3 bedroom villa, close to town, dog friendly
About This Property
Classic Kiwi Villa Welcome to your home away from home in the heart of Methven. This classic 3-bedroom villa with a bonus sleepout offers the perfect base for families, ski trips, or relaxed getaways. 🛏️ Sleeping Layout Master bedroom with ensuite One double bedroom One single bedroom Separate sleepout with a single bed – great for teens or solo travellers 🛋️ Living & Comfort This isn’t a luxury retreat — it’s a classic Kiwi villa with all the basics you need for a great stay. Enjoy a warm, relaxed atmosphere with a full kitchen, comfortable living spaces, and simple, practical furnishings suited to easy-going holiday living. The heat pump in the hallway provides warmth for the three bedrooms, extra blankets are provided for the colder nights. 🐾 Dog Friendly Bring your furry friend along! The property is dog friendly, so your four-legged family members are welcome to join you on your Methven escape. 🌲 Location Located just a short stroll from Methven’s town centre, you’ll be close to cafés, shops, ski hire, and local attractions. Mt Hutt, Opuke Thermal Pools, and stunning walking tracks are all within easy reach. Whether you're chasing mountain air or a quiet break, this laid-back home is a great fit. Book now and enjoy a true Kiwi holiday — dogs included!
Highlights
- Fully equipped kitchen for self-catering
- Free WiFi throughout the property
- Sleeps up to 6 guests comfortably
- Minutes from Mt Hutt ski field
- Book direct for the best rates
Amenities
House rules
- No parties or events are permitted - Checkout time is 10am - Quiet hours between 10.00pm and 8.00am - Respect neighbours & keep noise to a minimum - No smoking or vaping inside
Cancellation policy
Moderate — full refund for cancellations made at least 5 days before check-in.
Nearby Attractions
Mt Hutt Ski Area
Mt Hutt is not just Methven's ski field — it is the reason Methven exists as a winter destination at all. Sitting at 2,086 metres above sea level with a vertical drop of 683 metres and 365 hectares of skiable terrain, it is the largest and most celebrated ski area in the South Island of New Zealand. The World Ski Awards have recognised it as New Zealand's Best Ski Resort for ten consecutive years, and once you experience a bluebird day on the mountain — Pacific Ocean glittering to the east, the Southern Alps unfurling to the west — you will understand why the superlatives keep coming.
Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa
Ōpuke is the kind of facility that surprises visitors who expect a modest provincial pool. Opened in November 2021 with a NZD $7.5 million government investment, it won the New Zealand Institute of Architects' National Award for Commercial Architecture in its first year — and after one visit, the award makes complete sense. The complex is anchored by a striking array of 500 solar thermal collectors that heat the water system, backed by air-source heat pumps. The result is a genuine world-class thermal experience, set against the Canterbury Plains with the Southern Alps forming the backdrop.
Rakaia Gorge Walkway
The Rakaia Gorge Walkway is one of Canterbury's most rewarding half-day walks, and it is almost entirely unknown outside the region. Starting from Evans Reserve near the Rakaia Gorge Bridge on State Highway 77, the trail follows the southern bank of the Rakaia River through a landscape that shifts dramatically as you walk — from open farmland terraces to a narrow volcanic canyon of sculpted rock walls, before climbing through native bush to a ridgeline with panoramic views of the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps.
Discovery Jet
Jet boating was invented in New Zealand — specifically to navigate the shallow, braided rivers of the South Island that were inaccessible to conventional propeller-driven boats. The Rakaia River, with its wide shingle beds, narrow channels, and dramatic gorge section, is exactly the kind of river the jet boat was made for. Discovery Jet runs New Zealand's only jet boat operation through the Rakaia Gorge, offering a 35-minute experience that covers 15 kilometres of river in conditions that swing between exhilarating and genuinely spectacular.
