[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cosy house retreat Vacation home in Methven with kitchen ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104350000/104347500/104347424/d35c52e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104350000/104347500/104347424/899dcbb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104350000/104347500/104347424/72fd000c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104350000/104347500/104347424/5a61e5c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104350000/104347500/104347424/52725070.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Methven Village Retreat offers a peaceful escape for the whole family. Unwind by the big fire on chilly days, or enjoy outdoor entertaining on the covered deck with BBQ beside it. The kids will love exploring board games and toys, while you appreciate this newly renovated 3-bedroom house. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Cosy house retreat Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. 10 minute walk to the centre of Methven and a 2 minute drive to the Opuke Hot Pools. Newly renovated house with 3 bedrooms. Big fire to keep the house cosy on the cold days and nights. Completely enclosed large section, great covered deck for outdoor entertaining and dining, BBQ beside deck. Board games and children's toys in the cupboards to keep everyone entertained. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32890000/32889300/32889282/adc9ee28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SPACIOUS METHVEN CRASH PAD Methven - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 67 reviews CA $164 CA $279 total includes taxes & fees Oct 12 - Oct 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=32889282&PinnedHotelID=32889282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111660000/111655300/111655293/dd783834_edited_9abe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mt Hutt Views at 23 Methven. 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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 ## About the area Methven is home to this vacation home. Methven Golf Course and Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Rakaia Gorge. [Visit our Methven travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Methven.dx6025795) [View more Vacation homes in Methven](https://www.expedia.ca/Methven-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6025795-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.638924,171.64035&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:djiiGeorv_%40%3FU%3FS%3FU%40U%3FS%40W%40U%40U%40UBS%40U%40UBSBSBSBUBUDSBUDQDUBQDUDSFQDSFSFQDSFSFQFSFQHQFMHSFQHQHOHQHMHOHQJOJMHOJOHKJMLOHKJOLKJKJKLMJILKLMLKJGLILKLILGNILGLELINILCLGNELENENELENALENCNANCLANCNCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBNBN%40NBN%40LBNDL%40NDNDLDNDLDNFLBLHNHLDLFLHNFJHLJLHLFLJJLLJLHJLLJJJJJJNJJJNJJJLJNHNJLHNHPHNJLHPHNFPHPFRHLFPFPHRFPFRDRFPDRFRDPDRDRDRDTBPDTBRDT%40TBRBRBRBT%40T%40R%40TBT%3FT%40V%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTARAV%3FTCTATARATCTCRCRCRATETCRETCPETEREREREPGRERGPERGRGPIRGPGPILGRIPGPINIPKLINIPINKLINKNKLKJKNKJKNKJKJMJKJMJMJKJMLMFMHMJKFOHMHMFMDOHMHMBODMFODMDODOBMBODMBO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMEOCMCOEOEMEOGMEMCOIMIMEMGOIMIMGMKMIKGMMMKMKKKMKKKKKMKKOIKMOKMIKKOIOKMKOIQIOIMIQIOIQGQISGMIQGQGSGQGSESGQGSESGQESEUCQEUEQCUESCUCUCSCSCSAUAUCSAUAUAUAW%3FSAU%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=G1JnVfv1L6NkdAC5zv1Vw61hMEc=) Methven, Canterbury ### What's nearby - Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Rakaia Gorge - 14 min drive - 15.1 km - Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 16 min drive - 22.7 km - Ashburton Domain - 29 min drive - 39.3 km - Lake Hood - 46 min drive - 51.1 km ### Restaurants - ‪Blue Pub - ‬11 min walk - ‪AQUA Japanese Restaurant & Takeaways - ‬10 min walk - ‪The Brown Pub - ‬11 min walk - ‪Cafe 131 - ‬10 min walk - ‪Station Coffee - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy house retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cosy house retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cosy house retreat? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cosy house retreat located? > Situated in Methven, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Methven Golf Course and Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa. Rakaia Gorge and Awa Awa Rata Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cosy house retreat Reviews 9.8 ### 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 9 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### fliss a. Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cosy home We loved our stay, the house is well equipped, nice decor and a cosy feeling. Easy to walk to town centre. ##### fliss a. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucy G. Nov 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cozy spot! The house is lovely and has everything you need. The fireplace was amazing when the sleet fell on Saturday! Tidy and close to town. Was a great place to stay ##### Lucy G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chuck s. Sep 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review Very good, perfect place to stay in methven. Very warm and accessible and close to everything ##### Chuck s. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Rhonda M. Jan 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy with Plenty of Space The house appears to be small, but the rooms are a good size. It is an older home with a beautiful yard. ##### Rhonda M. Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen D. Aug 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy Methven house Great property nicely renovated, well appointed with comfy beds, good size rooms and really warm. Thank you Eve ##### Jen D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johnny W. Aug 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Methven option Great property an easy walking distance into the heart of Methven. Cosy and warm with a great fire. Host Eve was amazing for easy arrival and sorting extra wood due to the winter weather. ##### Johnny W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim J. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Methven holiday Lovely house, convenient location, roaring fire, spacious bedrooms, good parking, big comfy lounge, friendly and very helpful owner - what more could you want for an amazing week-long family holiday away complete with grown-up kids and their partners? A quick and easy run to Mt Hutt in the mornings, an easy stop at Opuke hot pools on the way home, and 10 minutes walk to the pub when you can’t be bothered cooking 😊 Thank you Eve, we will definitely be back! ##### Tim J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marise H. May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Warm and inviting Ideal for weekend getaway ##### Marise H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam R. Aug 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice warm spacious house Heaps of space indoor and out, close enough to the town centre and was great skiing with fresh snow! ##### Adam R. 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