Your Methven Escape Starts HERE! By the pools!
About This Property
Step into a space designed for slowing down, spreading out, and truly enjoying your time away. This brand-new home blends modern comfort with thoughtful touches, whether it’s your morning coffee from the Nespresso machine, evenings in the media room with the 100” TV, or watching the kids play safely outside in the secure yard. You’re just minutes from Methven’s best experiences, walking tracks, thermal pools, and local dining. Perfectly positioned in a quiet, modern setting, you’re just moments from the Fairy Walkway, Pīwakawaka Walkway, and the iconic Ōpuke Thermal Pools is literally just across the road, plus cafés, restaurants, and Methven village all within easy reach. Why You’ll Love Staying Here! Whether you're chasing powder at Mt Hutt or soaking under the stars at Ōpuke, Methven offers the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation, no matter the season. Comfort & Warmth • Two heat pumps and a log burner Bedrooms & Bathrooms • Four spacious bedrooms, two modern bathrooms sleeping 8 guests • Master suite with king bed, walk-in wardrobe & private ensuite • Three queen bedrooms with wardrobe • Family bathroom with separate toilet and bath Living & Entertainment • Open-plan living with designer kitchen and dining area • Separate media/lounge room with 100” TV Kitchen & Dining • Fully equipped kitchen for effortless stays • Coffee station with Nespresso machine + plunger • Starter pods provided • Rice cooker & slow cooker included Outdoor Living • Private, fully fenced yard, perfect for families • BBQ and outdoor entertaining area Extras That Matter • Hotel-quality linen & towels included for your stay • Smart lock for easy self check-in • Three car garage storage for skis & bikes Entire house available for guests 24/7 access to locally based management company Please review the house rules.
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
By confirming your reservation, you agree to comply with the following House rules for the duration of your stay. 1. Enjoy Your Stay We want you to relax and enjoy your time here - this is your holiday after all! 2. Noise & Neighbourhood Respect This is a residential area. Please keep noise to a respectful level at all times, with quiet hours strictly observed between 10:00 pm and 8:00 am. If this may be an issue, we kindly ask that you choose alternative accommodation. 3. Guests, Visitors & Events Only guests listed on the booking are permitted on the property. Parties and unapproved gatherings are not allowed and will result in immediate cancellation without refund. Small events (such as bridal preparations or intimate celebrations) may be considered by prior arrangement only - please enquire before booking. 4. Smoking, Drugs & Animals No smoking or vaping inside the home at any time No drugs permitted anywhere on the property No pets allowed Any breach of these rules may result in immediate termination of your stay and/or additional cleaning charges (minimum $200). 5. Check-In & Check-Out Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 10:00 am Early check-ins or late check-outs are subject to availability and must be approved in advance. Unapproved late check-outs will incur a $100 per hour fee. 6. Occupancy Limits The property may only be occupied by the number of guests confirmed at the time of booking. Exceeding this number without approval may result in eviction without refund and/or additional charges of $30 per extra guest per night. 7. Care of the Property Please treat the home and its contents with care. Removing any items from the property, including linen, kitchenware, or furnishings, is not permitted and replacement costs will be charged accordingly. 8. Appliance Use All appliances and amenities must be used for their intended purpose only. 9. Damage & Breakages If any damage occurs during your stay, please notify us as soon as possible. Guests are responsible for any damage caused to the property or its contents. The home is inspected before and after each stay. 10. Departure Checklist To assist our housekeeping team, please complete the following before departure: - Empty the fridge of personal food items - Load and start the dishwasher - Leave beds unstripped (linen in place) - Secure all doors and windows - Place rubbish and recycling into the outdoor bins 11. Maintenance Non-urgent maintenance is not available during your stay. However, if something requires attention, please notify us and we will address it as soon as practicable. 12. Liability The owners/managers are not responsible for any accidents, injuries, illness, or loss of personal belongings that may occur during your stay. By staying at the property, guests accept responsibility for their own safety and that of anyone they invite onto the premises.
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.
