10/10 Excellent
Debbie G.
27 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debbie G.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
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Great House!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Otematata, Canterbury
- Benmore Dam8 min drive
- Lake Benmore9 min drive
- Hot Tubs Omarama18 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1 - Super King Bed
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 - Twin Single Beds
2 Single Beds
Bathroom
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
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.
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
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outside
Important information
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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
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Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
About the area
Otematata
Located in Otematata, this holiday 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. Hot Tubs Omarama and Vanished World Centre are also worth visiting.
Otematata, Canterbury
What's nearby
- Benmore Dam - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
- Lake Benmore - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
- Clay Cliffs - 17 min drive - 24.8 km
- Hot Tubs Omarama - 18 min drive - 25.9 km
- Twizel Town Centre - 36 min drive - 52.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Otematata Eatery, Bar & Lodging - 8 min walk
- Otematata Country Inn - 8 min walk
- Cj's Bar & Restaurant - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.2/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Marie L.
20 Feb 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mostly good
Marie L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sheryll B.
15 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sheryll B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jan M.
30 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay
Jan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ethan C.
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Ideal
Ethan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberley C.
15 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, welcoming, and well-equipped
Kimberley C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Toa G.
19 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice
Toa G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ingrid A.
19 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Otematata
Ingrid A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debbie G.
17 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing place to stay
Debbie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
sonya t.
6 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay
sonya t.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tania H.
18 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from Home
Tania H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
John & Penny M.
3 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Home away from home
John & Penny M.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carl R.
28 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Aviemore sailing
Carl R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Laura C.
15 Oct 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Laura C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
tony m.
1 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice place
tony m.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alistair N.
22 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Alistair N.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Arbeth Joy A.
17 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
all good and clean
Arbeth Joy A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Amanda H., Invercargill
13 July 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice
Amanda H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Ian F.
5 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great choice
Ian F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rachel P.
7 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic sopt
Rachel P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nikki W.
18 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gettaway
Nikki W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Judy J., Rangiora, New Zealand
23 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to rest in the Lakes District
Judy J.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
wayne c.
13 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
wayne c.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
John L.
21 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay
John L.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jenny N.
18 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely bach
Jenny N.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
About the host
Hosted by Chris and Amelia
Hi - we are a Kiwi family of five living in Abu Dhabi. We have rented many houses over the years and think we have a good understanding of what makes a great holiday rental.
Languages:
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Premier Host
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