The Lake Escape Bach

9 Baxter St , St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes
  • Brunner peninsula from Parachute rock
  • Valley view
  • Pirates in residence
  • Entry
  • Dining
  • Valley rainbow from the deck
  • Rainbow over lake
  • lounge
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Baxter St snowy mountain view from kitchen
  • Deck view
  • Sink and shower room.  There is no bath**
  • King bedroom
  • Queen bed room
  • Bunk room
  • Rotoiti morning
  • Rotoiti jetty
  • Whiskey falls
5
Max Guests
3
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms

About this Holiday House

Enjoy lake views from the deck, nature emersion and total relaxation at The Lake Escape Bach. This comfortable 2 story cottage has living upstairs, sleeping downstairs and the national park wrapped around it. Whether you love to hike, bike, fish, hunt, water sports or just chilling in the quiet of nature, take a step in to de-stress at The Lake Escape. Upstairs the living space is comfortable open plan with lounge, dining, kitchen and a log fire. Relax amidst beautiful lake and mountain views on our long elevated deck, with great indoor outdoor flow. Downstairs is a king bedroom, a queen bedroom and a bunk room with four singles and a heatpump for winter. There is one bathroom including shower and sink, and a separate toilet. We are on rainwater and so careful water use is part and parcel of any stay at the bach. Our bach is intentionally wifi free, but full of books, games and opportunities to connect with nature, yourself and your special people. If you want it there is cellphone coverage and lots of old school DVDs. It is a short walk to the lake for walks and fresh swims or the alpine lodge for organic coffee, local wines and yummy food.

Details and amenities

Amenity: Child friendly
Child friendly
Amenity: No pets
No pets
Amenity: Linen: please enquire
Linen: please enquire
Amenity: No smoking
No smoking
Amenity: No disabled access
No disabled access
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: Heat pump
Heat pump
Amenity: Wood stove
Wood stove
Kitchen
Amenity: Freezer
Freezer
Amenity: Fridge
Fridge
Amenity: Oven
Oven
Amenity: Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Amenity: Toaster
Toaster
Bathroom
Amenity: Shower
Shower
Laundry
Amenity: Cleaning equipment
Cleaning equipment
Amenity: Cleaning supplies
Cleaning supplies
Amenity: Clothes line
Clothes line
Parking
Amenity: Boat parking
Boat parking
Amenity: Off Street Parking
Off Street Parking
Entertainment
Amenity: DVD
DVD
Bedroom
Amenity: Extra Bedding
Extra Bedding
Outdoors
Amenity: Outdoor furniture
Outdoor furniture
Other
Amenity: Cellphone coverage
Cellphone coverage

Bed layout

1 King(s), 1 Queen(s), 4 Single(s)

Special Amenities

Wonderful views of lake and mountains from private deck alive with native birdsong.

Special Attractions and Activities Nearby

Located on Brunner peninsula with many accessible short lake side walks, through to multi day hikes. There are great biking tracks nearby, the lake with all of the water sport opportunities, fishing, hunting and ice-skating and ski fields in winter. The house is a short bush walk to the lake, the DOC Visitor Centre and into town Centre. 30 mins to the adventure town of Murchison

Reviews

Average Rating: 5
6 total reviews

Rachel S
It was a great spot to do a few walks around the lake. Great view from the living area and warm and cozy by the fire on a rainy day.
Katelin O'connor
This spot on a rainy weekend was an absolute haven! Super clean, very tidy, incredible book and games selection, well equipped kitchen and toasty warm. Beautiful views, felt like we were all in a tree house. Bell birds everywhere! An easy walk to the lake and tracks and we especially loved the rain on the iron roof at night. Totally cosy, would highly recommend!
Michelle Ewans
Cosy home-away-from-home. Clean, tidy, heaps of room. Fantastic views through the native forest out to the lake, and beyond. Wish we could have stayed for longer....
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Availability

  • 26 Dec – 25 Jan 2026 Unavailable

Rates

Date rangeRatesExtra guestsMinimum stay
11 Jan - 30 Apr $220 / Night for 2 guests$202 Nights
11 Jan - 30 Apr $260 / Night for 2 guests$201 Night
1 May - 10 Jun $220 / Night for 2 guests$202 Nights
11 Jun - 30 Aug $280 / Night for 2 guests$202 Nights
31 Aug - 17 Dec $220 / Night for 2 guests$202 Nights
18 Dec - 10 Jan $320 / Night for 4 guests$505 Nights
18 Dec - 10 Jan $350 / Night for 4 guests$502 Nights
18 Dec - 10 Jan $1600 / Week for 5 guests1 Week
Rest of year$220 / Night for 2 guests$302 Nights
11 Jan - 30 Apr
$220 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 2 Nights
11 Jan - 30 Apr
$260 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 1 Night
1 May - 10 Jun
$220 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 2 Nights
11 Jun - 30 Aug
$280 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 2 Nights
31 Aug - 17 Dec
$220 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 2 Nights
18 Dec - 10 Jan
$320 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 5 Nights
18 Dec - 10 Jan
$350 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $50Min. stay: 2 Nights
18 Dec - 10 Jan
$1600 / Week for 5 guests
Min. stay: 1 Week
Rest of year
$220 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $30Min. stay: 2 Nights
Please note we have limited numbers to 5 due to only one bathroom/toilet and rainwater supply. Please get in touch if you wish to discuss.
Linen is NOT SUPPLIED unless prearranged at an extra charge.
Cleaners are not included in the cost. You are expected to clean the house as per instructions in the bach book. You can opt to prearrang and pay for cleaners.

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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