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Alirra's View Manapouri Gateway to the Doubtful Sound

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Interior
Property grounds
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Alirra's View Manapouri Gateway to the Doubtful Sound

Welcome to Alirra's view our cute 1952 Bach.
Just a 2 minute walk to the Doubtful Sound departure point and close to local cafe & bar.
It is motel style - 2 open rooms with queen beds and a 3rd bedroom opened on request with single bunks.
We supply towels & fresh platinum linen.
Fully equipped kitchen with ample kitchenware, we try and keep the basics in the kitchen oil salt and pepper etc
Washer & Dryer also available on request.

Te Anau is 20km away and has a good size Supermarket.


(Minimum 2 night and Maximum of 7 night stays.)

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Port a cot available on request.

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9242997
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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Manapouri

Manapouri is home to this holiday home. Luxmore Jet is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Te Wahipounamu and Ivon Wilson Park.
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Manapouri, Southland

What's nearby

  • Te Wahipounamu - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Frasers Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 15 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Kepler Track - 16 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 16 min drive - 25.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Manapouri - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Real Journeys Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Manapouri Cafe & Dairy - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪mexican bay - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Alirra's View Manapouri Gateway to the Doubtful Sound pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alirra's View Manapouri Gateway to the Doubtful Sound?

As of 17 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alirra's View Manapouri Gateway to the Doubtful Sound on 18 May 2026 start from NZ$270, 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 Alirra's View Manapouri Gateway to the Doubtful Sound?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Alirra's View Manapouri Gateway to the Doubtful Sound?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Alirra's View Manapouri Gateway to the Doubtful Sound?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Alirra's View Manapouri Gateway to the Doubtful Sound located?

Situated in Manapouri, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Te Wahipounamu and Lake Manapouri. Frasers Beach is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, communication, and lots of windows! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The bach was clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEA W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent and we truly had a great stay. The place itself is wonderful — comfortable, well-equipped, and in a great location.The only issue worth mentioning is that there are no doors in the bedrooms, which may affect privacy and could be inconvenient for some guests. Other than that, everything was perfectly fine and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arjen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice few days in the accommodation in this beautiful part of the South Island. The house was great for our family of 4 and is located in a quiet neighborhood. This kids also really enjoyed that they could run around on the sizable yard.Special mention for the host Kristy who communicated great throughout and who saved the vacation of our youngest by mailing the teddybear he forgot back to us. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Devin A.

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

Nice little place

Great place to stay. Super close to boat loading for doubtful sound. Just wish it had been a little more spacious and had doors on the bedrooms for more privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

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

Amazing bach by the lake!

Clean, cute, and perfect place to stay close to everything in Manapouri. Just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy H.

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

Lovely bach

We had a nice time. Good access to Te Anau
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Ridgefield, WA

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

Great locale, airy charm

Loved everything about this place: great and timely communications, clean/airy place with large yard and clothesline, terrific location (esp if you are going on the Doubtful sound cruise!) and peaceful. Close to Te Anau but cheaper alternative :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SOPHIE T.

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

In love with manapouri!

Very nice home, intimate and tranquil. You just need to sit back and relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 January 2025
Thanks Sophie, Glad you loved your time in Manapouri!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy N.

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

Great stay

Location was unbeatable. So close to the doubtful sound tour. 2 minute walk. This place was comfortable, clean and cozy. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E.

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

Nice apartment

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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

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

Great holiday

Alirra’s View is a lovely crib/bach in Manapouri. We were delighted to find it was an easy walk to the wharf for our early morning departure on the Doubtful Sound cruise and also to the famous little bookshops where we met Ruth and Lance. We were warm and comfortable in Alirra’s View and Kristy was a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shraddha B.

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

Quite Cosy Calm Stay

This was our first stay outside Auckland & we absolutely loved it. All basic required amenities are provided. Very clean & well-maintained property. If you are the one looking for a quite & clam place away from the hustle bustle this is the right place to stay on and there is the lake which is at a walkable distance and a beautiful view of the mountains from the window .Overall a very good place to relax and family time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff F.

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

Modern Kiwi batch

Great little kiwi batch that’s been brought up to date with modern renovations and upgrades. It was warm and cosy for the family. Nice big lounge that everyone could relax in. The bedrooms were rather small and cramped. But comfy beds which is all we really needed as we were out each day. Great central location in town. Communication with the owners was easy and accomodating. Great people. Great place and would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn K.

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

Clean and comfortable accommodation

This is a lovely place to stay and ticked a lot of boxes. The reason for the 4 star is that it was very warm during our stay and there was no way of cooling it down, no fan or cooling aircon option. Windows could not be left open due to the attraction of bugs after dusk (there are no fly screens in the living and kitchen areas). No extraction fan for the cooking area so had to suffice with opening a window to make do and having the bugs getting in! This was the only negative in what was a great little place to stay for several days. Obviously would not be an issue over Winter...
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

John W.

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

Try Booking Earlier

We didn't book until late because of uncertainty of our travel so we paid an arm and a leg for this property.I just came back from a 3-week trip to New Zealand where we stayed with friends, hotels, and Vrbo properties, three of them and this one was the first.Of the three, this one was the most expensive compared to the other two (also in tourist areas) for what the property has to offer.First, the pros. Like other properties, this one has pretty much a traveler on a long trip needs. It was clean and located in a quiet neighborhood, off the main traffic. The owner apparently has hired a property manager who was very responsive when we found one of the three rooms was locked and we only had two sets of towels for the three of us. She came over almost immediately to straighten everything out.Now the cons. The property advertised as a 3-bedroom house and one of the bedrooms has bunkbeds. Since I was traveling with a couple of friends (husband and wife), we thought that was more than sufficient as we will each take one of the main bedrooms. When we got there, we found the two main bedrooms have no doors, not even a blind or curtain, and they are next to each other. For privacy purpose, I volunteered to take the room with the bunkbeds (which was padlocked as mentioned before.) Also, the in-house laundry is located outside the house and it rained when we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christian K.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Gut mit ein paar Abstrichen

Ich verstehe, dass die Gastgeberin aufgrund schlechter Erfahrungrn die Check- in Informationen erst am Anreisetag kommuniziert. Ein entsprechender Hinweis desp. Information hätte alles entspannter gemacht. Nach einem klärenden Telefonat hat dann alles wunderbar geklappt. Lage des Objektes für Ausflug auf Doubtful Sound hervorragend. Sauberkeit des Kühlschranks/Tiefkühlers hätte besser sein können Viele Fliegenleichen im Fensterrahmen, Spinnweben am den Fenstern.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Blake K.

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

Great weekend away

Clean, tidy, great spot and nice big section for the kids to play on. A bit light on some supplies in the house but overall a good experience. Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christoph K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kristy Fallon

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After spending a year in Queenstown, it was time to return home to Australia.
We came across this little Bach for sale & thought it would make great family holiday memories for us and our 4 children.
Already we have had many holidays here in Manapouri and we hope you do to.
She was very tired when we purchased her, however in the winter of 2019 we gave her a fresh new look!
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