When you stay at this vacation home in Benhar, you'll be on a lake and 12 minutes by car from Southern Institute of Technology. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Shaws Island and 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Kaka Point Scenic Reserve.
Kaka Point Scenic Reserve - 30 min drive - 25.7 km
Catlins Lake - 39 min drive - 38.4 km
Nugget Point Lighthouse - 45 min drive - 34.3 km
Jack's Blowhole - 51 min drive - 44.6 km
Getting around
Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
Cafe 55 - 6 min drive
Raj Indian Restaurant - 7 min drive
Subway - 7 min drive
Captains Cafe & Rudder Bar - 6 min drive
Heart and Soul Cafe - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Jewel of the South
Lesmahagow is the magnificent villa built by Peter McSkimming in 1914 and lovingly restored to its former glory. Sitting on 6,000m2 of private landscaped gardens, the property provides the perfect setting to escape from the world. Not only can you experience a piece of NZ history but the home boasts many modern conveniences such as central heating, a commercial kitchen, superior WIFI, coffee machine and a fresh water hot pool to relax in after exploring the Clutha area.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Matt Brooking
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach sunloungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Internet
WiFi available
Parking and transport
On-site parking
Car required
Kitchen
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Paper towels
Blender
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Lobster/crab pot
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
3.5 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Soap
Shampoo
Living spaces
Living room
Dining room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Books
Games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Fenced garden
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 total pets
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On the lake
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Things to do
Fitness facilities nearby
Water sports equipment
Kayaking on site
Snorkelling nearby
Hunting nearby
Ecotours nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 3552 sq ft (330 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 80
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
The Jewel of the South Benhar
The Jewel of the South Private vacation home
The Jewel of the South Private vacation home Benhar
The Jewel of the South Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Barbara S.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a group
We are a group of 12 friends who go away together, for a weekend twice a year. The Jewel of the South turned out to be perfect for us all. We had a wonderful time. Matt was very easy to deal with.
Barbara S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela C.
10 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Had a wonderful time staying at this super house. The amenities were top notch with everything you could ask for and more, catering for all ages. The owner welcomed us and gave us a tour of the house and gardens, it was quite special, and we were blessed by having beautiful weather. Thank you Matt for letting us stay in your home
Angela C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lynda S.
8 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Great house, friendly and helpful owner. Excellent place to stay.
Lynda S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Hamish B.
29 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent find
Absolutely fantastic house & set up. Well located. Everything was brilliant, communication with the host fantastic and we highly recommend.