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Living area
Exterior
1 bedroom, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Hanmer Springs, Hanmer Springs
  • Popular LocationHanmer Springs Thermal Reserve6 min walk
  • Popular LocationHanmer Heritage Forest13 min walk
  • Popular LocationConical Hill4 min drive
  • AirportChristchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)101 min drive

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About the area

Hanmer Springs

On river.Your stay at this Hanmer Springs cottage places you within a 10-minute walk of Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Chisholm Park. Also, A Maze N Golf is within half a mile (1 km) and Hanmer Heritage Forest is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 6 min walk
  • A Maze N Golf - 11 min walk
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 13 min walk
  • Conical Hill Walkway - 15 min walk
  • Conical Hill - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fire & Ice Cafe Restaurant & Bar - 5 min walk
  • Salt N Pepper Cafe/Restaurant/Bar - 10 min walk
  • Sushi & Bowl - 8 min walk
  • No.31 Restaurant & Bar - 5 min walk
  • O'Flynns Irish Pub - 6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Isobel's Self Contained Cottage- Dog Friendly

Isobel's is unique in Hanmer Springs as an affordable, self contained cottage. Bed linen, towels, bath mat, hand towel, and tea towels are all provided at no extra cost. Isobel's is an older style ‘kiwi bach’ we are slowly renovating. It is old but always clean and warm. If you want something fancy please book a motel or another holiday home!

Perfect for couples, couples with a baby.
Free Wifi. Dog Friendly.

Very centrally located. Walk everywhere or have a go on our tandem bicycle! 8 minutes walk to the hot pools, supermarket and shops. 2 minutes and you are in the forest.

IMPORTANT- MUST READ: A note on the toilet- the toilet is located outside of the main house, attached by verandah approx 1 metre from the front door. The toilet is fully lined with a window but is definitely a cold trip at night in the winter!

Bring your furry best friend along for your holiday (dogs only) and step out of the door straight down into the Hanmer Forest and Dog Stream walks. Dogs by prior arrangement only- please add dog request upon booking. We have a $50 per stay dog fee.

Special conditions: Dog stay rules:
-Dogs are not allowed to be left at the property unattended for long periods of time or if unhappy and/or noisy.
-Vacuum the carpets and couch before you leave
-Please no dogs on the bed
-Pick up all messes from the garden
Compulsory $50 fee for dog stays

Check in is after 2pm on day of arrival.
Check out is 11am on day of departure

No smoking

NOTE: We do not charge you a cleaning fee (unless you have a dog).

Under Kiwi Bach tradition please leave the cottage as you found it- you are expected to vacuum and do the dishes before you leave- thank you.

Property manager

Alex Adamson

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Note from host: Please request pet stay. I will send requirements.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: One small child in travel cot of your own.

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 indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

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Isobel's Self Contained Cottage- Dog Friendly Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 184 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

trevor v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Autumn bliss
4 days in Isobel's cottage. My wife and I plus our fur child. Located right beside the walking and biking tracks which we came for. Snowed Sat nigh so we had some frosty mornings but beautiful clear days with that bright Autumn sun shining through the trees showing up the golds and browns of the leaves. Lovely warm and cosey cottage to come back to each day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need. Perfect
Really enjoyable. Has all the amenities in such a small space
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Great location and facilities. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kane G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay
As the title says . This house has no surprises clean tidy and warm . Alex was great to deal with and we will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Isobels is in a great location - just a short walk to town for cafes, bars and the springs. All facilities as listed on the website. A bit chilly for a visit to the toilet in the middle of the night, but you are warned about that, otherwise fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal stay for a relaxing break
Alex’s property was a wonderful place for two and was very comfortable. The location was great with easy access to everything locally. It was as advertised. Alex was very helpful and friendly. If we ever visit again we would definitely stay here again,
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just me and the dog
Had a great stay. Property is as described. Was a very hot weekend so the air con was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Isabels Cottage
Fabulous little cottage on Scarborough Terrace, and perfect place for 6 nights. We know Hanmer well and this part of Hanmer with easy access to the forest and walks. The cottage was everything it said it would be and very liveable and loveable 👍🙏
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lionel E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Travel break
Comfortable and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bianca Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bolt hole
It was a good place to come back to after exploring what Hanmer has to offer us and connecting with extended family that were staying in other bnbs. The ourdoor toilet thank goodness was by the back door. I also would have liked a washing line to dry our togs and towels on. All in all a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023