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Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Otematata, Canterbury
  • Popular LocationBenmore Dam8 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Benmore9 min drive
  • Popular LocationHot Tubs Omarama18 min drive
  • AirportWanaka (WKA)87 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Please note the following:


- $65 cleaning fee;

- $45 linen fee charged for stays less than 3 nights. This is not a money maker, the charge is what we pay the laundry for providing clean sheets, towels, bath mats, hand towels, tea towels etc for your stay;

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.

Property manager

Chris and Amelia

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Heart of the Village
Fully Refurbished House in Centre of the Village Otematata

About the neighborhood

Otematata

Located in Otematata, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Benmore and Clay Cliffs Scenic Reserve, while Totara Peak Gallery and Kurow Heritage & Information Centre are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Hot Tubs Omarama and Vanished World Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Benmore Dam - 8 min drive
  • Lake Benmore - 9 min drive
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 18 min drive
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 32 min drive
  • Twizel Town Centre - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Wanaka (WKA) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Otematata Eatery, Bar & Lodging - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Otematata Country Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cj's Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great House! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Great House!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great House!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great House! located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Benmore Dam and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Lake Benmore. Clay Cliffs and Wrinkly Rams are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Toa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice
Very nice property, great park nearby for kids, good place for A2O mid journeys.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Otematata
Great house, well appointed and with everything we needed. Nicely furnished. Light, bright and warm inside with lots of lovely sun coming into the house. A great location with plenty to explore nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing place to stay
Great location and boat access. Clean and comfortable Bach, really enjoyed our stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

sonya t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Great place to stay all flowed well,communications and instructions straight forward and hassel free.Lovely home comfortable great location plenty of off street parking :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from Home
Amazing location. Well equipped with everything you need. Tidy modern bach. We really enjoyed our stay 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John & Penny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Home away from home
We have stayed in this 3 bedroom home before and it is great for 3 couples. Great partly covered veranda where you can all relax in the sun and cook on the BBQ. This house has all you need although the coffe mugs are huge. Next time we'll bring a middle size pot as it has 2 small and 1 very large pot. Very very warm house. Didn't need fire and only had heatpump on once for a short time. Great for a dog as well. What more could you ask for!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Aviemore sailing
Just what the doctor ordered after a few hard days sail racing on Lake Aviemore. Very Comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Laura C.

Family Getaway
Lovely property. Very handy to all amenities. A few more kids game, books, maybe some outdoor sports equipment i.e. soccer ball would be our only criticism.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

tony m.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice place
Great house and awesome location. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alistair N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Arbeth Joy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
all good and clean
relaxing home
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda H., Invercargill

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice
Nice stay, lovely home
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great choice
This was a brilliant location. The house is really lovely, well equipped and very warm. Was perfect for the four of us. The fences and gates were great for our wee dog and awesome to be able to get the boat up the driveway. Thanks we would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic sopt
All as described. Warm and clean with all the amenities you might need. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gettaway
Absolutely stunning part of the country, great to reunite with our daughter. Lovely place to stay perfect location. We will be back! Thank you do much, awesome 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy J., Rangiora, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to rest in the Lakes District
Perfect setting for a bach in a small, rural town. Very quiet and relaxing. Bach was ideal for a family of six. Highly recommend. Cleaning, towels and sheets provided for an extra charge is well worth the money. Had everything we needed. Bathroom is small but shower is large and so lovely. Bedrooms have good mattresses on beds and house very clean. Thanks Chris & Amelia for the use of your Bach. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

wayne c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Had a great stay thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay
Very well appointed and well presented bach. Great location close to amenities, shops and the park. Excellent off street parking, plenty of room for the boat. Comfortable beds and linen, new washing machine, dishwasher and excellent shower; the Bach had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely bach
This bach was perfect for 5 adults visiting friends. Very clean and warm, 3 double bedrooms and just as described. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Avimore sailing regatta
House was very handy to everything we needed. Contact with the agent and hosts was excellent. Highly recommend Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John & Penny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Home
Great place to stay and would be happy to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alistair N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This was our 3rd or 4th and have enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

paddy b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Otematata
Great property to stay in. Everything in its place and there was good food and beer at the pub down the road. Very central to lots of activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hamish S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great service from Anita would recommend
Had a great time even if the weather didn't play ball, would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend away
Property had everything we needed to relax with a few drinks after a day at the lake. Will probably rent again, easy place to stay with the dog 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022