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Herb's Place, St Arnaud

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by dense forest.
A cozy living room with a wooden interior, a sofa, a chair, a table, and a fireplace.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, a television, and a window with curtains.
A red building with a staircase leading to a covered area, surrounded by greenery.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a view of trees through the windows.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Rotoiti

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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St Arnaud, Nelson
  • Place, Lake Rotoiti
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Classic Boat Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Lakes National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

bedroom 2

1 Child Bed

bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

master bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

St. Arnaud

St. Arnaud is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nelson Lakes National Park and Kahurangi National Park. Waterskiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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St Arnaud, Nelson

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotoiti - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Classic Boat Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nelson Lakes National Park - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Wairau River - 25 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Arnaud, Alpine Store - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tophouse - ‬9 min drive
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  • teh tarik place

Frequently asked questions

Is Herb's Place, St Arnaud pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Herb's Place, St Arnaud?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Herb's Place, St Arnaud?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Herb's Place, St Arnaud located?

Situated in St. Arnaud, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Classic Boat Museum and Lake Rotoiti. Nelson Lakes National Park and Wairau River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 422 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 422 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 422 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 422 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 422 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time there and I was most surprised to see it was originally owned by my aunt and uncle!ThanksJan V
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is my third time staying at this property, it suited my needs every time, good value, clean and warm once the fire was cranked up, highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best places we have ever stayed at all over the world! Will definitely go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had an amazing night away with our kids! Bach was tidy and clean and so nice and cosy with the fire on. Has everything one could need.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, hidden amongst the beautiful native trees. Very warm and cosy in the Winter.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at Herb's place. Beautiful location in the beech forest. Cozy, warm fire. A lovely old school basic bach with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed staying at such a classic kiwi bach.Nicky was very helpful, and replied quickly to our questions. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super handy spot. Super traditional kiwi Bach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It had everything you needed, even electric blankets on the beds which was a luxury, especially in winter months! Plus a very efficient log burner once you got it going.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely authentic batch away , very clean and looked after
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cozy old kiwi bach, located in the native bush... what more could you ask for!! Very peaceful and relaxing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family Bach offering everything needed for a great holiday in St Arnaud.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay! If you want to just get away and switch off, this is it. Close to the lake and to the town. A fire to keep you warm on those cold nights and days and a full kitchen to cook with. Getting in touch with the host is super easy and they are quick to reply, and they keep the property in tip top shape - always clean when we go. A typical kiwi mountain/ lake Bach with some stand out qualities. This was our second time here and I'm sure we'll be back again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location, relaxing, great fire as we needed it and really private
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and everyhing you could need for a comfortable stay
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very helpful host. Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved Herbs Place! Old school batch with everything you need, super cosy once fire going and being amongst the beech trees was so lovely and private. Handy location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely when we got the fire going to warm everything up .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks so much for a fantastic stay - just perfect for what we needed. Full of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful comfy stay with a great fire, perfect for our family. We spent 5 beautiful days at the lake, coming back to the house and cooking on the barbecue was so lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay here. Herb's Place was warm, tidy and comfortable and had the real "family kiwi bach" feel that is such a gem to find. Short stroll to the lake, bird song everywhere around you, coffee table perfect size to do a jigsaw at! What more could you want? We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, excellent host fantastic communication and very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great with communication. Bach was super cool and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Fabulous stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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