[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family House in the centre of Franz Township Vacation home in Franz Josef Glacier ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91980000/91974900/91974844/2031240b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91980000/91974900/91974844/df43a9b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91980000/91974900/91974844/533b85b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91980000/91974900/91974844/456da7d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91980000/91974900/91974844/a759dd64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Family House in the centre of Franz Township provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer ## 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. ### Family House in the centre of Franz Township Franz Josef is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, with snow-capped mountains and icy glaciers providing a dramatic backdrop to the town's charming streets. Just a short stroll into town, the kea retreat is the perfect home away from home, with comfortable furnishings and all the amenities you need to enjoy a relaxing stay. Whether you're a solo traveller, a couple, or a small group of friends or family, our place can accommodate! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67430000/67422200/67422161/51aa4d01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mid century house in Central Franz location Franz Josef / Waiau - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 8.8 Excellent 52 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=67422161&PinnedHotelID=67422161&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10560000/10555700/10555612/627663c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Punga Grove Franz Josef Glacier - 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Oct 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=3978257&PinnedHotelID=3978257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 ## About the area Franz Josef Glacier is home to this vacation home. Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Te Wahipounamu. [Visit our Franz Josef Glacier travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier.dx10398) [View more Vacation homes in Franz Josef Glacier](https://www.expedia.ca/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Private-Vacation-Homes.d10398-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.38475,170.1836&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ruwgGo%7Eum_%40%3FS%3FS%3FU%3FU%40U%40S%40U%40U%40U%40SBU%40UBSBUBUBSBUBQDUDSBQDUDQDUFQDUDQFSFSFQFQFQFSFQHMFSHQHQHMHSHMHOHMJSHMJOHKJOJMJOJKJKLOJKJKLKJKLKJILKLKLILGLILILGNILGLELGNGLGLENENGLANENCLENANCLANCNANCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40NBL%40NBN%40LBNDNDL%40NFLDNDLFNFLFLDLFNHLFLHLHLFLHLJLJJHLJJJLJJJJJLNJJJJJNJLJNHJJNHLJRHLHNHLHRHLHPHPFNHPFPFRFPFPFPFRFRDPDTFPDTDPDTBPDRDTBPBTBRBTBTBR%40T%40TBR%40T%40T%40T%40R%40T%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FRATATARATATCRATATCTCRCTCTCRCPETETCPETEPERGREREPGPGTGPGRGPGPGPIPGNIPIPINIPINILINKPINKLIJKNKNKLKJKJMNKJKJMJKLMJKFMJMJMHMFMHMFMHOHMFMDMHODMHODMDODM%40ODODMBOBO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAOCOAMCOAOCMEOCOEMAOEOEMEMIOEMIMEMGOIMIMGMIMGMIMKMKKGMKKMMKKKKKMOKKKKKMKOKOIKKMIOKQIOIMIOIQIOIQIQGQIOGQGQGQGSGQGUGQEQESGSESEQEUCQEUEUCQCSCUCUCSCUAUCUASAUAUASAUAU%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ys_a6d9h7SrL-TIuaSROlu4cFl0=) Franz Josef / Waiau, West Coast ### What's nearby - Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Our Lady of the Alps - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - St James Anglican Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Glacier Hot Pools - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Waiho Hot Tubs - 7 min walk - 0.6 km ### Getting around - Hokitika (HKK) - 117 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬3 min walk - ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk - ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬4 min walk - ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬3 min walk - ‪Alice May - ‬1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family House in the centre of Franz Township pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Family House in the centre of Franz Township? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family House in the centre of Franz Township? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Family House in the centre of Franz Township located? > Situated in Franz Josef Glacier, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Te Wahipounamu. Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family House in the centre of Franz Township Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim B. Oct 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful stay Great location, short walk to restaurants and bars. Very clean and modern accommodation, highly recommended. The only negative is that we didn’t stay long enough, will make up for it next time. ##### Tim B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JULIE C. Feb 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Franz Josef The property was superb. The house was decorated beautifully and was so clean and inviting. Ione was a delightful host, meeting us at the house and helping us get to know the area. We highly recommend staying at this property. ##### JULIE C. 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