Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views provides amenities, such as a terrace and laundry facilities.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Fireplace
The current price is NZ$663
NZ$663
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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About this property
Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views
Come stay in our bright and spacious modern home located just 5 minutes from the town of Franz Josef in the heart of glacier country!
Take in the impeccable glacier country mountains and views of Lake Mapourika while lounging on the large deck or open the sliding doors and enjoy from the comfort of inside. This is a perfect 3 bedroom home away from home for family and friends.
To fully experience Glacier Country, you need to immerse yourself in the landscape. It is not until you make footprints on a high alpine snow field, journey deep into the towering rainforests, explore the blue ice caves of the glaciers, tackle a trout on a beautiful lake, jetboat up a glacial river, or contemplate the mountain reflections in Lake Matheson that you will truly encounter our wilderness.
Choose from Glacier Country adventures, including guided glacier walks, kayaking, kiwi encounters, quad biking, clay target shooting, off-road buggies, tandem skydiving and white-water rafting. There is also a range of scenic flights (helicopter or fixed wing, with or without snow landings), horse treks, hot pools, boat trips, kayaking and more. The diverse range of activities in and around Franz Josef is available all year round.
Make our beautiful home yours for your next holiday!
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$40.00 per night); Linen (included);
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Separate dining area
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Patio
Terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
About the area
Located in Franz Josef Glacier, this holiday home is in the mountains. Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Te Wahipounamu. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking. Visit our Franz Josef Glacier travel guide
Is Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views?
As of 21 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views on 12 Oct 2026 start from NZ$663, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Glacier Hot Pools, Waiho Hot Tubs and Lake Mapourika. Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Our Lady of the Alps are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Place was just right for the three of us. Very convenient to town, kitchen well equipped, nice and quiet at night, was able to open the windows and survive the night under super thick bed clothes fit for artic winters as are most places these days
This place was perfect - nice mountain escape while still very close to town. Lots of communal living space along with spacious bedrooms and bathrooms.
This was a great find for our night in Franz Josef! Clean, comfortable and spacious - this house had everything that we needed. Definitely wish we could have stayed longer.
Super clean and comfortable. Convenient to town but quiet neighborhood. Beautiful view out the back windows. Our timing coincided with cold rain but it would be lovely to open up the whole back of the house in nice weather.
Superb spacious house with views and privacy - perfect for couples or larger groups
Spacious place to spread out in on the inevitable odd rainy day in this fantastic location! Comfortable and modern throughout, stylish living area, excellent couples shower in one bathroom, big bathtub in the other - great water pressure, generous space for clothing, one bedroom has a huge walk-in wardrobe, and there's a handy computer desk nook.
Easy parking, great views all around that make it easy to assess the weather and plan your activities (more accurate than the weather forecasts).
We loved staying in this place, drive into FJ is only about 5min, totally worth it!
Property located a little bit out of town in a quiet area. Very spacious home with large bedrooms and living areas. Very comfortable beds. Nice fully equipped kitchen. Lounge furniture was comfortable, lacking a coffee table. TV had a shadowy screen fault which impacted viewing and would need to be rectified. Large stain on carpet in entry hallway wasn’t a very welcoming sight. Garage not available for parking as it contains laundry, hanging space for towels/linen and owners equipment storage. Overall enjoyed our stay in this spacious and comfortable home, recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Terence P.
16 Mar 2025
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Completely unresponsive property manager
The property manager was totally unresponsive. Multiple attempts to communicate through Brbo and email went unresponsive. We had some issues with the stove, lack of kitchen supplies, minimal outside furniture, not very comfortable common spaces. Only positive features are the open kitchen and mountain view.
This property was gorgeous! We only stayed one night and wished we were staying longer as the house was set up so nicely and it was beautiful. Also, communication and assistance from the host was amazing. When we return, we definitely would stay here again. Exceptional!
Wonderful house in a fabulous location. Franz Josef is an amazing place but the village can be really busy. This is a few minutes outside of town, beautiful location and the house has everything you could want.
Lovely house in a quiet area in Franz Josef. Very comfortable. It would have been good to have a coffee plunger, colander a few larger bowls for salads, etc. Apart from that, lovely place and great communication with the owner. Would recommend.
A high end home that could be further enhanced by replacing dud light bulbs, supplying matches for the fire and a coffee table for the spacious lounge.
Franz Josef Villa was the best house on the Westcoast we have stayed in so far. It had everything we wanted and was super warm! The layout of the house is great and very modern! It was a home away from home for us. The views and landscape around the house is Amazing! It is so quiet so therefore we had a great sleep! We will definitely stay there again! It was a treasured find! Thank you! Franz Josef Villa is very highly recommended by our family!