Have the whole Mad Hacienda to yourselves in Alexandra, Central Otago. Two queen bedrooms are open just for you and no other guests stay. Soak in the heated hot tub, warm up in the cedar sauna, cook in the full kitchen, then watch a film on the 150-inch cinema screen. Ride the Roxburgh Gorge Trail from the gate or join the Otago Central Rail Trail in town. Ideal for couples, friends and riders.

❖ Your property:

This is the whole Mad Hacienda on Bridge Hill in Alexandra, where the Manuherikia River meets the Clutha. With this listing, the house is set up just for your group of up to 4 guests.

THE BEDROOMS

• Ensuite Master Bedroom: queen bed and its own private bathroom.

• River View Room: queen bed looking out over the Clutha, with a bathroom right next door.

The other three bedrooms stay locked, so the rest of the house is all yours.

Prefer a different set-up? The Ensuite Master Bedroom and River View Room are included as standard, but you can swap either one for the Frida Kahlo Room (queen bed) or the Diego Maradona Room (two single beds). Just ask when you book.

LIVING AND RELAXING

• Full kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, air fryer, blender, SodaStream and an ice cream maker, plus a BBQ

• Living room and the Yellow Room lounge with a 150-inch cinema screen for movie nights

• Heated, covered hot tub, open all year, and a one-person cedar sauna

• Home gym with space for stretching and recovery

• Covered deck with river and mountain views, and a garden

FOR RIDERS

• Locked bike shed with e-bike charging, a work stand, basic tools and a track pump

• Bike wash station and laundry for your ride kit

• The Roxburgh Gorge Trail starts about 300 m away, and the Otago Central Rail Trail runs through town. Clyde and the Lake Dunstan Trail are a short drive away.

Cafés, restaurants and supermarkets are a short walk or drive over the bridge.



❖ Guest access

You have the whole house, garden and facilities to yourselves for your stay:

• Both bedrooms and two bathrooms

• Full kitchen and BBQ, with basic oils, spices, milk and some staples like rice and pasta

• Living room, Yellow Room lounge and the 150-inch cinema screen

• Heated hot tub, cedar sauna and home gym

• Laundry with washer, dryer and drying racks

• Covered deck and garden with river and mountain views

• Secure bike shed with e-bike charging, workstand and wash station

Check-in is self-service with a smart lock. We send your door code and directions before you arrive, and early luggage drop-off is fine if you arrive before check-in.

Free parking on the driveway for up to 4 cars, with room to turn around and space for a trailer. Please park on the driveway only, facing the house, as there is no street parking.


❖ Interaction with guests:

You have the whole house, garden and facilities to yourselves. The other three bedrooms stay locked and no other guests stay during your booking, so it's fully private.

I'm Henrik, your host. I'll send everything you need before you arrive, then leave you to enjoy the house. If you need anything during your stay, just message me and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

I'm happy to help with:

• Bike hire, e-bikes, shuttles and luggage transfers for the Rail Trail, Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold trails

• Places to eat, wineries and things to do around Central Otago

• Cleaning during your stay, if you'd like it


❖ Other details to note

• Ready-made frozen meals from La Bottega General Food Store in Cromwell, including a vegetarian option, are available to buy at the house. Ideal after a long day on the trail.

• Fast Wi-Fi (500 Mbps) plus pocket Wi-Fi.

• Cleaning during your stay can be arranged at NZ$55 per hour plus GST.

• Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement only. Please ask before booking.

• The hot tub is heated, covered and open all year. There is no swimming pool.

• Book at least 2 days before arrival. Minimum stay 2 nights.

• For groups of 5 to 10, book The Whole Hacienda, with all five bedrooms open.

• Exterior cameras cover the driveway and garden path, and there is a Ring video doorbell at the front door.

• Smoke alarms, a carbon monoxide alarm, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit are in the house.


❖ Neighborhood description:

The Mad Hacienda sits on Bridge Hill in Alexandra, above the spot where the Manuherikia River meets the mighty Clutha. It's a quiet, elevated street with river and mountain views, yet the town centre is just over the bridge.

ON YOUR DOORSTEP

• Roxburgh Gorge Trail: starts at the Alexandra bridge right below Bridge Hill and follows the Clutha through a dramatic schist gorge.

• Otago Central Rail Trail: New Zealand's original Great Ride runs through town. Flat and easy, with Clyde about 8 km away.

• Clock on the Hill and Alexandra Lookout: a short, steep climb from the historic Shaky Bridge, with big views over both valleys, great at sunset.

• Clyde–Alexandra River Track: a flat riverside path to Clyde, ideal for an easy family ride or walk.

A SHORT DRIVE AWAY

• Historic Clyde: the Rail Trail start, the Clyde Dam lookout, a railway museum, cafés and a local cinema.

• Lake Dunstan Trail: cliff-hung boardwalks above the lake between Clyde and Cromwell.

• Central Otago wineries: boutique vineyards and Pinot Noir tastings around Clyde and beyond.

Alexandra's cafés, restaurants, takeaways and supermarkets are a short walk or drive away. Central Otago is one of New Zealand's sunniest and driest regions, with hot, dry summers and crisp, clear winters, so it's a great place to ride, walk and explore all year round.


❖ Getting around

BY CAR:
The easiest way to reach The Mad Hacienda is by car. Alexandra is about 1 hour 30 minutes from Queenstown (and Queenstown Airport) and about 1 hour from Wānaka, on scenic roads through Central Otago.

PARKING:
Free parking on the driveway for up to 4 cars, with room to turn around and space for a trailer. Please park on the driveway only, facing the house, as there is no street parking.

ON FOOT:
Alexandra's town centre, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets are a short walk or drive over the bridge. The historic Shaky Bridge, the river tracks and the Clock on the Hill are all close by for walks.

BY BIKE:
This is the best way to explore. The Roxburgh Gorge Trail starts at the Alexandra bridge right below the house, and the Otago Central Rail Trail runs through town, with Clyde about 8 km away on a flat, easy trail. Bring your own bikes or hire them locally. Secure bike storage with e-bike charging is on site.

SHUTTLES AND TRANSFERS:
Local operators offer bike hire, trail shuttles and luggage transfers for the Rail Trail, Roxburgh Gorge, Clutha Gold and Lake Dunstan trails. Just ask Henrik and he'll help you arrange them.