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Ultimate Alpine Escape - cosy 3 bedroom home with stunning mountain views

Family-friendly holiday home in Hanmer Springs

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View from the drive
At the end of the rainbow
View to Mt Isobel
Kitchen
Living space with log burner

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Conical Hill Walkway
  • Place, Conical Hill
  • Place, Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Double Room

1 Double Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ultimate Alpine Escape - cosy 3 bedroom home with stunning mountain views

* A family friendly home away from home, surrounded by stunning alpine views
* Direct access to the forest park with many walking and mountain biking tracks to explore
* Short walk to all the action of the Hanmer Springs village (hot pools, shops, restaurants etc)

Welcome to our little piece of paradise, close enough to the Hanmer Springs village (2 minutes drive or 10-15 minute walk) to enjoy all that this alpine village has to offer, yet with a tranquil outlook over the mountains and forest that will take your breath away. Nestled onto the hillside of Acheron Heights, our home is beautifully secluded with uninterrupted views over the forest, Conical Hill and up to Mount Isobel.

Relax with a BBQ on the north facing deck, take in the views of the surrounding mountainside and listen to the birdsong. For those with a bit more energy, our property has access directly into the forest park full of walking and mountain biking tracks.

There is a spacious living and dining area, and all the mod-cons (Wifi, Chromecast etc) to make your stay more comfortable.

Sleeping arrangements include a queen size bedroom, a room with a double bed and a small third bedroom with a set of bunks. There is a sofa bed in the lounge should you need it.

The stunning location, gorgeous log fire, well appointed kitchen and plenty of books and games will ensure you have a holiday to remember. We love our family holidays in this magic location and are excited to be able to share it with you.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to bring your own linen (towels/sheets etc) and clean the property for the next visitors (cleaning available for an extra $100 per stay ).

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
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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 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
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

About the area

Hanmer Springs

Located in Hanmer Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Waiau Ferry Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at A Maze N Golf and Marble Point Winery. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Map
Conical Hill, Hanmer Springs

What's nearby

  • Conical Hill Walkway - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Conical Hill - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chisholm Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪No.31 Restaurant & Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sushi & Bowl - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Boulder Burgers - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fire and Ice - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Saints - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ultimate Alpine Escape - cosy 3 bedroom home with stunning mountain views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ultimate Alpine Escape - cosy 3 bedroom home with stunning mountain views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ultimate Alpine Escape - cosy 3 bedroom home with stunning mountain views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ultimate Alpine Escape - cosy 3 bedroom home with stunning mountain views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ultimate Alpine Escape - cosy 3 bedroom home with stunning mountain views located?

This family-friendly Hanmer Springs holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Conical Hill Walkway, Chisholm Park and Conical Hill. Hanmer Heritage Forest and Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 336 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met our needs in every way - have stayed before. This is our Haner go to holiday House
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place! Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely home away from home. So warm and cosy, with amazing mountain and Forrest views. Our whānau absolutely loved our stay. Definitely a place to revisit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was perfect for our family weekend. Ideal Location. Missed booking the house to be cleaned when we booked and disappointed that we couldn't do it retrospectively. We tried several times.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie P.

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

Winter escape

Winter escape with old friends / loved the quietness and proximity to walking tracks / very comfortable beds and excellent heating / we had heavy frosts overnight but the house was nice & toasty / good deck to sit out and enjoy the sun
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon H.

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

Warm and cosy.

A roaring fire, loads of space, and a big cupboard of games, perfect for a winter family getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sofie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great wee house, lovely to have a fire and beautiful views. Only downside was the shower above the bath where one guest couldnt use it due to mobility issues. Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brodie F.

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

Great holiday home

Very warm house, good location, private, great mountain views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

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

Lovely family getaway

Beautiful views, clean and cosy house, loved every minute. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

emma h.

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

Fantastic affordable property in a superb location, we will want to stay again in the future.

Easy, affordable, 5 star location, great communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maree S.

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

Perfect

For our time there it was perfect - nice distance to walk into town and close to forest walks - great views of mountains and good deck in fine weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark B.

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

Easy, relaxing stay

The house was very cozy, fire was great, internet super fast, view was lovely and close to walks and town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Siggi K.

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

Great getaway

Lovely place, very spacious, great view, suited us well for a few quiet days away from town
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Great place to stay

Affordable accommodation, great place with free wifi, close access to walking tracks. Warm and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

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

Lovely wee home

Had a lovely couple of days there, centrally located to township.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerryn M.

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

Simply Lovely

We’ve stayed in many houses in Hanmer and this is now my favourite. It has everything you need and you feel like you are in the forest. Great sun!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

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

Another perfect and restful stay

Thanks again for leasing your property. We always enjoy our stay there. Looking forward to booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T., Christchurch, New Zealand

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

Cozy wee house.

This property was very warm and despite being rainy for the first day we had plenty of entertainment options and a gorgeous day the second day checking out the forest trails. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Wendy G.

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

Cleaning

This is a good house but in need of a deep clean and new lounge suite
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jewlz G.

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

Romantic getaway

Perfect house thank you definitely will come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susannah R.

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

Cosy mountain retreat

The house was very clean, warm and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shona G.

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

warm sunny house in great location

Well appointed, comfortable house. Great spot for a couple of nights. We enjoyed all the games and jigsaws !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Alison S.

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

Magic spot, great value

Plenty of room and everything well set up for guests. I can see why this is a popular bach. Excellent value. We will certainly recommend it to friends and family, also we would want to book here again on any future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacky B.

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

Tranquil and comfortable

We had a fabulous stay at Fiona's property. It had everything we needed, and the view was so relaxing - amazing to have the direct view up into the forest and mountains. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

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

Incredible views

Enjoyed our stay very much! The views at this bach alone will bring us back again and again! The inside has pretty much everything we needed. Highly recommend 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Fiona

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What makes this property unique

Short walk to all the action of the Hanmer Springs village (hot pools, shops, restaurants etc)

Languages:

English

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