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The Church at FOX

4.0 star property
Holiday home in Fox Glacier with kitchen and furnished patio

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Luxury Cottage, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Mountain View | Living area
Luxury Cottage, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Mountain View | Living area
Luxury Cottage, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Mountain View | Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

Sleeps 280 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Church at FOX

Holiday home in Fox Glacier with kitchen and furnished patio
Along with a garden, this smoke-free holiday home has free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. Guests will appreciate conveniences, such as a washer/dryer and a dining area, while a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment. Limited housekeeping is available.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must acknowledge and accept the property's terms and conditions prior to stay. Rooms will not be guaranteed and guests will not gain access to the property unless these terms and conditions have been accepted.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Church FOX House Fox Glacier
Church FOX Fox Glacier
Church FOX
The Church at FOX Fox Glacier
The Church at FOX Private vacation home
The Church at FOX Private vacation home Fox Glacier

About the area

Map
5 Main Rd, Fox Glacier, 7886

What's nearby

  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Matheson - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 17 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 18 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 19 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matheson Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Betsey Jane Eatery & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪White Pub Cafe and Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Neve - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Church at FOX pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Church at FOX?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Church at FOX?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Church at FOX?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Church at FOX located?

Situated in Fox Glacier, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Te Wahipounamu and Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest. Lake Matheson and Lake Gault are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Church at FOX Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sze Kit Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I love the stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mihai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everthing was perfect!

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely job in renovating this old church. Great kitchen and appliances. The bed needs attention, you felt a bit like you were sleeping in a ditch with our bodies sinking in. Overall great though. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What an incredible place to stay. AJ and Roz saved a little old church and turned it into a one-of-a-kind place to stay. There is so much natural light. The bed and furniture are so comfy and you have a view of the mountain through the massive back window. Lots of thought and care have gone into providing little touches that make this a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Give me some heat

Overall we enjoyed our stay but the church never did get up to temperature. We had it set for 22 and it never did reach that temperature. It warmer months this place would be wonderful. Beautifully restored old church.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a fabulous, unique place! So charming and well-appointed. Perfect for a couple. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great stay!

Great stay at the Church at FOX. Spacious, clean with good amenities and location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was a one of a kind accommodation, absolutely stunning. Would have gotten 11/10 apart from a few little things. The mattress is old and a little uncomfortable. There are blinds all around that have gaps on either side if you like feeling private while having a shower or getting changed you might feel a bit weird about that and the last even less important thing is the tv isn't a smart tv so if you want to watch movies you'll need to bring a USB or DVD/Blu-ray with you. Apart from those small details it was incredible and my partner and I will definitely be staying again sometime.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
很特別的教堂住宿經驗，廚具也一應具全
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Atmospheric and luxurious stay.

Fantastic building with all mod cons and comfort. Complimentary bottle of good qualty pinot noir upon arrival. Great views. Fully equipped kitchen and great bathroom. Comfortable lounge area and very comfy bed. If I were being picky, it would be great if the roller blinds were electrically operated throughout and there was a clothes dryer to go with the washing machine. Spiral stairs to the mezzanine would help, and I think a new front door is probably overdue. Great stay though - a place I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

YASUO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable!

Close to the center, convenient location and comfortable. There was a kitchen and a washing machine and it was very helpful. The wine presented by AJ was very delicious. Mr. Matt took us to a tourist spot and was very helpful. I want to go to stay again. I didn't know how to garbage separation. I'm sorry, I didn't know how to contact the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old church cleverly converted into luxury and cosy accommodation. A delicious Pinot Noir was waiting on our arrival which was most welcome. Easy parking straight outside the front door.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschön restaurierte alte Kirche, wir waren rundherum zufrieden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Beautiful little place with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kuro, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, clean and good designed house! Close enough to restaurants and grocery.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fox Glacier

Beautiful unique property located in Fox Glacier. The Church at Fox had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We would definitely recommend it to anyone staying in Fox Glacier.

10/10 Excellent

Misty, Jacksonville, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautifully restored

Adorable studio that provided a unique experience that we will always remember fondly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Hattingen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Toll umgebaute Kirche

Eine wirklich schöne und mit viel Liebe zum Detail umgebaute Kirche. Alles war sehr sauber und gut gepflegt.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Absolutely loved this place. It was perfect in every way.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely gorgeous. Private and very well appointed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Larry, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique Place to Stay in Fox Glacier

The Church is a very unique place. It was actually a small church building before being converted to a large one room rental with a kitchen. Upgrades are very modern including the kitchen. The Church is very close to the center of Fox Glacier, allowing you to walk to restaurants. Overall, we enjoyed staying at the Church and found it a very comfortable place to stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Clare & Leigh, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible location

This was an absolutely fantastic little place with so much character and class. We loved our stay and would recommend to anyone visiting this area of NZ!