Remote mountain hideaway. Animals, dirt bikes and helicopters.

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A building with satellite dishes, surrounded by grass and trees, with mountains in the background.
A compact kitchen with a dishwasher, stove, and cabinets.
A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a sink, and a window with blinds.
A bed with a wooden frame and a canopy, a bedside table, a wall-mounted light, and a view of greenery outside.
A spacious living room with two sofas, a TV, and large windows offering a view of a garden.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

  • Firepit available

    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Deck or patio
  • Fireplace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nelson, Tasman
  • Place, Nelson Lakes National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Classic Boat Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Rotoiti
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5 - was a Chook house! See description below :)

1 Double Bed

Living room 1

+2
6 Single Futons

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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About this property

Remote mountain hideaway. Animals, dirt bikes and helicopters.

Friendly farm animals, unlimited quiet private space, walks, bush, mountain views. National Park and Lake Rotoiti only a walk away with cafes, bar and restaurant.
Your own real helicopters to play on in the garden.
Spectacular unpolluted night sky, air and water.
Large spacious hideaway. Perfect for larger families and get-togethers.
Please note that linen and cleaning are not normally provided, but can be by prior arrangement with host. Guests are expected to leave the property ready for the next occupants.
Motocross Track and Clay Pigeon Trap available. Please ask for details.

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Ponds, trees and farm animals on site

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 5 total

Please ensure guest pets are under control.

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9780785
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Remote mountain hideaway. Animals, dirt bikes and helicopters. pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows pets (limit 5 total).

How much is parking at Remote mountain hideaway. Animals, dirt bikes and helicopters.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Remote mountain hideaway. Animals, dirt bikes and helicopters.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remote mountain hideaway. Animals, dirt bikes and helicopters.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Remote mountain hideaway. Animals, dirt bikes and helicopters. located?

This family-friendly St. Arnaud farm stay is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Nelson Lakes National Park, Classic Boat Museum and Lake Rotoiti. Wairau River is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) away.

Remote mountain hideaway. Animals, dirt bikes and helicopters. Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Amazing place to stay, bice fireplace, great interesting dacor and lovely bedrooms. Nice for a birthday party
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location, nice relaxing place.

Property is handy to everything.Lovely place to just relax after a busy day.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Very approachable friendly host, great surroundings, excellent for kids to keep busy and entertained. Plenty of space and privacy.We weren't aware that we had to bring all our own consumables (e.g. hand soap, toilet paper etc), but the host was very helpful.The place would benefit from a thorough clean, but it suited us fine. A home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good for groups

Cool place to stay with a big group. Relaxed and quirky and our dogs got to come on holiday with us which was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Fun at the farm 🚜

Great holiday. Lots for the kids to do. Friendly animals and things to do outside. So close to town, the lake, Mt Robert and Rainbow ski fields.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chopper Stay

Good facilities, everything you need. As advertised, not super flash but very good. Quirky.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

This is a wee seceret paradise... home away from home... the scenery is to die for... the farm animals are friendly and the cutest! And the helicopters for the kids to play on is abonus!!! And the owners are the lovliest, so helpful.... hope to be back again sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxed stay

Large house on a quiet rural plot. Friendly animals around the place and nice places to walk around the property. Nice and warm with two heat pumps and a fire. Only downside was the bed in the main bedroom has a bit of roll together and the furniture in the kitchen dining is quiet tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice spot, could be cleaner

Lovely location. Fun for kids with animals close by. Not overly clean. Mould on curtains and filthy windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location

Incredible Location and Outlook

Property is situated in an incredible location being only a 5 min drive to the St Arnaud township. Plenty of space and entertainment for the kids with farm animals to the helicopters to play in out the back. We didn’t end up using the sleep-out (5th bedroom) as this would be best suited to summer however there was plenty of room in the living room of the house to fit everyone in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great location

This property is in a great location and is spacious enough for a large family gathering. It was easy to keep warm in the icy weather with the two heat pumps and lovely fire. The kids loved the pigs, free range chickens and exploring the helicopter. The bathroom was large and having two toilets was a must for our large group. The only disappointment was the cleanliness of the house when we arrived. It took us a while to make space in the fridge for our food and thoroughly clean the kitchen and bathroom. A lot of the bedding had seen better days and so we would recommend bringing your own if you were at all particular. The beds themselves were comfortable. All in all we had a great time and it met the needs of our large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025