Meet Xavier
Creative, Sociable, Adaptable
Happy to host and share the places the 'we kiwis' like away from tourists and how to locate them... using knowledge, a map and experience. These places cannot be found on electronic devices...
On a typical day...
I'm a night owl.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Golf, Cycling, Swimming, Skiing, Sailing
Hosting guests since
1994
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
I am a Professional Artist who is Gay. My medium is Photography, exhibited globally and research published. I live on my own on the edge of the Catlins District of Otago in New Zealand. Accessible to coastal, mountains, lakes, river scenery and heaps of wildlife options. Many local Rail Trails to walk or cycle. Near to many historical Gold Field areas of interest. This is also a rural location. My small 2 bedroom cottage is being developed over time, as energy and money permit. I repurpose a lot of old things and stuff, to find other uses and recycle many objects. The garden and section layout, along with building a studio are next on the plan.
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Wheelchair Accessible
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
The cottage is easily accessible (being located on State Highway 1) in the small rural settlement of Clinton in South Otago. Approx 1 hour from Dunedin Airport, an hour and a half from Dunedin and an hour to Invercargill, 2 and a half hours to Queenstown and lakes. Shopping for food and other items is either Gore or Balclutha, both about 20 mins away. There is a small bus shuttle than can collect and deliver you door-to-door between Clinton, Dunedin, Dunedin Airport and Invercargill. Main busses (Intercity) pass through and stop in Clinton.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Bus Stop
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
Prefer no smokers (but smokers would have to smoke outdoors). Double bed options may be available, depending on guests and availability. Late night arrivals ok. Don't do early mornings. Relaxed artistic environment. Options for private Photography lessons, may be available. Guided/hosted trips may also be available around the area, for a kahu (donation).
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
2 Reviews
December 2017
Xavier is a friendly, warm, welcoming person. He was generous with his time, his resources and his advice. His house is eclectic, a work-in-progress, but it was also very comfortable. I was shown areas I would never have found on my own, met his friends, and had great discussions. It was a perfect introduction yo Homestay.
November 2016
Xavier was a great host, & showed me around the area. He also helped me with the family research I was doing.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.