Contemporary Methven Abode | Central Location
About This Property
If family and pet friendly are what you are searching for, look no further than this spacious home located in the heart of Methven. This home is much loved and offers trendy and contemporary touches throughout. The location is absolutely superb, within mere minutes walking distance to the multitude of cafes, restaurants, bars, Mt Hutt Ski Bus, supermarkets, amenities, and approximately 3km to the outstanding Opuke Thermal Pools and Spa. The Sleeping Spaces With the ability to sleep 7 guests + up to two infants, you will be comfortable in our cosy beds with hotel-quality linens. The bed configuration is one super-king bed, one queen bed, one king single bed + single trundler bed and the fourth bedroom offers a king single bed. We have two portacots available for use during your stay. The Family Spaces Enter through the front door and you will find the ultimate in-home comforts with multiple areas to relax in the lounge, dining room and reading nook area. The kitchen is fully equipped for your stay, whether you are staying for a night or a month we are certain you won't be missing anything. We have a large Smart TV for you to login to your normal streaming platforms and we have the Three Now + TVNZ app to watch normal television. With Fibre internet you can rest assured there won't be slow connections. You definitely won't feel the cold with a log burner, heat pump + radiator heaters throughout the home, further supported by double glazing. Our laundry area contains a washing machine, drying racks and wash tub - we do not have a dryer but the drying rack and fireplace will have your clothes dry in no time or there are two laundromats in Methven. The large bathroom contains a shower, vanity and toilet, with a second toilet located in the hallway. The Outdoor Spaces Our backyard is fully fenced and suitable for children and pets, on a nice evening you will be able to enjoy "happy hour" on the patio. There is room for one vehicle in the double garage and the wood for the log burner is stocked on the other side. There is parking available on the driveway as well as plenty available off-street. The entire home is available for guest use but please note the master bedroom is locked and not accessible to guests. Methven is known as a quiet rural town and is considered to be a safe area. There is no public transport in Methven therefore it is recommended you arrive by your own private vehicle or rental vehicle from Christchurch. Parking is abundant locally and all amenities are within walking distance. At the front of our property, there is a 2-bedroom residence, our home is separate to the front residence.
Highlights
- Fully equipped kitchen for self-catering
- Free WiFi throughout the property
- Sleeps up to 7 guests comfortably
- Minutes from Mt Hutt ski field
- Book direct for the best rates
Amenities
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.
