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WANAKA COTTAGE with OUTDOOR PRIVATE SPA

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Cottage courtyard entrance
Living area
French Tub
2nd Bedroom- Can be made into a Superking or 2 King Singles
Cottage Kitchen-fully equipped

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Wanaka, Wanaka
  • Place, Basecamp Wānaka Climbing Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Snowfarm NZ
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Pembroke Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wānaka Airport (WKA)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Second Bedroom - 2 King Singles or a King Bed

1 King Bed

Super King Oak Sleigh Bed

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

WANAKA COTTAGE with OUTDOOR PRIVATE SPA

WANAKA COTTAGE is set in private, landscaped gardens with magnificent views of the South Islands snow-capped mountains.

Our Cottage is perfect for smaller groups, and can sleep 3 - 4 people. It is a charming character cottage, and features a private SPA POOL, a Super King oak sleigh bed, and a second bedroom with either a King bed or 2 large Single beds. Beds are made up on arrival with feather duvets in winter and cotton in summer.
A gorgeous French Bathtub, a cosy open fire and lots of extra touches.
The Cottage also has SKY TV and free wireless broadband internet.

**PERFECT FOR A ROMANTIC WEEKEND OR HONEYMOON COUPLES**

Pets by arrangement only.

Wanaka Cottages is situated on the edge of residential parkland just far enough outside the Wanaka township to be peaceful, but close enough to be practical with a two-minute drive to town.

The Stoaker Room Cafe/Restaurant/Bar is just a 2 minute stroll away

Queenstown airport only a 60-minute drive.

The ski resorts Treble Cone and Cardrona are just half an hour by car.

Special conditions:
Two night minimum stay
Daily servicing may be arranged if required
Pets by arrangement

Extras:
Cleaning Fee NZ$125 per stay); Linen (included); 4th adult is an additional $50 per night: pets are an additional $20 per pet, per night.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Staircase between the master bedroom and twin room

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Events

No events allowed

Not allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

With written permission of owner. 1 pet. Surcharge

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 20006329
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
Note from host: Not allowed
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

About the area

Wānaka

Located in Wānaka, this cottage is in the mountains and on a lake. Picture Lounge and Gallery Thirty Three are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Puzzling World and The Great Maze. Wānaka Lavender Farm and Crossfire Wānaka are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Wanaka, Wanaka

What's nearby

  • Basecamp Wānaka Climbing Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Snowfarm NZ - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rhyme and Reason Brewery - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pembroke Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Gallery Thirty Three - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Firebird - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Corner Peak - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Relishes Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Fig - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WANAKA COTTAGE with OUTDOOR PRIVATE SPA pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at WANAKA COTTAGE with OUTDOOR PRIVATE SPA?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WANAKA COTTAGE with OUTDOOR PRIVATE SPA on 14 July 2026 start from AU$507, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at WANAKA COTTAGE with OUTDOOR PRIVATE SPA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WANAKA COTTAGE with OUTDOOR PRIVATE SPA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WANAKA COTTAGE with OUTDOOR PRIVATE SPA?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is WANAKA COTTAGE with OUTDOOR PRIVATE SPA located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Snowfarm NZ and Basecamp Wānaka Climbing Centre. Crown Range and Wānaka Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was absolutely lovely - beautifully designed and perfectly outfitted with everything we needed! Ash even shared with us some local reccs and fruit from his garden. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning cottage - pics do not do it justice. Such a beautiful place, only 2.5kms from town & we found ourselves walking in and out of town enjoying the quiet life. We would happily move here if we could. Our honeymoon stay was so special and would highly recommend this cottage to anyone !!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage has a lot of charm and is in a very quiet area. Easy check in process, meticulously clean and well stocked with essentials. Was also provided with local restaurant choices that did not disappoint! After a few long days of hiking, we enjoyed using the hot tub in the secluded back yard. Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2026
Great guests. Left the cottage in good order. Welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wanaka Cottage

Great place to stay, and friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
Nice people - left place clean and tidy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliet K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved eveything about this charming cottage. It was quiet and has a very private backyard with a great hot tub that we used to soothe our aching bodies after a strenuous hike. That was much appreciated! House had everything we needed. Drive into Wanaka took less than 5 minutes. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2026
Lovely couple who left the cottage in great shape. Welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karol F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ash was a terrific host! We were welcomed with fresh raspberries, homemade jelly and milk in the fridge. A special thanks to Charlie Whitaker ( the chocolate Labrador) who made us feel right at home!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2026
Karol and her partner were lovely guests. They were very communicative and left the cottage very clean and tidy. Welcome back anytime. Ash.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property with a well-equiped kitchen. Highlights for us were the heated floors, the spa pool and roasting marshmallows on the open fire.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
Nice family. Looked after the cottage and left it very clean and tidy. Welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Cottage in Tranquil Setting

Lovely host who went out of their way to make our stay special.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice two bedroom accommodation

This is a nice place to come back to at the end of a days activity, and relax. Warm house, quiet location and an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
Great guests. Charlie the Chocolate Lab liked them too. Welcome back any time. Cheers Ash.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location outside of the hustle & bustle of town. Lovely and quiet and very personal.

Easy location, super quiet and private. Luxury fittings, linen etc and even a spa!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2021
Lovely guests. Very respectful of the property. Left everything very tidy. Welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice hot tub and accommodation

Nice location. We rode the house bikes to town and back. The cafe next door was a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Great guests. Welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic cosy cottage

Exactly as described if not better. The cottage has everything you need and is in a great location. Hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2024
Lovely guests. Left the place much as they found it. Welcome back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxury Cottage

Really enjoyed our stay at this wonderful accommodation, warm and comfortable with all facilities and extras for a big relax, great hosts and perfectly located. Excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Lovely guests who left the place spotless. Welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanwen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good house and host!

Owner is super nice and really appreciate having us and our dog! The house is the most beautiful host house I have ever been. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2024
Lovely people (and dog) who left the place pretty much as they found it. Welcome back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for us!

Wonderful location, and welcoming host. Everything one could possibly need to make this your “home away from home”! Thank you for sharing your beautiful cottage with us…
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay Ellen. Hope to see you again sometime. Cheers Ash
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay in perfect cozy cottage !

Really lovely cozy cottage with a great backyard. Fully equipped with everything we needed- including laundry, a deep bathtub and a hot tub / spa outside. Conveniently located with a friendly but quiet bar/ restaurant right next door for easy dinners and drinks. We loved the lake, Puzzleworld and easy drive to Queenstown thru the dramatic mountain pass.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allanah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely place

My mum, myself & my little girl had such a lovely stay at Wanaka cottages. The attention to detail was wonderful. We would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable, fastidiously clean & relaxing place to stay in the Wanaka area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2022
Thank you for being such lovely and respectful guests. You are welcome back any time. Cheers Ash
Verified

10/10 Excellent

guy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil and private

Beautifully presented with great furniture that matched the cottage vibe ( especially the bed extremely comfortable ) very private great setting and yet close to town restaurants in fact is a very nice one very close excellent hosts who made sure we had everything we needed couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Little House

This was a fantastic place to stay. Wanaka itself is beautiful and the house was perfectly situated on the road to Cardrona. 30 minute drive to the ski-fields :)Even better was the lovely hot tub which was very welcome after the skiing. There is an open fire which is well stocked with wood and very helpful and friendly owners who live next door. A wonderful place to stay! And we were finally rewarded with a clear view of the Mountains on our last day!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Lovely guests - left the cottage as they found it. Welcome back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Indy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We had a lovely stay at Ash and Jackies place, super clean and tidy, big outdoor space and spa were a great bonus! Ash was very friendly and helpful, and the bowl of freshly picked raspberries was amazing!! Our doggo loved it as well, lots of sunbathing spots for her in the garden - and she would love the fire in winter! Hope to be back - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2023
Lovely guests - considering there were four adults with a baby and a dog the cottage was left spotless. Look forward to hosting you all another time ! Cheers Ash.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical in every way

Thanks Ash for our wonderful stay at Wanaka cottage. Your place was wonderful in every way. The open fire, the cosy feel , the magical scenery through the loft window it truly exceeded our expectations and made our stay in Wanaka something very special - highly recommend this place .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay Matt. Thanks for taking care of the place. Look forward to seeing you another time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carrie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Guest House - A Gem!

We felt right at home in this charming and well appointed cottage in Wanaka. Very comformfortable, stunning views, private. The guest house is well situated just a few minutes from the central town of Wanaka. It is a lovely, quiet retreat. Exterior hot tub was well enjoyed! HIghly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wanaka Cottage is an excellent property in Wanaka

The Wanaka Cottage is a very well appointed, very comfortable property and was ideal for our winter weekend in Wanaka. The fire, spa pool and very comfortable beds were highlights. Having The Stoaker Room Bistro next door was a bonus. The manager communications were first rate, timely and accurate. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Lovely guests who left the cottage nice and tidy. Their dog Benjie was suitably well behaved! Happy to have David and co stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Good property. Ash friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2022
Ric and Doreen were lovely guests and Charlie( our Chocolate Lab) had great fun with Lillie ( their Chocolate Lab). All three welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

Lovely and warm. Well set up. Spa was great. Location (next to Florences) is good as long as you have a car. Ash was great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2020
Lovely and respectful guests. Left the place pretty tidy. Welcome back any time.

About the host

Hosted by Ash Wanaka Cottages

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Ash and Jackie are originally from Scotland and spent 10 years in Wellington. They spent Christmas in the adjoining house and liked it so much - they bought the place !

Why they chose this property

Otago, Wanaka in particular is beautiful - warm in summer with cold and snow in winter. Perfect conditions for Pinot Noir.

What makes this property unique

Outside Spa pool, totally private with mountain views, Free Wi-Fi
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