At this chalet, you'll be 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Pleasant Valley Daffodils and 6.9 km (4.3 mi) from Vintage Car & Machinery Museum. Highlights at this chalet include a kitchen, free WiFi and a fireplace. .Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and Hot tub. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Geraldine Downs chalet include Geraldine Observatory and Geraldine Historical Society Museum.
Geraldine Historical Society Museum - 16 min drive - 9.4 km
Geraldine Observatory - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum - 16 min drive - 9.7 km
Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve - 16 min drive - 9.8 km
Getting around
Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Verdé Cafe Deli - 9 min drive
House of Hop Brewery & Restaurant - 13 min drive
Barker's Foodstore & Eatery - 9 min drive
Mundel's Cafe and Restaurant - 9 min drive
Geraldine Orchard Farm Shop Café - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Wood-fired hot tub
Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat - Our new luxury eco-accommodation for couples - set on our rural, forested property just 10mins from Geraldine.
Gaze at the mountains from the king bed through open bi-fold windows, take a long soak in the handcrafted (Lignum) woodfired hot tub, gaze at the splendour of a sky full of stars, listen to bird song, BBQ your dinner on the deck while you watch the sun go down behind Fiery Peak, linger while the sky changes colour and ducks fly home for the night, recharge your soul, take a plunge in our spring fed natural pool. "One night is never enough"
The wood-fired hot tub can be booked as an extra ($60 first night, $20 - 2nd & 3rd night). Cleaned between guests, filled with our fresh unchlorinated, UV filtered spring water and then heated to 40 degrees for your arrival.
Let me know if you would like to book the tub and you can just bring cash with you for payment.
Built in 2022, the Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat 66 sqm cabin has been designed with the environment in mind. Powered by the sun, supplied with our own pristine spring water (UV filtered, unchlorinated), set amongst 12 acres of trees: this beautiful open-plan cabin looks out across farmland to the mountains. Your time at the cabin will allow you to disconnect from the stresses of life, and reconnect with the beauty of a natural environment
If you have time, there's a lot to do in and around Geraldine using Fiery Peak as a base for a 2 or 3 night stay: Take a day trip to Peel Forest (Horse treks, bush walks), Lake Tekapo (ice-skating, snow tubing, hot pools), Mt Cook (Hooker Valley, Sealy Tarn walks), Mt Sunday (Lord of the Rings film site), day trips to Timaru/ Caroline Bay. Ski fields - Mt Dobson, Roundhill, Mt Hutt. OR simply relax in the cabin or gardens with a book with no one to bother you, popping into Geraldine to check out Barker's new cafe and food store or other restaurants/ Geraldine cheese factory-shop.
BBQ: We have a Weber BBQ for guests to use. It is just gorgeous sitting outside enjoying the evening, cooking, dining and wining with the back-drop of the mountains. We just ask if you use the BBQ that you take a few minutes afterward to clean it with BBQ wipes provided.
LATE CHECK-OUT: Because I hate to rush when I am away on holiday, at Fiery Peak Cottage you can stay till mid-day if your schedule allows. So wake up, relax, enjoy the morning coffee and cooked breakfast before heading away. Check out anytime up to noon.
If you need anything to eat.. there are some lovely restaurants & cafes to choose from in Geraldine, just 8 mins drive away. Alternatively and possibly better, grab a cooked chicken, selection of salads and bottle of wine from the local supermarket and make the most of your time to relax at the cottage. Takeaways also available from Royal India, Q Foods, or Jack’s Chinese Takeaway/Fish and Chips.
Guests say that the night sky at Fiery Peak is as good as Tekapo. With the telescope provided, you can check out the evening sky from the deck of the cabin.
We welcome direct bookings through StayGeraldine.
While we are not able to have children stay due to natural hazards on our property, you are welcome to bring a non-mobile infant. There is a portacot available in the cabin. Please let me know if you wish to bring an infant.
Guests have access to our 12 acre property to explore the forest natural pool and waterways.
Please note reviews prior to May 2022 - are for our old Fiery Peak cottage. We have now replaced the cottage with our newly build cabin - Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat.
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible parking space
Area rugs in public areas
Front entrance ramp
Gravel flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
In-room accessibility
No lift
Single level property
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: Guest may smoke outside on deck, prohibited inside
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Property does not allow children
Unit size: 710 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 PM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children.
Note from host: Suitable for children over 6 years if she.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Guest may smoke outside on deck, prohibited inside
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.