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Remote mountain hideaway. Animals and helicopters.

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TV, fireplace, books, computer monitors
5 bedrooms, desk
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pet-friendly
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Nelson, Tasman
  • Nelson Lakes National Park
    16 min walk
  • Classic Boat Museum
    4 min drive
  • Lake Rotoiti
    10 min drive

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About this property

Remote mountain hideaway. Animals and helicopters.

Friendly farm animals, unlimited quiet private space, walks, bush, mountain views. National Park and Lake Rotoiti only a walk away with cafes, bar and restaurant.
Your own real helicopters to play on in the garden.
Spectacular unpolluted night sky, air and water.
Large spacious hideaway. Perfect for larger families and get-togethers.
Please note that linen and cleaning are not normally provided, but can be by prior arrangement with host. Guests are expected to leave the property ready for the next occupants.
During your stay at this farm stay, you'll be within walking distance of Nelson Lakes National Park.
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna and a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Nelson Lakes National Park and a few minutes from Classic Boat Museum
This farm stay offers its guests a sauna, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this St. Arnaud farm stay.

Property manager

Richard Osmaston

Property amenities

Parking and public transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Snow sports gear

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Books
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Composting
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Fireplace
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 5 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please ensure guest pets are under control.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Ponds, trees and farm animals on site

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
This property uses geothermal energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Remote mountain hideaway. Animals and helicopters. Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Byron P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Amazing place to stay, bice fireplace, great interesting dacor and lovely bedrooms. Nice for a birthday party
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Roberts Family, Culverden, New Zealand

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice spot, could be cleaner
Lovely location. Fun for kids with animals close by. Not overly clean. Mould on curtains and filthy windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samaire C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for groups
Cool place to stay with a big group. Relaxed and quirky and our dogs got to come on holiday with us which was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Tom S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
This property is in a great location and is spacious enough for a large family gathering. It was easy to keep warm in the icy weather with the two heat pumps and lovely fire. The kids loved the pigs, free range chickens and exploring the helicopter. The bathroom was large and having two toilets was a must for our large group. The only disappointment was the cleanliness of the house when we arrived. It took us a while to make space in the fridge for our food and thoroughly clean the kitchen and bathroom. A lot of the bedding had seen better days and so we would recommend bringing your own if you were at all particular. The beds themselves were comfortable. All in all we had a great time and it met the needs of our large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shinae S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
This is a wee seceret paradise... home away from home... the scenery is to die for... the farm animals are friendly and the cutest! And the helicopters for the kids to play on is abonus!!! And the owners are the lovliest, so helpful.... hope to be back again sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Hilary L.

Fun at the farm 🚜
Great holiday. Lots for the kids to do. Friendly animals and things to do outside. So close to town, the lake, Mt Robert and Rainbow ski fields.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Adam L.

Incredible Location and Outlook
Property is situated in an incredible location being only a 5 min drive to the St Arnaud township. Plenty of space and entertainment for the kids with farm animals to the helicopters to play in out the back. We didn’t end up using the sleep-out (5th bedroom) as this would be best suited to summer however there was plenty of room in the living room of the house to fit everyone in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, nice relaxing place.
Property is handy to everything.Lovely place to just relax after a busy day.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed stay
Large house on a quiet rural plot. Friendly animals around the place and nice places to walk around the property. Nice and warm with two heat pumps and a fire. Only downside was the bed in the main bedroom has a bit of roll together and the furniture in the kitchen dining is quiet tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chopper Stay
Good facilities, everything you need. As advertised, not super flash but very good. Quirky.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023