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Home away from Home

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Surrounded by a lush lawn and vibrant flowers, this building offers a serene mountain view.
Set amidst a serene landscape, this single-story building offers an entrance and a secure, fenced area.
Two single beds with floral-patterned bedding and throw blankets, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with a sheer curtain.
Enjoy meals in this cozy dining area with a round table and four chairs, surrounded by a large window with a bird perched outside.
Bathroom features a bathtub with a showerhead and a toilet with natural light from the window above.

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home away from Home

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, a garden and free breakfast. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, desks and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Shyamala Jayasena

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: If smoking outdoors, please dispose butts in bin.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Log burner and property not child-proofed.

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
Note from host: please respect the property and the neighbours
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
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

Vrbo Property
Home Away From Home St. Arnaud
Home Away From Home Private vacation home
Home Away From Home Private vacation home St. Arnaud

About the area

Map
Saint Arnaud, Tasman

What's nearby

  • Classic Boat Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nelson Lakes National Park - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Lake Rotoiti - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Wairau River - 45 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Murchison Museum - 55 min drive - 73.1 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Arnaud Alpine Village Store - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Clinker Cafe - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home away from Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home away from Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home away from Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home away from Home located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Classic Boat Museum and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Lake Rotoiti. Nelson Lakes National Park is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

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Home away from Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louisa B.

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

Just perfect!

Fantastic location and space to relax with the family over Christmas. Can’t wait to stay again soon!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee-Anne S.

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

Wonderful Stay

A lovely bach, very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. The check in process was incredibly easy. We can’t wait to come back and stay again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

peter l.

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

Home away from Home

Beautiful well kept home that felt very comfortable to stay in. Owner was very easy to deal with and accommodating. We will definitely look to stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark Y., Picton. NZ

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

Enjoyable stay.

Enjoyed our short stay. The property was clean, warm, comfortable and provided all the amenities we required for our trip, including ample off street parking for our boat. Thank-you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

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

Lovely house in Beautiful St Arnoud

This is a lovely house, well appointed with everything you need. We were comfortable here with ourselves and our two teens. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Boating Weekend at Saint Arnaud

Everything was as stated, nice property, very clean and tidy. Close to town and lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

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

Rainbow ski field

Great place to base yourself for a family trip to an old school ski field
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

A break at the lake

Lovely Bach. Clean cosy and welcoming . Very will equipped. Soo relaxing to stay there . Bed linen provided. Excellent Wifi . Facilities and appliances high standard and easy to use.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham P.

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

Beautiful Location

Lovely Spot. Nice village and great scenery. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cate B.

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

Walking holiday in Nelson Lakes National Park

Property located in a lovely garden which sheilds from road noise. Having said that garden needs some attention. Clean, well equipped. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fawzi M.

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

Scenic St Arnaud

Nice comfortable home on edge of National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

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

Beautiful setting

My partner and I had a wonderful weekend. Very clean property with all that was needed and a short stroll to the lodge that had great food and ambience. Loved the lake and sorrounding walks. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kath C.

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

Lovely place to stay in winter.

Great experience and would rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hayden R.

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

Great place

Nice place, great location, awesome communication from owner. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony F.

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

Cosy, clean and comfortable.

Thank you so much for sharing your delightful property. There was snow all around but the fire kept everything toasty. Everything was spotless and I hope I left it the same way. A very relaxing and productive weekend. Thank you again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob A., Christchurch, New Zealand

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

Great getaway!

Lovely, comfortable bach, nicely refurbished, and very cosy with the fire cranked up. Some appliances and fittings are a bit dated (e.g. oven, TV), but not a big deal if you're mainly there to enjoy the great outdoors and a cozy fire in the evenings. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

Home away from Home

So much better in person than the photos, feels like home. Cozy and content. Only down fall was the oven didn’t go and the elements need new thermostats. Was guttered the picnic table wasn’t out on the deck to enjoy the beautiful sunshine we had. All in all beautiful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn P.

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

A lovely warm clean house, private setting in a great location. Certainly recommend.

We loved it - great for a couple or 4 pax - would be a tad small for more. Clean and warm and very private grounds. Hope to be back again soon. thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberta S.

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

Thankfully a warm house as the weather was terrible. Great space for the three of us

Easy
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Rachel D.

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

Lovely house in a great location.

Lovely cosy home with a private outdoor space. Easy walk to the lake for teenagers.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sergai D., Blenheim

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

Great stay in at arnard

Great bach well laid out Nice and warm and perfect for a small family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

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

Fantastic property

Can’t wait to start again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

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

Fantastic place! Thanks for looking after us so well!

Fantastic place! Thanks for looking after us so well! And very helpful after we broke a lamp and they replaced it. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sally L.

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

Nice bach

Great communication with bach owner, nice cosy house and very nice having towels and sheets etc supplied, thanks very much :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Excellent place for relaxing weekend.

lovely cozy place, clean and tidy, ample room for 6 adults. Nice stroll to lake and shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021