Chalet

Alpine retreat - perfect for couples or families.<br>Cute, quiet, quaint.

Chalet in Hanmer Springs

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hanmer Springs, Canterbury
  • Place, Conical Hill
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanmer Heritage Forest
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunkroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Mezzanine Loft

1 Double Futon, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Alpine retreat - perfect for couples or families.<br>Cute, quiet, quaint.

This charming, sunny little flat-access multi-level home perched up above the township is one of the early chalets just a short two minute drive or fifteen minute walk to the town centre, cafes, bars, pools etc but is well away from the day-to-day bustle of the busy village.

Snowdrop Chalet is very handy to the network of walks and mountain bike tracks. Average fitness is required to walk up the hill to this property from the village – there is handy walkway next to the property that provides a shortcut via Alpine Ave. For those who are keen to take advantage of the views and tracks, just up around the corner on Acheron Heights there is also access to Conical Hill and the Majuba track.

The property offers open plan living including small kitchen facilities (including crockery and utensils, 2-hob cooktop, benchtop oven, microwave, toaster and Nespresso machine [BYO pods]), dining/lounge area with a heat pump. A deck area flows off the lounge where you can take in those amazing mountain views or dine with the BBQ provided. The shower/toilet is also located on this level.

The two bedrooms are on the lower level. The cozy master bedroom has a comfortable Queen bed (with an electric blanket fitted) and the second bedroom has a set of bunks (double bed lower, single bed upper).

There is a third sleeping space - an open mezzanine sleeping loft which is accessed via a ladder from the main living area. It has a Queen sized futon bed as well as a single and trundle option, and a couch that can fold out. Please be aware that this space has a low sloping ceiling.

Please note that due to the steepness of the loft ladder access and the bunk beds, this house is not suitable for young children (unless well supervised). The loft ladder and stairs are polished flooring and can be slippery in just socks.

This property is best suited to a single family of up to six people, or a maximum of four adults, although there are sleeping options for up to nine, the compact open plan living areas are not ideal for larger groups - as per the photos - and definitely not for parties.

Wifi is included.
There is a woodburner but firewood is not supplied.
Tenants are required to clean this home upon departure so that it is clean and tidy for the next tenant.

Guests are required to bring their own sheets and pillowcases for the beds (or sleeping bags), towels, facecloths etc . A quilt and pillows are provided.

Pets are only permitted to stay by arrangement – please ask first and provide details including breed, age, whether they have their own sleeping crate etc, and that you agree with our pet rules:
- There is no fenced “yard” area; there is a small grassed area for comfort stops.
- Only obedient, toilet-trained adult dogs will be permitted and must be kept under effective control at all times.
- All flea and worm treatment must be up to date before arrival.
- It is preferable that you bring your own sleeping crate and that dogs are kept outside. If your dog does come into the house, they are only allowed in the lounge area and are not allowed on the furniture.
- The bedrooms/downstairs are no-go areas.
- You must clean up after the dog daily – poop and hairs – including hosing the grass area as required.
- The dog must not be left alone in the house at any time.
- Any damage or stains must be paid for in full. A security deposit may be charged.

No EV charging is allowed at the property due to the capacity of our older switchboard and the risk of fire and complete electrical melt down. There are 4 free electric charging stations at the Thermal Pools - ensure you have correct adaptor to use them. There are also 2 electric charging stations at Culverden which is 30 minutes drive south.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not suitable for younger children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
A small adult dog - but only with prior agreement
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property # 9470132

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Hanmer Springs

Located in Hanmer Springs, this chalet is in the mountains. Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Waiau Ferry Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Conical Hill Walkway and Chisholm Park.
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Hanmer Springs, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Conical Hill Walkway - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Conical Hill - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Chisholm Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪No.31 Restaurant & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sushi & Bowl - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Boulder Burgers - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hanmer Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fire and Ice - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpine retreat - perfect for couples or families.<br>Cute, quiet, quaint. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alpine retreat - perfect for couples or families.<br>Cute, quiet, quaint.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Alpine retreat - perfect for couples or families.<br>Cute, quiet, quaint.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alpine retreat - perfect for couples or families.<br>Cute, quiet, quaint.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alpine retreat - perfect for couples or families.<br>Cute, quiet, quaint. located?

Situated in the mountains, this chalet is within a 15-minute walk of Conical Hill Walkway, Chisholm Park and Conical Hill. Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Hanmer Heritage Forest are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leanne J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay. This place is in a handy location with a good view of the Hanmer township. We loved that we could take our fur baby. Comfy beds and good wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as expected. Very nice place to stay with outstanding views. Kids loved the mezineen floor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication, well equipped property in good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charmaine P.

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

Great location

Very comfortable, great views and a nice little sun trap.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Great stay

Great stay, great location and view. Easy check in and check out!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

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

Great weekend away

Super little spot nestled in the hills and the base camp for a group of us running the Sledaddle trail run on Island Hills station, worked out perfect, we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

shane o.

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

Ohalloran stay great place

Lovely place and great views
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nada T.

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

Wonderful batch

Great place and great location. It was perfect for our stay with the kids. Lots of space and the fireplace was a nice addition. Definitely will book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arvind singh R.

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

Beautiful

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kate j.

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

Great holiday bach

Fabulous, kids loved the mezzanine. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very nice to be able to communicate with the owner, ,no hassle, turns out had to cut stay short by one night, sick teenagerhad to be taken back to Chch.Otherwise, a good but brief stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray v.

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

Weekend away

Such a peaceful location with great views. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend and could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke L.

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

such a nice place

very cosy, quick walk to main street everything needed is there
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine E.

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

Hanmer

We had a nice relaxing stay excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kobe T.

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

Wonderful Escape!

This place is the perfect getaway for a couple or a family. Spectacular views of the wider area around Hanmer. All the facilities you could need at the place as well as close proximity to the central town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bron B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend retreat

Over all property was well presented We did note that a few lights no longer appear to operate but minor issue to be honest Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lucia L.

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

Lovely hideaway

We had a lovely stay, surrounded by trees and mountains it really felt like a hideaway eventhough town was close. The house is cozy and tidy and a great place to relax after exploring Hanmer Springs and surrounds.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jill P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Snowdrop chalet

Needs better cleaning equipment. Could do with a good thorough cleaning throughout. Wasn’t that clean on arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

We had amazing stay

House was amazing we had a good time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

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

Perfect little spot

Perfect spot for a family stay with pet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Lance B.

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

Good Stay

Overall our stay was good. A nice little walk into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie S.

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

Great stay

Nice simple clean bach with a nice location, good views and everything we needed for our family’s short stay. Will be keen to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Toby P.

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

Snowdrop Chalet

Great experience all round
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charliee T.

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

Happy visitors

Super nice property well looked after comfy beds and very nice location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik S.

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

Great place!

Lovely little bach which we all enjoyed. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

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