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Holiday Home in Nelson Lakes- a peaceful bushy retreat in St Arnaud.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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St. Arnaud, Tasman
  • Place, Classic Boat Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Lakes National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Rotoiti
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Holiday Home in Nelson Lakes- a peaceful bushy retreat in St Arnaud.

A modern, spacious house with Mountain View’s and all day sun. Wake up to bellbird song and explore Nelson Lakes. A family friendly house, with two queen bedrooms and a mezzanine area that can sleep 4 (single mattresses on the floor). Plenty of space to relax or play games. From here you can walk to the lake or village, or just relax and take in the mountainous vista from the large bay window. IMPORTANT. There is no linen available and no cleaner. Please bring all your own linen and leave the place clean and tidy when you leave.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No portacots are available.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Water comes from the roof to the tank. There is a UV filter in the garage. Please conserve water in summer as it may not rain for some weeks.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

St. Arnaud

Located in St. Arnaud, this holiday home is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Nelson Lakes National Park and Kahurangi National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Robert Ridge. Waterskiing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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St. Arnaud, Tasman

What's nearby

  • Classic Boat Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nelson Lakes National Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Lake Rotoiti - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Wairau River - 26 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Boer War Memorial - 50 min drive - 71.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Lodge Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪St Arnaud, Alpine Store - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Clinker Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • teh tarik place
  • ‪Tophouse - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Home in Nelson Lakes- a peaceful bushy retreat in St Arnaud. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Home in Nelson Lakes- a peaceful bushy retreat in St Arnaud. ?

As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Home in Nelson Lakes- a peaceful bushy retreat in St Arnaud. on 5 July 2026 start from NZ$190, 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 Holiday Home in Nelson Lakes- a peaceful bushy retreat in St Arnaud. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Holiday Home in Nelson Lakes- a peaceful bushy retreat in St Arnaud. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Classic Boat Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Rotoiti and Nelson Lakes National Park. Wairau River and Kahurangi National Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful relaxing space,wonderful mountain views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wouter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome place, family friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really great time at this lovely bach. It's light, warm and in an excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hannah W.

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

Gorgeous spot

Great spot in a beautiful location. Warm and well supplied with easy access to walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family home. Spacious, comfortable and clean. We had a lovely time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Simply wonderful

Beautiful property, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

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

Worthwhile

Love this place, with the views and the warmth of this property, we would definitely go back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel E.

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

Spacious and private retreat

Well equipped and large lodge style house. Very relaxing and beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this beautiful retreat. Lovely house, great location, everyting was tip top. We hope we can come back again.Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gareth B.

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

Soooo scenic and peaceful!

We enjoyed our first two day so much we came back a few days later, what more can be said!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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

Tree encircled sanctuary

We had a brilliant stay here, it was the perfect size for 2 families and well equipped for us to spend time together and recover inbetween tramps.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply gorgeous. Very well thought out space. Exceptionally clean. Very warm. Enjoyed the local walks, down by the lake is suitable for pram. A little temporary baby proofing would be required by guests if the baby could crawl- which would be doable without bringing anything extra. Luckily our baby can’t quite crawl. It was all the soul goodness of hiking without carrying baby up a mountain. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

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

Beautiful Home with Stunning Views – Great for Families

We recently stayed here with three families, all with young children, and had a fantastic time. The home was warm and cosy for our winter stay, beautifully maintained, and perfectly laid out for a larger group. Stunning views, a great location, and everything we needed was right at hand. Communication was quick and easy throughout.We’d absolutely stay again and highly recommend it to others.Just a note for families with little ones. there are stairs, including a ladder-style staircase to the mezzanine. Our kids managed it fine, but something to be aware of depending on your family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sandra M.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mariusz S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gareth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Fiona Clendon

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We are semi retired and are based in Wellington. We love to tramp and to be active in the outdoors.

Why they chose this property

St Arnaud is a beautiful place with access to walking, mountain biking, skiing and lake activities.

What makes this property unique

Our house is modern, warm, and efficient. It has a fantastic outlook with large windows.

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