Pet Friendly, Central, Warm Townhouse
About This Property
Welcome to your home away from home in beautiful Methven. This warm, welcoming and well-appointed property offers comfort, space and convenience just minutes from local cafés, bars and shops, a 10-minute stroll to Ōpuke Thermal Pools, and only a short drive to Mt Hutt Ski Area, the Mt Hutt Bike Park and countless walking and hiking trails right on our doorstep. The home comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests, perfect for ski getaways, multi-family trips, weekend escapes or longer stays. 🛏 Sleeping Configuration Quality beds and linen are provided for a restful stay. All bed sizes are listed so you can plan with confidence. • Bedroom 1: King bed • Bedroom 2: Double bed • Bedroom 3 (Upstairs Mezzanine): Double bed with its own bathroom (please note this is an open mezzanine level) • Converted Space: 2 x Single beds + cosy private sitting/quiet area — ideal for kids or teens • Portacot always at the house (please bring your own cot sheet/blankets) 🏡 The Space This bright and spacious home offers: • Large open-plan living area — perfect for relaxing after a day on the mountain • Fully equipped kitchen with tea, coffee and pantry basics (oils, sauces, dressings, salt, pepper, sugar etc, no need to travel with the kitchen sink!) • Comfortable dining and lounge areas for family meals and gatherings • Smart TV with Netflix installed • Full laundry facilities • Modern bathrooms with fresh towels and essentials (body soap) • BBQ available (please clean after use) 🐾 Safe, Secure & Family Friendly The entire house and large fully fenced section is yours to enjoy. The backyard is completely secure and includes a gate across the driveway — perfect for keeping children and pets safe. 📍 Location, Location Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, everything Methven offers is within walking distance — but if you're driving, there is plenty of off-street parking on site. Nearby attractions include: • Ōpuke Thermal Pools – 10 min walk / 2 min drive • Mt Hutt Ski Area & Bike Park • Town skate park & mountain bike skills park • Fantastic kids’ playground nearby • Beautiful local walking tracks • Cafés, bars and shops all close by Whether you're here for skiing, hiking, biking, hot pools or simply a relaxed Kiwi getaway, this property offers the space, comfort and location to make your stay effortless. 👍 Guest Favourites ✔ Easy self check-in ✔ Free off-street parking ✔ Pet friendly with fully fenced section ✔ Family & group friendly layout ✔ Walk to town & hot pools ✔ Quiet, peaceful cul-de-sac location
Highlights
- Fully equipped kitchen for self-catering
- Free WiFi throughout the property
- Sleeps up to 8 guests comfortably
- Minutes from Mt Hutt ski field
- Book direct for the best rates
Amenities
House rules
- Price is for first 4 guests, $50 per person extra maximum 8 - BBQ available, please leave clean otherwise $30 extra for cleaning - smoking ok outside - pet friendly, must not be allowed on furniture or beds please!
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.
