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Hop, Skip and Jump to the Lake - Te Anau House

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A glass table with a menu, a mug, and a chair in a covered outdoor area with a barbecue grill and a house in the background.
A living room with a round wooden table, a blue armchair, a brown leather sofa, and a brick fireplace.
A small, single-story house with a covered porch, a chimney, and a front door.
A kitchen with light blue cabinets, a wooden countertop, a stainless steel sink, a red kettle, and a white stove.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and two windows with curtains.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Te Anau
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Te Anau, Fiordland
  • Place, Lake Te Anau
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fiordland Cinema
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪20 min walk‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hop, Skip and Jump to the Lake - Te Anau House

It's all in the name! Relax and unwind in this perfect little spot in Te Anau, just a Hop, Skip and Jump to the Lake!

This cute 2-bedroom bach is on a fully fenced section framed by tall leafy trees and tucked down a driveway that leads directly to the shining lake. With plenty of space to kick the ball around, park the boat and play outdoors, this is the ideal choice for an outdoorsy couple or small family.

Hop, Skip and Jump to the Lake charmingly mixes quaint country style with contemporary conveniences, including Wi-Fi, mobile cell coverage and heat pump.

Te Anau is the dream destination for adventure-lovers, with beautiful wild landscapes and plenty to see and do. After a day out on the lake or hiking the Fiordlands, relax in comfort on the squishy leather sofa in front of the old-school brick fireplace.

In warmer months, fire up the BBQ for a classic Kiwi dinner on the private patio, followed by a lakeside stroll in the evening sun. Bliss!

Hop, Skip and Jump to the Lake is also walking distance to the playground and Te Anau's cafes and restaurants.

Discover your new happy place in Te Anau, just a Hop, Skip and Jump to the Lake!
Bedroom two is now fitted with king single bed and queen bed instead of the double bunk bed. Photos to be updated.

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House Rules

Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9705607
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

About the area

Te Anau

Te Anau is home to this cottage. Luxmore Jet is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Te Wahipounamu and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Te Anau, Fiordland

What's nearby

  • Lake Te Anau - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Te Wahipounamu - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fiordland Cinema - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Luxmore Jet - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kea Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ranch Bar And Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ditto - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kiwi Cafe - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hop, Skip and Jump to the Lake - Te Anau House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hop, Skip and Jump to the Lake - Te Anau House?

As of 3 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hop, Skip and Jump to the Lake - Te Anau House on 16 October 2026 start from NZ$889, 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 Hop, Skip and Jump to the Lake - Te Anau House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Hop, Skip and Jump to the Lake - Te Anau House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hop, Skip and Jump to the Lake - Te Anau House located?

Situated in Te Anau, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Te Anau, Te Wahipounamu and Fiordland Cinema. Luxmore Jet and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fiordland idyll

A delightful classic NZ cottage providing a perfect base for exploring the beauty of Fiordland
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. Guest feedback is always valued, and if there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location near lake abs town

We really enjoyed staying so close to the lake and just a short walk from town. The house was very nice. The beds were comfortable and the wood stove in the living room made everything so cozy. The kitchen was well appointed. It was just a nice little cottage in a very pretty and convenient area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. Guest feedback is always valued, and if there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Decent for the Price

The property is located behind a residence so the lake is not visible from the house. The beds were comfortable with a split bedroom arrangement offering some privacy for parents with children. We did not use the stove but the fridge and microwave were in good working order. The location was convenient to restaurants and the grocery. There is only a washer, no dryer, so we did find a nearby laundromat. The bathroom is not near the bedrooms and I found that a bit inconvenient but there was plenty of counter space in the bath. It was a quiet location. The heater worked with the remote. Television channels were limited but that was not a problem since we were not there for TV. The WiFi was fine and a plus was the covered parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 January 2025
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for staying with us! We're glad to hear that you found the beds comfortable and the location convenient for dining and shopping. We do understand that the layout and the distance between the bathroom and bedrooms may not work for everyone, and we appreciate you mentioning that for future guests. It's great that the microwave, fridge, and heater worked well for your needs, and we're happy to know the WiFi and covered parking were a plus for your stay. We also understand the challenge with the lack of a dryer, but we're glad you were able to find a laundromat nearby. We hope you had a relaxing and quiet stay, and we’d love to have you back the next time you’re in the area!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Incredible location - a few issues with the house

If location is everything - this was the very best. We drove our rental car into the driveway and walked everywhere for 4 days - including to two tour experiences. That made our stay just wonderful. But the house itself had some issues. It was super clean and decorated in a lovely way. The linens were great and the beds were very comfortable. Our concerns were about how freezing the house was at all times. A window in each of two rooms was made of louvered glass so it couldn't be closed all the way! The heating unit was of very limited value. Some days - we were there the first week of fall - the temp was about 4 degrees C. That made the inside extremely chilly! The host was quite lackadaisical about responding to us. One question we sent was never answered, another took 2 days to hear back. The guidance sheet was odd. There were directions for the dishwasher, yet there wasn't a dishwasher. A heat pump was mentioned but we couldn't get any warm air to come out of it. There were warnings about the house getting too hot. I guess it must get hot in the summer. There were directions about putting the trash out yet there weren't any trash bags to use. The kitchen was not really stocked with anything. There wasn't even salt. There were leftover soup packets and teas other guests must have left. And yet my husband and I still say the location was everything. A 2 minute walk to the lake and not that much farther to downtown Te Anau. I'm writing this in the hope the owner will improve the climate issues and perhaps provide a bit more in the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2026
Thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and are pleased you chose Bachcare for your stay. Guest feedback plays an important role in helping us improve the experience we provide, and we always welcome suggestions on how we can make future stays even better. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 March 2025
Robert, we appreciate your 5-star review. It’s great to know you had an enjoyable stay, and we’d be happy to host you again. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators, Bachcare.

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