10/10 Excellent
Ethan C.
28 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ethan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Great House!
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Otematata, Canterbury
- Place, Benmore Dam9 min drive
- Place, Lake Benmore11 min drive
- Place, Hot Tubs Omarama21 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1 - Super King Bed
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 - Twin Single Beds
2 Single Beds
Bathroom
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Great House!
Welcome to our place in Otematata. Fully refurbished, the house is in excellent shape and has everything you could need for a quick stop or a relaxing break. New kitchen, bathroom, furniture, carpets, appliances, heat pump, fire and double glazed windows. Sparkling clean, fresh linen, super fast WiFi and a Smart TV - all you need to do is relax.
The house is located in the middle of the village and is a short, flat walk to the playground, park, shop, District Club and pub. Suitable for groups or families, the house has one Super King bed, one Queen bed and 2 brand new single beds. The bathroom includes a large shower but does not have a bath. There is a BBQ and a picnic table on the large deck. For mature travelers, the house is stocked with tonnes of wine glasses, bubbly glasses, platters for snacks etc. The section is fully fenced and well behaved dogs are welcome too.
Our cleaning fee includes freshly laundered linen including sheets, towels, hand towels, flannels, bath mats and tea towels.
Please note we have a 2-night minimum stay at all times, a 3-night minimum stay over long weekends and a 7-night minimum stay over late-December and January.
The house is located in the middle of the village and is a short, flat walk to the playground, park, shop, District Club and pub. Suitable for groups or families, the house has one Super King bed, one Queen bed and 2 brand new single beds. The bathroom includes a large shower but does not have a bath. There is a BBQ and a picnic table on the large deck. For mature travelers, the house is stocked with tonnes of wine glasses, bubbly glasses, platters for snacks etc. The section is fully fenced and well behaved dogs are welcome too.
Our cleaning fee includes freshly laundered linen including sheets, towels, hand towels, flannels, bath mats and tea towels.
Please note we have a 2-night minimum stay at all times, a 3-night minimum stay over long weekends and a 7-night minimum stay over late-December and January.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outside
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 first aid kit
About the area
Otematata
Located in Otematata, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Lake Benmore and Clay Cliffs Scenic Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Ladybird Hill Vineyard.
Otematata, Canterbury
What's nearby
- Benmore Dam - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
- Lake Benmore - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
- Hot Tubs Omarama - 21 min drive - 29.5 km
- Clay Cliffs - 21 min drive - 29.5 km
- Twizel Town Centre - 43 min drive - 63.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Otematata Eatery, Bar & Lodging - 8 min walk
- Hungry Hydro - 10 min walk
- Otematata Country Inn - 7 min walk
- West Road Cafe - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Maree W.
3 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maree W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Missie N.
10 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recharge!
Missie N.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
wayne c.
13 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
wayne c.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Kirsteen G.
2 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Too short
Kirsteen G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Amanda H., Invercargill
13 July 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice
Amanda H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
sonya t.
6 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay
sonya t.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
tony m.
1 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice place
tony m.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Toa G.
19 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice
Toa G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ethan C.
6 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Ideal
Ethan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carl R.
28 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Aviemore sailing
Carl R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
6/10 Okay
Graeme Y.
2 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waitaki
Graeme Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
paddy b.
20 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Otematata
paddy b.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jan M.
30 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay
Jan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debbie G.
17 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing place to stay
Debbie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tania H.
18 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from Home
Tania H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Arbeth Joy A.
17 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
all good and clean
Arbeth Joy A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nikki W.
18 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gettaway
Nikki W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ingrid A.
19 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Otematata
Ingrid A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Glen H.
23 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Avimore sailing regatta
Glen H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kimberley C.
15 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, welcoming, and well-equipped
Kimberley C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alistair N.
22 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Alistair N.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Ian F.
5 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great choice
Ian F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rachel P.
7 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic sopt
Rachel P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
John L.
21 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay
John L.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
About the host
Hosted by Chris and Amelia
Hi - we are a Kiwi family of five living in Auckland. We have rented many houses over the years and think we have a good understanding of what makes a great holiday rental.
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