Kea Castle, Stunning mountain views.

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 13

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Explore the area

St Arnaud, St. Arnaud

Classic Boat Museum
5 min walk
Nelson Lakes National Park
4 min drive
Lake Rotoiti
7 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

2nd room

1 King Bed

Bunk room

3 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

Whanau room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

This new double glazed home is built to take in the spectacular mountain views. Located right in the village it is easy access to the shop, ski field and lake. it is only a 10 minute walk down the beautiful Black Valley Stream to the lake edge. This home is furnished with a mixture of new and old, so if you need matching cutlery this is not the place for you. This is a wifi free house but we have a great selection of games and books to pass your time in the evenings or on a rainy day. There is cell phone reception. There is a second toilet in the house.

Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$140.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

riverebony

Premier Host

Amenities

Washer

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

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Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

St. Arnaud

St. Arnaud is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nelson Lakes National Park and Kahurangi National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

St Arnaud, St. Arnaud

What's nearby

Classic Boat Museum - 5 min walk
Nelson Lakes National Park - 4 min drive
Lake Rotoiti - 7 min drive
Wairau River - 36 min drive
Murchison Golf Club - 44 min drive

Getting around

Nelson (NSN) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

‪St Arnaud Alpine Village Store - ‬6 min walk
‪The Clinker Cafe - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kea Castle, Stunning mountain views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kea Castle, Stunning mountain views.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kea Castle, Stunning mountain views.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kea Castle, Stunning mountain views. located?

This family-friendly St. Arnaud holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Classic Boat Museum and Lake Rotoiti. Nelson Lakes National Park is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

27 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful view

Loved our get together at Kea Castle. House was well equipted, and the fire was lit for our arrival.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

19 Aug 2024

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

Perfect

Was a great place for our family group. The Bach had everything we needed for a lovely relaxed weekend with a wonderful view.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon I.

10 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fergus G.

12 July 2024

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

Amazing Views, Beautiful House

We had a lovely stay at the Kea Castle, with the fire on and an amazing view of the mountains, we couldn’t have wished for more.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie W.

7 July 2024

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

Great stay

Well equipped house, fireplace heated the whole house. Photos didnt do it justice. AWESOME Home. Lovely weekend stay. Will come back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

16 June 2024

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

Great winter castle

Perfect for our mixed age family group. Great living space and plenty of toys!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

3 June 2024

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

Awesome

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

1 May 2024

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

Stunning views

Gorgeous property, very well set up, incredible views.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

10 Apr 2024

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

7 70 year olds tramping group

Wonderful house in NZ’s best kept secret location. Spectacular scenery.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

29 Feb 2024

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

Fantastic property

We just love this property; it ticks all of the boxes, and the view is absolutely stunning. Great location, everything you need. Highly recommend staying here :)

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham O.

25 Feb 2024

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

Size and location

A new and warm bach with awesome views that can cater for large groups

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

M P.

19 Feb 2024

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

Lovely place

Perfect spot and great house with everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois P.

10 Feb 2024

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

Great time out

A short stay to catch-up with friends and have a walk, house was a great home base, had great views that all enjoyed. Only problem we had was the very uncomfortable couches, and dining room chairs.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Euan W.

27 Jan 2024

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

Great place to stay in the Nelson lakes

We loved the location and view from the house. The mountain view from the massive lounge window was spectacular! Lovely warm and comfortable house to stay in. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

14 Jan 2024

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

Family Holiday

Fabulous - totally recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta S.

11 Jan 2024

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

Jan 23

Loved our stay! Awesome house and owners were super helpful. We will be back again

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

20 Nov 2023

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

The Perfect Place for an Extended Family Gathering.

Kea Castle certainly was the perfect choice for our family celebration. There was plenty of space to cater for all of us with the lovely big lounge area, huge kitchen and amazing dining table. The different bedrooms worked really well. We loved the fabulous views, cosy fire and the wonderful variety of toys, games, puzzles and books. The laminated instructions were easy to follow. Thank you for sharing this amazing bach with us.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

31 Oct 2023

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

Family birthday

Was great to stay, perfect no wifi, but luckily downloaded a couple kids shows to keep occupied for hour two. Great dinner at lodge and great walks accessible from house. Really warm last day didn’t Enron need to start fire, although I wanted to( don’t have open fire at home so just chopped lots kindling)

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle L.

23 Oct 2023

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

Fantastic communication and experience

Thanks for the excellent communication River. The house and location was magic.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Bruce A.

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place, pity about the unnecessary greed!

Absolutely fabulous. Perfect for our stay. BUT Why did you need to take 40% down payment SIX months out and then 100% THREE months out when you have absolutely no costs associated with having us stay? Yet you took our money SO FAR ahead of the booking date. Because you could?? In these tough times when everyone is finding life tough, this looks pretty greedy really!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline K.

24 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

family weekend, multiple celebrations

This was the perfect home for us to celebrate 2 birthdays, a wedding anniversary and to remember it was almost 40 years since we moved from Auckland to St Arnaud to take over the Lake Rotoiti Service Centre. Adults and grandchildren alike relaxed and had space to have family fun and yet not get under each others feet. Perfect for us all. Kitchen was exactly what we needed, lounge and dining area spacious, all in all, just great.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mieke D.

5 Sept 2023

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

better than expected

the house was flasher than we thought it was going to be! amazing views, good clear instructions and communication. Nice to have natural ecostore cleaners, and extra food in cupboard to use and replace was handy. Plenty of kids toys and books too. really enjoyed our stay thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate J., New Zealand

30 July 2023

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

Highly recommend!

The views are fabulous, and there's plenty of space for everyone to relax. The home is well equipped, and it's nice and handy to the lake. I highly recommend a stay here!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn P.

25 July 2023

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

Exceeded expectations

We were so impressed with the size and cleanliness of the house not to mention the most stunning of views. The kitchen was well equipped along with a large dining table and plenty of seating options for 10 or more people. The beds were also very comfy.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023