Terrace Downs. Modern 2 Bedroom Villa. Mount Hutt.

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A multi-story building with a wooden facade and stone chimneys, surrounded by tall trees and grassy terrain.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A compact living space with a sofa, armchair, and a small TV stand.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wooden bench, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden island, stainless steel appliances, and a range hood.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Rakaia Gorge

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Methven (Mt Hutt), Canterbury
  • Place, Rakaia Gorge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rakaia Gorge Walkway
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchenette

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About the area

Windwhistle

Windwhistle is home to this villa. Washpen Falls and Hororata Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Rakaia Gorge. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Map
Methven (Mt Hutt), Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Rakaia Gorge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 14 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 31 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Awa Awa Rata Reserve - 31 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Mt Cheeseman Ski Area - 54 min drive - 73.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Clubhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Huber's Hutt - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Hunters Steakhouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Speights ale house - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Terrace Downs. Modern 2 Bedroom Villa. Mount Hutt. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Terrace Downs. Modern 2 Bedroom Villa. Mount Hutt.?

As of 6 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Terrace Downs. Modern 2 Bedroom Villa. Mount Hutt. on 12 November 2026 start from NZ$780, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Terrace Downs. Modern 2 Bedroom Villa. Mount Hutt.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Terrace Downs. Modern 2 Bedroom Villa. Mount Hutt.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Terrace Downs. Modern 2 Bedroom Villa. Mount Hutt. located?

Situated in Windwhistle, this villa is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Rakaia Gorge and within 9 miles (15 km) of Washpen Falls and Rakaia Gorge Walkway. Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Hororata Golf Club are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and quick communication from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great villa

Awesome location, everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, good communication with property manager
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved staying in unit 207. Warm, well set up and easy to use!

Unit 207 was lovely, clean and well set up. We enjoyed our stay there and would definitely go back! The rooms were spacious and the
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable apartment. Stunning views.All 5 star ratings are for the Host, who was great at keeping us updated once bookabach passed on contact details. But bookabach? Not so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay at Terrace Downs

Accomodations were super for our family of four. Lots of space and the kids appreciated having their own area in the studio unit that was their room. Beautiful view and well equipped unit. Owner was very responsive and helpful with dinner and golf reservations. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment, lovely views of the mountain and we were lucky enough to have some snow falling while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

magic property

Fabulous place, book it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely location but not part of resort

A wonderful spot, lovely views and nice and warm. Good spot to head up skiing. A few issues with doors not closing properly. Hadn’t realised we weren’t considered resort guests and therefore couldn’t book dinner easily. We did get in last minute and food was amazing, just disappointing given the resort is nowhere near any other shops or restaurants. Had expected a few more basics for the price - toilet paper, shampoo and soap.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Getaway

This was an amazing spot for a quiet getaway, enjoyed relaxing and taking in the views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous property & lovely stay

Fantastic all round, great views and spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good accommodation but that’s were it ended

The unit was good but as we were not considered in house guests at Fable terrace downs we were not able to book in for an evening meal also booked golf over 2 weeks prior and could not get golf carts . This place is pushing the accommodation yet cannot deliver on the associated services of a remote destination ! Very very poor
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice apartment

Nice apartment, good views. Nice and warm on a miserable day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Nice large apartment with everything you need. VEry comfortable and lovely surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous spot

Gorgeous views, very well appointed, a beautiful spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jaw dropping views

Stunning location - very remote and quiet. It takes about an hour to get to Mount Hutt Ski Field and an hour to get to Christchurch. The mountains and river are spectacular. The villa is over the carport on the first floor. There is another villa overhead and more to the side. It is as pictured. Great views from the windows. The nearest shops in Methven are 20 mins away - limited choices there - best to bring food from Christchurch if driving through. Fully equipped kitchen. Some basics like tea, instant coffee, salt, and sugar are provided. Slightly disappointed that the washing machine was out of order (despite email telling us that detergent was provided) and we could not get the gas fire started. Heat pumps and electric blankets were great. We were nice and warm. Only once used all the hot water when 4 people all wanted to shower after skiing. TV with Sky. The WIFI was good. Comfortable beds. Everything was very clean. Insufficient toilet paper - we ran out on the last morning. Also no shampoo - so must bring. We had 4 nights. One was very quiet - no one around. Two nights were noisy because of music being played in an adjacent villa. On Saturday night we had an issue, our fault entirely for not locking the door. My teenage daughter was woken up in the early hours by a strange man in her bedroom. In retrospect it is almost funny - he clearly had been to an event at the golf club and was drunk. He mistook the villas - they do all look the same - and thought he entered his own one. It took a bit of persuading to convince him that he had made a mistake. So do not forget to lock the door ( I can not believe we did not that night- we always do normally). There was a lot of noise that Saturday night from cars coming and going in the small hours and people talking outside - I expect it was a wedding party. I am not convinced that the cafe and restaurant are open much - so book ahead so you are not disappointed. It looked like it was booked out for corporates/weddings etc when we were there. I think it is easily one of the best rental properties in the area and I thought it was good value.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm and comfortable, great view of the mountains

Warm and comfortable stay, very handy having a well equipped kitchen. Our first time visiting Terrace Downs, it was a little tricky to read the signs (we arrived in the dark) but straight forward check in instructions from the host. Looking out over the mountains in the morning during sunrise was incredible! Great views!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax or not

we found the villas a perfect place to relax and unwind .With it's unparalleled views and warmth it was a great base when heading off to adventures in the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay with great views

We had a very comfortable stay in peaceful surroundings.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2021
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay Kind Regards Paul & Milica
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking views of the mountains and rolling hills

The Villas at Terrace Downs at Windwhistle are amazing and very well equipped and only an hours drive from Christchurch. Close to Lake Coleridge, Methven and walks. If your looking for a quick relaxing get away Terrace Downs Resort and Villas are highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

Lovely place, really enjoyed our stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent views and cosy

Modern and beautiful villa with gas fireplace, ac, nice bathrooms and very friendly hosts. Directions are a bit hit and miss, if using gps you will drive right by it. Also has full laundry, would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

We really enjoyed our stay in this Terrace Downs villa. Beautiful, spacious and fabulous views. We were self contained so it didn’t matter that the resort itself was closed. If you did want any restaurant, etc facilities this may be something to consider.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

awesome in the winter

Everything was perfect,great place,amazing location,booking and communication excellence,even the heat pump was on when we arrived,will be back.
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