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Spacious, comfortable holiday home by the lakes.

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Interior
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Otematata, Waitaki
  • Benmore Dam
    8 min drive
  • Lake Benmore
    9 min drive
  • Hot Tubs Omarama
    18 min drive

Room options

About the area

Otematata

Located in Otematata, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Benmore Dam and Lake Benmore. .This vacation home is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Totara Peak Gallery and 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Clay Cliffs.

What's nearby

  • Benmore Dam - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Lake Benmore - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Clay Cliffs - 18 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 18 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 36 min drive - 52.2 km

Getting around

  • Wanaka (WKA) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Otematata Eatery, Bar & Lodging - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Otematata Country Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cj's Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious, comfortable holiday home by the lakes.

Close to lakes and everything Otematata has to offer is within easy walking distance (Shop, Cafe, Hotel/Restaurants/Takeaways, District Club, Camp Store/Takeaways, Golf Course, Tennis Courts, Playground and Sports Ground).
Central to Kurow, Omarama, Sailors Cutting and Twizel and all they have to offer.
Perfectly situated and set-up for couples or small groups looking for a comfortable stop-over for Alps2Ocean trail.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only, provide own ashtrays.
Pets allowed with prior approval.
Pool not available.
Garage maybe partially available for storage for longer stays.

Rate shown is for first 2 people or room, extra adults (17 yrs onwards) $25 per night.
Children 16 yrs and under are charged at $5.00 per night per child.

Extras: Cleaning for 2 or more nights (Optional, NZ$70.00 per stay); Linen (included); Cleaning fee of $70 is COMPULSORY for SINGLE night bookings.);NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave.
Instructions for TENANT cleaning (ie not paid cleaning fee).
• House to be left in condition found and rubbish into bins provided.
• Wipe down all surfaces.
• Clean toilet, shower and bath (if used).
• Vacuum and mop floors.
• Linen and towels to be washed and hung out to dry (no need to wait for drying)
• Wipe out fridge.
• BBQ to be left in clean condition for next tenant.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

TonyM428

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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 (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: By PRIOR arrangement ONLY i.e. please advise us be

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

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Spacious, comfortable holiday home by the lakes. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 131 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fully appointed house
This was a great place to stay. We will be back for a longer stay next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Koren L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Tony was excellent to deal with. A very tidy and lovely house equipped with everything you need, we had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great warm house
Be prepared to be welled this place in an excellent location very warm and welcoming recomend aaa +
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy and lovely house
House was so well set up. Lovely house and plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

geraldine j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well resourced.
Easy home for a group of friends, Comfy beds, easy communication, well resourced, beautiful area to explore and great to take our wee dogs. Good to have a home with an abundance of cooking and eating resources.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Our host was lovely .. and very accommodating..
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
We enjoyed our stay, the house was very clean and nice and warm and had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable. Tony was easy to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary & Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal A2O Overnighter
This house was perfect for our group of 6 cycling adults. It was clean, well equipped and had a large washing machine and clothesline. The beds were comfortable. Our host was extremely easy to communicate with, and our bags were able to be dropped off and stored securely, prior to our arrival. Thank you very much, Tony.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine G.

Always great to come back
Tony was great to communicate with both before and during our stay. Great location close to all amenities, the dam, lake and river. Our pooch, Millie, had a fantastic time swimming and trying to find rabbits! It's been around 8/9 years since we last stayed and the property looks in need of some maintenance (painting) to spruce it up. Apart from that we had a great time, thanks Tony. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Very nice and clean. Great to be able to bring our dog on holiday with us too. Owner was great to deal with, would definitely recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Don’t tell to many people but we really enjoy staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle Louise G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to base ourselves
Property Mangaer, Tony was great. Much appreciated his communication in the lead up to our stay. Home was lovely and warm and so very welcoming. Had and did everything we needed :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Holiday Home
The house was perfect! Very clean and well presented. It had everything we needed and was nice and spacious. We had a lovely few days in Otematata
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time
Had everything we needed Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice addition from usual properties
Blue tooth speaker was a really good feature
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Last Stay
We absolutely love dealing with Tony. The house is fantastic. Unfortunately this was our last stay due to a change in circumstances. Would recommend it to anyone if he decided to list the house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Garry P.

Owner is a great communicator
Close to lakes and local amenities Roomy place.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, used as extra Bach, perfect
Easy straight forward renting process, Tony great at communication
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kylie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome family holiday home
Tony was great to deal with. A real asset. The house was great. Felt robust and a place we could relax without worrying anything would break. Everything we needed for 11 nights! Couldn't get the dryer to work despite Tony's instructions but Otematata summer meant the clothes line was just perfect. We really had an amazing time. Thanks for letting us prune the bush. We loved the afternoon and evening sun coming through those windows.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Nicely set up to easily enjoy the lakes with a family or two
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn't ask for better!
A wonderful peaceful hideaway with everything you could possibly need. Fantastic communication from Tony, I would definitely recommend this lovely place to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A week in Ote
Had a fab time exploring Otematata and the lakes. The bach was perfect with everything as described including being able to bring our dog with us. Communication with owner was excellent. Tony had even been to turn the heat pump on for us as we were arriving on a rainy cold day. He even offered to give us access to the garage to store our bikes. I think he definitely went over and above. The beds were all super comfortable and a bonus to have all linen provided. We’d come back again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Tidy spacious warm Great host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

pamela n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped very clean
This is a great place with everything you need in the kitchen, very clean, extra blankets, pillows, etc. The only disappointment was it's very close to other houses, there are really no good views. Such a pretty area, though, close to Omarama, Kurow, etc. and really nice owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021