10/10 Excellent
Chris B.
13 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
awesome location
Chris B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Entire home
Overlooking beautiful Lake Middelton and a glimpse of Lake Ohau
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ohau, Canterbury
- Lake Ohau12 min walk
- Twizel Town Centre31 min drive
- Ohau Skifield34 min drive
- Glentanner (GTN)60 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Master bedroom
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Second room
1 Queen Bed
Third bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Overlooking beautiful Lake Middelton and a glimpse of Lake Ohau
Quirky cottage situated in Ohau Village. A wonderful front garden for enjoying the sunshine and a large sheltered veranda at the back of house with both alpine and lake views. Well equipped with all you should need for a fun alpine/lake holiday. Every room in this house offers a different vista from mountains to lake. Totally decked out for a relaxing stay in the magnificent scenery of Ohau and Mckenzie basin. We are pet friendly as we believe you should be able to bring your fur babies on your vacation but please note this property is not fenced. A 5 minute walk to either Lake Ohau or Lake Middelton. This is a reasonably remote location so if you are not familiar with the area please do your research before booking. The closest grocery store cafes etc are a 25 minute drive. Mt Cook Village is 96kms away. Due to water restrictions the house is not suitable for more than 6 guests.
Property manager
Clares_Hideaways
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Home is not child proof, please check with host.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please advise if pets are with you.
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ohau
Located in Ohau, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Ohau Skifield and Ladybird Hill Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Ohau and Mueller Ridge. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
Ohau, Canterbury
What's nearby
- Lake Ohau - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Twizel Town Centre - 31 min drive - 31.5 km
- Hot Tubs Omarama - 32 min drive - 33.6 km
- Ohau Skifield - 34 min drive - 15.3 km
- Lake Ruataniwha - 35 min drive - 34.1 km
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Shanay D.
6 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New year get away
Shanay D.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vance B.
17 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location
Vance B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Olivia T.
30 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend away
Olivia T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Diane R.
4 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific lake house
Diane R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angelika T.
12 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Skiing & celebrating my birthday
Angelika T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carla T.
22 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Carla T.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hardus M.
30 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional Breakaway
Hardus M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrea H.
2 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Andrea H.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul K.
2 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Ohau
Paul K.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie G.
12 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
Stephanie G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
steve h.
16 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
steve h.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrea C.
4 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private with lovely views
Andrea C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer D.
20 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
April Break
Jennifer D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kaye J.
12 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great mid winter break
Kaye J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Peter S.
24 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding in every respect
Peter S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Jeanette C., New zealand
18 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very relaxing stay with our dogs
Jeanette C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bill L.
14 November 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wee gem
Bill L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Alana M.
29 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in beautiful location
Alana M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Judith A.
18 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate well-equiped house in a peaceful location
Judith A.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sally D.
11 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect venue for exploring
Sally D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rachel B.
26 December 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snowshoe cottage
Rachel B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sandra B.
24 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful peaceful weekend
Sandra B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Andrea W.
10 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat
Andrea W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tania B.
26 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Ohau
Tania B.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
About the host
Hosted by Clares_Hideaways
I have been managing holiday rentals for over 12 years. At the moment I look after a holiday rental in Christchurch and Kaikoura along with my own property at the lake. I live in Christchurch but I have caretakers who help look after the remote properties. I love the ability to offer a place for families and their pets to enjoy their holidays. It’s so much fun to read the visitors books and also liaise with visitors to our beautiful country who I sometimes get to meet.
Why they chose this property
I have had property in this area for 11 years. My last house at the lake was in need of a lot of maintenance which I couldn’t handle on my own so I decided to sell mid 2019. It didn’t take long to realise how much I missed the lake and the lovely Ohau community and so when I saw this perfect little cottage with a lovely out look I instantly knew it was the right thing to do. I have only had the cottage for a week at writing this but it already feels so homely and we are enjoying the marvellous views from every window the privacy, the sun shine and the shelter.
What makes this property unique
A truly wonderful part of New Zealand to enjoy the outdoors. The house has a different view from each window be it mountains or lake, along with the ever changing sky and the amazing star gazing at night.
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