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Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Temuka, Canterbury
  • DB Brewery
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Timaru Public Hospital
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Temuka

This guesthouse places you within a 15-minute drive of Pleasant Point Museum and Railway and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge. Guestrooms at this guesthouse include kitchenettes, patios, and sofa beds.
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What's nearby

  • DB Brewery - 16 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 20 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 22 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • South Canterbury Museum - 23 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 24 min drive - 16.5 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 22 min drive
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miaflora Cafe and Garden Centre - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tea Pot Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Shearers Quarters - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blues Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Arle's Nook

Arle’s Nook is just that, it’s a little nook nestled amongst our slice of paradise.
From comfort & warmth of a newly built cabin you over look our small farm and have some amazing mountain views and some equally amazing sunsets. Peace & tranquility take over as you are far enough out of town, while actually only being 2 minutes from Temuka's Town Centre, 15 minutes from Timaru's Caroline Bay and Town Centres Cafes and Shops and 8 minutes from Fonterra's Clandeboye Site.

Arle’s Nook is Air Conditioned, has a Small Kitchenette, a Very Comfortable Queen Bed, a Bathroom with Shower, a Living Area with a fold out couch that can sleep an additional 2 if needed, and a Private Deck for enjoying a refreshment or two.
Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a kitchenette, a patio, and a sofa bed.

Property manager

Graham Jackson

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Arle's Nook
Arle's Nook Temuka
Arle's Nook Guesthouse
Arle's Nook Guesthouse Temuka

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking available at Arle's Nook?

No, there isn't parking available at the guesthouse.

Is this guesthouse next to a casino?

No, this guesthouse is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this guesthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Arle's Nook good for couples?

Amenities at this guesthouse that appeal to couples include a kitchenette in each accommodation with kitchenettes in some.

Are there hot tubs at Arle's Nook?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this guesthouse offer breakfast?

No, this guesthouse doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this guesthouse allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this guesthouse.

Does Arle's Nook have connecting rooms?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this guesthouse?

The closest major airport to this guesthouse is Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse), which is 8.3 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Arle's Nook?

Yes, every accommodation at Arle's Nook comes with a deck.

Arle's Nook Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sally p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Arles Nook

We came fown to Temuka to do some work, we have found Arles nook to be a lovely place to stay, handy to Temuka but rural.Great Shower, comfy bed. Nice comfy couch.Will definitely recommend to friends.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graham's little cabin is perfect as we have family just down the road. Great to be rural and peaceful after a busy day. We will always stay here if available on our visits.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zac G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay

Fantastic and warm guest house. Fantasti c views. Have recommended to a few friends
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Esther B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy and convenient

Tidy place with all conveniences at hand
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great relaxing place will definitely stay again.

A very peaceful and relaxing place in a beautiful country setting but close to all amenities (via car).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rosemary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Recent stay

Relaxing and nice place for a stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and relaxing

Great place, very peaceful and bigger than expected. Perfect for my daughter and I to explore Temuka and Timaru. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lata P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute farm hutt

The hutt is a prime location for a slice of a quiet farm escape. The driveway to the hutt is almost a min drive from the road so you must have a vehicle to drive here. The best feature is you have a great view of the mountains from the small deck provided that also has an outside table for you to have meals outside. There is just 1 entry sliding door that opens upto the open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen. The lounge sofa is also a pullout bed and the dining table has just 2 chairs that sits right under the TV and is directly over carpet which is prone to stains if you have kids. The bedroom is located on the left from the lounge with a big size bed and 2 small side draws. We arrived at night and things were looking great till we realised in the day time that the owners home was just located behind the hutt and a camera was facing vehicles that drive into the hutt or driveway which felt eerily. We were having a good time till it we checked out and i saw that i was requested by the owner to pay $800 for 2.5 hrs of cleaning, professional carpet cleaning and sofa and a replacement of a can opener which im sure hes found already and place was left in a reasonable state. The downside to this place is we washed and dryed the towels on our last night and forgot to take them out as we returned from the Laundromats late which meant we woke up late and had to rush to checkout on time and also catch our flights back home. It was only when we arrived at the airport did we find the towel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place to stay

Close to town and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamish C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Hideaway

Nice quite place to stay with a friendly host. I will be staying again when possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little farm stay

We stayed here for a night along our road trip around NZ and we loved it! Super cute little place. Both my husband and I found the bed to be comfortable, and the house was very cozy and welcoming. There was adequate cooking supplies in the kitchen for us to cook breakfast as well. The only thing that had us wary at first was check in as no instructions were provided prior to our stay through the app but we just called the host number provided and were told how to access the property. It was seamless! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and tidy

Nice place. pullout sofa bed works but a little uncomfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aishwarya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, beautiful and the perfect stay for our little family. The Host was easily contactable for any issues too. It’s a perfect stay! Just be prepared there is a very small fridge so can’t store too much:) Thank you for the amazing stay we got to a lovely home away from home here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great little place to stay, would recommend to anyone

It as lovely, quiet with great views of the fields on the farm. Very clean with an amazing shower. So good we are going back later this week.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaye S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Nook

Ideal. loved the rural outlook. all very nice bit confusing the arrival plans and directions going through another website. otherwise enjoyed our stay thankyou so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evette D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little place

Such a clean and tidy little place to stay, it had everything you need including some friendly cows to say hello to!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect for us for the week. Easy short drive to Timaru golf course. Beautiful views of the mountains. Peaceful retreat end of the day
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great, peaceful spot!

We stayed for a couple of nights while visiting family and thoroughly enjoyed it! Quiet, clean and perfect for us. The kids loved seeing the animals up the driveway. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rudi L., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, quiet retreat

We stayed for 26 nights. Easy check in and check out. Clean, modern and comfortable accommodation located on beautiful farmland with fantastic views of the snow-capped mountains. Great heating and cooling and always nice and warm despite the very cool temperature outside. Cows and sheep roam the paddocks nearby. Timaru, Geraldine and surrounding suburbs are an easy drive away. Great location for drives to Mount Cook, Dunedin, Lake Tekapo, Ashburton, Christchurch etc. Very comfortable bed and very fast WiFi. Graham is a terrific, friendly host. He was there to greet us on arrival and to say goodbye on our departure. He was only a phone call away if anything was needed and he was very responsive. After almost a month it felt like home and we were reluctant to finally leave. We would definitely stay there again. Thanks Graham.
Stayed 26 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing experience!

The location of the property was beautiful and the views were amazing. The property itself was very clean and very modern. I highly recommend it for a cozy getaway or a friends holiday!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place

It was such a pleasure staying there, clean, comfortable and warm! Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy family time away, lovely spot

Clean, modern, warm, lovely view of horizon, and farm environment with fresh country air everytime you step outside. Cows were curious and fun for the kids. Friendly owner. Very easy booking and arrival. Private. Nice to be able to eat out on the deck. Overall a great spot, a short drive to lovely surrounding areas. I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was exactly what we want for our weekend away for the Caroline Bay Rock and Hop Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable Stay

Comfortable compact cosy cottage. Very clean and tidy. Great rural location and outlook. We enjoyed dinner on the deck with the sun setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property but disappointed by lack of communication especially wifi code.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023