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Home away from Home

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A modern house with a solar panel roof, a covered patio with a table and chairs, and a mountain backdrop.
A wooden building with a gravel driveway and a wooden fence.
A well-maintained lawn with a wooden deck, surrounded by various shrubs and flowering plants.
A laundry area with a washing machine and a sink.
A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a window with curtains, and an umbrella outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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
    Near Lake Rotoiti

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Breakfast included
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Saint Arnaud, Tasman
  • Place, Classic Boat Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Rotoiti
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Lakes National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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Saint Arnaud, Tasman

What's nearby

  • Classic Boat Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Rotoiti - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nelson Lakes National Park - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Wairau River - 23 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Arnaud, Alpine Store - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tophouse - ‬8 min drive
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Frequently asked questions

Is Home away from Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Home away from Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home away from Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home away from Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home away from Home located?

Situated on a river, 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

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just perfect!

Fantastic location and space to relax with the family over Christmas. Can’t wait to stay again soon!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

A lovely bach, very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. The check in process was incredibly easy. We can’t wait to come back and stay again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2022
It has been an absolute pleasure to have Lee-Anne and Family stay at the Bach. Text messages were a delight and the Family looked after the bach; leaving it beautifully tidy. I would welcome them again in a heartbeat :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from Home

Beautiful well kept home that felt very comfortable to stay in. Owner was very easy to deal with and accommodating. We will definitely look to stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay.

Enjoyed our short stay. The property was clean, warm, comfortable and provided all the amenities we required for our trip, including ample off street parking for our boat. Thank-you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Boating Weekend at Saint Arnaud

Everything was as stated, nice property, very clean and tidy. Close to town and lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rainbow ski field

Great place to base yourself for a family trip to an old school ski field
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2022
It has been a pleasure to have Glenn and Family, stay at the Bach. Thank you for looking after the place and ensuring it was tidy on departure :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house in Beautiful St Arnoud

This is a lovely house, well appointed with everything you need. We were comfortable here with ourselves and our two teens. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A break at the lake

Lovely Bach. Clean cosy and welcoming . Very will equipped. Soo relaxing to stay there . Bed linen provided. Excellent Wifi . Facilities and appliances high standard and easy to use.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy, clean and comfortable.

Thank you so much for sharing your delightful property. There was snow all around but the fire kept everything toasty. Everything was spotless and I hope I left it the same way. A very relaxing and productive weekend. Thank you again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2022
Yay! First snow of the season! It has been an absolute pleasure having you stay. Thank you🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location

Lovely Spot. Nice village and great scenery. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Walking holiday in Nelson Lakes National Park

Property located in a lovely garden which sheilds from road noise. Having said that garden needs some attention. Clean, well equipped. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Scenic St Arnaud

Nice comfortable home on edge of National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting

My partner and I had a wonderful weekend. Very clean property with all that was needed and a short stroll to the lodge that had great food and ambience. Loved the lake and sorrounding walks. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place to stay in winter.

Great experience and would rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Nice place, great location, awesome communication from owner. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

Lovely, comfortable bach, nicely refurbished, and very cosy with the fire cranked up. Some appliances and fittings are a bit dated (e.g. oven, TV), but not a big deal if you're mainly there to enjoy the great outdoors and a cozy fire in the evenings. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from Home

So much better in person than the photos, feels like home. Cozy and content. Only down fall was the oven didn’t go and the elements need new thermostats. Was guttered the picnic table wasn’t out on the deck to enjoy the beautiful sunshine we had. All in all beautiful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely warm clean house, private setting in a great location. Certainly recommend.

We loved it - great for a couple or 4 pax - would be a tad small for more. Clean and warm and very private grounds. Hope to be back again soon. thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thankfully a warm house as the weather was terrible. Great space for the three of us

Easy
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely house in a great location.

Lovely cosy home with a private outdoor space. Easy walk to the lake for teenagers.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in at arnard

Great bach well laid out Nice and warm and perfect for a small family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property

Can’t wait to start again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place! Thanks for looking after us so well!

Fantastic place! Thanks for looking after us so well! And very helpful after we broke a lamp and they replaced it. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice bach

Great communication with bach owner, nice cosy house and very nice having towels and sheets etc supplied, thanks very much :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place for relaxing weekend.

lovely cozy place, clean and tidy, ample room for 6 adults. Nice stroll to lake and shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2021
A pleasure to have Elizabeth and family stay at the Bach. So easy to communicate with and leaving the Bach in a neat and tidy condition. Thank you so much :)
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