Cute as a button | Methven
About This Property
Welcome to this charming home, we can't wait to host families and travelers looking for a cosy and modest place to stay right in the heart of Methven. Equipped with everything you need for a night, or even a month stay - all linens and towels are complimentary, alongside basic amenities such as tea, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper and cooking oil. This home is great base for skiing adventures or relaxing and exploring the nearby amenities. Step inside and discover a warm and cosy atmosphere. The kitchen comes fully equipped with everything you need to dine in during your stay. The lounge area is the perfect spot to relax and unwind with family. You will love the log burner which heats the entire house with ease on those chilly evenings - the log burner is also equipped with a fire guard to ensure the safety of your little ones. Sink into the comfortable sofas and watch Sky TV, grab a book, play some games, or enjoy a movie night with your loved ones. Our house offers two bedrooms designed with your comfort in mind. The master bedroom features a large king-size bed adorned with soft linens, ensuring a restful night's sleep. The second bedroom is ideal for friends, family, or children, with two single beds and enough storage space for your belongings. The bathroom includes a shower, vanity, and toilet, the washing machine is also located here. Fresh towels are complimentary during your stay. For those traveling by car, a carport is available to keep your vehicle safe and protected. There's also a shed where you can store your ski equipment and boots, perfect for those planning to hit the nearby ski field. The entire house is set up purely for guest use. Locally based managed available 24/7 to answer any queries.
Highlights
- Fully equipped kitchen for self-catering
- Free WiFi throughout the property
- Sleeps up to 4 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.
