Reviews of The Bird Hide - rustic luxury by the water
10 Scotia St Waikouaiti, 9510 Dunedin, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 30 October 2025 · Stayed in October 2025
Verified reviewIt was a lovely experience with a beautiful room and the dorm was extremely cozy!
Reviewed: 28 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewThe location was superb and bed was comfortable. Enjoyed the breakfast a nice place to reflect and enjoy the birdlife.
No TV but had wifi so not too much of an issue
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location was great. We appreciated being situated right on the edge of the lagoon. The room was very clean and tidy, the bed was comfortable and the little fireplace kept the room very warm. The continental breakfast was delicious.
Nothing to fault.
Reviewed: 21 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location was right amongst the bird sanctuary. How fantastic
Nothing not to like. 2 rooms with all of the facilities you need-a short outside walk to access both
Reviewed: 13 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewPerfect, quiet location. Very comfortable rooms.
The directions are an issue if you use Apple maps. It might be helpful to stress on the website there are 2 units. This means going outside, down the shepherd's hut steps to use the shower and toilet in the other unit. Ok and private but potentially cold in winter.
Reviewed: 15 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewPerfect location to explore the area (birds, beaches, Huriawa Pa walk, etc.) and enjoy the sunrise -
Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery quiet and peaceful location with a lovely view of the lagoon. The sound of the bird life was beautiful. An amazing beach just a short walk away.
Reviewed: 1 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWe loved the cuteness and quaintness of The Bird Hide, it's position looking over the lagoon and the cleanliness was superb. Very novel. The local pub for tea, the cafe for coffee and cheese rolls. Perfect. Hosts very friendly and available if required, but weren't needed as they had thought of everything. We were seeking peace and back to nature, and that's what we had. We would recommend for a little getaway.
There was nothing that we didn't like
Reviewed: 23 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewBeautifully set up, clean, new, fresh, stylish, private and cosy. Felt like a really special welcoming place that I could really relax in. Owners respected my privacy the whole time, I felt safe and I had everything I needed.
Nothing! It was all absolutely fabulous. I didn’t mind at all that the bathroom and kitchen area was seperate to the bedroom cabin area. It was all so beautiful.
Reviewed: 10 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewIt is admittedly tiny and a bit odd being divided into two buildings but it is beautiful, clearly put together by craftsmen and artists. The bed was comfortable and we had everything we needed in the kitchen. The location, adjacent to a large lagoon, provides lots of opportunity for walking and wildlife viewing. We loved it!
There wasn’t much space to sit inside but there were a couple of options outdoors.
Reviewed: 4 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewWow, what a location if you like birds. Up at 5am taking photos of local birds from inside the "hide" on the garden flowers a few feet away! Its cosy,something different with a really comfy bed, very clean and has a good bathroom and kitchen/eating area a few feet away in the owner's home. This has a private entrance.
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Reviewed: 30 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewFelt like we were away from it all not far from Dunedin. Excellent breakfast while bird watching in the morning. Comfy bed, good amenities.
Reviewed: 24 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful charming peaceful setting. The hide was warm and cozy with a really comfortable bed.
Reviewed: 21 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewLocation was excellent for getting to our event. The accomodation was good and breakfast just right for our needs.
Reviewed: 6 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewThe bird hide is a wonderful property in a truly beautiful location. The cabin is wonderfully cozy and the bed is very comfortable. The kitchen and bathroom likewise has everything you need and was super clean. Can’t overstate how much we enjoyed our time at the bird hide.
Nil.
Reviewed: 28 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewGreat
Reviewed: 18 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewUnique location; attention to detail in the decor and provision of comfort; sharing of the eco philosophy with guests.
We had lovely weather so there was nothing to dislike.
Reviewed: 8 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewAwesome experience. So peaceful and relaxing along side the lagoon. Very comfortable and cosy in the shepherds hut. Great kitchen and shower facilities that were immaculately presented. Elaine and John
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Reviewed: 19 March 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewThis place was magic and peaceful. We loved it. It is a great place just to get away and have some time alone. Its also close to beaches and walks so we enjoyed the ability to get out and about.
The WiFi was not good.