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Swallowdale | A home away from home, close to town

Holiday home in Queenstown with kitchen and balcony

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Perched on Queenstown Hill, Swallowdale offers a tranquil retreat with incredible lake and mountain views. This three-bedroom home is designed to delight, featuring an enviable library, board games, chess set and even binoculars to watch the ever-changing landscapes.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71722 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Swallowdale | A home away from home, close to town

Holiday home in Queenstown with kitchen and balcony
Along with concierge services, this smoke-free holiday home has laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,722 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

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 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 and a first aid kit
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

267443

About the area

Map
Queenstown, Otago

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Queenstown Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Speight's Ale House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Odd Saint - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Swallowdale | A home away from home, close to town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Swallowdale | A home away from home, close to town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Swallowdale | A home away from home, close to town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swallowdale | A home away from home, close to town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Swallowdale | A home away from home, close to town located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Wakatipu, St Josephs Parish and Queenstown Gardens. Queenstown Beach and Queenstown Ice Arena are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Swallowdale | A home away from home, close to town Reviews

Reviews

Very good

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8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

10

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thi Phuong Binh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is beautiful and characteristic house with a great view. The facilities provided are more than enough except beds a little small for two. Relax It's done staff very helful and friendly. Strongly recommend this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025