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Situated in Franz Josef in the West Coast region, The Ferns Hideaway has a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Boasting a DVD player, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. The unit is air conditioned and is comprised of a terrace with an outdoor dining area as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. The nearest airport is Hokitika Airport, 135 km from the holiday home.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Franz Josef
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Warwick
    Australia Australia
    Fire place, roomy, great location. Bed 2 great Highly recommended to all. Owners very helpful when questions raised.
  • Stephanie
    Australia Australia
    Very homely and clean. Spacious and comfortable. Great location.
  • Junhao
    Singapore Singapore
    Nice Cottage, around 800m away from main street. Well maintained and have a nice fireplace too.
  • Aida
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was a highly memorable stay despite the fact that because of a cyclone we were unable to fulfil our plans for Franz Josef. The house is supremely comfortable and has a wonderful wraparound balcony, where you can have a drink and watch the...
  • Dan
    Australia Australia
    It had everything we needed as we stayed in and cooked most nights. Large rooms and plenty of space. Mel was extremely helpful when we needed her. Highly recommend.
  • Pauline
    Australia Australia
    Really convenient and spacious- lovely open fire. Very well equipped.
  • J
    Joseph
    United States United States
    The house was great for our stay in Franz Josef to do the glacier heli-hike. The kitchen was outstanding for cooking our own meals and the fireplace came in handy the night after hiking the glacier and glow worm cave. The whole experience of the...
  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    This is exceptional value for a 6 bed house. Highlight of our stay In New Zealand. Excelled despite the poor weather. The pantry was amazing and the garage!
  • Nicky
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful setting amongst the trees yet handy enough to walk to the main street, spacious house
  • Sarah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very spacious, lots of toys for the kids, well equipped kitchen

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.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Ferns Hideaway
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Ferns Hideaway takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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.

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 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 20 per stay

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform The Ferns Hideaway 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 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Ferns Hideaway

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

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

  • Check-in at The Ferns Hideaway is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, The Ferns Hideaway is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Ferns Hideaway offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The Ferns Hideaway is 700 yards from the centre of Franz Josef. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Ferns Hideaway can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

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

    • The Ferns Hideaway has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

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

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