The bach

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Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.9

About this property

Spacious Accommodations: The bach in Saint Arnaud offers a spacious 5-star apartment with two bedrooms and a living room. Guests enjoy mountain views and a private terrace. Modern Amenities: The apartment features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and free WiFi. Additional facilities include a garden, outdoor seating area, and free bicycles. Convenient Location: Located 52 mi from Nelson Airport and 22 mi from Rainbow Valley, the property is near an ice-skating rink. Activities such as fishing, skiing, hiking, and cycling are available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, The bach is praised for its friendly host, scenic lakes, and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
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Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    “The property was a lovely little 2 bedroom downstairs from the main house and owners who are lovely. The location is great and the view is also lovely. Kids got to use the spa which was a nice surprise!”
  • John
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “We only stayed overnight while travelling south for fieldwork but the location (and the dawn chorus!) were wonderful and I would have liked to stay longer.”
  • Pat
    United States United States
    “comfortable, spacious, had everything we needed…and more!”
  • Koby
    Israel Israel
    “Very clean The new facility Large apartment Hot tab outside Friendly hostess”
  • Brittany
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “We absolutely loved our stay. The house was clean and tidy, also nice and cozy. Enjoyed the hot tub and location to enjoy walks close by. We would definitely recommend and look forward to staying again in the future.”
  • Remko74
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The location is perfect. The hosts Pip and Kevin are great Their dog Finn is fun to have around The hottub was nice after a walk The garden was beautiful with a lot of birds in it It was a wonderfull stay in a beautiful area”
  • Olivia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “What can I say, a 10/10 stay all round. Pip was there to great me the evening I came in, Finn (the host’s dog), was such a cute surprise too. The apartment was spacious and had everything you could possibly need, it was immaculately clean, it was...”
  • Febrina
    Singapore Singapore
    “The Hosts are very serious about hosting guests to their bach. the property was very clean, beautiful and very comfortable. The hosts are very friendly too. it was such a complete package. and it was the best accomodation that we had so far...”
  • Janette
    Australia Australia
    “good location. all we needed for our stay. friendly hosts”
  • Trevor
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Very short visit but excellent for my needs, much bigger and betterl appointed than expected.”

Hosted by Pip and Kevin Berkett

9.9
Host Review Score
Pip and Kevin Berkett
The apartment is modern , warm and spacious. Guests can self cater but breakfast is available on request and for an extra charge. I am available if guests need advice or have any special requests. Guests have full use of the garden and can easily access the many short walks which start outside the garden gates. This is a quiet property on a no exit street. Bird song is magnificant and the view from the apartment is stunning. Lake Rotoiti is a short walk away as is the local store, cafe and restaurant/bar.
Kevin and I have holidayed in our home here for many years. When we retired it made sense to spend all our time in this beautiful place. We love the outdoors and so enjoy meeting guests who appreciate what we have to offer . Hiking, watersports, fishing, mountain biking and skiing are activities we enjoy. Finn our young cocker spaniel loves being close to the mountains too. He likes nothing more than long walks(runs) close by. He love meeting new people as well.
St Arnaud/Lake Rotoiti is becoming a must visit wee corner of the south Island NZ. Simply sitting by the lake side is a nice experience but there is plenty to keep active people well amused. The silence, birdsong and vistas are highlights. St Arnaud is an easy drive from Nelson, Blenheim and Murchison.
Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The bach of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.