A Little Hut with Amazing Views

Have this little piece of Catlins paradise all to yourself, all dogs are welcome (the dog-less are welcome also!) The hut is on an otherwise empty one acre stock-fenced section so there's lots of safe running room for your fur babies. With stunning coastal views, its cute (10sqm), its warm, it has power (but no plumbing) and its close to lots of Catlins attractions and a 3 min drive to Owaka and the supermarket. Pups are welcome to sleep inside and there are two kennels if preferred. The space Chill out on the deck and absorb the stunning views with a hot or cold beverage in your hand and your dogs at your side after a day spent exploring the beautiful Catlins. The hut sits alone on one acre of grass (there is no main house) so it's private and there's lots of space for your dogs to run around. I've set the hut up to be affordable and appeal to those who, like me, enjoy the outdoors and don't mind getting back to basics. I know its hard to travel with pups and so I welcome all well-behaved dogs (staffies are my favourites!) including large breeds. I have three heading dog crosses. The hut is also suitable for those who need to get away to concentrate on writing. There is a foldaway table that can be set up like a desk and there is enough room to leave it up while you stay. A special long term rate (of a week or more) can be negotiated, feel free to enquire. What the hut has: A fridge/freezer. Microwave, electric fry pan, kettle, toaster, portable gas cooker and bottle, coffee plunger. A water tank that supplies drinking water. There are two 20 litre jerry cans to fill. Basic linen: bed sheet, pillow cases, tea towels. All cookware, cooking utensils, plates etc that you might need. Basics for food prep: salt, sugar, oil, tea. Wall heater and double glazed windows. A portable chemical loo that you will need to empty at the end of your stay. I've included a picture to avoid confusion. One of those cheap camping solar showers (being straight up – it’s a bit shite! See below for more info on showering.) It's fully fenced with standard stock fencing (see below for more info). Two kennels Views that make you glad to be alive. What you will need to bring: Sleeping bag/blankets Towels and dog towels. Dog bed, bowls and water bowls, although there are backups if you need them. Covers for the sofa and lower bunk if you want the dogs inside. A torch. Yourselves and your lovely dogs. What you need to know: The best way to describe your stay is "DOC (Dept. of Conservation) hut with luxuries and privacy." Catlins Inn in Owaka offers showers to the public for $5. Sponge baths are also a good option, as you might do when you stay at DOC huts. The property has stock fencing so it won't contain escape artists – please see photos. Please be realistic about your dogs before deciding to stay – if they wander onto nearby farms, they will be in danger of being shot as the hut is in a rural area. You will need to clean the hut when you leave but as its very small it doesn’t take long. This includes emptying the chemical toilet at the local dump station in Owaka. If you want to stay for longer than a few days you will need to empty the toilet regularly throughout your stay. All cleaning materials are provided. During the summer, the grass is very long as I choose not to graze the land. For long haired canines this may be an issue, although I haven't yet come across barley grass (lets hope it stays that way.) This also means absolutely NO SMOKING due to the fire risk. The property has a spring and stock trough that is not fenced off, so there is a small portion of the land that has water up to an adult's knees. Please be aware of this if you bring small children. The water is clean and hasn't been a problem for my dogs. We have neighbours in nearby sections and sound travels easily across the landscape, so its not a party spot. Note, there's no Wi-fi, but there is excellent mobile coverage. Guest access Guests are welcome to roam and use the entire property. There is no main house, you have the entire section to yourselves.