Clutha Country Cottage

Fantastic property
It was private and spacious in a great location so that you didn't notice the busyness of Wanaka. It was pet friendly which was appreciated. Well stocked and supplied.

- Rachel , Stayed January 2025 (Vrbo)

Exactly what it says on the tin - an authentic Kiwi Clutha Crib
This was a clean and tidy holiday house, with space for our ski gear. Short walk to the beautiful river, and manageable drive to Cardrona and TC ski fields. Kids could run around the flat lawn outside. Well equipped and set out kitchen (like all similar properties could do with a couple of medium sized sharper knives - otherwise heaps of great cooking gear). Big wood burner - warmed up the house quickly (didn’t see a CO2 monitor or smoke alarms - something to consider). Nice comfy mattresses, and lots of spare bedding. Warm shower, great washing machine and dishwasher. We didn’t need the electric blankets. No internet - which was actually refreshing! We would stay here again. Nice outdoor bean bags for star gazing and reading books. The retro furniture was well loved. A comfy, easy and authentic family holiday house.

- Zoe , Stayed October 2024 (Vrbo)

Clutha Cutie
We enjoy the "down home" aspect of the cottage. It is super comfy and we don't have to be super precious ( but are careful) about how we treat it. Access is great for loading and unloading ski gear and the fire and ample firewood is just perfect. These aspects are why we are return visitors. Access to the river walking and bike trails is perfect for non-skiing days.

- Dianne , Stayed August 2024 (Vrbo)

Great family holiday
Nice warm family home, fantastic fire and great location! Home contained everything you could ever need with plenty of off road parking for boat. Heaps of room for kids to ride bikes, play backyard cricket and being able to bring dogs was great. River walks and fishing at your door step. Would love to stay again. Thank you

- Hannah C. , Stayed (Vrbo)

Great place to stay, very close to all Albert Town’s shops and the river. The Bach has everything you might need!

- Anna , Stayed August 2023 (Airbnb)

The house was very comfortable and warm with plenty of firewood. The beds were also very comfortable and we were glad if the electric blankets

- Ali , Stayed August 2023 (Airbnb)

very cosy place, we loved the wood burner

- Petar , Stayed August 2023 (Airbnb)

We loved our stay here. The house is well set up.
10/10

- Dylan , Stayed February 2022 (Vrbo)

Plenty of space inside and out for relaxing, parking the boat, and playing family cricket. It has a homely ambience with everything required for cooking or barbecuing. We highly recommend this holiday home.

- Simon St John , Stayed (Airbnb)

Great place to stay with the family!

- Amanda , Stayed October 2022 (Airbnb)

Well equiped home with lots of fire wood recommend.

- Dianne , Stayed August 2022 (Airbnb)

We had a great stay! The house was well equipped with everything we needed and we really enjoyed having the fire place. The house was well stocked with great firewood, only small comment was that the firewood was quite big and there was no axe to cut it up (we borrowed one from a friend).

- Jeremie , Stayed August 2022 (Airbnb)

Thanks for you feedback Jeremie. There has always been an axe at the property but perhaps it has gone missing. I will make sure to check replace if required.

- Wanaka Holiday Homes staff, Posted

Nice place

- Tom , Stayed July 2022 (Airbnb)

Excellent location next to the walking track which was perfect for us and the dogs.
Very homely, the fire pumps out the heat so the house was quickly warm in the evening.
Great sunny spot, very relaxing and would certainly return.

- Alastair , Stayed April 2022 (Airbnb)

Great spot close to the river and four square. Great house for our family of five with a big section to ride bikes on and for boat parking.

- Nicole , Stayed March 2022 (Airbnb)

Great house and grounds. Albert Town is the perfect location - away from the hustle of Wānaka but an easy drive there, if you need your hospo fix, or want to travel beyond to climbing crags or the mountains. Easy access to walking and biking tracks alongside the river. And the patisserie just down the road is world-class.

- Trent , Stayed January 2022 (Airbnb)

We had a fantastic stay at the Clutha Country Cottage, there's plenty of room and everything was super clean & tidy - even the fire was ready to light when we walked in the door! The kitchen was fully equipped & it was very handy having a separate laundry & clothes drying racks for our ski gear. The shower is great & we never ran out of hot water. Super close to Pembroke Patisserie, within easy walking distance just down the road, which was a real treat! Plus Albert Town isn't really that far from Wanaka itself, so the location is brilliant and close to Three Parks for New World & BP. Thought the Eco Store products were a great touch. Highly recommend Heather & the Clutha Country Cottage!

- Kirralee , Stayed (Airbnb)

Great practical house.
Loved the outside bath

- Tom , Stayed (Airbnb)

The place was spotless and it is very close to a reserve, convenience store and the best bakery in Central.

- Helene , Stayed (Airbnb)

Short stay near Wanaka with family.
Nice comfortable home. Great log burner that kept house super warm and logs just outside house so very easy to collect. Very well serviced with everything that we needed. Close to great walks and Wanaka and in a lovely quiet location. Only downside , there is no wifi. Most properties now have wifi.

- suzie L. , Stayed (Vrbo)

House was lovely and clean and host was a very good and quick communicator even during our stay

- Elizabeth Phyllis , Stayed (Airbnb)

Clutha Country Cottage review
We enjoyed our stay at this property. Loved being away from all the busyness of Wanaka township itself. The Clutha river was a short walk away with great swimming for Tess (dog) and us. Walks and Mountain biking trails are right here too. Great spot if this is what you enjoy doing too. A boundary fence would be beneficial for dogs rather than a long chain/kennel. Also WiFi needed at this property.

- SHIRLEY V. , Stayed (Vrbo)

Great place for a relaxing holiday. The cottage has a great location so close to the river. Everything we needed was there for a relaxing holiday. Would be an excellent choice for a winter escape also.

- Pippa , Stayed (Airbnb)

Lovely cosy place - the fire heats the whole house and goes all night which is great in the midwinter frosts! Well stocked kitchen with bits and pieces that are super helpful when staying away from home. Thanks for a great stay.

- Nicola , Stayed (Airbnb)

Great place. Will book it again if available.
Very relaxing

- Steve G. , Stayed (Vrbo)

Near Clutha river
Roomy and comfortable, a family home. Good location car essential for Wanaka. No internet access

- Mike K. , Stayed (Vrbo)

Fantastic house and location
Our family had a great time staying at the house and would thoroughly recommend staying here. Wonderful fire and amenities. Walking distance to the Clutha River and a short drive to Wanaka.

- Brenda D. , Stayed (Vrbo)

Great bach. Heaters in the bedrooms would make it perfect.
Very good bach with fully equipped kitchen. Lack of heaters in the bedrooms was a bit disappointing at the beginning but got used to it. You just need to keep all the doors open during the night to keep the house warm from the wood burner. WiFi would be a great addition too.

- Stanislav T. , Stayed (Vrbo)

Lovely spacious property, in a great location, quiet, with lovely walking tracks...
Lovely spacious property, in a great location, quiet, with lovely walking tracks nearby. Just a few mins drive to Wanaka. House well equipped, with fabulous log fire which kept it warm for our winter trip. We would definitely return for both a summer or winter visit again.

- Anonymous , Stayed (Vrbo)

Quirky, very well setup, lots of space & just what we needed.
Quirky, very well setup, lots of space & just what we needed. Thankyou!

- Josie R. , Stayed (Vrbo)

Tidy, spacious and comfortable!
Tidy, spacious and comfortable!

- Anonymous , Stayed (Vrbo)

145 Alison Avenue was a lovely property and perfect for a family holiday.
145 Alison Avenue was a lovely property and perfect for a family holiday. It felt like a home away from home. We will definitely be booking there again.

- Anonymous , Stayed (Vrbo)

Awesome wee cosy bach, perfect for family holiday:)
Awesome wee cosy bach, perfect for family holiday:)

- Anonymous , Stayed (Vrbo)

Lovely warm and inviting place to stay, clean and tidy, would recommend to anyone.
Lovely warm and inviting place to stay, clean and tidy, would recommend to anyone.

- Anonymous , Stayed (Vrbo)

Roomy and sunny property.
Roomy and sunny property. Enjoyed our week staying here. Lovely fire and close enough to Wanaka and mountains for easy drive

- Anonymous , Stayed (Vrbo)

Great place to stay .
Great place to stay . Warm fire. Place has everything you need.

- Anonymous , Stayed (Vrbo)

Really clean, very spacious with a home away from home feel.
Really clean, very spacious with a home away from home feel. Great location - quiet, with easy access to the river, walks and bike riding and just a few minutes drive to Wanaka. Beds were all very comfortable. Great outside space and plenty of parking. Hope to come back soon. Thank you

- Anonymous , Stayed (Vrbo)

Great property for a holiday.
Great property for a holiday. Spacious, good outdoor area, comfortable beds, heaps of crockery, cutlery, etc. Relatively quiet location. Would definitely stay here again.

- Anonymous , Stayed (Vrbo)

The cottage was what I excepted and we had a very enjoyable stay, clean, and most comfortable.
The cottage was what I excepted and we had a very enjoyable stay, clean, and most comfortable.

- Anonymous , Stayed (Vrbo)

Lovely relaxing stay.
Lovely relaxing stay. The house had everything we needed. Plenty of space & sun in a nice quiet location. Would love to stay again some time.

- Anonymous , Stayed (Vrbo)

Great house - great spot! Thanks for everything.
Great house - great spot! Thanks for everything.

- Anonymous , Stayed (Vrbo)