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Mountain Village Bach

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom40 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Arthur's Pass, Canterbury
  • Place, Historic Village Walk
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Devils Punchbowl Waterfall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Brunner
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Mountain Village Bach

Renovated two bedroom cottage in Arthurs Pass Village. Great views over the village and North up the valley. Easy access to popular walking tracks, village cafes and train station.

To keep your costs down for one night stays there is no cleaning service provided so you are expected to clean before you leave.

Note that towels, bedsheets and pillowcases are NOT provided. Bring your own sheets or sleeping bags. There are duvets and pillows provided for each bed.

Formerly called Woodsmoke, there is now no fireplace. The bach has been renovated with sliding door to the main bedroom, new double glazed windows in the lounge & bedrooms, double glazed sliding door onto a deck on the north side and new heat pump. The interior walls are polyurethaned plywood with a slight white wash. The double bed and fold-out double sofa bed are both new.

Please be aware this is an authentic Arthurs Pass bach - a mountain cabin of about 42sqm. It is recommended for ascetic persons, looking for simple accommodation. The flush toilet is in an annex to the entrance porch. Ideal base for tramping, mountaineering or Coast to Coast race training. It's a short 950m walk to store/cafes and Visitor Centre.

Note that there is a railway through the village and coal trains arrive then pass through most nights.

During weekends & holidays we may not be able to respond immediately to any requests.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Historic Village Walk. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and a patio.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a patio and a sofa bed
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Historic Village Walk and a few minutes from Devils Punchbowl Waterfall

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains

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)

General

  • Unit size: 431 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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 NOTE: Linen, sheets, pillowcases and towels are NOT provided, bring your own. There are duvets for each bed.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Mountain Village Retreat Arthur's Pass
Mountain Village Retreat Private vacation home
Mountain Village Retreat Private vacation home Arthur's Pass

Mountain Village Bach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 186 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kate T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tasha L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little rustic apline chatlet. Great location walking distance to Arthurs Pass Village.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie R.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Denny V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Simon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Sabrina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Cute and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Ali M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the location, wonderful view of iconic Arthur's Pass railway. Easy walk to village.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui R.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jo E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good P accomodation. Served our needs very well. Thorouppghly enjoyed all the walks we managed to squeeze into our one night stay. Communication with our host excellent. Information regarding facilities very easy to follow.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Anastasia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We found out afterwards that the cabin isn’t cleaned in between stays. There’s no towels or bed linen, and the bunk isn’t usable for 2 people as it’s so so wobbly that you can’t move as you’ll wake the other person up. They also charge a service fee and it’s pretty pricey in general for what it is. The owner was nice to deal with and the shower was good! Just needs to lower the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet spot with enduring you need.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Corrinne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host and location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great scenic spot. Very close to devil's punch bowl, Arthur's pass train station, Arthur's pass chapel and cafes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christina B., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the mountain setting and the bach though basic was perfectly comfortable for our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Wing Fung

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We left the property shortly after arrival due to cleanliness and safety concerns. The sofa was dirty and smelly, the pillow had visible stains, there was rubbish under the bed, and mould on the wall. The walls also appeared temporary, which made us feel unsafe. After a family discussion, we decided not to stay and drove an additional two hours to Christchurch. This was very disappointing and not what we expected based on the listing. The owner told me this's NZ bach style life. If someone don't mind unsafe and dirty house, go ahead!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Arjan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
central location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Fran B.

Hosts were excellent and replied promptly. Bach is well located although there is some noise from the trains during the weekdays but great for trainspotters. Lots to do in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great wee spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to explore Arthur’s Pass.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, good basic facilities. Take bug spray for sand flies!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little bach in a great location. Well appointed with everything we needed.
We even had a happy visitor who fed on the flax flowers around the deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David and Anna T., Adelaide, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Bach!It was lovely and warm and welcoming. Fantastic view of Arthur's pass and the trains. Just a lovely relaxing place to be surrounded by amazing nature.Everything was there that you could want.We loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location!A true Kiwi Bach!
Just down the road
Just off the deck!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025