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Lake and Mountain Views - excellent skiing, tramping, cycling and water sports

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2476 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake and Mountain Views - excellent skiing, tramping, cycling and water sports

Ben Ohau Retreat is a luxury self contained holiday home, located on the shores of Lake Ohau close to the southern Alps in the tussock strewn MacKenzie country.

It provides access to year round fly fishing, tramping and more relaxed nature walks, mountain biking, skiing and the opportunity to observe the rare black Stilt in natural environments. The Alps to Ocean cycle track and Te Araroa walk are a stones throw away.

The house has 3 double bedrooms and a bunk room - sleeping up to 8 people. The large deck provides marvelous evening views of the sun setting on craggy Ben Ohau and the Benmore Range. Nestled in the lee of the predominant Northwesterly winds it is not far to go to see lovely views of NZ's highest peak Mt Cook and also locally known as Aorangi. Tramping, mountain biking, lake and river fishing, skiing, bird watching, landscape painting and photography are at your doorstep.

Bathroom Details:
Bathroom 1/Half Bathroom: There are 2 separate toilets, one with a hand basin
Bathroom 2 : Large bathroom with shower, bath and basin.

Special conditions:
Minimum Stay of 3 nights.

Children under two free ( no special beds available for them)
Smoking outside only.

Property manager

Megan Rendall

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,476 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

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About the area

Map
Ohau, Otago

What's nearby

  • Lake Ohau - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ohau Skifield - 31 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Twizel Town Centre - 38 min drive - 24.1 miles
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 41 min drive - 26.8 miles
  • Lake Pukaki - 50 min drive - 34.5 miles

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake and Mountain Views - excellent skiing, tramping, cycling and water sports pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake and Mountain Views - excellent skiing, tramping, cycling and water sports?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake and Mountain Views - excellent skiing, tramping, cycling and water sports?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake and Mountain Views - excellent skiing, tramping, cycling and water sports located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Ohau and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Ohau Skifield. Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Lake and Mountain Views - excellent skiing, tramping, cycling and water sports Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gavin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house & location

We (4 adults, family) spent 3 nights here and found it excellent. Fantastic comfortable house with fabulous views across lake. Strongly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Area

Very nice place to stay and very quiet with very little tourists. Hard to believe the beauty.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in amazing location

The house was perfect for our family holiday. Very tidy and plenty of space. Communication from property manager was great, making our trip very easy. The location is awesome if you are into the outdoors, with skiing, fishing and walks in the many national parks close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Ohau Retreat

This is a beautiful property - spacious, comfortable and very well appointed - in a breathtaking location. Can't recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Ohau village stay

Great house for family stay. Very warm and clean. Beautiful views to Ben Ohau. Good, well equipped kitchen. Underfloor heating really nice in kitchen and bathroom. Nice having two living spaces. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Uk Visitor

Very clean and comfortable house, great location in village, private, quiet, fantastic views. Well equipped kitchen. Good communication with owners, during booking process, access information and during stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ohau paradise

Great location. Great property. Great holiday. Very impressed with info supplied in case of civil defence emergency etc. Although communication about entry to premises could be better from Bookabach and informing guests that the water is not safe to drink unless boiled would be beneficial allowing guests to buy bottled water before arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spacious house in quiet neighborhood

Our group of 4 really enjoyed this rental. It is in a quiet neighborhood with a beautiful view of Lake Ohau. At night it was dark enough to see thousands of stars. This home is quite spacious. There are two main living rooms. The kitchen is large and well stocked. There are three comfortable bedrooms. We really enjoyed the large wrap around porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

We enjoyed our stay. Nothing beats the view of Ohau and close proximity to Ohau snowfields.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base for biking

Spacious house with wonderful outside deck. Great kitchen for self catering. Our group of 4 was from 68yr - 83yr.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter breakaway

The place was amazing. The views and overall experience was the best. Bonus was waking up with snow in the morning. Thanks for a very memorable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family Bach.

Perfect location for boating/fishing/water skiing. Great views of the lake and the house was well positioned to still be able to sit outside in the wind. Great communication from the owner/manager for an easy fun holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

shijo g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Place

Extremely happy with the house and the area. Beautiful house with extra ordinary decorations and the view is stunning.10/10. Thanks Megan and Debb.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lakeside Property

We were blown away by the view! House is in a great location and is an amazing layout. We will hopefully back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Grant R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ohau ski trip

Great property excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spacious home with stunning views

We so enjoyed staying here . Beautiful design with very spacious rooms and outside decking area overlooking the spectacular Lake & Ben Ohau. Will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic views in Ohay

Great stay, gorgeous views, easy check-in, and well stocked. Property manager made a reservation for us at the Lake Ohau Lodge with good food/wine and a wonderful view of Mt. Cook. Easy scenic drive to Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, clay cliffs, and through Lindis Pass. Very much enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheng C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful vacation home on Lake Ohau

We had a wonderful vacation in Lake Ohau. The house and the scenery was beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you could need

Great place with all the comforts of home. Stunning location and view. The place was very clean and tidy, and had everything you could ever need whilst on holiday. The hose was very accommodating to our needs and very responsive. Excellent, and will be back to stay again. Thanks guys

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place. Would happily return.

This is a fabulous house in one of the most beautiful spots in the world. It was easy to communicate with Meg and she was very helpful and responsive when I had questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dr. C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Location

Good property and great communication with owner
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Ian D.

A magnificent spot which was just beautiful.

A magnificent spot which was just beautiful. I started to relax the moment I arrived.
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10/10 Excellent

David D.

This property is amazing.

This property is amazing. The fire warms the entire living area and the enormous decks are a great place to while away the hours. The bedrooms are very comfortable and the bathroom is clean and very spacious. Do yourself a favour and stay there
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10/10 Excellent

Curtis M.

Wonderful house, wonderful location.

Wonderful house, wonderful location. Had everything we needed, including a woodburner to keep us all cosy and warm for when the weather took a turn for the worse during our stay. Highly recommend and a place we will definitely look to return to in the future. Many thanks.