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Diks Cottage, St Arnaud

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Private kitchen
3 bedrooms
Spa
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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St. Arnaud, Tasman
  • Classic Boat Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Nelson Lakes National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lake Rotoiti
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

St. Arnaud

Located in St. Arnaud, this vacation home is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Classic Boat Museum and Nelson Lakes National Park. .This vacation home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Lake Rotoiti and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Wairau River.
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What's nearby

  • Classic Boat Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nelson Lakes National Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Lake Rotoiti - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Wairau River - 47 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Murchison Museum - 54 min drive - 72.4 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Lodge Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tophouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Clinker Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • teh tarik place
  • Dalam Hati saya

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Diks Cottage, St Arnaud

- Set amongst native bush with good privacy
- Characterful Cottage
- Bush and mountain views

Set back from the road on the Lake Peninsular, this older, more basic style cottage is so private that it requires you to weave through the surrounding native bush to get to the door. This house is a classic example of 1970s NZ architecture and it is set on a number of levels, with the living and kitchen areas set around a big log burner. A proper original bach, it is a place to relax and recharge. Approx 10 minutes walk to Lake Rotoiti and approx 10 minutes drive to St. Arnaud Village Store.

Special conditions: Not recommended for small children (steep staircase). No pets. Smoking outside only (please dispose of butts thoughtfully). This property relies on rain water for its water supply. Please conserve water especially in dry periods. Thanks.

Bed layouts
Downstairs Bedroom
1 x Bunk bed
Master Bedroom
1 x Queen bed
Mezzanine Bedroom
Ladder access mezzanine over the lounge. 2 x double mattresses.
2 x Double bed
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which has a kitchen.

Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Diks Cottage, St Arnaud Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lance W.

Liked: Cleanliness

it isn't a good place for three adults when it cold. The downstairs bunk room is too cold a

let people know its a scout lodge, have paper available for lighting the fire and as above not suitable for three adults when its cold . Cosy and warm once the fire was lit and there is a couch t asleep on . lovely venue with tress and birds and interesting books .The contact person Jenny was instantly available to deal with any issues , very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean m.

Liked: Cleanliness

LOVED IT

HAD AN AWESOME STAY, JUST LOVED THE WHOLE VIBE OF THE PLACE, THANKS SO MUCH TO "DIK BIDDLE". WILL BE BACK FOR SURE
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Step back in time

Lovely rustic 70s bach in the bush, great sound system, a few old cds and lots of random old cassettes to listen to. Beautiful wood fire to add heat and atmosphere. Driveway needs work, couldnt get down in our little car! However great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fascinating bach

A lovely bach designed by an architectural graduate, steeped in history and quirkyness.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarrad H.

Liked: Cleanliness

St Arnaud fishing

Had a really nice stay at Dik’s Place in St Arnaud. The house is the perfect spot for exploring all the St Arnaud area has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Durand C.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024