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Backcountry hut with a modern twist

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace

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TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Lake Ohau, Canterbury
  • Place, Lake Ohau
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Pukaki
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ohau

This vacation home places you within a 15-minute walk of Lake Ohau. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Ohau - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 36 min drive - 21.6 miles
  • Twizel Town Centre - 39 min drive - 24.6 miles
  • Lake Pukaki - 41 min drive - 34.9 miles
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 42 min drive - 27.2 miles

About this property

Entire place

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

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.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Ohau within a short 12-minute walk of Lake Ohau. You'll also find Ohau Skifield nearby.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Backcountry hut with a modern twist a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring lake views.

Are there hot tubs at Backcountry hut with a modern twist?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Backcountry hut with a modern twist?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Backcountry hut with a modern twist.

Backcountry hut with a modern twist Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clare F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Nigel C.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in beautiful location away from the crowds

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

10/10 Excellent

Eranga D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a terrific weekend!

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

10/10 Excellent

Rima-Marie K., Dunedin, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Darryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem

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

10/10 Excellent

Susie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great bach in a lovely location

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

10/10 Excellent

Trish I.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayleen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Epic

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

10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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