This mid century house offers a warm and welcoming space to unwind. With a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable queen beds, and electric blankets, you'll feel right at home. The garden is perfect for picking fresh herbs or fruit for your next meal.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
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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.
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.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Entertainment
Games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Porch/lanai
Laundry
Laundry facilities
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)
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
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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
About the area
Franz Josef Glacier is home to this holiday home. Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Te Wahipounamu. Visit our Franz Josef Glacier travel guide
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?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Mid century house in Central Franz location located?
Situated in Franz Josef Glacier, this holiday 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
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect stay for a family of 4. House is clean, comfy and well equipped
Iain
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Nevene
29 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and well equipped. Location excellent in town. Highly recommend
Nevene
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
4/10 Poor
Lynne
25 Mar 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
This house looks good in the pictures, but unfortunately, the property is run-down and dirty. The house is in a good location and everything is walkable as indicated, but spider webs abounded in the corners of the walls, the shower/bathroom had not been cleaned for our arrival, and the beds were adequate but not comfortable. I'm not fussy about stuff like this unless it's REALLY noticeable. It was REALLY noticeable.
Lynne
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John
10 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, spacious property, lovely views up to the mountains
John
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kerry
6 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay, were sad to leave.
Thank you for a lovely house in a beautiful location.
Can walk to most hikes to the glacier so ideal for a 2-3 day stay. The house is comfortable and well stocked and centrally located. It was great for our needs.
Comfortable and spacious in great central location
We had a really enjoyable 2 night stay. The house is within easy walking distance of attractions, restaurants and shops. We had a beautiful view of the mountains from the kitchen and one bedroom. Check in was super simple. Would definitely recommend.
Leanne K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
14 Dec 2024
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.
The check in process was easy and the house was mostly as described however, many different aspects of the house show use and damage which need to be fixed. The surrounded area had many places to visit, including restaurants, walks and shops.
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.
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 :)
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.
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!
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
This excellent property is very walkable to the amenities of the town. Great open floor plan of living room, eating area, and kitchen. Comfortable beds and lovely view of the glacier. There was an initial emergency with the cleaners before we arrived. The owner resolved it promptly and communicated the matter to us. After that though, the owner did not respond to our communications/questions.
It was the perfect place for us. We could see the glazier from the house and it was just perfect. Beautiful weather, neat and clean and so comfortable with lots of little extras in the kitchen to make our time amazing. I forgot a pillow and my host kindle had it delivered to my home front door. Really over and beyond. We made life memories. Thank you so much. Des
Des N.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jonas N.
2 Feb 2024
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.
House as described, clean and had most of what we needed, we were there on wet days so a clothes drier would have been useful. Bedroom with single beds was small with no bedsides. Unable to take advantage of the outdoor space due to weather. We were surprised on our first evening by someone driving onto the property and parking in the garage, but other than that we were undisturbed.
Dianne M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Shivanshu
17 Nov 2024
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.
Shivanshu
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sam
16 Dec 2024
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.
Sam
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sona
24 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a wonderful house with lots of space and a great location in Franz Joseph. It had a well equipped kitchen, lots of space in the living room, and three bedrooms. There is only one bathroom, but the other spaces make up for that. We really enjoyed our stay there.
Host was very responsive and helpful; house was comfortable and very close to town so we could walk where needed. We did reduce our stay mainly due to poor weather and not a lot to do in Franz Josef