Title: Great House! - 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 # Great House! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33574600/33574572/c4703f96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33574600/33574572/e2e66277.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33574600/33574572/f863b349.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33574600/33574572/1449de54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33574600/33574572/5ec850b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### 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. - No elevator (single-level property) - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking only allowed outside ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - On a lake ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78140000/78139300/78139269/5313da10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Getaway in Otematata - Brand new 2 bed unit Otematata - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=78139269&PinnedHotelID=78139269&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29960000/29951400/29951325/75cc3f0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Otematata Escapes Otematata - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 8.4 Very good 31 reviews CA $143 CA $166 total includes taxes & fees Nov 14 - Nov 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=29951325&PinnedHotelID=29951325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15910000/15905300/15905275/bb84d0de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Otematata's Best Dam Pub Otematata - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Bar 6.6 40 reviews CA $93 CA $108 total includes taxes & fees Nov 11 - Nov 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=15905275&PinnedHotelID=15905275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking only allowed outside ## 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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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 ### 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. Benmore Dam is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Benmore and Clay Cliffs Scenic Reserve. [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 - Benmore Dam - 9 min drive - 8.0 km - Lake Benmore - 11 min drive - 9.4 km - Hot Tubs Omarama - 21 min drive - 29.5 km - Clay Cliffs - 21 min drive - 29.5 km - Twizel Town Centre - 43 min drive - 63.3 km ### Getting around - Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 88 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Otematata Country Inn - ‬7 min walk - ‪Otematata Eatery, Bar & Lodging - ‬8 min walk - ‪Hungry Hydro - ‬10 min walk - ‪West Road Cafe - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great House! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Great House!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Great House!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Great House! located? > Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Benmore Dam and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Lake Benmore. Totara Peak Gallery and Clay Cliffs are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question