Title: Rimu Lodge, a Cosy Cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP - 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 # Rimu Lodge, a Cosy Cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96970000/96969700/96969662/6f7433e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96970000/96969700/96969662/d445e2f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96970000/96969700/96969662/33d856ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, soap, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96970000/96969700/96969662/554eeb13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96970000/96969700/96969662/f4ebad49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled near a DOC reserve, Saint Arnaud offers a serene retreat with its 3 bedroom holiday home. Warm up by the woodfire or heatpump and enjoy off-street parking for cars and boats. With plenty of outdoor space, including a fully fenced section and BBQ area. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - 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. ### Rimu Lodge, a Cosy Cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP A private and restful 3 bedroom holiday home, neighboured by DOC reserve. Cosy and comfortable with it's woodfire and heatpump. Plenty of off street parking for cars and the boat. Fully fenced section. BBQ. 2 minutes walk to the lakefront and all that Saint Arnaud has to offer. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### 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 ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109610000/109600700/109600625/c172c351.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Home in Nelson Lakes- a peaceful bushy retreat in St Arnaud. 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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 St. Arnaud is home to this cottage. While the natural beauty of Nelson Lakes National Park and Kahurangi National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Robert Ridge. [Visit our St. Arnaud travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Arnaud.dx602244) [View more Cottages in St. Arnaud](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Arnaud-Cottages.d602244-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.80514,172.85188&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60ec%7EFgc_%7E_%40%3FU%3FU%3FS%3FU%40Q%40U%40U%40S%40UBU%40Q%40SBUBUBQBUBSBQDUDQBUDQDQDUFQDQFQDUFQFQFSFMFQFSHQHMFQHOHQHOHMHOHQJOHKJOHOJMJKJMJMJKLMJMJKLKJGLMLKJGLKLILGLILILGNILELGLENILELENENELCNENELANCNANCLANCNCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBNBN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNDLBNDLDNDNDLHLDLFNDLHLFLHLHLFLHLJLFJJLLJFLJJJLLJLJJJLJLJJJLJNHNJJHNHPHNJLHNFPHNHPFLHPFRFPFLHRDPFPFTDPFPDPDTDPDPBTDPDTBPBRBTBPBTBT%40RBP%40T%40T%40R%40T%40T%40P%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRARARATATARATCPATCTCRCPCTCTCPETEPCREREPERERGPEPGTGPEPIPGLGRGPIPGNIPILGRINKLINIPILKJINKNKLKJKNKJKJKNMJKJMJKHMJKJMHMJMFMHMFMHMHMFODMHMDMFODODMFODM%40ODMDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCOAMCOEOEMAOEOGMEMEOGMEMIMEOGMIMIMGMIMGMKKIMKMKKIMKKKKKMOKKKKKOKKKMIOKOIKKMIQIOIMIOISIMGQIOIQGQGSGMGQGQGQEUGQEQGSESEQESCSEQEUCQCUCUCQCSCUAUAQCUASAUAUASAS%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dMQH-32rnjRmMck9yLvLD3170U4=) St. Arnaud, Tasman ### What's nearby - Classic Boat Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Nelson Lakes National Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km - Lake Rotoiti - 7 min drive - 4.4 km - Wairau River - 47 min drive - 31.1 km - Murchison Museum - 54 min drive - 72.3 km ### Getting around - Nelson (NSN) - 97 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Alpine Lodge Cafe - ‬5 min walk - ‪Tophouse - ‬9 min drive - ‪Clinker Cafe - ‬7 min walk - teh tarik place - Dalam Hati saya ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rimu Lodge, a Cosy Cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Rimu Lodge, a Cosy Cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rimu Lodge, a Cosy Cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Rimu Lodge, a Cosy Cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP located? > Situated in St. Arnaud, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Classic Boat Museum and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Rotoiti and Nelson Lakes National Park. Wairau River and Kahurangi National Park are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rimu Lodge, a Cosy Cottage in St Arnaud, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes NP 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 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hana S. Jan 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay Lovely bach, nice and tidy, comfortable beds. Great location, track to Kerr Bay leaves by the garage, visitor’s centre round the corner. Loved our stay and would stay again. ##### Hana S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anita D. Feb 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect peace and modern amenities We loved this Bach. It was ideally situated very peaceful and had everything we needed for a perfect stay ##### Anita D. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Belinda A. Feb 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it An amazing location and beautifully presented batch, we will stay again ##### Belinda A. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric L. Mar 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend trip Cute little batch. Cozy but well equipped. Beds were comfortable. Great location. Easy walk to lake and river. ##### Eric L. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew R. Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Geeat jumping off site for The Nelson Lakes Easy parking for 2 cars, 3 could be squeezed in. Facilties are excellent for 4, would be good for 6. Clean and comfortable but desperately short of cooking pots especially if you were a group of 6. ##### Andrew R. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally N. Jan 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely character cottage in perfect location Such a cute cottage, very comfy beds, and everything we needed in the kitchen. So quiet and private. Right next to a track down to the lake. Loved every minute. ##### Sally N. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024