Title: Great House! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=9548&destination=Otematata%2C+Canterbury%2C+New+Zealand&selected=33574572&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Great House! ## Photo gallery for Great House! ![Property grounds - Great House! (Otematata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33574600/33574572/5ec850b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Great House! (Otematata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33574600/33574572/1449de54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Great House! (Otematata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33574600/33574572/c4703f96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Great House! (Otematata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33574600/33574572/6c8a375a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Great House! (Otematata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33574600/33574572/e2e66277.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Otematata village, this fully refurbished house offers a relaxing retreat with super fast WiFi, Smart TV, and a cozy heat pump. Unwind on the large deck with a BBQ and picnic table or take a short walk to the playground, park, shop or pub. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Great House! Welcome to our place in Otematata. Fully refurbished, the house is in excellent shape and has everything you could need for a quick stop or a relaxing break. New kitchen, bathroom, furniture, carpets, appliances, heat pump, fire and double glazed windows. Sparkling clean, fresh linen, super fast WiFi and a Smart TV - all you need to do is relax. The house is located in the middle of the village and is a short, flat walk to the playground, park, shop, District Club and pub. Suitable for groups or families, the house has one Super King bed, one Queen bed and 2 brand new single beds. The bathroom includes a large shower but does not have a bath. There is a BBQ and a picnic table on the large deck. For mature travelers, the house is stocked with tonnes of wine glasses, bubbly glasses, platters for snacks etc. The section is fully fenced and well behaved dogs are welcome too. Our cleaning fee includes freshly laundered linen including sheets, towels, hand towels, flannels, bath mats and tea towels. Please note we have a 2-night minimum stay at all times, a 3-night minimum stay over long weekends and a 7-night minimum stay over late-December and January. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Fully-fenced - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 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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 ### Property is also known as Heart of the Village Fully Refurbished House in Centre of the Village Otematata ## About the area Located in Otematata, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Lake Benmore and Clay Cliffs Scenic Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Ladybird Hill Vineyard. [Visit our Otematata travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Otematata.dx9548) [View more Vacation homes in Otematata](https://www.expedia.ca/Otematata-Private-Vacation-Homes.d9548-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-44.60826%2C170.19229&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2nqmz4z7SdmVhSsd6OST9SRfwKk=) Otematata, Canterbury ### What's nearby - ![Hot Tubs Omarama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6294641/238ec5f4-c19d-4b81-b40a-cb94d2207418.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hot Tubs Omarama 19 min drive \- 29.5 km - ![Clay Cliffs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966883/6ef18d1c-cdeb-466d-a92f-1621089db0d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Clay Cliffs 19 min drive \- 29.5 km - ![Wrinkly Rams](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966882/5dd9f977-b783-4325-a14f-36adf8a8f2f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wrinkly Rams 19 min drive \- 29.5 km - Benmore Dam 7 min drive \- 8.0 km - Ladybird Hill Vineyard 19 min drive \- 29.5 km ### Getting around - Wānaka Airport (WKA) 88 min drive ### Restaurants - Otematata Eatery, Bar & Lodging 8 min walk - West Road Cafe 8 min walk - Otematata Country Inn 7 min walk - Hungry Hydro 10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great House! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Great House!? ### What time is check-out at Great House!? ### Where is Great House! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Great House! Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 48 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Gabrielle B. Dec 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was great, had everything we needed it was close to Lake Benemor for fishing and walking distance to the restaurant/pub.Would definitely stay again. ##### Gabrielle B. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ethan C. Aug 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very warm cozy house at winter time very accommodating hospitality with popping the heat pump on to whip the chill off.Spot on will definitely stay again ##### Ethan C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie G. Feb 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing place to stay Great location and boat access. Clean and comfortable Bach, really enjoyed our stay. Would recommend. ##### Debbie G. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### sonya t. Feb 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable stay Great place to stay all flowed well,communications and instructions straight forward and hassel free.Lovely home comfortable great location plenty of off street parking :) ##### sonya t. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirsten W. Oct 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What a lovely house to stay with our children & friends in for our wedding. Rooms were spacious, especially kitchen/living/dining and conservatory. It had everything you could need and more. Added bonus of a laundry if you would need one. Lovely deck space with bbq and fantastic lawn area out back if needed for the doggos.The hosts were absolutely amazing, so fast in communication and attending to my questions etc. Couldn't recommend enough and would definitely stay again! ##### Kirsten W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan M. Sep 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great stay After wee hiccup at the start we had yet another great stay in this gorgeous wee house. With our adult children and dog, this place was perfect. We have stayed here previous and exactly what we need for our annual fishing weekend with friends. Definitely be back for 4th stay 😊 ##### Jan M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Missie N. Jul 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Recharge! We had a wonderful relaxing stay in Otematata, thank you for being such great hosts!! Your house was perfect for us and provided a lovely warm, relaxing easy getaway for our family and dog!!! Thank you! ##### Missie N. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tania H. Jan 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from Home Amazing location. Well equipped with everything you need. Tidy modern bach. We really enjoyed our stay 😁 ##### Tania H. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carl R. Oct 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake Aviemore sailing Just what the doctor ordered after a few hard days sail racing on Lake Aviemore. Very Comfortable stay. ##### Carl R. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Toa G. Apr 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Nice Very nice property, great park nearby for kids, good place for A2O mid journeys. ##### Toa G. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Laura C. Oct 15, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Getaway Lovely property. Very handy to all amenities. A few more kids game, books, maybe some outdoor sports equipment i.e. soccer ball would be our only criticism. ##### Laura C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ingrid A. Mar 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Otematata Great house, well appointed and with everything we needed. Nicely furnished. Light, bright and warm inside with lots of lovely sun coming into the house. A great location with plenty to explore nearby. ##### Ingrid A. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberley C. Jul 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, welcoming, and well-equipped We had a wonderful stay at this house in Otematata with friends. The house was clean, welcoming, and well-equipped, making our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The host was incredibly responsive and helpful, especially when we needed extra heaters during an unexpected cold snap. The fire was lovely and cozy. We highly recommend this property and look forward to staying here again! ##### Kimberley C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Graeme Y. May 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waitaki Cosy wee place handy to everything. Very clean and tidy and appreciated having our dog stay with us. Could totally recommend with just one caution. The bed was ROCK hard. Not suitable for old bones! Otherwise, perfect. ##### Graeme Y. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John & Penny M. Dec 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Home away from home We have stayed in this 3 bedroom home before and it is great for 3 couples. Great partly covered veranda where you can all relax in the sun and cook on the BBQ. This house has all you need although the coffe mugs are huge. Next time we'll bring a middle size pot as it has 2 small and 1 very large pot. Very very warm house. Didn't need fire and only had heatpump on once for a short time. Great for a dog as well. What more could you ask for! ##### John & Penny M. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick C. Nov 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fantastic holiday home!! ##### Nick C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### SHERYLL B. Sep 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is a really nice and well equipped property. ##### SHERYLL B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Joc (Jocelyn) K. Nov 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean and tidy, recently renovated home. Great shower, firm beds, might be too firm for some but better than the other way. Would stay again, thanks for having us. ##### Joc (Jocelyn) K. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maree W. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great house, really warm and clean. Comfortable beds. Ideal for a family group ##### Maree W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### tony m. Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### nice place Great house and awesome location. Will stay again. ##### tony m. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alistair N. Sep 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Excellent ##### Alistair N. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### wayne c. Feb 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday Had a great stay thank you ##### wayne c. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Amanda H. Jul 13, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Nice Nice stay, lovely home ##### Amanda H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikki W. Mar 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family gettaway Absolutely stunning part of the country, great to reunite with our daughter. Lovely place to stay perfect location. We will be back! Thank you do much, awesome 😊 ##### Nikki W. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ethan C. Sep 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal I deal for the weekend stay ##### Ethan C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024