Located in Franz Josef, home of the famous Franz Josef Glacier, this B&B offers free Wi-Fi and free breakfast, 4 minutes’ drive from the Franz Josef Glacier town center. All accommodations offers mountain or garden views, a flat-screen TV and a heated towel rail. Holly Homestead guests enjoy a shared lounge with comfortable sofas and a breakfast room offering stunning views of the snow-capped mountains. The tour desk books scenic flights and glacier hikes. All accommodations is heated and offers an private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some accommodations offers a bathtub. Holly Homestead Franz Josef is 30 minutes’ drive from both Fox Glacier and Okarito and 19 mi from Whataroa. Dining options are available 0.9 mi away in Franz Josef’s town center.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.6
Location
10
High score for Franz Josef
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  • Don
    United States of America United States of America
    Bernie & Gerard were magnificent hosts! They made every effort to make us feel at home and tend to our needs. Louise and I were most impressed with their highly personal engagement, beautiful home, and are especially grateful for all of their...
  • Steven
    United States of America United States of America
    One of the best B&Bs we've ever stayed at. Excellent in every respect. Brilliant engaged on site owners. Superb breakfast as well as tea and treats.
  • C
    Catharine
    Australia Australia
    Bernie (and Gerard of course) were excellent hosts. We arrived in absolutely terrible weather where roads had been blocked getting in and out of Franz Josef and Bernie had kept us updated. The room was fabulous- comfortable beds gorgeous bathroom...

Hosted by Your Hosts ... Bernie & Gerard

10
10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Your Hosts ... Bernie & Gerard
The rimu timbers of this colonial homestead seem to whisper history. Built in 1926 for the Paganini family Holly Homestead is an excellent example of "Arts & Crafts" architecture mixed with casual country chic. You can feel that the people who lived here over the years lived well. Choose from one of the king, queen or twin rooms; or the deluxe super-king suite for that extra bit of decadence. Start your adventure in Glacier Country with breakfast at the wooden farmhouse table and enjoy the charm of a country kitchen. On a clear day you’ll be entranced by the view of the Southern Alps and the Franz Josef Glacier Nevé. Go exploring at your own pace and return home to an alpine sunset before retiring with a glass of port to the guest lounge and your welcoming bed.
Your hosts Gerard and Bernadine (Bernie) Oudemans have tenderly refurbished the house and created a boutique B&B only three minutes drive from Franz Josef Glacier village. Gerard and Bernie are NZ born and enjoy meeting and hosting people from all over the world. They can suggest just the right activities to suit you and your holiday style.
Holly Homestead is conveniently located approx 1.5km from the township of Franz Josef Glacier in a semi-rural setting. Easy walk to town or a short drive.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Holly Homestead B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Holly Homestead B&B takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash Cash Holly Homestead B&B accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Holly Homestead B&B in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

    Please note that Holly Homestead B&B does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

    Please inform Holly Homestead B&B 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 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Holly Homestead B&B

    • Holly Homestead B&B is 1.1 miles from the center of Franz Josef. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Holly Homestead B&B include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
      • Suite

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

    • Check-in at Holly Homestead B&B is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Holly Homestead B&B offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):