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The Stone House
Back Deck
Back yard view from Deck
Lounge
Kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Anglers paradise and great family holiday place

The Stone House is a great family holiday house set in the amazing Makarora River valley surrounded by the mountains. The river is just a few minutes walk away for the keen fishermen or for the kids to swim in the summer, and the property has plenty of indoor and outdoor areas to enjoy and keep an eye on the little ones.

Boat launching areas at the lake and the river. Mt Aspiring National Park is just a short drive away with amazing walks including the Blue Pool Track for a gentle stroll or the whole national park for serious trampers. The Haast Pass is just a half hour away and you can do a day trip to the West Coast and Jacksons Bay. Wanaka is a 45 minute drive and the Cadrona ski field another 15 minutes from there for winter sports.

There is a cafe and bar a few minutes drive away in one direction and the tourist centre including bar and cafe, just a few more minutes away in the other direction. (May have seasonal closures in winter so check first)

The house has stone walls which are cool in summer and retain the heat from the big log fire in the winter. This is a family Bach that has been in the family for three generations and is showing a bit of wear but it is being renovated as we can get to it. So if you want to relax and not fuss about using miss matched plates then you will enjoy this place.

There is a deck from the upstairs living space with a view up the Wilkin Valley and a great fire pit in the back yard for sitting around on cooler evenings (fire warnings permitting)

There are spare mattresses if you need to put some of the kids on the floor and room on the grassy section to pitch a tent or two. There is only one bathroom but there is a second outside toilet.
Special conditions:
Suitable for couples, families with younger and older children, or groups. Pets allowed with prior approval, outside dog kennel.

Rate: $180 for first 2 people, additional adults $20 per night, additional kids free.
Higher rates over Christmas and Easter check when booking
Minimum stay 2 nights but call us to see if there is a deal available.

Extras: Cleaning NZ$50.00 per stay

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number No
Property # 20020807
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Makarora

Located in Makarora, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Te Wahipounamu and Lake Wānaka. Waterskiing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Wanaka, Southern Lakes

What's nearby

  • Blue Pools - 19 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Fantail Falls - 21 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Wānaka Golf Club - 50 min drive - 75.6 km
  • Rippon Vineyard - 55 min drive - 80.7 km
  • Mount Iron Lookout - 55 min drive - 72.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Makarora country cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Anglers paradise and great family holiday place pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Anglers paradise and great family holiday place?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Anglers paradise and great family holiday place on 2 June 2026 start from NZ$144, 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.

How much is parking at Anglers paradise and great family holiday place?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Anglers paradise and great family holiday place?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Anglers paradise and great family holiday place?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Anglers paradise and great family holiday place located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Te Wahipounamu and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Wānaka and Blue Pools. Fantail Falls and Peter Fraser Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kim B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely welcoming. Amazing place with a lot of history and a stunning location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with everything you meed. Great for a family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maxime T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice stay

Nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose A.

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

Awesome long weekend

Great part of the world for a weekend away if you are not into the city. Warm cozy log burner. Obviously a well-loved bach. We loved it too. Would go again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

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

Makarora 2n

Beautiful location; rustic and remote. Kids had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

delwyn i.

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

Tramping holiday

The bach was a comfortable family bach with everything you could need. The scenery breathtaking with lots of water holes to explore along the river.The owner was easy to communicate with and made sure we knew everything we needed to know about the bach and area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michele W.

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

A nice family holiday

We stayed a few nights. Loved the two fireplaces. Lovely part of NZ. A good house for a large Family or group to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kez Z.

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

Peaceful!

Fantastic location for a family getaway. 7 minute walk to the creek.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Relaxing retreat

Great place to relax with everything you need. Marg the host was great at communicating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

A true kiwi bach in a magic location

Everything we expected and more. Country bach that we all loved. Many thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lianna C.

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

Stone house

We recently stayed at this beautiful home for a family weekend get away , was peaceful and beautiful location with a warm house close to all of our weekend activities , was perfect for us and our furry friends
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

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

Get the fire roaring

Built of river rocks so a bit different. Great fire with plenty of wood.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely stone cottage ..beautiful setting .. great open fire .. need to take food with you . Good kitchen .. bedding good .. lots of fire wood .. only downstairs bathroom .. pretty waterfall walks .. tranquility
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth R.

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

Great location, rustic accommodations

We loved this location, a few minutes' walk to the wonderful Makarora river braidplain. The house is unique: rustic and a little run down. Comfortable enough if you aren't expecting luxury. Some things could use a little updating (i.e. floors and bath fittings) but all this is secondary to the stunning landscape. We enjoyed our 10 days exploring the area--be sure to check out The Craypot fish and chippie at the end of the road over Haast Pass and the Wilkin Jet Boat tours.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Best holiday

This is a wonderful holiday home with a lot of atmosphere. The house is built with love and one can feel that. We spent 2 weeks there and we loved every minute. The owners are super friendly and helpful, they made us feel at home and very welcome. It was always lovely to chat and they helped us with what to do and where to go and how to catch that big trout. The house itself is beautifully built, close to the river, but also close to shops and everything else you need. We loved it so much we're thinking of going again. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Getaway from it all for the holidays.

The house is a unique stone bach with all of the necessary essentials for a great stay. Great location in the country with amenities around and 40 min access to Wanaka area. Comfortable accommodation with outside areas and nice walks near the property. Extras like games, DVD, extra blankets, toys for kids (we didnt need them but they were there), games and other things to pass the time. The kitchen had all of the required items including lots of cooking and serving options... well suited for family dinners.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui v.

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

Relaxing in the country

Autumn is the perfect time to stay, a log burner and interior stone wall cottage what more can one wanter the ambient fell. We had a relaxing time soaking up the rural life, a short drive to the blue pools and Haast further up the road for some coastal fishing. Mount Shrimpton walk a couple of kms up the road, due to time unfortunately didn't get to walk the whole track but definitely worthwhile to add to your itinerary if you like a bit of a climb. Beautiful lake access to Lake Hawea 15minutes up the road and lovely to be away from the rat race of Wanaka. Dog friendly and the host dogs had plenty of play time with ours. For some good earthy time out a magic spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul W.

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

Good staying experience except very noisy water system

This bach provided great facilities: great beds, electric blankets, great kitchen setting, good shower, close to Makarora. The only downside: If you are a light sleeper like one of us, you might not get much sleep. My partner she didn’t get much over three days staying as the water system kept making insane noise throughout the nights. If this issue can be solved in the future, we would definitely go back as such a beautiful area to travel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Philip & Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Quiet peaceful location

We stayed in a 3-bedroom stone house, which was advertised as a 4-bedroom stone house. This was really the only thing that made our stay disappointing as the "4th bedroom" was not a bedroom at all, just a games area which led into a bedroom, which gave no privacy for whoever was to sleep in the room.One of the electric blankets had exposed wires, so that was a slight concern. We hope this gets fixed.We couldn't get the tv working after following the instructions, as sateltite errtors came up.Other than this, things were as expected - a peaceful area, a comfortable house, once the fire had been going for sometime. The host did have the fire set when we arrived, but sadly she had attempted to light it, but it had not lit. Once we had it going for a couple of hours the house was comfortable.Overall we were ok with the stay, but had it been advertised as 3 bedrooms (which it was) rather than 4 bedrooms, then we would have been less disappointed.It was advertised as sleeping 10, but there was only a couch and two chairs (seats for 5) besides the wooden dining chairs.Very misleading with the online advertisement.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 January 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that the description of 4 bedrooms was misleading and have amended that to 3 bedrooms and another sleeping space. All cables and plugs have been checked and replaced or repaired as needed. The satellite tv receiver had gone out of date without us realising it and has now been replaced with the new model.
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph B.

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

Loved the Stone House!

We had a lovely 4 night stay in Makarora at the Stone House. This is a great, out of the way location if you are looking for peace and quiet. The rural and rustic setting was just what we were looking for. We did have a few hiccups with the property and surrounding area. The house was incredibly cold when we first arrived (we could see our breath in the house) and the pellet fire would not turn on at the wall, so we had to quickly build a fire in the fireplace, which took a while to warm the house. There was ample firewood to keep the house warm, which was needed, as we had to keep the fire going the whole time we were there, including getting up during the night to stoke the fire. This was a minor issue as it was cold out and we were prepared for it to be. Also the cafe and shop in town nearby were closed fully for the season, so bring what you need otherwise you’ll be making a trek. Again not a huge deal for us as we had what we needed. The bridge to the Blue Pools is currently closed as it’s reached the end of its lifespan and not sure when it will be replaced or fixed, sadly we weren’t able to see them. The beds were all phenomenal and cozy. The electric blankets were much appreciated! And the toilet in the laundry room has one of the best views that I’ve ever witnessed whilst taking a dump. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Luc v.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

the stone house

je had de indruk dat er nog volop werken aan de gang waren naar afwerking toe. een vriendelijke gastvrouw een mooie omgeving
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN H.

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

Scenic comfort

A delightful cottage in a beautiful setting Excellent facilities and a welcoming and helpful host
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

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

Great stay in the Stone House

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful stone house. It was perfect for the kids, lots of toys and games to entertain them and a nice peaceful spot. Lots of room for everyone even our dog was welcome. We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stone house

A great, memorable stay. The location is amazing. Could see the milky way at night, surrounded by snow capped mountains on both sides of the valley. Wow.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

George N.

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

Good Little Rustic Cottage

Good Little Rustic Cottage
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marg Lister

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What makes this property unique

Family friendly suitable for children and pets

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English

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