climb stairs then this may not be the place for you. Car parking is available though we are so close to town you probably won’t need to rent a car. Enquire now - we're happy to help you plan your stay.

Details and amenities

Amenity: No kids
No kids
Amenity: No pets
No pets
Amenity: Linen provided
Linen provided
Amenity: No smoking
No smoking
Amenity: No disabled access
No disabled access
Heating & cooling
Amenity: Ceiling Fan
Ceiling Fan
Amenity: Fire place
Fire place
Amenity: Fire wood supplied
Fire wood supplied
Kitchen
Amenity: Dishes and cutlery
Dishes and cutlery
Amenity: Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Amenity: Electric Kettle
Electric Kettle
Amenity: Freezer
Freezer
Amenity: Fridge
Fridge
Amenity: Microwave
Microwave
Amenity: Oven
Oven
Amenity: Slow cooker
Slow cooker
Amenity: Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Amenity: Toaster
Toaster
Bathroom
Amenity: Gas hot water
Gas hot water
Amenity: Shower
Shower
Laundry
Amenity: Clothes line
Clothes line
Amenity: Washing Machine
Washing Machine
Parking
Amenity: Off Street Parking
Off Street Parking
Entertainment
Amenity: TV
TV
Internet
Amenity: Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Outdoors
Amenity: Patio
Patio
Services
Amenity: Key Safe
Key Safe
Amenity: Self Check-in
Self Check-in
Amenity: Smoke Alarm
Smoke Alarm
Other
Amenity: Cellphone coverage
Cellphone coverage

Bed layout

1 Double(s)

Special Amenities

Set in native bush with often abundant birdlife depending on the season.

Special Attractions and Activities Nearby

The township of Oban and wharf are only a 5-minute walk (depending on age and fitness level - and only 1 hill) Aurora Cabs can be booked in advance for transfers if required. Visit the Four Square for food supplies and Glowing Sky for merino products – both locally owned and operated. Check out the shops and information places at the wharf and main road to find out about tours available, hire a car or e-bike. Take a bus tour or fishing trip or head out to Ulva Island either guided or unguided to experience a predator free island and how NZ used to look and feel. Learn about NZ's earliest European history at the museum. Visit the famous South Sea Hotel to quench your thirst or enjoy some local blue cod on the menu and the world-famous quiz night on Sunday’s. Plenty of day walks around the local area. So much to do, you'll wish that you had booked for longer.

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Availability

  • 04 Dec – 05 Dec 2025 Unavailable
  • 28 Dec – 01 Jan 2026 Unavailable
  • 29 Jan – 30 Jan 2026 Unavailable
  • 03 Mar – 07 Mar 2026 Unavailable
  • 19 Mar – 20 Mar 2026 Unavailable
  • 30 Apr – 01 May 2026 Unavailable
  • 03 Jun – 26 Sep 2026 Unavailable

Rates

Date rangeRatesMinimum stay
All year$420 / Night for 2 guests2 Nights
All year
$420 / Night for 2 guests
Min. stay: 2 Nights
2 nights minimum except Christmas, New Year and Easter with 3 nights minimum.
Please enquire for discounted rates if you want to stay 5 nights or more.
Payment by Internet Banking only – 15% deposit required when booking and full payment required 1 month prior to stay.
CANCELLATION
An administration fee of $80 applies to all cancellation refunds.
If a cancellation is made within 7 days of check-in charge is 50% of the total booking price.
If a cancellation is made within 3 days of check-in charge is 100% of the total booking price.


Location

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