Kea Cottage - perfect South Island ski base or tranquil summer retreat - Methven

9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6431 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Explore the area

Methven, Canterbury

Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa19 min walk
Methven Golf Club20 min walk
Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa20 min walk
Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunkroom bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Kea Cottage - perfect South Island ski base or tranquil summer retreat

Stunning architect designed house with wonderful views of the mountains.
Modern, spacious, open plan renovation completed in June 2019.
Warm, comfortable and furnished to a high standard. Room for all the family.
Relax in front of the log fire and take in the view.
Perfect ski base, relaxing retreat or weekend country getaway.
Wifi included
Keep toasty warm with heatpump and logfire. Huge ranchsliders maximise the views and bring in the sun.
Enjoy an evening drink on the huge deck.

Property manager

candon997

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Fireplace

View from the front of our home, this is from the Barkers Road entrance

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Methven

Located in Methven, this holiday home is in the mountains. Methven Golf Club and Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Rakaia Gorge. Waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.

Methven, Canterbury

What's nearby

Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 19 min walk
Methven Golf Club - 20 min walk
Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 20 min walk
Rakaia Gorge - 11 min drive
Mount Hutt Skifield - 41 min drive

Getting around

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

Craft @ Arabica - 13 min walk
The Brown Pub - 13 min walk
The Dubliner - 16 min walk
The Green Parrot Bar & Grill - 11 min walk
Cafe 131 - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kea Cottage - perfect South Island ski base or tranquil summer retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kea Cottage - perfect South Island ski base or tranquil summer retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kea Cottage - perfect South Island ski base or tranquil summer retreat?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Kea Cottage - perfect South Island ski base or tranquil summer retreat located?

This family-friendly Methven holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa, Methven Golf Club and Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa. Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Rakaia Gorge are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

10 April 2024

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

Return to Kea

This is our third stay at this lovely cottage that is a great location for exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside. Candy is always clear and prompt in communicating and the cottage is always spotless and comfortable. We especially like the layout with two large bedrooms with ensuites (plus an additional bunkroom for kids). Great for two couples , a family, or two singles.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

9 April 2024

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

Whānau Long Weekend

Such a beautiful home. Has everything you need. Fully sticked kitchen, extra blankets, firewood to keep the home cosy. Great communication. Thnak you so much

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

8 April 2024

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

One of our favourites

This our second stay at Kea. We love the cottage and the area. Tracey (the cottage manager) is friendly and prompt in responding but otherwise you are completely private. The cottage is comfortable and clean and has everything you could need. Wonderful drives to stunning scenery in the area. We’ll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally C., Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

3 January 2024

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

Awesome house!

We had such a nice couple of days staying at Kea Cottage. You can walk into Methven for dinner. The cottage has everything you need and is very tidy and clean. A safe property for children.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

6 February 2023

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

Perfect place for a weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at Kea Cottage. We had four adults and two kids (3 & 5) and it was the perfect place for us - really spacious, modern and had everything we needed. Great indoor outdoor living and the kids loved playing outside. Thanks for having us!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by candon997

We have owned Kea Cottage since 1992, when we bought it for family weekend skiing. We used it most weekends every winter right through until our sons left home in the early 2000's. Our sons are now married and we have grandchildren, and it became obvious Kea Cottage was too small for everyone to fit. We therefore set about extending and renovating and we now have a wonderful modern holiday house which will accommodate the whole family as the grandchildren learn to ski.

Why they chose this property

Kea Cottage has space for all the family. Quiet setting on the edge of town with dramatic mountain views.
A place to relax and re-charge. Methven has a laid back rural atmosphere and is a small friendly community.

What makes this property unique

Methven now offers the new (2022) Opuke Hot Pools & Spa with family and exclusive options. Spa facilities available - check out online. https://www.opuke.nz/bookings