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Mountain Village Bach

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Interior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 540 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Arthur's Pass, Canterbury
  • Historic Village Walk
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Temple Basin Ski Area
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Devils Punchbowl Waterfall
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom2

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Mountain Village Bach

Renovated two bedroom cottage in Arthurs Pass Village. Great views over the village and North up the valley. Easy access to popular walking tracks, village cafes and train station.

Note that during weekends & holidays we may not be able to respond to any requests. Please try again if your request times out.

To keep your costs down there is no cleaning service provided so please clean before you leave.

Linen, sheets, pillowcases and towels are NOT provided, bring your own. There are duvets for each bed.

Formerly called Woodsmoke, there is now no fireplace. The bach has been renovated with sliding door to the main bedroom, new double glazed windows in the lounge & bedrooms, double glazed sliding door onto a deck on the north side and new heat pump. The interior walls are polyurethaned plywood with a slight white wash. The double bed and fold-out double sofa bed are both new.

Please be aware this is an authentic Arthurs Pass bach - a mountain cabin of about 42sqm. It is recommended for ascetic persons, looking for simple accommodation. The flush toilet is in an annex to the entrance porch. Ideal base for tramping, mountaineering or Coast to Coast race training. Short 950m walk to cafes and Visitor Centre.

Note that there is a railway through the village and coal trains arrive then pass through most nights.

Property manager

Dave Armstrong

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
PLEASE NOTE: Linen, sheets, pillowcases and towels are NOT provided, bring your own. There are duvets for each bed.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Arthur's Pass National Park

Located in Arthur's Pass National Park, this cottage is in the mountains. Bridal Veil Walk and Temple Basin Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Historic Village Walk and Devils Punchbowl Waterfall.
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Arthur's Pass, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Historic Village Walk - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bridal Veil Walk - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Temple Basin Ski Area - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Devils Punchbowl Waterfall - 11 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lake Brunner - 51 min drive - 56.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Arthur's Pass Cafe and Store - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wobbly Kea - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Wobbly Kea Cafe & Bar - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Village Bach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Village Bach?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Village Bach?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Mountain Village Bach located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Historic Village Walk and within 3 miles (5 km) of Devils Punchbowl Waterfall and Bridal Veil Walk. Temple Basin Ski Area is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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. 105 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Amazing views and lovely place

We were pleasantly surprised by the amount of sunlight this place gets considering it's in Arthurs pass. Lovely place with a good heatpump. Dave was very responsive to questions we had about our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
great location-clean-We would book again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian K.

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

Great stay

Terrific place to unwind
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

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

Great value for money getaway

Lovely location, this Bach provides all that one needs. Simple but well resourced. Close to all the amenities of Arthur’s Pass Village
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

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

Sweet alpine hide away

Clear communication from Dave meant we had a good level of expectation for this wee place which very happily provided for our needs (4 single women).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan M.

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

Peaceful little bach

Great spot, easily walkable and yet private and cosy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

karmen d.

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

Great, cozy & warm

Lovely place to stay, exactly what we needed. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet b.

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

Just right

Comfortable, good location, very happy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance W.

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

bach

great lovely views of mountains and the train . good heating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon W.

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

Motorcycle Tourists

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Arthur’s Pass. The accomodation was exactly as described and suited our group of three. Loved the location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Wonderful wee cabin

Beautifully simple place with everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David I.

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

Wonderful Bach close to train

A very nice place to stay, comfortable and charming. Easy walk to train and town (2 cafes and visitor center).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam D.

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

Comfortable with great views

Lovely place with fantastic views up the valley. It was very clean and warm. Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

mike f.

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

Weekend in Arthers Pass

Simple old school batch.A good base to do some walking, good views over the railway station and up the valley.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Erica and John T.

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

A great location for a trip to Arthur’s Pass

This was a whistle-stop trip to Arthur’s Pass and the Mountain Village Bach was perfect for our family. The bach was easy to find and check in to, and just as described online.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Alpine trainspotters heaven

We enjoyed our stay in the Alpine Cottage. There were comfortable beds, a good shower and a kitchen with everything we needed. It was very convenient to Arthur's Pass Village, and the regular trains provided interest when we weren't out birdwatching or walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Cosy wee Cottage in heart of Arthur's Pass Village

Ideal for short stop-over.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny S.

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

Good spot

Was good. Bunk bed very creaky, felt like it might collapse on me, might need to be tightened, a good stay otherwise thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kaye W.

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

Arthur’s pass

The place was clean and tidy but a little noisy as we could hear the train during night. Real value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niamh R.

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

Group stay

Perfect for what we needed - good location, had everything we needed and a hot shower. Lots of information provided from host Dave prior to our stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carina B.

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

Great simple bach

Property had everything that we needed, with the kitchen having plenty of pans and utensils for cooking, comfortable beds, and the living area and deck quite spacious. Short walk to the café and store, plus other village walks.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astrid K.

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

Lovely Bach,!

we loved it every day better, wish we could stay longer
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL B.

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

Cosy kiwi bach

Great views, cosy place. Good for train spotting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne W.

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

Little warm Hut in the snow!

Beautiful family holiday Hut in the snow - what a treat!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Arthur's Pass

Lovely warm and private place. Everything we needed for a break away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dave Armstrong

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Languages:

English