Bush & birdsong minutes from lake

  • Living room
  • Large open fire in living room
  • View from the bush walk on the property
  • Kitchen
  • Pantry
  • View from kitchen window
  • Main bedroom
  • En suite
  • Mt Robert from bunk bedroom
  • Bellbird Walk at lakeside
  • Kerr Bay, Lake Rotoiti
  • Places to explore
  • Bush walk on the property
  • A lovely place to enjoy the bush and birds and wat
  • Stairwell
  • Twin bedroom
  • Bunk bedroom
  • Laundry
  • View from upper storey
  • Main bathroom has bath as well as shower
  • Queen bedroom
  • Photo 22
  • Dining room (table extends to seat 8-10)
  • private veranda
  • private veranda
  • Photo 26
8
Max Guests
4
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms

About this Holiday House

Relax and enjoy the bush and birdsong while staying in this very spacious, clean and comfortable home away from home, just a few minutes’ walk from the beautiful lake shore at Kerr Bay in Nelson Lakes National Park. We take pride in making your stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible, so the beds are freshly made with quality linen ready for your arrival, and bath towels and kitchen linen is all there for you to use. When you leave, we take care of the housework. With four bedrooms, main bathroom plus an ensuite bathroom, three toilets, a huge living area, well equipped kitchen and private bush setting, there’s room to spread out and have fun, making this the ideal base, right in heart of the village of St Arnaud, for a restful retreat, family holiday or get-away with friends. Soak up the beauty and birdsong on the sunny deck or relax by the open fire. Books, puzzles, board games, music and DVDs are on hand for indoor relaxing. The nightly rate of $200 is for up to 6 guests but the house can comfortably accommodate 8 - there is an extra charge for more than 6 guests of $20 per additional person per night. For stays of longer than 5 days please enquire regarding a possible reduced rate. Configuration of the bedrooms is as follows: Bedroom 1: queen bed Bedroom 2: queen bed Bedroom 3: 2 single beds Bedroom 4: 1 single bed, 1 set of bunk beds (double size bottom bunk, single size top bunk;BYO sleeping bags are required for the bunks) Plenty of off-street parking is available, including under cover for 1-2 vehicles, and there is room for a boat if you have one. Well-behaved pets are usually allowed. St Arnaud village is an excellent location for lake activities, bush walks, adventurous tramping expeditions and mountain biking – or simply chilling out!

Details and amenities

Amenity: Child friendly
Child friendly
Amenity: Pet: please enquire
Pet: please enquire
Amenity: Linen provided
Linen provided
Amenity: Smoking outside only
Smoking outside only
Amenity: Accessibility: please enquire
Accessibility: please enquire
Heating & cooling
Amenity: Electric blankets
Electric blankets
Amenity: Electric heat
Electric heat
Amenity: Fire place
Fire place
Amenity: Fire wood supplied
Fire wood supplied
Amenity: Oil heaters
Oil heaters
Amenity: Wood stove
Wood stove
Kitchen
Amenity: Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Amenity: Freezer
Freezer
Amenity: Fridge
Fridge
Amenity: Microwave
Microwave
Amenity: Oven
Oven
Amenity: Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Amenity: Toaster
Toaster
Bathroom
Amenity: Bath
Bath
Amenity: Ensuite Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Amenity: Extra Toilet
Extra Toilet
Amenity: Shower
Shower
Laundry
Amenity: Cleaning equipment
Cleaning equipment
Amenity: Cleaning supplies
Cleaning supplies
Amenity: Clothes line
Clothes line
Amenity: Dryer
Dryer
Amenity: Ironing Facilities
Ironing Facilities
Amenity: Laundry Tub
Laundry Tub
Amenity: Washing Machine
Washing Machine
Parking
Amenity: Boat parking
Boat parking
Amenity: Off Street Parking
Off Street Parking
Entertainment
Amenity: CD player
CD player
Amenity: DVD
DVD
Amenity: Stereo
Stereo
Amenity: TV
TV
Internet
Amenity: Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Amenity: Internet available
Internet available
Outdoors
Amenity: Outdoor furniture
Outdoor furniture
Other
Amenity: Cellphone coverage
Cellphone coverage

Bed layout

2 Queen(s), 3 Single(s), 1 Bunk(s)

Special Amenities

Set in bush surrounds, centrally located in St Arnaud village, easy walking to the lake shore, shop, cafe and many beautiful walking tracks

Special Attractions and Activities Nearby

3 minute walk to the main beach at Kerr Bay. Close to village amenities.

Reviews

Average Rating: 5
27 total reviews

Paul Bensemann
A beautiful house in lovely beech forest surroundings and the owners are very easy to deal with.
Clenda Wockner
This is a wonderful place to stay. The house is nestled in bush and the windows all look out onto trees. It is walking distance from the lake (Kerr Bay). The owners go out of their way to make their guests welcome. There are enough rooms and bed to go around. The kitchen is really well equipped. There is a wood stove but also a cooktop, an air fryer, 2 microwaves and a good sized portable oven in the pantry. The instruction book is clear and the historical background provided is fascinating. Sally is a great communicator and was welcoming and accommodating. Highly recommend. Would love to visit again the next time we visit family in NZ.
Laura Van Berkel
This place was perfect for our two families to stay in. We can’t wait to come back again.
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Availability

  • 15 Dec 2025 Unavailable
  • 19 Dec – 18 Jan 2026 Unavailable
  • 20 Jan – 24 Jan 2026 Unavailable
  • 05 Feb – 08 Feb 2026 Unavailable
  • 11 Feb – 15 Feb 2026 Unavailable
  • 18 Feb – 20 Feb 2026 Unavailable
  • 22 Feb 2026 Unavailable
  • 25 Feb – 28 Feb 2026 Unavailable
  • 03 Mar – 11 Mar 2026 Unavailable
  • 31 Mar – 09 Apr 2026 Unavailable
  • ...and more

Rates

Date rangeRatesExtra guestsMinimum stay
All year$200 / Night for 6 guests$252 Nights
All year
$200 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $25Min. stay: 2 Nights
Weekly and longer term stays/rates also available.
Cleaning fee is $100.00.

Cancellations

The pending booking will be automatically cancelled after 48 hours or earlier depending on the check-in date.

The house-specific cancellation policy will appear here.

Location

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