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Herb's Place, St Arnaud

Holiday home in St. Arnaud with kitchen and patio

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Herbs place
Private deck
Open plan living area
Wood fire
Kitchen/dining area. Light and airy

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 91 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Classic Boat Museum
  • Place, Nelson Lakes National Park
  • Place, Lake Rotoiti

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

bedroom 2

1 Child Bed

bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

master bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Herb's Place, St Arnaud

Situated 1 hour from Richmond, Blenheim and Murchison. Short drive to local ski area. Walking distance to Lake Rotoiti, perfect for swimming, boating, trout fishing etc. Enjoy a coffee or meal at the local cafe, or pick up the evening newspaper at the local shop. Both are only a short walk away from the bach. While you are here, visit the local DOC centre to get all the details on the walks in the area, and see their history display.
Special conditions:
Young children will need supervision outside.
Firewood is supplied for the open fire.
A gas BBQ is provided, but you must supply your own gas bottle.


Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$80.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillow cases), we dont supply; And also to take your rubbish with you. Thank you.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Barbecue
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Arnaud

St. Arnaud is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nelson Lakes National Park and Kahurangi National Park. Waterskiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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Map
St Arnaud, Nelson

What's nearby

  • Classic Boat Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nelson Lakes National Park - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Lake Rotoiti - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Murchison Museum - 42 min drive - 72.7 km
  • Wairau River - 43 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Lodge Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪St Arnaud, Alpine Store - ‬8 min walk
  • teh tarik place
  • ‪Clinker Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tophouse - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Herb's Place, St Arnaud pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Herb's Place, St Arnaud?

As of 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Herb's Place, St Arnaud on 22 Nov 2025 start from AU$179.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Herb's Place, St Arnaud?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Herb's Place, St Arnaud?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Herb's Place, St Arnaud located?

Situated in St. Arnaud, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Classic Boat Museum and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lake Rotoiti. Nelson Lakes National Park is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 369 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, cosy spot to be on a wet weekend. Had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the feel of this classic 1960s batch. Comfortable and homely.Great communication.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a fabulous stay at this peaceful, private little forest cabin. Despite it being mid-winter it was cosy and snug. It is a great location, nestled in the beech forest and a short meander down to the lake and national park. We hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Frank W.

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

Beautiful hide away

Comfortable house in a beautiful spot
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Leigh D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

1 night away

cozy old fashioned bach, bathroom rather old and shabby but everything worked. Excellent fire!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

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

Bush hideaway

We really enjoyed our stay in a real old-style bach out of our childhoods. The views straight into the beech forest were magical.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo J.

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

Fabulous place to stay

We throughly enjoyed our stay. Nicky was a fantastic communicator and very flexible with our needs.We had everything we needed, and the place was very clean and cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki B.

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

Classic boats

Tidy, comfortable and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

work trip

Didn't have much time to do much but nice warm property to lay our weary heads. Owner was great to deal with Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

gillian h.

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

Restful welcoming stay.

Cosy traditional bach in native woods with beautiful bird song all around. Has a lovely homely ambience with everything you need and is obviously a well loved place to the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian S.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Loved the amazing bird life, we had lots of visits from a friendly South Island Robin. The puzzles and kids toys were a really cool bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget P.

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

Excellent stay

Well equipped and maintained Bach in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Alastair H.

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

The stay at Herbs Place

Clean and tidy, nice and cosy at nights with fire going. Would not hesitate to stay there in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

pip K.

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

Amazing

Incredible spot and special wee family batch
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita D., UK

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

Peaceful location fabulous walking

A traditional bach set in the middle of the forest. Very peaceful and perfectly located for walking and the lake. It had everything we needed for a great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Great value

This Bach was a great place to stay before and after our tramping, quiet, clean and warm once the fire was lit 🔥 😁😁 thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola G.

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

Great location.

Great old school kiwi bach, has everything you need, and absolutely beautiful location. Would love to go back one day. St Arnaud is just stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tess L.

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

A restful retreat

A lovely spot nestled in the beautiful beech forest. We had everything we needed and the fire was a balm. Many thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

In touch with nature

Beautiful spot nestled in native bush. Warm fire, warm house. So much to do nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sherryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bach is set in a stunning location, very peacefully nestled in nature. Other properties are close by but the beech forest is so thick that you don't notice them. The host forgot our booking, oops, so the house perhaps wasn't prepared quite as usual, but she was very responsive and helpful. The fire kept the house cozy in the evening but it cooled quite a bit overnight so we were glad for the two portable electric heaters. Note that there is no washing facility, if you intend on a longer stay. Thanks for sharing your special family bach with us Nicola!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cam C.

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

Spring visit

Thanks again for opening the family bach to our family :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda D.

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

Cute, cosy and warm.

Great place to stay. A short walk down the track at the end of the road to the Lake . Place was cosy and warm in arrival, thanks to Nicky the host. Comfy beds and plenty of fire wood. And clean too. Loved our stay. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cam C.

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

Winter Holiday

Another wonderful stay. We didn't want to leave. Thanks.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

great bach

lovely family bach. In the middle of beech trees with beautiful birdsong. Well equipped and comfortable with an excellent fire which heated the whole bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sylvia B.

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

Fabulous!

Perfect for our group of 6 women, great size, homey. Loved it and great communication with hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by NickySh4

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What makes this property unique

Wake up to the bird calls of tui's and bellbirds

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