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Mid century house in Central Franz location

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Coffee/tea maker
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, internet
Living area
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Mid century house in Central Franz location

Renovated mid century house. Centrally located so you can walk to everything. Close to shops and walking tracks. Has Bbq and games in the garage in case it rains.

Doors from lounge leads to a porch with outdoor table and chairs. There is a garden with fruit and herbs you can help your self too.

Kitchen is fully equipped. Including Nespresso coffee machine.

Washing machine and clothes line if you need to catch up on washing.

Two comfortable queen beds with electric blankets and mattress toppers. And two single beds. All beds have wool or feather duvets.

There is a heatpump in lounge and panel heater in hallway for colder winter days.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

General

  • Garden

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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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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 not indicated whether 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

Property is also known as

Mid Century House in Central Franz Location Franz Josef Glacier

About the neighborhood

Map
Franz Josef / Waiau, West Coast

What's nearby

  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St James Anglican Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snakebite - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Restaurant at Rainforest - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Full of Beans - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Restaurant & Bar - Franz Josef - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alice May - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mid century house in Central Franz location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mid century house in Central Franz location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mid century house in Central Franz location?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mid century house in Central Franz location located?

Situated in Franz Josef Glacier, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre, Te Wahipounamu, and Our Lady of the Alps. Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools are also within 10 minutes.

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Mid century house in Central Franz location Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, spacious property, lovely views up to the mountains
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was clean, comfortable and convenient to walk to places. The kids loved the toys and books in the cupboard. Would definitely recommend for other families.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Franz Josef
This was a comfy house for my family and I to stay in while visiting Franz Josef. Great walkable location in town. The shower was clogged with hair when we arrived which we resolved, though the owners did respond promptly to our message about this concern. Beds were comfortable and clean. We appreciated the supply of toys which our 3yo enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay, were sad to leave. Thank you for a lovely house in a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Shivanshu

Liked: Amenities
The property is situated in the Franz Josef township and thus is accessible to nearby walks and dining options. It has some beautiful views from the kitchen. The house itself although was clean but lacked a few important things. It didn't have a bolt in the washroom which made it a bit inconvenient. The equipment were a bit rusty as well. Overall, although the place was clean and decent considering the price so would rate 4/5 overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ying Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay
Great location and good price. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Franz Josef
Great accommodation in a great location. Really good restaurants in Franz Josef.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

vaughan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
Apart from a few hiccups, it was a pleasant enough stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bright and cozy house
Very happy with 3 bed house. Cozy and warm with everythibg you need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Vaishali M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home for families
We enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable and warm. We were pleasantly surprised to see a bit of the glacier from one of the bedroom windows on a clear day. Close to restaurants and other touristy things. The host was very accomodating of our requests :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Although the house says mid-century, it's actually pretty spacious and modern with three bedrooms. It's clear the home has been gradually renovated and is neatly decorated with everything a family needs. The induction cooktops are quick and easy to whip up a meal in quick time (although there is no rangehood so you need to be mindful of steam/smoke from the cooking. The heat pump air conditioning unit was quick to warm up the living room and the bedrooms are heated by a panel heater in the corridor. The washing machine was very handy as was the supplied clothes drying rack (there is an outdoor clothesline too if you are lucky enough to get Franz Josef on a sunny day). The house is a short walk to the main shops and across the road from the kiwi centre. The two walks (Tunnel Walk and Callery Gorge) are also less than 5 mins walk to trail head. Also a shoutout to the host, Susan, who was very accommodating and very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Highly recommend this property. Clean, spacious in a central location

8/10 Good

Leeann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roomy family home
Very close to town, nice and warm
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient to Franz Joseph
We stayed 2 nights in this comfortable house which is an easy walk to everything in the town of Franz Joseph: restaurants, some local tracks, and experience providers. Good location to drive to Fox Glacier area as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sally d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
A very spacious and comfortable home within easy walking distance of everything Franz Josef has to offer and only a 45 minute drive to Fox Glacier.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate H., Chester UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant stay!
Perfectly located for visiting the glaciers area, even a view of the glacier from the kitchen window! Spacious, comfortable house with everything you could need. Susan was unbelievably helpful both before visiting and after, helping us to be reunited with some things we had accidentally left behind - definitely went above and beyond!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good facilities, great location
The property was very clean, had good facilites and was very spacious. If we're being picky, a recycle bin would have been useful as we had to collect up our recyclables and take to the local supermarket
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
I spent there with my family a very nice stay! The house is very clean, very well equipped and beautiffuly decorated, quiet and pleasant. I recommend it without a doubt!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

SARAH M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable house
Perfect for a few nights. Great location with lots of space for our family. Off street parking and good views from the kitchen of the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Location Location
This cottage had everything we needed for our brief stay in Franz Josef. Close to shops and restaurants. The house is warm and well fitted out, renovated kitchen and bathroom a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

rebecca l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly
Fantastic location, snippets of a stunning view and neat and tidy home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

vaughan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is the only accommodation we stayed in that had a 3:00pm and not a 2:00pm check in. Therefore, one would expect it to be clean and ready for the next guests. We arrived at the back of 3:00pm only to find unmade beds, dirty towels, toilet etc. The hostess arrived after us complaining about the traffic. We left the property for her to clean. Judging by what we returned to was a half hearted attempt at cleaning. Our sheets were dirty and creased, and waking up in the morning with a cockroach staring at us wasn’t a good start to the day. The kitchen had a white film over the counters and sink which I then had to clean along with the stained mugs. One certainly doesn’t feel welcome at this property, not even a small gesture of milk to make a cup of tea after a long drive. I do not consider the expired food supplies left by other guests as a token of a welcome. Compared to the lovely notes, chocolate, bowls of fruit, fresh flowers, milk, choice of fresh tea or beautiful soaps that we received at our other accommodations, Mid Century House has a lot to learn in hosting. I’m not saying I expect any of these things, albeit really nice and welcoming, we do expect a level of cleanliness. This property has so much potential but it is run down and needs a good scrub. The price was more than most of our accommodation we stayed in and was terrible in comparison. Not to mention that we had to pay upfront when booking more than six months prior.

8/10 Good

Jane A., Ashtonfield, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Franz Josef
Thankyou for allowing my family of 5 from Australia to stay at your place, we enjoyed the accommodation & stay at Franz Josef!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jonas N.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Good Location, unfortunately a bit outdated and not clean.
Location was spacious and good located. Unfortunately the apartment needs a few repairs, e.g. the bathroom windows could not be closed. Cutlery was badly cleaned and too few towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and roomy
The house was spacious and comfortable. There were plenty of room in the lounge room. Located close to restaurants. Beautiful area. Only one issue was the location of laundry, access from the outside around the other side of house difficult when raining. Overall fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023