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Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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In the heart of Otematata village, this fully refurbished house offers a relaxing retreat with super fast WiFi, Smart TV, and a cozy heat pump. Unwind on the large deck with a BBQ and picnic table or take a short walk to the playground, park, shop or pub.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Our cleaning fee includes freshly laundered linen including sheets, towels, hand towels, flannels, bath mats and tea towels.

Please note 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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • 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

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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  • Outdoor space
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includes taxes & fees
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outside

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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 area

Map
Otematata, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Benmore Dam - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 16 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Clay Cliffs - 16 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Wrinkly Rams - 16 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Ladybird Hill Vineyard - 16 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • Wฤnaka Airport (WKA) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชOtematata Country Inn - โ€ฌ7 min walk
  • โ€ชHungry Hydro - โ€ฌ10 min walk
  • โ€ชWest Road Cafe - โ€ฌ8 min walk
  • โ€ชOtematata Eatery, Bar & Lodging - โ€ฌ8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great House! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Great House!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great House!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great House!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great House! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Benmore Dam and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Lake Benmore. Totara Peak Gallery and Clay Cliffs are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Great House! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maree W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, really warm and clean. Comfortable beds. Ideal for a family group
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very warm cozy house at winter time very accommodating hospitality with popping the heat pump on to whip the chill off.Spot on will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tony m.

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

nice place

Great house and awesome location. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

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

Missie N.

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

Recharge!

We had a wonderful relaxing stay in Otematata, thank you for being such great hosts!! Your house was perfect for us and provided a lovely warm, relaxing easy getaway for our family and dog!!! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sonya t.

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

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

Jan M.

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

Another great stay

After wee hiccup at the start we had yet another great stay in this gorgeous wee house. With our adult children and dog, this place was perfect. We have stayed here previous and exactly what we need for our annual fishing weekend with friends. Definitely be back for 4th stay ๐Ÿ˜Š
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair N.

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

Great place

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

wayne c.

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

Holiday

Had a great stay thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda H., Invercargill

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice

Nice stay, lovely home
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tania H.

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

Home away from Home

Amazing location. Well equipped with everything you need. Tidy modern bach. We really enjoyed our stay ๐Ÿ˜
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl R.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ethan C.

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

Ideal

I deal for the weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki W.

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

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 ๐Ÿ˜Š
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toa G.

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

Very Nice

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

8/10 Good

Kirsteen G.

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

Too short

Lovely weather and cosy house. The holiday only marred by illness which meant we had to go home early
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Arbeth Joy A.

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

all good and clean

relaxing home
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid A.

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

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

John L.

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

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

8/10 Good

Laura C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

6/10 Okay

Graeme Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waitaki

Cosy wee place handy to everything. Very clean and tidy and appreciated having our dog stay with us. Could totally recommend with just one caution. The bed was ROCK hard. Not suitable for old bones! Otherwise, perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley C.

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

Clean, welcoming, and well-equipped

We had a wonderful stay at this house in Otematata with friends. The house was clean, welcoming, and well-equipped, making our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The host was incredibly responsive and helpful, especially when we needed extra heaters during an unexpected cold snap. The fire was lovely and cozy. We highly recommend this property and look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ian F.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Judy J., Rangiora, New Zealand

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

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