Title: Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=37998171&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views Holiday home in Franz Josef Glacier with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views ![Interior - Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views (Franz Josef)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37998200/37998171/913f4211.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views (Franz Josef)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37998200/37998171/cbada0a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views (Franz Josef)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37998200/37998171/0bf76a3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views (Franz Josef)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37998200/37998171/a8356f6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views (Franz Josef)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37998200/37998171/2eefa209.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the heart of glacier country, Franz Josef Modern Home offers a bright and spacious retreat just 5 minutes from town. Take in the breathtaking views of Lake Mapourika and glacier mountains from the large deck or inside through sliding doors. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Fireplace £257 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 20 Jan ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views Come stay in our bright and spacious modern home located just 5 minutes from the town of Franz Josef in the heart of glacier country! Take in the impeccable glacier country mountains and views of Lake Mapourika while lounging on the large deck or open the sliding doors and enjoy from the comfort of inside. This is a perfect 3 bedroom home away from home for family and friends. To fully experience Glacier Country, you need to immerse yourself in the landscape. It is not until you make footprints on a high alpine snow field, journey deep into the towering rainforests, explore the blue ice caves of the glaciers, tackle a trout on a beautiful lake, jetboat up a glacial river, or contemplate the mountain reflections in Lake Matheson that you will truly encounter our wilderness. Choose from Glacier Country adventures, including guided glacier walks, kayaking, kiwi encounters, quad biking, clay target shooting, off-road buggies, tandem skydiving and white-water rafting. There is also a range of scenic flights (helicopter or fixed wing, with or without snow landings), horse treks, hot pools, boat trips, kayaking and more. The diverse range of activities in and around Franz Josef is available all year round. Make our beautiful home yours for your next holiday! Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$40.00 per night); Linen (included); ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Franz Josef Glacier, this holiday home is in the mountains. Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Te Wahipounamu. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking. [Visit our Franz Josef Glacier travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier.dx10398) [View more Holiday homes in Franz Josef Glacier](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Private-Holiday-Homes.d10398-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-43.36543%2C170.20593&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=j4w3gTW7IUAL_HqaTy66ePGdOO8=) Franz Josef, FRANZ JOSEF ### What's nearby - Westcoast Wildlife Centre \- 3 min drive \- 2.8 miles - Glacier Hot Pools \- 4 min drive \- 2.8 miles - Waiho Hot Tubs \- 4 min drive \- 2.8 miles - Our Lady of the Alps \- 4 min drive \- 3.0 miles - St James Anglican Church \- 4 min drive \- 3.2 miles ### Getting around - Hokitika (HKK) - 113 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Blue Ice Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views? ### What time is check-in at Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views? ### What time is check-out at Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views? ### Where is Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 21 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shirley T. 18 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay just out of town Very spacious and clean, comfy beds, quiet area ##### Shirley T. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beatrix L. 20 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Good location comfortable house ##### Beatrix L. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexandra Q. 11 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful stay in Franz Josef! This place was perfect - nice mountain escape while still very close to town. Lots of communal living space along with spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. ##### Alexandra Q. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marci M. 1 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and convenient Super clean and comfortable. Convenient to town but quiet neighborhood. Beautiful view out the back windows. Our timing coincided with cold rain but it would be lovely to open up the whole back of the house in nice weather. ##### Marci M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### delani k. 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay We were only here for one night but it was a wonderful house with everything we needed. Located very close to town. ##### delani k. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sue w. 31 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends in NZ The house was so beautiful and comfortable, we loved loved our stay with you ##### sue w. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William B. 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Home This was a great find for our night in Franz Josef! Clean, comfortable and spacious - this house had everything that we needed. Definitely wish we could have stayed longer. ##### William B. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jocelyn t. 1 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely views Spacious and comfortable. We watched the cows coming home for milking. A real treat. Thank you. ##### Jocelyn t. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom P. 20 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb spacious house with views and privacy - perfect for couples or larger groups Spacious place to spread out in on the inevitable odd rainy day in this fantastic location! Comfortable and modern throughout, stylish living area, excellent couples shower in one bathroom, big bathtub in the other - great water pressure, generous space for clothing, one bedroom has a huge walk-in wardrobe, and there's a handy computer desk nook. Easy parking, great views all around that make it easy to assess the weather and plan your activities (more accurate than the weather forecasts). We loved staying in this place, drive into FJ is only about 5min, totally worth it! ##### Tom P. Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Terence P. 16 Mar 2025 Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Completely unresponsive property manager The property manager was totally unresponsive. Multiple attempts to communicate through Brbo and email went unresponsive. We had some issues with the stove, lack of kitchen supplies, minimal outside furniture, not very comfortable common spaces. Only positive features are the open kitchen and mountain view. ##### Terence P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tony C., Melbourne, Australia 17 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and comfortable Property located a little bit out of town in a quiet area. Very spacious home with large bedrooms and living areas. Very comfortable beds. Nice fully equipped kitchen. Lounge furniture was comfortable, lacking a coffee table. TV had a shadowy screen fault which impacted viewing and would need to be rectified. Large stain on carpet in entry hallway wasn’t a very welcoming sight. Garage not available for parking as it contains laundry, hanging space for towels/linen and owners equipment storage. Overall enjoyed our stay in this spacious and comfortable home, recommended. ##### Tony C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Art K. 6 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Glacier Great stay at a welcoming home with a great layout and close to everything. ##### Art K. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Joanne G. 30 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brief overnight stay very nice location, but as we only had a brief overnight stay on the way to Greymouth, we weren’t able to fully explore the area ##### Joanne G. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philippa S. 6 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Retreat Lovely location and house. Very roomy and with a beautiful aspect from the deck area. Highly recommend for a stay outside of the main township. ##### Philippa S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosie L. 29 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### star gazing enjoyed our time here just would have been good to stay longer. Thanks! ##### Rosie L. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan H. 12 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### We were delighted to stay in such a lovely comfortable Home especially when we experienced torrentia The property was top quality. Dealing with Bookabach is frustrating as communication is limited ##### Jan H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Alastair M. 17 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for a quiet stay in Franz Josef Lovely house in a quiet area in Franz Josef. Very comfortable. It would have been good to have a coffee plunger, colander a few larger bowls for salads, etc. Apart from that, lovely place and great communication with the owner. Would recommend. ##### Alastair M. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 17 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Five star in Franz A high end home that could be further enhanced by replacing dud light bulbs, supplying matches for the fire and a coffee table for the spacious lounge. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SHANE O. 27 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Best House on the Westcoast!!! Franz Josef Villa was the best house on the Westcoast we have stayed in so far. It had everything we wanted and was super warm! The layout of the house is great and very modern! It was a home away from home for us. The views and landscape around the house is Amazing! It is so quiet so therefore we had a great sleep! We will definitely stay there again! It was a treasured find! Thank you! Franz Josef Villa is very highly recommended by our family! ##### SHANE O. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phoebe B. 3 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Franz Magic Really nice property. Well looked after and a pleasure to stay in. ##### Phoebe B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria R. 11 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot - hope to stay again Very comfortable - loved the log burner. ##### Victoria R. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff B. 8 Apr 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Country setting If the weather gods permit, great stars!! ##### Jeff B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### becki k. 19 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick overnight and PERFECT We had a wonderful stay at FJG. The home was beautiful,modern, and immaculate. We are a family of 3 adult couples and it worked out great! The views were beautiful! ##### becki k. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristi H., Modesto 25 Mar 2019 #### Lovely home with an excellent view We loved our stay in Franz Josef. This home is well appointed and very comfortable. The kitchen/family area is perfectly arranged and allowed us to all be in the same area of the home without being on top of each other. We had a fantastic stay and our only recommendation would be to add some outdoor furniture so that we could enjoy the beautiful backyard/patio and lake views more. ##### Kristi H. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Prem K. 8 Oct 2018 #### Easy access to Town, open and warm place Easy access to Town, open and warm place. ##### Prem K. ---