Family-friendly vacation rentals in The Catlins

We had a great time with the animals and pony rides. Helen and David were great hosts , friendly and ensured we had fresh towels as well as bringing fresh bread and being helpful with recommendations. Thanks for the stay !

We had an amazing time at Helen's place for my 40th birthday. We just wish we could have stayed longer! Our toddler loved spending time with the alpacas, rabbits and horses and there was plenty of space for him to roam around in. We had a lovely BBQ in beautiful sunshine and surrounds. We definitely want to return! Thank you so much!

The apartment was close to the Centre. It was a short bus ride. Everything was pretty much walkable to the major attractions.

We really enjoyed staying at Niagara Ridge Retreat. The house was comfortable, view was amazing, and we liked the location.

Such a lovely, beautiful place to stay. Kerry is great and gave us a delicious homemade sourdough and eggs from her chickens. The location is excellent and so many treasures in Kerry's incredible home. Will be recommending to friends to stay!

The house is very beautiful, clean and spacious. Everything is excellent. The host is kind and generous. We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely house.

Amazing time - one of most beautiful locations have stayed at. Everything you need for a perfect break, you won’t want to leave the property once you get there!

Lovely little cabin, coffee and tea were great. Super cosy and loved the garden!

Gloria's place was perfect for work and unlike many other 'BnB's, Gloria's place had the best breakfast options. The driveway was beautiful to drive down and the birdsong was excellent.

Absolutely stoked with the house. Due to a family Funeral we needed to increase the number of guests. This was done with ease. The house was clean and tidy with a really pretty outdoor space. Will keep the River Retreat house in mind for future family functions.

Stephanie was a wonderful host the apartment was immaculate we felt right at home loved our stay everything was perfect right down to the personal touches of a few chocolates and other goodies just beaut thank you so much. Jacinta

Rebekah’s place was perfect for our girls weekend away. Large kitchen, dining and living areas made it easy to hang out and chat. Warm and cosy, with comfy beds and great water pressure in the shower (which apparently is unusual in Karitane). Rebekah was super friendly and responsive, and even gave us some local recommendations. Thanks Rebekah & family for sharing your bach with us 😊

Very clean warm and comfortable. Very beautiful location overlooking the water. Great value for money and excellent communication and help from hosts. Would definitely come back.

Chris was a great host - and the accomodation was peaceful, quiet and cosy! Well positioned to get to local places of interest. Definitely recommended!

Great spot close to town with an excellent and responsive host. Unit has everything you need for a comfortable stay, including off street parking. Perry was great and prepped the unit for my arrival. Would stay again - thanks for the hospitality!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Bach, just perfect for what we needed whilst visiting family locally. Really comfy beds and super fast WiFi. Great location next to a stunning beach. We highly recommend ☺️

Can't recommend Nick's wagon enough, brilliant location with loads to see and do in the area, even in bad weather. Nick was a great host, very helpful and accommodative, showed us arounfd the are and even let us have some of the kale from his garden to use in our meals.

Eagles Nest is absolutely incredible. The view over St Clair's beach is exquisite. The house is beautifully kept, welcoming and cosy with the fire. There's everything you need in the kitchen and the bedrooms are superb. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. ❤️

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Comfortable and spacious apartment with great amenities. Great location!!! Easy walking distance to central city, museum, art gallery etc. Thank you.

The first thing that greeted us when we checked-in to Carla and Ken's house was the pristine cleanliness. The home is very spacious and homely. The location is close to the CBD and suited our needs perfectly. It is very well priced. Little choc treats were left in our rooms. We totally enjoyed our stay in Invercargill and our accommodation. We highly recommend Carla and Ken's home to other travellers.

Has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Great view out over the Harbour and not too far to walk down into town. We caught the bus back as we didn’t fancy the walk up the hill.

Great location, great view and great host. Thanks for your hospitality.

Peaceful and quiet surroundings, loved the birds and walk through the reserve next door. Comfy bed, good shower and had everything I needed. Handy to town, plenty of parking outside. Many thanks Chris , would recommend your place.

We loved staying at the Glamis Cottage in Port Chalmers. Port Chalmers is small, peaceful, and quiet. The cottage is a beautiful place to explore from. Easy drive to Dunedin. The apartment itself is very homey and comfortable. Monique is warm and generous and a great host. We would gladly stay there again.