The Ferns Hideaway
House in Franz Josef / Waiau
Reasons to book
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Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this house rental
Situated in Franz Josef in the West Coast region, The Ferns Hideaway has a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Franz Josef / Waiau
Available Rooms
Three-Bedroom House
2 Single • 1 Double • 1 Double • 2368 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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Reviews
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4.5
pantry items in the kitchen available, we enjoyed our BF at the local cafes recommended by the host.
bed could be more comfortable.
5.0
I wish I could give 6 or 7 stars if possible! We had an amazing stay. The house is beautiful, spacious, and comfortable, with a large living and dining area. The kitchen is super well-equipped. In addition to air conditioning, the wood fireplace and electric blankets on each bed kept us very warm during the cold days. The location is quiet yet conveniently close to Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. We would definitely love to come back!
4.5
Location was excellent. House was very spacious with very good facilities.Host was very responsive.
Could have done with heating in the bedrooms
5.0
We had a great stay! It was clean, comfortable, and relaxing. The location was perfect—close to attractions but still private and peaceful.
4.5
Fire place, roomy, great location. Bed 2 great
Highly recommended to all. Owners very helpful when questions raised.
Bed 1 too firm for my lady's back.
5.0
Very homely and clean. Spacious and comfortable. Great location.
5.0
Really convenient and spacious- lovely open fire. Very well equipped.
Nothing- it was lovely
5.0
Really good quiet location. Spacious home. Good communication from host. Facility was clean and as described.
Nothing.
5.0
Very spacious, lots of toys for the kids, well equipped kitchen
4.5
central location, close to town centre where I can easily pick up groceries from 4 squares supermarket and the kiwi conservation centre. It's also a nice stopover if you are driving from Wanaka to Arthur's Pass- allows you to do hiking at both glaciers and visit Lake Matheson. The incidental finding of the rice cooker was a pleasant surprise for the Asian travelers too.
Needed to ration the hot water for baths which the owners did warn us about. Wifi connection not as good when you are in the master bedroom.
4.5
A bit cheeky to charge $130 cleaning fee but then require guests to clean up. I would not stay again because of that.
4.5
excellent location
no heating in bedrooms, cooktop not working, no bins in bedrooms or bathrooms
4.5
so private and peaceful with large open internal spaces
5.0
Beautiful house and nice location in the jungle but still close to the city. Would have liked to stay longer.
A potentially dangerous hole on the drive way.
4.5
PLENTY OF ROOM, GREAT LOCATION, VERY FAMILY FRIENDLY
4.0
location, kitchen and the amenities and comfortable rooms were very nice.
upkeep of the property could be better attended. Cleaning include-cobwebs, a good detail cleaning around the interior/exterior and garage. Fill in the drive way so folks won’t lose their mufflers. The living room sofas could be replaced. pretty worn out.
5.0
spacious and open plan with beautiful surroundings
nothing
5.0
Everything
None
5.0
Beautiful location- such a lovely home.
The beds were s little uncomfortable but this is the only negative
4.0
A lovely spacious house, in an ideal position, that had everything we needed. Communication was great, when we had a question it was answered quickly. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Perhaps a few instruction manuals for the equipment in the house would have been useful, but can't say there was anything we didn't like.
5.0
Large comfortable house, superbly equipped with everything you need. The kitchen was really well set up with pots, pans, utensils etc. The house is in a lovely private location surrounded by ferns.
The owner was a good communicator and helpful. Would stay here again anytime.
Nothing
4.5
This property is spotless from top to bottom, boast a very well equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, ensuite & more. It’s handy to local restaurants tour operators & beautiful walks.
The house is located in a quiet street and set in a private garden.
We found the bed in the master bedroom to be too soft. There weren’t any toiletries in the ensuite either which we thought unusual.
Neither of these things are deal breakers.
4.5
Great location and very clean. Communication with the host was fantastic and they were helpful with the booking process. This was a short stopover during a road trip around the South Island but would have happily stayed for longer if we had the time.
5.0
very clean, very comfortable, well designed property. Perfect for our family of 5.
4.5
Great location, comfortable, warm and plenty of space for a family of four or larger. Host was easily contactable and response was prompt. Would definitely stay here again!
4.5
The location was fabulous—quiet, at the end of a cul-de-sac. It was spacious and clean. The covered outdoor space was appreciated as it rained during much of our stay.
5.0
Nice and quiet area
4.0
shower was great! location was excellent. very quiet!
the sofa’s were very uncomfortable
4.0
lovely quiet roomy house, wish we could have stayed longer, appreciated advice from Mel regarding road closure too
3.5
The property is in a quiet area not too far from the restaurants and supermarket. Large and spacious with nice decked area at the rear of the property .
The property is in need of updating. The main bathroom has a large bay style window but does not have any blinds so no privacy when bathing or showering . Lack of kindling for the wood burner.
3.0
The place was spacious and in a good location. The kitchen was big and there was plenty of space to sit. The bedrooms were reasonably sized and I liked that there were 2 big bathrooms. There are lots of windows in the house so great sunlight but it would have been nice for an option of blinds in the bathroom as I found it a bit awkward. There is a nice big deck although we didn’t use it but we could still appreciate it.
The facilities were a bit dated - old kitchen, kitchen equipment, toilet. The beds were too soft (but a lot of people like this so it’s not really an issue). Each bathroom just had 1 toilet roll which was not sufficient for a 4 night stay and 4 people. The place wasn’t adequately cleaned, there was hair left in a few places, the bins outside were full and there were no bins in the bathroom. The stoves were old fashioned and needed to be lit manually. Only one kitchen towel was given, and the oven mitts need to be replaced as they were thin and you could definitely feel the heat. The driveway isn’t sealed so beware.
5.0
This was a beautiful place. Very private and quiet. Close to town and activities. It had everything for a comfortable stay.
I wished the weather had been better so we could have taken advantage of the lovely deck!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Franz Josef / Waiau?
The average price for a rental in Franz Josef / Waiau is R 1,358 per night. This rental is R 6 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Ferns Hideaway. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Ferns Hideaway pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Ferns Hideaway?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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