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Mid century house in Central Franz location

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Coffee/tea maker
3 bedrooms, Internet
Living area
Living area
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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Franz Josef / Waiau, West Coast
  • Place, Westcoast Wildlife Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Waiho Hot Tubs
    ‪7 min walk‬

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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.

Mid century house in Central Franz location

Renovated mid century house. Centrally located so you can walk to everything. Close to shops and walking tracks. Has Bbq and games in the garage in case it rains.

Doors from lounge leads to a porch with outdoor table and chairs. There is a garden with fruit and herbs you can help your self too.

Kitchen is fully equipped. Including Nespresso coffee machine.

Washing machine and clothes line if you need to catch up on washing.

Two comfortable queen beds with electric blankets and mattress toppers. And two single beds. All beds have wool or feather duvets.

There is a heatpump in lounge and panel heater in hallway for colder winter days.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Westcoast Wildlife Centre. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a balcony/patio in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and balcony or patio
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 3 minutes by foot from Te Wahipounamu
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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
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

Mid Century House in Central Franz Location Franz Josef Glacier

Mid century house in Central Franz location Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy O., West Busselton, Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious home. Great location for walking into town for restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Paula T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location. Spacious, comfortable beds and great shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Arlene G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, around the corner to everything. We had some issues connecting to the Wifi as what was on the site was not working. After struggling for a bit we called the host who was very abrupt and not overly helpful.The living/kitchen room area did not have a heater, but there was one in a closet in one of the bedrooms that we were able to move to that area to make it comfortable. Very large and roomy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, within walking distance of shop and restaurants, and easy access. Rooms were comfortable and kitchen well stocked. With short hikes nearby and loads of destinations at a distance we had a great time even in the spring rain.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alisha A.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very good

Excellent stay house nice a clean and warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spacious property, lovely views up to the mountains
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fran S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient location

This excellent property is very walkable to the amenities of the town. Great open floor plan of living room, eating area, and kitchen. Comfortable beds and lovely view of the glacier. There was an initial emergency with the cleaners before we arrived. The owner resolved it promptly and communicated the matter to us. After that though, the owner did not respond to our communications/questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

dianne e., portland oregon

Liked: Cleanliness

Well located

Can walk to most hikes to the glacier so ideal for a 2-3 day stay. The house is comfortable and well stocked and centrally located. It was great for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

vaughan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the only accommodation we stayed in that had a 3:00pm and not a 2:00pm check in. Therefore, one would expect it to be clean and ready for the next guests. We arrived at the back of 3:00pm only to find unmade beds, dirty towels, toilet etc. The hostess arrived after us complaining about the traffic. We left the property for her to clean. Judging by what we returned to was a half hearted attempt at cleaning. Our sheets were dirty and creased, and waking up in the morning with a cockroach staring at us wasn’t a good start to the day. The kitchen had a white film over the counters and sink which I then had to clean along with the stained mugs. One certainly doesn’t feel welcome at this property, not even a small gesture of milk to make a cup of tea after a long drive. I do not consider the expired food supplies left by other guests as a token of a welcome. Compared to the lovely notes, chocolate, bowls of fruit, fresh flowers, milk, choice of fresh tea or beautiful soaps that we received at our other accommodations, Mid Century House has a lot to learn in hosting. I’m not saying I expect any of these things, albeit really nice and welcoming, we do expect a level of cleanliness. This property has so much potential but it is run down and needs a good scrub. The price was more than most of our accommodation we stayed in and was terrible in comparison. Not to mention that we had to pay upfront when booking more than six months prior.

10/10 Excellent

Leanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and spacious in great central location

We had a really enjoyable 2 night stay. The house is within easy walking distance of attractions, restaurants and shops. We had a beautiful view of the mountains from the kitchen and one bedroom. Check in was super simple. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon C.

Home surrounded by beautiful scenery.

The check in process was easy and the house was mostly as described however, many different aspects of the house show use and damage which need to be fixed. The surrounded area had many places to visit, including restaurants, walks and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas family stay

House as described, clean and had most of what we needed, we were there on wet days so a clothes drier would have been useful. Bedroom with single beds was small with no bedsides. Unable to take advantage of the outdoor space due to weather. We were surprised on our first evening by someone driving onto the property and parking in the garage, but other than that we were undisturbed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Des N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay. Beautiful views

It was the perfect place for us. We could see the glazier from the house and it was just perfect. Beautiful weather, neat and clean and so comfortable with lots of little extras in the kitchen to make our time amazing. I forgot a pillow and my host kindle had it delivered to my home front door. Really over and beyond. We made life memories. Thank you so much. Des
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the house says mid-century, it's actually pretty spacious and modern with three bedrooms. It's clear the home has been gradually renovated and is neatly decorated with everything a family needs. The induction cooktops are quick and easy to whip up a meal in quick time (although there is no rangehood so you need to be mindful of steam/smoke from the cooking. The heat pump air conditioning unit was quick to warm up the living room and the bedrooms are heated by a panel heater in the corridor. The washing machine was very handy as was the supplied clothes drying rack (there is an outdoor clothesline too if you are lucky enough to get Franz Josef on a sunny day). The house is a short walk to the main shops and across the road from the kiwi centre. The two walks (Tunnel Walk and Callery Gorge) are also less than 5 mins walk to trail head. Also a shoutout to the host, Susan, who was very accommodating and very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in Franz Josef

This was a comfy house for my family and I to stay in while visiting Franz Josef. Great walkable location in town. The shower was clogged with hair when we arrived which we resolved, though the owners did respond promptly to our message about this concern. Beds were comfortable and clean. We appreciated the supply of toys which our 3yo enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was clean, comfortable and convenient to walk to places. The kids loved the toys and books in the cupboard. Would definitely recommend for other families.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Di S.

Di

House very tired. Things broken hardly any cooking urensils
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shivanshu

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The property is situated in the Franz Josef township and thus is accessible to nearby walks and dining options. It has some beautiful views from the kitchen. The house itself although was clean but lacked a few important things. It didn't have a bolt in the washroom which made it a bit inconvenient. The equipment were a bit rusty as well. Overall, although the place was clean and decent considering the price so would rate 4/5 overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

elise

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, were sad to leave. Thank you for a lovely house in a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melitta N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bright and cozy house

Very happy with 3 bed house. Cozy and warm with everythibg you need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Vaishali M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home for families

We enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable and warm. We were pleasantly surprised to see a bit of the glacier from one of the bedroom windows on a clear day. Close to restaurants and other touristy things. The host was very accomodating of our requests :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024