For small or large groups up to 16 guests in five bedrooms with a private spa pool, log‑fire, WiFi and fully equipped kitchen. Minutes from Ōpuke Thermal Pools, cafés, bars & restaurants and ski‑shuttle stops. Perfect base for Mt Hutt skiing and Snowboarding. Explore mountain‑bike trails, Ashburton Lakes kayaking, hiking tracks like Methven Walkway and Rakaia Gorge, jet‑boat the Rakaia Gorge or take a scenic hot‑air‑balloon flight over the Southern Alps. Self‑check‑in, ample parking. • Located in the Methven village; walk to restaurants, cafés, ski‑bus pickups and Ōpuke Thermal Pools • Adventure base: ski tuning and storage room, 13km to Mt Hutt ski field; mountain‑bike trails, hiking, lakes and golf nearby • Large lodge style with five bedrooms, two bathrooms, • Large deck with Spa pool • 4 queen bedrooms, 1 bunk room with 2 x single bunks and 2 x triple bunks (Please see photos ) • 12 beds, up to 16 guests • Amenities: private spa pool, log‑burner, Wi‑Fi, fully equipped kitchen, laundry with ski tuning area, garden and patio • Family‑friendly: Large open plan living rooms, bunk room and landscaped garden • Ample Parking at the property and on street Parking • Self‑check‑in and contactless entry Character lodge: This is a well-loved ski lodge, comfy but not newly renovated – think relaxed and cosy rather than hotel-perfect. Guest have full access to main house and private spa pool, Gardens and main house driveway/parking. There is a separate tenanted apartment on the right rear of the property with its own driveway and entrance, however, the main house, spa and lawn are for your exclusive use. Spa & young children: The spa is unfenced and the log burner has no fire guard, so this home isn’t ideal for toddlers. Please supervise children closely. We service and balance the spa regularly. Guest has access to Chlorine for small daily dosage.

Easy going, well traveled, bi lingual (English/Japanese) host. I know what its like to be a traveler, and I'm here to make your stay comfortable, enjoyable and as easy going as possible. I look forward to hosting people from all corners of the world and learning about different cultures and lifestyles.

You’ll be within easy walking distance of Methven’s cafés, restaurants, bars, supermarket and ski‑shuttle pickup points. The award‑winning Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa are about a 10‑minute walk away. It’s a short drive to Mt Hutt ski area, which boasts a 683 m vertical drop and 365 ha of terrain. Summer guests can explore mountain‑bike trails at Mt Hutt Bike Park, kayak and paddleboard the Ashburton Lakes, take a jet‑boat ride through the Rakaia Gorge, hike the Methven Walkway, Mt Somers Tracks or play 18 holes at Methven Golf Club. A car is the easiest way to get here and explore the area – it’s about a 1-hour drive from Christchurch with free off-street parking at the lodge. In ski season you can leave the driving to the locals: Methven Travel and Snowman Shuttles run daily buses between Methven and Mt Hutt with pick-ups around town, and the house is within walking distance of Methven’s cafés, supermarket, Ōpuke Pools and ski-bus pick-up points. You’ll have access to our AI Virtual Host 24/7 throughout your stay. We’re also available to assist with any questions via the messaging system on the platform you booked through. Once your booking is confirmed, you will be directed to fill out our check-in form where you will be required to complete an identity check by scanning your licence/passport before being provided with your arrival instructions. This provides security for the owners of the property so they are comfortable that you are who you say you are and you have the documents to prove it (similar to a hotel check-in procedure). This process is necessary due to the fact that we have a self-check-in system.