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Providing a garden, The Ferns Hideaway features accommodations in Franz Josef. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Featuring a terrace and garden views, the spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep warm by the fireplace on colder days. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. Hokitika Airport is 84 miles from the property.

Couples in particular 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 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.4
High score for Franz Josef

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fireplace, covered deck area, well equipped kitchen, felt like didn't have any neighbours and overall a very spacious house - perfect for our group of 5.
  • Chip
    United States of America United States of America
    Really good quiet location. Spacious home. Good communication from host. Facility was clean and as described.
  • Duncan
    Canada Canada
    Nice large space that is well maintained and well equipped. Clean and comfortable.
  • Tom
    United States of America United States of America
    EVERYTHING!!! The location is excellent. Nicely appointed. The kitchen has nearly anything you’d need. The home is spacious and beautiful. We felt at home which doesn’t always happen when traveling. Loved the covered deck. We sat out there...
  • Barry
    United States of America United States of America
    location, kitchen and the amenities and comfortable rooms were very nice.
  • Frances
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was fabulous—quiet, at the end of a cul-de-sac. It was spacious and clean. The covered outdoor space was appreciated as it rained during much of our stay.
  • Catharine
    United States of America United States of America
    This was a beautiful place. Very private and quiet. Close to town and activities. It had everything for a comfortable stay.
  • Kim
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely spacious house in a great location. Loved the deck and the setting.
  • A
    Anonymous
    Australia Australia
    spacy, clean and nice. Full equipment. The owner is nice and helpful. It’s very suitable for a family
  • Jay
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very spacious, plenty for the little guy to run around! Surrounded by bush. Had a large garage (kept us dry getting in and out of the car when it rained). Washing/drying facilities.

Area info

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

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

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

  • Parking garage

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting 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 deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Outdoor & View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view

Building Characteristics

  • Detached

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry

Miscellaneous

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 4:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 20 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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 need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Ferns Hideaway of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

FAQs about The Ferns Hideaway

  • The Ferns Hideaway can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

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

  • The prices at The Ferns Hideaway may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

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

    • The Ferns Hideaway has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, 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.

    • Check-in at The Ferns Hideaway is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The Ferns Hideaway is 2,150 feet from the center of Franz Josef. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.