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Fiordland exquisite Jewel
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61184.0 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Te Anau, Southland
- Place, Fiordland Cinema8 min walk
- Place, Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre2 min drive
- Place, Kepler Track7 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Fiordland exquisite Jewel
Mountain Vista on Matai is a cozy black pine mountain-style home uniquely designed and nestled alongside a beautiful town reserve in the southern alpine town of Te Anau on the shores of Lake Te Anau, NZ. This vacation home graces a peaceful setting and looks out to the picturesque Murchison Mountains. It is conveniently located 2 hours south of Queenstown along the main route to the popular attraction of Milford Sound. The easy access and excellent location allows visitors to enjoy top, world-class outdoor attractions, yet experience the quiet of the natural setting.
Enjoy the openness of the floor plan, the closeness to nature and the simple beauty that surrounds you at Mountain Vista on Matai. Features include: three bedrooms (two bedrooms have double beds; one bedroom has two single beds, all with electric blankets) with built-in wardrobes, sofa-sleeper, one full bathroom (with shower, bathtub, hair-dryer, and washing machine), fully equipped sun-filled kitchen with freezer-refrigerator, electric stove and oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, and coffee maker, large dining/living room (with 3-D 40” TV, Blu-Ray DVD player, stereo system, and wi-fi internet). Outdoor features include a relaxing covered deck with a stunning view of the mountains, gas barbecue, deck furniture, and private garden.
Activities include: Bike riding and walking tracks along the shore, hiking (Milford Track, Kepler Track, Routeburn Track, Hollyford), road trip to Milford Sound, boat trip to the Te Anau glow-worm caves, birding, fishing in area lakes and streams, golfing, boating, rock climbing, swimming, variety of restaurants and various tourist attractions.
Enjoy the openness of the floor plan, the closeness to nature and the simple beauty that surrounds you at Mountain Vista on Matai. Features include: three bedrooms (two bedrooms have double beds; one bedroom has two single beds, all with electric blankets) with built-in wardrobes, sofa-sleeper, one full bathroom (with shower, bathtub, hair-dryer, and washing machine), fully equipped sun-filled kitchen with freezer-refrigerator, electric stove and oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, and coffee maker, large dining/living room (with 3-D 40” TV, Blu-Ray DVD player, stereo system, and wi-fi internet). Outdoor features include a relaxing covered deck with a stunning view of the mountains, gas barbecue, deck furniture, and private garden.
Activities include: Bike riding and walking tracks along the shore, hiking (Milford Track, Kepler Track, Routeburn Track, Hollyford), road trip to Milford Sound, boat trip to the Te Anau glow-worm caves, birding, fishing in area lakes and streams, golfing, boating, rock climbing, swimming, variety of restaurants and various tourist attractions.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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 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
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Te Anau
Located in Te Anau, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Te Anau Golf Course and Te Anau Downs Jetty are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and Te Wahipounamu. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Te Anau, Southland
What's nearby
- Fiordland Cinema - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Ivon Wilson Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
- Kepler Track - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - 3 min drive
- Lakefront Café - 16 min walk
- Kiwi Cafe - 13 min walk
- Sandfly Cafe - 11 min walk
- Milford Road Merchant - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Colin Paterson and Becci Flanders-Paterson
Your hosts, Colin Paterson and Becci Flanders-Paterson are both geologists by degree and naturalists by interest. Colin is a native of Invercargill, New Zealand, and a graduate of the University of Otago (Dunedin, N.Z.), and has practiced geology on six continents, as a university professor and consultant. Becci was born on a US 82nd Airborne Army Base in Germany and grew up near the family's generational farm in Iowa. She graduated from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and has worked in oil exploration and production in North America. We are co-founders and officers of a regional environmental organization, the Norbeck Society, in the Black Hills of South Dakota. We are proud parents of five children, who have given us eight grandchildren so far. We enjoy a variety of hobbies including gardening, photography, composing music, skiing, soccer, squash, tennis, and outdoor recreation.
Why they chose this property
Mountain Vista on Matai is a place to come to if you wish to find peace and quiet. After working in various locations far from New Zealand, it is a dream come true to come “home” to the southern alps. Proximity to the wild outdoors makes this a very special place in our hearts. We hope you enjoy the comfort, peacefulness and alpine charm that Mountain Vista on Matai has to offer.
What makes this property unique
On our first visit to this home, we were immediately enchanted by the picture-perfect framed view of the mountains from the living room and deck, with the ever-changing images created by the interplay of sun and clouds. In addition, this has brought us closer to family and life-long friends.
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