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The Jewel of the South

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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathrooms330 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Balclutha, Otago
  • Kaka Point Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Kaka Point Scenic Reserve
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Nugget Point Lighthouse
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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The price is NZ$177
for 1 apartment
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Benhar

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.
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What's nearby

  • Kaka Point Beach - 29 min drive - 25.9 km
  • 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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Great house, friendly and helpful owner. Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hamish B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent find
Absolutely fantastic house & set up. Well located. Everything was brilliant, communication with the host fantastic and we highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022