Title: Rimu lodge, a cosy cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=602244&destination=St.+Arnaud%2C+Tasman+Region%2C+New+Zealand&selected=96969662&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rimu lodge, a cosy cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP. ## Photo gallery for Rimu lodge, a cosy cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP. ![Exterior - Rimu lodge, a cosy cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP. (St. Arnaud)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96970000/96969700/96969662/e93721f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Rimu lodge, a cosy cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP. (St. Arnaud)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96970000/96969700/96969662/f4ebad49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, soap, toilet paper - Rimu lodge, a cosy cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP. (St. Arnaud)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96970000/96969700/96969662/554eeb13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Rimu lodge, a cosy cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP. (St. Arnaud)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96970000/96969700/96969662/6f7433e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms - Rimu lodge, a cosy cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP. (St. Arnaud)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96970000/96969700/96969662/33d856ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled near a DOC reserve, Saint Arnaud offers a serene retreat with its 3 bedroom holiday home. Warm up by the woodfire or heatpump and enjoy off-street parking for cars and boats. With plenty of outdoor space, including a fully fenced section and BBQ area. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washing machine ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rimu lodge, a cosy cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP. A private and restful 3 bedroom holiday home, neighboured by DOC reserve. Cosy and comfortable with it's woodfire and heatpump. Plenty of off street parking for cars and the boat. Fully fenced section. BBQ. 2 minutes walk to the lakefront and all that Saint Arnaud has to offer. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519241/e57f6648.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alpine Lodge St. Arnaud - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Games room 9.0 Wonderful 490 reviews £133 includes taxes & fees 23 Mar - 24 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=519241&PinnedHotelID=519241&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Classic House | WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15890000/15886200/15886153/936d5db6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Barn Cabins & Camp Marahau - 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18 ### 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 St. Arnaud is home to this cottage. While the natural beauty of Nelson Lakes National Park and Kahurangi National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Robert Ridge. [Visit our St. Arnaud travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Arnaud.dx602244) [View more Cottages in St. Arnaud](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Arnaud-Cottages.d602244-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.80514,172.85188&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60ec%7EFgc_%7E_%40%3FU%3FU%3FS%3FU%40Q%40U%40U%40S%40UBU%40Q%40SBUBUBQBUBSBQDUDQBUDQDQDUFQDQFQDUFQFQFSFMFQFSHQHMFQHOHQHOHMHOHQJOHKJOHOJMJKJMJMJKLMJMJKLKJGLMLKJGLKLILGLILILGNILELGLENILELENENELCNENELANCNANCLANCNCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBNBN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNDLBNDLDNDNDLHLDLFNDLHLFLHLHLFLHLJLFJJLLJFLJJJLLJLJJJLJLJJJLJNHNJJHNHPHNJLHNFPHNHPFLHPFRFPFLHRDPFPFTDPFPDPDTDPDPBTDPDTBPBRBTBPBTBT%40RBP%40T%40T%40R%40T%40T%40P%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRARARATATARATCPATCTCRCPCTCTCPETEPCREREPERERGPEPGTGPEPIPGLGRGPIPGNIPILGRINKLINIPILKJINKNKLKJKNKJKJKNMJKJMJKHMJKJMHMJMFMHMFMHMHMFODMHMDMFODODMFODM%40ODMDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCOAMCOEOEMAOEOGMEMEOGMEMIMEOGMIMIMGMIMGMKKIMKMKKIMKKKKKMOKKKKKOKKKMIOKOIKKMIQIOIMIOISIMGQIOIQGQGSGMGQGQGQEUGQEQGSESEQESCSEQEUCQCUCUCQCSCUAUAQCUASAUAUASAS%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dMQH-32rnjRmMck9yLvLD3170U4=) St. Arnaud, Tasman ### What's nearby - ![Nelson Lakes National Park showing mountains, a pebble beach and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127158/5b88a4da-f967-4885-8608-b40651accd94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nelson Lakes National Park 4 min drive \- 3.2 miles - ![Lake Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park is one of the south island's iconic photo spots. Mosquito repellent highly recommended for those visiting during the warmer months.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633027574148/7f4d270b-d4ef-4b1b-8678-ffc0d5ed296a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Rotoiti 7 min drive \- 2.7 miles - Classic Boat Museum 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Wairau River 26 min drive \- 20.8 miles - Murchison Museum 51 min drive \- 45.0 miles ### Getting around - Nelson (NSN) 97 min drive ### Restaurants - Alpine Lodge Cafe 5 min walk - St Arnaud, Alpine Store 5 min walk - Clinker Cafe 7 min walk - teh tarik place - Tophouse 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rimu lodge, a cosy cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP. pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Rimu lodge, a cosy cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP.? ### What time is check-out at Rimu lodge, a cosy cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP.? ### Where is Rimu lodge, a cosy cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rimu lodge, a cosy cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP. 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 6 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hana S. 6 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay Lovely bach, nice and tidy, comfortable beds. Great location, track to Kerr Bay leaves by the garage, visitor’s centre round the corner. Loved our stay and would stay again. ##### Hana S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anita D. 19 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect peace and modern amenities We loved this Bach. It was ideally situated very peaceful and had everything we needed for a perfect stay ##### Anita D. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric L. 5 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend trip Cute little batch. Cozy but well equipped. Beds were comfortable. Great location. Easy walk to lake and river. ##### Eric L. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally N. 10 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely character cottage in perfect location Such a cute cottage, very comfy beds, and everything we needed in the kitchen. So quiet and private. Right next to a track down to the lake. Loved every minute. ##### Sally N. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew R. 29 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Geeat jumping off site for The Nelson Lakes Easy parking for 2 cars, 3 could be squeezed in. Facilties are excellent for 4, would be good for 6\. Clean and comfortable but desperately short of cooking pots especially if you were a group of 6. ##### Andrew R. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Belinda A. 28 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it An amazing location and beautifully presented batch, we will stay again ##### Belinda A. 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