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Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views

Holiday home in Franz Josef Glacier with kitchen and patio

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Nestled in the heart of glacier country, Franz Josef Modern Home offers a bright and spacious retreat just 5 minutes from town. Take in the breathtaking views of Lake Mapourika and glacier mountains from the large deck or inside through sliding doors.

Reviews

9.6 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$669
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026

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About this property

Entire place

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

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
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

Map
Franz Josef, FRANZ JOSEF

What's nearby

  • Lake Mapourika - 3 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 3 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Full Of Beans Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Landing Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Monsoon Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SnakeBite Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alice May - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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 23 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Franz Josef Villa, Stunning Mountain/Lake Views on 7 Jan 2026 start from NZ$669.0, 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 11:00 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shirley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay just out of town

Very spacious and clean, comfy beds, quiet area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatrix L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Good location comfortable house
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glacier

Great stay at a welcoming home with a great layout and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay in Franz Josef!

This place was perfect - nice mountain escape while still very close to town. Lots of communal living space along with spacious bedrooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marci M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and convenient

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brief overnight stay

very nice location, but as we only had a brief overnight stay on the way to Greymouth, we weren’t able to fully explore the area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

delani k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

We were only here for one night but it was a wonderful house with everything we needed. Located very close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Retreat

Lovely location and house. Very roomy and with a beautiful aspect from the deck area. Highly recommend for a stay outside of the main township.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends in NZ

The house was so beautiful and comfortable, we loved loved our stay with you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

star gazing

enjoyed our time here just would have been good to stay longer. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely views

Spacious and comfortable. We watched the cows coming home for milking. A real treat. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

We were delighted to stay in such a lovely comfortable Home especially when we experienced torrentia

The property was top quality. Dealing with Bookabach is frustrating as communication is limited
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Alastair M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a quiet stay in Franz Josef

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five star in Franz

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Terence P.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tony C., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and comfortable

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

10/10 Excellent

SHANE O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Best House on the Westcoast!!!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Franz Magic

Really nice property. Well looked after and a pleasure to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot - hope to stay again

Very comfortable - loved the log burner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Country setting

If the weather gods permit, great stars!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

becki k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick overnight and PERFECT

We had a wonderful stay at FJG. The home was beautiful,modern, and immaculate. We are a family of 3 adult couples and it worked out great! The views were beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H., Modesto

Lovely home with an excellent view

We loved our stay in Franz Josef. This home is well appointed and very comfortable. The kitchen/family area is perfectly arranged and allowed us to all be in the same area of the home without being on top of each other. We had a fantastic stay and our only recommendation would be to add some outdoor furniture so that we could enjoy the beautiful backyard/patio and lake views more.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Prem K.

Easy access to Town, open and warm place

Easy access to Town, open and warm place.