Nestled on the waters edge, this lakeside apartment offers a unique blend of quirky charm and modern comforts. Enjoy generous open-plan living and dining areas, perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining. Relax in front of the fireplace or heat pump with comfy lounge suite nearby.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire apartment
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Lakefront Vacation Home
Located right on the waters edge this apartment has been designed to maximise the stunning lakeside setting! The unit is an older style home with quirky architectural style from the 90's. This is not your newly built fancy Queenstown rental but this doesn't stop you from experiencing the wonderful views with peace and quiet. The unit is also located close enough to enjoy the restaurants and shopping downtown, with only a 15min walk along the waters edge into town.
Featuring generous open plan living and dining areas ideal for indoor / outdoor entertaining.
A heat pump and fireplace (with a good supply of firewood) keep the chill off in winter and the comfy lounge suite offers a haven for you to sit back and relax.
The fully fitted kitchen is complete with everything you need to self cater. Appliances include; dishwasher, gas hob, electric oven, microwave and large fridge/freezer.
Apartment Layout: Ground Level - Entrance, open plan living with 50" flat screen TV and dining area, fully fitted kitchen, balcony access. Lower Level - Three bedrooms, configured as King, Queen and Twin rooms. Master bedroom ensuite, large family bathroom and laundry. All linen is included.
The unit is down a short steep driveway with stairway access to the units front door. If anyone in your group has mobility difficulties I recommend you stay elsewhere. * Don't stay here if you are not able to carry your luggage down a large set of stairs. * We have a STEEP driveway, due to living in an alpine town. We will not be able to accomodate Mini Vans, unless you are use to steep driveways.
Please note: We do have 1 Port-a-cot and High Chair available but you will need to bring your own bedding for the port-a-cot Special conditions: Smoking allowed outside only please.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$90.00 per stay); Linen (included);
We do also have the unit next door available for rental if your dates are unavailable, please let us know and we can check if this unit is free for you. https://www.homeaway.co.nz/holiday-accommodation/p20032367?uni_id=4421881
If a Government Covid19 Lockdown occurs and it affects your stay. Please contact us and we can arrange a full refund for any nights not required or unused. Please note, this may not included the websites service fee you book from. Please check this side of things before making your booking. Many thanks.
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Freezer
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On a lake
Things to do
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
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)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Queenstown, this apartment is on a lake. Toi o Tahuna and Off The Wall Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Queenstown Gardens and Queenstown Ice Arena. Underwater Observatory and Queenstown Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating. Visit our Queenstown travel guide
What time is check-out at Lakefront Vacation Home?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lakefront Vacation Home located?
Situated on a lake, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown Ice Arena and St Josephs Parish. Queenstown Gardens and Queenstown Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Lakefront Vacation Home Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Stayed at this listing with groomspeople for a wedding.
Beautiful lake front location with view and access to the lake by short walk.
A great deck to enjoy also.
Warm house with great heating an well stocked amenities and toiletries.
Just the place we needed for our adult family trip to Queenstown. The home was spacious and comfortable for the 6 of us while being a short distance from town. The house had everything we needed for the weekend and the views and sunsets are simply stunning. Would definitely come back.
Central with great views and everything we needed. Communication with the host was very difficult as she did not reply to messages.
Kate M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Brendon R.
23 Dec 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Family Stay in Queenstown
Stairs were not shown (How steep it really was). Had mould in rooms and was quite run down. Going down to the lower level to the toilet for everyone was not ideal. View and location were great.
The property has age on it , but the views and accessibility to town outweighs this ..
Not good for people with mobility issues. But this is mentioned in the description of property.. absolutely loved our stay there and will definitely revisit again . Great amenities with a fabulous kitchen to cook in . Fireplace was a welcome comfort on cold nights .
The view from the deck is incredible. You could stay there all day just starring into the distance. The houses accommodated the 5 of us perfectly. The parking of the car was a little difficult down the steep driveway but apart from this it was brilliant
Jan R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
sarah s.
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great view
Amazing view, 15 minute walk to town. Electric blankets and well heated, lots of wood for fire. Bathrooms are dated but functional. Driveway steep. Hot water did run out one time while there, but overall very enjoyable stay and communication with owner was excellent.
The view was absolutely amazing! Like the description says, it is an older house and the driveway is a bit tricky, but because we knew that ahead of time (from the description and an email from the property manager) we knew what we booked and the house worked perfectly for our group.
Read the property description and it sums it up really well. The property is in a fantastic location and if you are lucky like us and have good weather sitting outside on the terrace is great. Sitting inside is great too. The bbq was out of gas so we did not use it but the kitchen was great. Look closely and it needs some care but look at the view and it is all good.
The property has the best views of the lake and surrounding mountains. There was plenty of room and kept us warm in the colder temperature.
It is an older property that needs some maintenance and a deep clean. The driveway is very tricky to navigate as per the description, but we couldn’t find anywhere else to park.
Kylee W.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Oliver
17 Jan 2025
Million dollar views, in a great location. They're not kidding about the driveway, gave my wife a couple of heart attacks getting in and out.
They place needs updating and a good clean....but we kinda knew that when we booked from other reviews.
If you want an absolutely stunning view, in a great location and don't mind the .... interestingness ....of the property it's great.
Our family of five had a lovely stay here. The house itself was fabulous - so quirky and interesting. The views from the house over the water were absolutely stunning - watching Lord of the Rings (we’re visiting NZ so we felt compelled!) with the mountains in the background was surreal!
Do make sure that you have read the description about the steepness of the drive - my husband managed it but I would not have been able to manage it!
Jason O.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Henry
16 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view was picturesque, great communal spaces, rooms are well set up and bathrooms stocked. Only downfall was the driveway ~ very sketchy to drive in and out of. Would be hard for unconfident drivers. Almost missed it too.
Other than that we couldn’t fault the place. One suggestion ~ if the property is listed as family friendly maybe have a small amount of toys. Again, just a suggestion
The house was comfortable for our group, 2 parents, son and his friend. The views from the house are absolutely incredible, and we were blessed with the weather so had spectacular views of the lake and mountains every day.
The house itself is a tiny bit dated, but this did not matter at all as it was fully equipped with everything you need, including a fabulous wood burner which kept the upstairs nice and warm. Each bedroom also had a heater and very comfy bed.
The walk into Queenstown is along the lake and takes about 20-25 minutes, a lovely walk, with amazing views, there are several supermarkets and shopping area a 5 min drive away.
Our host Cherifah was fantastic and so helpful, accommodating my extra requests. I would highly recommend this accommodation to anyone.
Thank you for a fantastic stay and wonderful house.
Amanda W.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Jean-Pierre and Sara W.
27 Mar 2025
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The view saves the day
The view is amazing. Interesting and beautiful in all kinds of weather and times of day. The washer and dryer worked well. However, there are some things I wish I had known before booking:The driveway is scary-steep, which the host does disclose when confirming the booking. If you are not a confident driver, you won't be able to do it. There are 41 steps from the covered parking to the front door.The house and everything in it look to be at least 30 years old. Some of the furniture and decorative accents are past their useful life. At minimum, new, thick towels and new pillows and bed linens would make a huge difference in guest comfort.
Jean-Pierre and Sara W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Daniel M.
27 Sept 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Leaks!
The location of the property is fantastic and the description is generally accurate. However, we would never have rented this property had we known about the leaks in the property. It wasn't enjoyable sitting in the property during 2 days of rain. The leaks have obviously been there for some time and were known to the owner, causing damage to the floor and resulting in damp and mould downstairs. One of the bedroom heaters didn't work, nor did the electric blankets in the main bedroom. Overall, the property is quite neglected and probably worst holiday rental we have hired in New Zealand. We won't be coming back.