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Set within 22 km of Te Anau Glow Worm Caves and 23 km of Fiordland Cinema, Acheron Cottages features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Manapouri. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The holiday home provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in each unit. At the holiday home, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Barbecue facilities are at guests' disposal at the holiday home, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Te Anau Wildlife Centre is 20 km from the holiday home, while Lake Henry is 20 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Manapouri

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lindsay
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautifully appointed in a rural setting , stunning scenery but less than 500 metres to main area of the beautiful unspoilt town. Was super quiet.
  • Carina
    Austria Austria
    Beautiful setting, fully equipped kitchen, comfortable bed, lovely host
  • Chau
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The host is very friendly and the cottage is very comfortable.
  • Alisonofthemounatains
    United States United States
    It was big and roomy, nice views, quiet. Jo was helpful. Very close to town. Easy to cook and hang out on the deck. Perfect!
  • Les
    Canada Canada
    Fantastic hosts who were incredibly responsive to say nothing of the cottage being comfortable, well equipped and facing a gorgeous mountain view.
  • Graham
    Australia Australia
    Spotless comfortable accommodation in a tranquil location in walking distance to the village, with a stunning view of the mountains. Very comfortable beds with quality bed-linen. A well-equipped and immaculate kitchen with everything we needed. A...
  • Tracey
    Australia Australia
    Very peaceful and quiet area with beautiful views. Handy to everything
  • Nigel
    Australia Australia
    Fabulous location and very clean and well appointed. Jo came and introduced herself and allowed to have a later check out which helped greatly.
  • Margaret
    Australia Australia
    Great location, the house was very clean with all the amenities we needed. Our Host Jo was very helpful with any questions and there to show us through on our arrival.
  • Darylp
    Australia Australia
    We loved being self contained and having space. This provided such a peaceful stay, and being able to look out across the paddocks to the mountains was excellent. Having a lounge enabled our grandson to play with some space.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
Welcome to Acheron Cottages - your home away from home. The cottages are fully self-contained and have all that you need for a self catering holiday. But if you don't feel like cooking there are cafes and restaurants nearby also. Indoors has all you require to be warm and comfortable. We have outdoor barbecues in a sheltered area. Countryside and mountain views are all around.
Jo and Reg welcome you to stay. We have lived in Manapouri for over 27 years (since 1994) – we owned the local petrol station for the first couple of years that we came to the area. At the time that we purchased the petrol station we also purchased a small kayaking operation – we built this business up to include our main product which was “kayak and cruise tours” to Doubtful Sound. We operated these tours for 21 seasons until the close of the summer season in April 2016 when we sold the kayak tour business to another local operator.. We will continue to operate lake cruises on Lake Manapouri. We purchased the cottages from our neighbour in September 2016. We live on a small lifestyle block a short distance from the cottages.
The cottages are located on the outskirts of the Manapouri township in a semirural area but are only a two minute drive to the lake, township and Doubtful Sound tour departure point. There are rural and awesome, everchanging mountain views from the property. The local alpaca farm and fibre shop is located a 5 minute walk away. Te Anau which is our closest service town is 20 minutes drive away - you can enjoy a meal at the restaurants there, view Ata Whenua at the cinema, take the boat cruise to the glow worm caves or continue on to Milford Sound or enjoy a myriad of other outdoor activities..
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Acheron Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Alarm clock

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Sofa
    • Seating Area

    Media & Technology

    • Flat-screen TV
    • Radio
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fold-up bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoors

    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Wellness

    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Outdoor & View

    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View

    Building characteristics

    • Detached

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry

    Miscellaneous

    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Acheron Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 05:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Cot upon request
    NZD 10 per child, per night

    Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Acheron Cottages in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about Acheron Cottages

    • Yes, Acheron Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Acheron Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Acheron Cottages can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Acheron Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Acheron Cottages is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

      • Acheron Cottages is 0.7 miles from the centre of Manapouri. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The prices at Acheron Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Acheron Cottages on this page.

      • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Acheron Cottages on this page.