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Arle's Nook

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Terrace/patio
TV
Interior
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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Temuka, Canterbury
  • Place, DB Brewery
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About this property

Arle's Nook

Arle’s Nook is just that, it’s a little nook nestled amongst our slice of paradise.
From comfort & warmth of a newly built cabin you over look our small farm and have some amazing mountain views and some equally amazing sunsets. Peace & tranquility take over as you are far enough out of town, while actually only being 2 minutes from Temuka's Town Centre, 15 minutes from Timaru's Caroline Bay and Town Centres Cafes and Shops and 8 minutes from Fonterra's Clandeboye Site.

Arle’s Nook is Air Conditioned, has a Small Kitchenette, a Very Comfortable Queen Bed, a Bathroom with Shower, a Living Area with a fold out couch that can sleep an additional 2 if needed, and a Private Deck for enjoying a refreshment or two.
  • Free WiFi
  • 13 minutes by car from Pleasant Point Museum and Railway and 13 minutes from Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
Arle's Nook offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Temuka guest house is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please Wash, Dry and put dishes away in there respective places. Please leave things clean and tidy like you as a guest would like to find them
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Arle's Nook
Arle's Nook Temuka
Arle's Nook Guesthouse
Arle's Nook Guesthouse Temuka

Arle's Nook Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moksha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All we needed for 3 days stay. Quiet, secluded space and very close to shops. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Arles Nook deserves huge kudos. While the place itself is new, clean, tidy, private, and comfy it's the location and views of a working farm that are fabulous. Grab a glass of wine, sit at the picnic table on the deck and just watch nature happen. It's great! We'll be back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Has everything you need and a fabulous location, peaceful and a rural view right on the edge of Temuka.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed and nothing that we didn't! The induction cooking hot plate is excellent. Great location, very private. Host very quick to respond.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

Great relaxing place will definitely stay again.

A very peaceful and relaxing place in a beautiful country setting but close to all amenities (via car).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lou H.

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

Awesome place to stay

Close to town and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graham's little cabin is perfect as we have family just down the road. Great to be rural and peaceful after a busy day. We will always stay here if available on our visits.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosemary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recent stay

Relaxing and nice place for a stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zac G.

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

Fantastic stay

Fantastic and warm guest house. Fantasti c views. Have recommended to a few friends
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hamish C.

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

Great Hideaway

Nice quite place to stay with a friendly host. I will be staying again when possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evette D.

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

Cute little place

Such a clean and tidy little place to stay, it had everything you need including some friendly cows to say hello to!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was exactly what we want for our weekend away for the Caroline Bay Rock and Hop Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sally p.

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

Arles Nook

We came fown to Temuka to do some work, we have found Arles nook to be a lovely place to stay, handy to Temuka but rural.Great Shower, comfy bed. Nice comfy couch.Will definitely recommend to friends.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

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

A great little place to stay, would recommend to anyone

It as lovely, quiet with great views of the fields on the farm. Very clean with an amazing shower. So good we are going back later this week.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little bach. Warm, clean, well equipped. Perfect size and facilities for 2 people. 5min max drive to Temuka and 20mins to Timaru. Lovley rural outlook. Faces away from main property so plenty of privacy. We would definately stay again:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun B.

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

Awesome place

It was such a pleasure staying there, clean, comfortable and warm! Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie C.

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

Arle's Nook

Loved our stay at Arle's Nook! A beautiful location and very tidy accomodation. Our little kids loved seeing the lambs and cows each day. The owner is friendly and very accomodating. We will definitely stay at Arle's Nook again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Esther B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and convenient

Tidy place with all conveniences at hand
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanna R.

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

Amazing experience!

The location of the property was beautiful and the views were amazing. The property itself was very clean and very modern. I highly recommend it for a cozy getaway or a friends holiday!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Margi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Rural getaway

We really enjoyed our stay in this, peaceful rural location. The place was spotless and a good size for a couple. We enjoyed sitting on the deck, looking our over padocks to the hills.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony A.

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

Enjoyable Stay

Comfortable compact cosy cottage. Very clean and tidy. Great rural location and outlook. We enjoyed dinner on the deck with the sun setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Audrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had difficulty in finding property as no signpost on road so had to ask neighbour for directions. Later found house number on post but rather small.On arrival rather disappointed as BBQ was dirty as was outdoor table setting so we could not sit outsideHowever, once inside we were delighted as everything was spotlessly clean and we appreciated the facilities provided.However, we could not find the password for the wifi which rather spoilt our stay as needed to use internet and didn’t have NZ phone SIM card.No interaction with host at all although I did knock door at main house and sounded car horn.Had to drive to New World to use free wifi which was not very satisfactory.However, the lovely comfortable bed made up for the other negatives
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

A great, peaceful spot!

We stayed for a couple of nights while visiting family and thoroughly enjoyed it! Quiet, clean and perfect for us. The kids loved seeing the animals up the driveway. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Libby C.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Great place, very peaceful and bigger than expected. Perfect for my daughter and I to explore Temuka and Timaru. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect for us for the week. Easy short drive to Timaru golf course. Beautiful views of the mountains. Peaceful retreat end of the day
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023