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Backcountry hut with a modern twist

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A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, dining area, and seating area.
A modern house with a wooden deck, large sliding glass doors, and a metal roof.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a large window with a view of mountains, a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of a landscape.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Ohau
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Lake Ohau, Canterbury
  • Place, Lake Ohau
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Pukaki
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Backcountry hut with a modern twist

Take in the lake and mountain views while you sit back and enjoy the comforts of this new architecturally designed home.

Relax by the fire while you unwind and take in the back country hut feeling with a modern twist. Enjoy the Mackenzie country with bush walks, mountain biking, fishing and of course the Ohau ski field, just 20 minutes from the house.

The property is perfect for a weekend away with family and friends or a romantic getaway for two.

The main house has one queen size bed, plus kitchen, living and bathroom (including bath). The second hut has two queen beds and two single bed bunks, along with a shared bathroom and large shower.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
Please, no parties. Ohau is a small community and we don't want to upset the locals or have our new house damaged.
No ski boots / skis / boards / snow board boots inside the property. Please use the drying cupboard provided.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9687006
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ohau

Located in Ohau, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Ahuriri Conservation Park and Lake Ohau reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include High Country Salmon and Hot Tubs Omarama. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
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Lake Ohau, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Lake Ohau - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 37 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 42 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 45 min drive - 44.1 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 51 min drive - 52.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Backcountry hut with a modern twist pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Backcountry hut with a modern twist?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Backcountry hut with a modern twist?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Backcountry hut with a modern twist?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Backcountry hut with a modern twist located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lake Ohau and within 12 miles (20 km) of Ahuriri Conservation Park and Ohau Skifield. High Country Salmon and Twizel Heritage Trail are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place with all the modern conveniences to make you stay an easy fun time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great bach in a lovely location

Really enjoyed our stay, thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, the ‘hut’ has been fitted out with everything you need. Beds are really comfortable, kitchen is so well supplied and everything was super clean and organised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay, very comfortable, clean, homely and hut-like all at once. Great biking, track walks and the wild lake, mountains and hills.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for a family getaway

Amazing views, super clean cozy place with all the comforts and amenities. Our family really enjoyed the stay here. We’d love to go back when there is snow on the mountains!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, the huts are very clean, warm and comfortable well equipped with modern appliances and everything you need for a comfortable stay. The host was great, answered all our questions quickly and was very helpful. We would definitely like to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay

We had two nights at this property and we could of stayed a lot longer as it was absolutely stunning
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

Had a great stay, modern warm and very comfortable. Everything we needed for a weekend exploring Ohau. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a terrific weekend!

Wonderful place! Clean, comfortable, and has everything you need. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation was very clean. It had everything we needed, a well-stocked kitchen, and having the coffee machine was an added bonus. The beds were comfortable and great configuration for our group. Both huts were very warm and dry. The host was quick to respond to questions, and everything was just very easy. We would definitely recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in beautiful location away from the crowds

Lovely warm home, great communication. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ohau Break

The Backcountry Hut was perfectly located for exploring this beautiful area. The house is very well appointed with everything you need. We could have stayed much longer than three days!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay. The house was modern, well designed, warm, clean and very well appointed. Super modern kitchen and bathrooms. The beds were very comfortable. There were lovely views of the Lake and mountains. Great outside deck. Communication with host was easy and pleasant. I highly recommend this bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gem

Fantasitc house, very well appointed - loved the heated floors!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Epic

We’ll set up property that suited our large family. Clean tidy and new.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

Awesome new home. Really friendly and easy to communicate with Pieter the host. Suited our family well with separate 2 bedroom wing not connected to the main dwelling. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect ski holiday stay.

Pieter was fantastic. We couldn’t get in due to weather so we stayed in contact and he was flexible and accommodating. Great house, great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Pieter

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Our family has been camping at Lake Middleton (the lake you can see from the bedrooms) every summer for around 60 years. Ivan and Betty Bulling (my grandparents) started the tradition and my extended family continues to meet here every year.

Ivan established a furniture business (Ivan Bulling Furniture, based in Invercargill). My father and uncle continue to run this business and most of the (somewhat mismatched) furniture has come from the Ivan Bulling factory. The kitchen was designed by my cousin and brought to life and installed by my father and uncle. The oak vanities are made from a tree cut down by Ivan in Athol many years ago. You will see a photo of him on the photo board in the house, standing beside the tree.

Piet’s Place contains a lot of my cycling memorabilia (please respect these items) and Charlie’s Hut is named after my red fox Labrador, Charlie.

Why they chose this property

Lake Ohau is a special place. We hope you enjoy your time here and get to explore everything it has to offer.

Relax, sit back and enjoy the views and make yourself at home.

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