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Kea Castle, Stunning mountain views.

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A living room with a large window offering a mountain view. There are two leather sofas and a coffee table.
A view from a window overlooking a valley with mountains, houses, and greenery.
A kitchen with a central island, a refrigerator, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.
A spacious kitchen with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a dining area with a table set for two.
A wooden deck with a green sofa, a barbecue grill, and a picnic table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Rotoiti

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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St Arnaud, St. Arnaud
  • Place, Classic Boat Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Rotoiti
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Lakes National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

2nd room

1 King Bed

Bunk room

3 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

Whanau room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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Located in St. Arnaud, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nelson Lakes National Park and Kahurangi National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Classic Boat Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Rotoiti - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nelson Lakes National Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Wairau River - 23 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Arnaud, Alpine Store - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tophouse - ‬8 min drive
  • Dalam Hati saya
  • teh tarik place

Frequently asked questions

Is Kea Castle, Stunning mountain views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kea Castle, Stunning mountain views.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kea Castle, Stunning mountain views.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kea Castle, Stunning mountain views.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kea Castle, Stunning mountain views. located?

This family-friendly St. Arnaud holiday home is located in the mountains, 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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 177 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kea Castle is a lovely relaxing place. The views from the expansive windows are spectacular. It is a comfortable and homely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kea Castle has a stunning view. Lots of space and a lovely fire. River was great to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very helpful host, big property, great views and amenity
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from the living room was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay. Central location. Host is very helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views, plenty of room for everyone to relax and had everything we needed. Beds were comfy. Plenty of space for parking. A very nice house and hopefully we get to stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really lovely Bach. Great location. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property in a fantastic location

We had a great stay and everything was as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kea Castle was absolutely perfect for our family gathering at St Arnaud - outstanding view, great kitchen and dining area which accommodated everyone easily. Plenty of off street parking was a bonus. Thank-you River
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

Perfect spot and great house with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our 2nd stay here and was just as enjoyable as the first. Thank you for sharing your holiday home.

Great property for a tech free getaway :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend away

We had a fantastic weekend away. The house is perfectly located, with everything you need. Really clear instructions for before, during and after your stay and the host was very responsive. Loved the spot - will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Stay

A group of friends spent a long weekend at the Kea Castle. We had a lovely time!! The place is perfect for a big group of people with plenty of beds and lots of space to hang out. Easy to walk down to the lake too
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Awsome place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property

We just love this property; it ticks all of the boxes, and the view is absolutely stunning. Great location, everything you need. Highly recommend staying here :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we needed.

Loved the place. Breath taking views and so many great walks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning views

Gorgeous property, very well set up, incredible views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Another lovely, relaxing stay in this well designed spacious home. Warm fire and everything you need. Thanks again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Was a great place for our family group. The Bach had everything we needed for a lovely relaxed weekend with a wonderful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Kitchen was very big which was great. Fire kept the whole house warm for usAlso had a bath that was good for my little girl.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway Property and Location

We have stayed at many different properties in St Arnaud and this would by far be the best we have had. Great location, very warm, comfortable and beautiful views. Whether you are with a smaller or larger group, this property will be the perfect option for your next holiday. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend!

The views are fabulous, and there's plenty of space for everyone to relax. The home is well equipped, and it's nice and handy to the lake. I highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Plenty of room for a group of 6 friends. Warm house with good facilities. We really enjoyed our stay and would go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay in the Nelson lakes

We loved the location and view from the house. The mountain view from the massive lounge window was spectacular! Lovely warm and comfortable house to stay in. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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