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Hill top home - MTB trails, wineries, and waterways of Central Otago
House • Alexandra New Zealand
Exchange types accepted
Hospitality Description: We can offer the guest queen room for a hospitality stay. We have some availability in the calendar for when we have other plans already booked, but we are open to exchanges for dates that are not flagged as well. We will do our best to accommodate any requests.
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Listed January 2025
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General Overview
A lot of thought and care went into the design and build of our home to take advantage of the fantastic views we have. It’s a mix of modern and mid-century design pieces we have collected from around the world and some wonderful art that reflect our adventures. High ceilings, 800 year-old solid wood bench tops, and other unique pieces make our house our home.
Although this is our primary home, we are very flexible with availability, so do not put dates in our calendar. Please feel free to ask, and we will do our best to accommodate any requests.
There is also the possibility of accommodating an extra adult or two in the sleep out section of our shed with its own kitchenette and bathroom but would be an air mattress on the floor.
The Space
There is a large open living/dining/kitchen area. The house has 1 super king bed (180x203cm) ensuite room with its own external entry. The second bedroom has a queen (153x203cm) Murphy bed and its own external entry. There is the option of a single camp bed to allow sleeping for up to 5 in total. There is a large main bathroom with a big bath and walk-in shower and a separate funky toilet (‘Tigers & Toucs’- for Brooklyn 99 fans).
We are on a lifestyle block with a small olive grove and a hillside covered in wild thyme with amazing views of the surrounding ranges.
The landscaping around the house is still a work in progress but the bulk of the work is done. We are attempting to grow a lawn, and the birds are attempting to eat it! There will be a weber barbecue available in the outdoor entertainment area.
We are open to all types of exchanges including hospitality stays.
Note: The second bedroom has some finishing work (built in cabinets and bookshelves planned) to be done but everything is functional.
Guest Access
Single story. There is a step up into the home, so not fully wheelchair accessible.
Notes
We have installed a grey water system that waters the garden areas around the home so we would request guests to only use products provided.
There is the option of access to a vehicle, canoe, bikes (if we are not using them) and some garden game sets-croquet (if we win the battle for a lawn), pétanque, corn hole and even an axe throwing board.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
Bathtub
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Towels
Fireplace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Kayak
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Adventure
Family
Sport and leisure
Relaxing
Mountains
Water
Skiing
Hiking
Cycling
Last minute
Golf
Accessibility
House Rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets welcome
No smoking
Allergens
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
We are located a five minute drive into the town of Alexandra. We are close to the central Otago Rail Trail https://www.otagocentralrailtrail.co.nz/, mountain bike trails, wineries, the historic town of Clyde, and all the other attractions of Central Otago. https://centralotagonz.com/
We are a one hour 15 minute drive from Wanaka and Queenstown. This is a great base for exploring the central South Island of New Zealand.
Getting to my home
Access by car is easiest. There are daily buses from Queenstown and Dunedin into Alexandra- it would be an hour walk from bus stop. There is the possibility we can pickup from bus stop or Queenstown airport. We are a 10-15 minute ride detour from the Rail Trail.
Nearest airport
Queenstown 1.15, Dunedin 2 hours.
Getting Around
We are a 5 minute drive from Alexandra or 15 minute ride.
Map of Approximate Location
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People Like Us Local Guide
We are happy to catch up and provide advice for visitors in central area. We can also possibly provide local pick up and drop offs.
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TaniaAndRhys
Early retiree couple who enjoy meeting new people and spending time exploring the world. We have just finished building our new home in Central Otago, New Zealand, which frees up our 6 berth camper for exchanges too and we are excited to explore the possibilities that PLU offers.
Rhys wears many community hats. He is on the Board of Rotary District 9999 and is an active member of the Alexandra Rotary club. We both volunteer in the community as a Big Buddy, and at the local Cinema and at various community events.
Travelling group
My Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
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