Title: Lake Hood Escape with Private Jetty - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lake Hood Escape with Private Jetty Vacation home in Huntingdon with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117810000/117808500/117808498/6e857486.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video library, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117810000/117808500/117808498/942c8639.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117810000/117808500/117808498/031c1d4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117810000/117808500/117808498/f5a09f94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117810000/117808500/117808498/6cf47615.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Lake Hood Escape with Private Jetty provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lake Hood Escape with Private Jetty Experience tranquil Lake Hood living in this brand new, carefully styled 4-bedroom home with private jetty access to Lake Hood. Perfect for families or groups, the home sleeps 8 and features spacious open-plan living, underfloor heating and designer finishes throughout. Launch kayaks or jet skis from the jetty for an easy 8-minute ride to the lake, or use the public boat ramp just up the road. Enjoy peace, comfort, and style in a stunning waterside setting. This newly built, architecturally designed 4-bedroom home nestled on the serene estuary leading to Lake Hood. Accommodating up to 8 guests, this modern farmhouse-style retreat offers a private jetty, allowing direct access to the lake via kayak or jet ski in just 8 minutes. Experience the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and natural beauty in a tranquil setting. 🛏️ Bedrooms Master Suite: Features a queen-sized bed, panoramic estuary views and a luxurious ensuite bathroom with designer fixtures. Bedroom 2: Queen-sized bed with ample storage and cozy ambiance. Bedroom 3: Two single beds, ideal for children or friends. Bedroom 4: Queen-sized bed, thoughtfully decorated for comfort. All bedrooms are equipped with underfloor heating and high-quality linens to ensure a restful night’s sleep. 🛁 Bathrooms Ensuite: Adorned with copper tapware and an intelligent toilet featuring a heated seat. Family Bathroom: Includes a bathtub, separate shower, and modern fixtures. Powder Room: Conveniently located near the living area for guest use features a unique honeycomb mirror. 🍽️ Kitchen & Living The open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area boasts soaring 5.5-meter ceilings with exposed steel beams, creating an airy, chapel-like ambiance. The kitchen is a chef’s delight, featuring concrete-grey cabinetry, a porcelain island, black subway tiles, and top-of-the-line appliances. The living area centres around a wood-burning fireplace (currently not for guest use), perfect for cozy evenings, and is complemented by heated polished concrete floors throughout. 🌅 Outdoor Amenities Private Jetty: Launch kayaks or jet skis directly from your backyard for an 8-minute journey to Lake Hood. Cantilevered Deck: Overlooks the estuary, furnished with comfortable seating for relaxation or alfresco dining. Landscaped Grounds: Surrounded by native flora, providing privacy and a connection to nature. There is no fence between the estuary and the property so if you are bringing children, please pay close attention to their whereabouts at all times, otherwise this place may not be ideal for your family. 🚤 Local Attractions & Activities Lake Hood is a haven for water enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Activities include: Water Sports: Swimming, kayaking, sailing, water-skiing, and jet skiing on the 80-hectare lake. Rowing: An eight-lane international rowing course attracts events and competitions. Trails: Walking, mountain biking, and horse trekking trails surround the lake. Fishing: Abundant opportunities for both novice and experienced anglers.   For a change of scenery, explore nearby attractions: Rakaia Gorge: Known for its stunning turquoise waters, offering jet boating, fishing, and scenic walks. Ashburton: Just a 10-minute drive away, featuring cafes, shops, and cultural sites.  🍽️ Dining Indulge in a culinary experience at The Lake House Restaurant & Bar, located within walking distance. Nestled in Marina Bay, it offers uninterrupted views of Lake Hood and the Southern Alps. Enjoy a diverse menu featuring New Zealand and European cuisine, with options for indoor and outdoor seating.   🚗 Accessibility Situated just over an hour’s drive from Christchurch, The Great Escape offers a convenient yet secluded getaway. Whether you’re seeking adventure or relaxation, this estuary retreat provides the perfect base for your Lake Hood experience. Feel free to reach out if you need assistance with booking activities or have any questions during your stay! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Family friendly - Children's dinnerware - Children's games ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Single level property - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Recycling - Solar energy - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84550000/84543700/84543694/ae6ec846.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Lake Hood Holiday Home Lake Hood Ashburton - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.962597,171.7589&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:bqhkGctiw_%40%3FS%3FU%40U%3FW%40U%40S%3FU%40UBS%40U%40UBUBSBSBU%40UDUBQDUBSDUDQDUDQDUFQDSFSDQFSFSHOFSFQHQFQHOFQHQHOJOFQJMHOJMHOJOJMJOJOJKJMJMJKLIJMLKLKJKLILKLGLMJGNILGLILENGLILENELENGLCNENELCNELCNANCNANALCN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FNBN%40L%40NBN%40LBNDNBLDNDNBLFLDNDLDNHLFLDLHNFLHLFLLJFLJLHLJLJJJLLJHJJJLLLHJLNHNJLJNHNJLHNJLHNHPHNHPHPFNHPFPHPFRFNFRFRDPFRFRDPDTFPDTBPDTDRBTDPBTBTBTBR%40RBT%40TBT%40R%40T%40T%3FR%40T%40V%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAXAR%3FTATARATCTATCRATCRCTCTCTEPCRETETCPETGPERERGRGPERGRGPGRGNIRGPIPGNIPIPINIPINKLINKLINKNKLINMNIJMLKLKHKLMJKJMJMJMFMLKFMJMHMHOFMHMDMFOHMDODMDMDODODMFO%40ODM%40OBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOCOAOCMAOEMAOGOEMEOEMEOEMEMIOGMEMIMGOIKIMKMGMMMGKKMKMKKKMMKIKMKMKKKOKOKMKOIOKMIOKMGQKOIOIQGQIOGQIQGSGOISGQGSESGQESGSESEQEUEQEUCUESCQEUAUCUCSCUCSAUAUCUAS%3FUAUAS%3FYAS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MsztNSn3YhiRq3UNwaEaDdV6C3w=) Ashburton, Canterbury Region #### What's nearby - Lake Hood - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Ashburton Domain - 14 min drive - 10.1 km - Historic Art Gallery and Museum - 15 min drive - 10.1 km - Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 46 min drive - 51.5 km - Rakaia Gorge - 54 min drive - 61.7 km #### Restaurants - ‪Formosa Modern Asian Cuisine - ‬14 min drive - ‪Msa - ‬14 min drive - ‪Bedrock Bar and Stonegrill - ‬17 min drive - ‪The Ottoman - ‬13 min drive - ‪Taste cafe - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### Where is Lake Hood Escape with Private Jetty located? > Situated in Huntingdon, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Hood and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum and Ashburton Domain. Historic Art Gallery and Museum and Ashburton Aviation Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question