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Perched above the Waiau river, Glendale River View offers a serene escape with bush and mountain views. Unwind in the leather lounge suite or enjoy quality time on the balcony, where native bird life and acres of bush create a tranquil atmosphere. This family-friendly home comes complete with games, DVDs, freeview TV and outdoor furniture for endless entertainment.

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

GLENDALE RIVER VIEW HOLIDAY HOUSE

  • Glendale river View is a traditional family holiday home situated above the Waiau river, 2 minutes walk from the Doubtful sound departure point. Awesome river, bush and mountain views. Gas water heating and bathroom with separate toilet. Quality comfortable beds and leather lounge suite. Stunning views down the river to the Takitimu mountains and across the river to the native bush and mountains of Fiordland National Park.
    A sunny home, two minutes walk to Doubtful Sound Cruises and walking track departure points. Moments to Manapouri Lakefront and shops. This home provides it all.
    Glendale is fully furnished with comfort in mind. Gas energy saver heating with additional electric heating available.
    Glendale is a family friendly, self contained and independent house with a fully fenced large rhododendron filled garden. A circular driveway provides good access. Put the boat in the water, bring home the trailer and walk 2 minutes back to the boat.
    This home comes complete with reading material, games, DVD's, freeview TV as well as a barbeque and outdoor furniture. The perfect family holiday home
    From the balcony or the dining table enjoy the tranquillity of the many acres of native bush and bird life of this world heritage area.
    Manapouri is a Southern Scenic Route town. The departure point for Doubtful Sound Cruises, also en route to Milford Sound. It has a population of 300, a store/cafe, petrol station, hotel and restaurant. 20kms scenic drive to Te Anau with a variety of shops, cafes, supermarkets, ATM etc.
    Special conditions:
    Note: $160 for 1st 2 people $20 each extra person after that.

    Smoking allowed outside only.

    Two security cameras may operate outside, one covering the front door and side entrance gate, the other covers the front garden and garage door.

    No pets allowed

    Steep stairs between levels, not suitable for disabled or elderly.

    Check out time -10AM SHARP- New Guests arriving soon after

    Extras: Cleaning/laundry (Required, NZ$70.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Must be able to climb stairs. Acknowledge steep, narrow internal stairs between levels. Not suitable for disabled or elderly.

Please wash, dry and put away all dishes used before departure.

On departure please turn off any appliances used (especially heaters and electric blankets) lock the doors and return keys to lock box.

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Manapouri, this vacation home is on a river. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fiordland Cinema, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Wahipounamu and Ivon Wilson Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Manapouri travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Te Wahipounamu
    Te Wahipounamu
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hiking the Kepler Track during spring in the snow within Fiordland National Park near Te Anau, New Zealand.
    Kepler Track
    17 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    17 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Frasers Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fiordland Cinema
    19 min drive - 26.7 km

Restaurants

  • The Church Manapouri
    6 min walk
  • Real Journeys Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Manapouri Cafe & Dairy
    6 min walk
  • mexican bay
    5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is GLENDALE RIVER VIEW HOLIDAY HOUSE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at GLENDALE RIVER VIEW HOLIDAY HOUSE?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GLENDALE RIVER VIEW HOLIDAY HOUSE?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GLENDALE RIVER VIEW HOLIDAY HOUSE located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Manapouri and Te Wahipounamu. Frasers Beach is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

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GLENDALE RIVER VIEW HOLIDAY HOUSE Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location is excellent for taking a fjord cruise at the dock. It was well stocked and comfortable. We had a bit of trouble finding it, but after re-reading the instructions found it without trouble. The house has a ton of history and we enjoyed reading the scrapbook which details it. Note that there is a steep set of stairs from the upstairs bedroom to the bathroom but this was no trouble for us. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Place to relax

Perfect place to relax, amazing views and peaceful environment. House is well equipped, can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlo B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet

Great location. Everything you need for a peaceful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous quirky house with stunning views!

What a delightful place to stay. A proper little holiday house with exquisite views. Thank you so much for the use of your delightful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Manapouri Stay

The property was as described very clean full of character and plenty of wine glasses. The beds are very comfortable and there is everything you need to cook a meal. The area is stunning. We were sorry we didn’t have longer to do more walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Manapouri

We chose to stay out of Te Anau and were really pleased to find this fabulous property so close to the lake. The Church bar and restaurant is very friendly and good atmosphere. We decided to go on the Doubtful Sound trip with a 2minute walk to the RealNZ launch location which was so convenient. Manapouri is a lovely chilled out location and we would recommend staying here to explore the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

ron c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky but cute

We really enjoyed our stay here but the layout is definitely different. It is not for people with mobility issues but otherwise it is great. The are multiple places inside and out to enjoy the view and it is pretty spectacular. We loved sitting in the sunroom and enjoying the view of the hills and the river. If you are doing a cruise from Manipouri dock, such as the Doubtful Sound tour you literally can not stay anyplace closer. It is a 3 minute walk to the pier. I will remember our stay for a long time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A trip of a lifetime

Where to stay in this area was something I debated for a long time but this place was walking distance to doubtful sound departure point and an easy drive to Milford sound. The drive to the garden of the property makes it easy to come in to the property off view street and drive out. The house worked well for us. The stairs down to the toilet and shower room were steep but easily managed - even in the middle of the night. The apt had everything we needed and was clean on arrival. I would happily recommend to friends who might travel to NZ in the next year or two.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family bach

We loved the family feel and had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Alexandra B.

Lovely spot with nice view of river, close to walks.

Lovely spot with nice view of river, close to walks. Had everything we needed to be comfortable.
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Nice place and cofy beds close to the water
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Should be called the Doubtful Sound house

Stayed to make Doubtful Sound trip. As close as sleeping in parking lot but so much better- and a 3 minute walk to boat. House was very comfortable and met all our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Having to walk up and down steep stairs to the bathroom when you are 90 didnt appeal
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Shaun F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Warn guests about the staircase to get to the bathroom & toilet

The only bathroom is downstairs and the staircase is unsafe for certain ages. You should screen people’s ages as for elderly people at night, it is shocking to try and navigate those stairs to get to the toilet. Also sleeps 6 but only 3 wine glasses which was tacky.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabby L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning location and views

Beautiful bush and river views. Great location with everything we needed and great communication with the owner. As the owners mentioned there are a steep set of steps up to the front door and downstairs to the bathroom/toilet which could be tricky for people who struggle with steps.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Great sport to stay. Warm and well furnished with everything we needed. Narrow, steep stairs to bathroom wouldn't be great for younger children or older adults but everything else is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

Awesome property in a really good spot, we enjoyed our stay and thanks again to the host for being really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Very handy location, nice views, homely vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay in Manapouri

This was a lovely relaxing place to stay. It was clean and tidy and the beds were very comfortable. The communication with the owner made it just perfect and the house had everything that you needed supplied and this added comfort to the stay. Good Tv and wifi too. Only a short walk to the cafe, shop, pub and petrol pumps. It was quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ange T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm and comfortable Manapouri

Best beds and sheets in a Book a Bach yet! Warm and comfy house, perfect before setting off for Doubtful Sound. Very steep steps both inside to the bathroom downstairs and outside as the entry to the house so don't book if that's a problem, but we found it perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday in Manapouri

We had a great time staying Glendale River view Manapouri , it was straight forward finding key and getting in, the house was exactly as described, it was clean and tidy, with comfortable beds, plenty of parking space, being located right beside a large car park we were concerned when we arrived that could be noisy with all the vehicles coming in and out of it, but it wasn't the case.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zac A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great property!

As someone that has spent many holidays in Manapouri I can definitely tell you this is great spot! will definitely be booking a stay here again with the family 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark D.

Beloved rustic home

This is an old family fishing home...rustic, clean, well supplied and the beds are fine. But...the bathroom is downstairs some rather precarious steps, the toilet is unheated(the sink and shower are in a separate heated room), and the hot water often went off in the midst of a shower or dishwashing....only to reappear a few minutes later. Two beds upstairs ( one behind a curtain) requiring a stairs negotiation during the night. The other bedroom is downstairs, and to go outside, one must open a garage door...or go upstairs and down again the outside steps. A bit funky for the price. Great location for Doubtful Sound trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Travis A.

The place was perfect.

The place was perfect. Cozy and has a nice little sunroom where you can read and have a view of the river.
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful location.

Beautiful location. Comfortable stay.