Apartment

Lakefront Vacation Home

Lakefront apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Balcony
Balcony Large Deck / BBQ Area
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Queenstown, Queenstown
  • Place, Queenstown Gardens
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Mall
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Queenstown
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Child Bed

Masterbed Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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.

Approx distances:
Town - 1.5km
Airport - 5km
Arrowtown - 17km

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Queenstown

Located in Queenstown, this apartment is on a lake. Queenstown Arts Centre and Toi o Tahuna are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Remarkables Ski Area and Queenstown Ice Arena. Queenstown Gardens and Cookie Time are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Queenstown, Queenstown

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Gardens - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Queenstown Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪“Life’s a Grind” Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Elements Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 329 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kassey F.

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

Amazing

Was great size comfortable easy to get to an not far from town
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

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

Spectacular spot

Great house in a wonderful location, perfect for what we needed and great to enjoy dinner outside with beautiful lake views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H., San Diego, California

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

Queenstown lake view

Wonderful flat. Such a beautiful view. Comfortable rooms and lovely decorations. Cherifah and Neville were terrific hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R., Wrexham

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

A stop on a 4 week tour of south island

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

June H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Location, location, location.

Top location, but steep steps and driveway. Tired but spacious. Kitchen particularly needs refurbishment and chipped crockery needs replacement. Fabulous views made up for negatives.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason O.

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

Beatiful views

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sam T.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

Room for improvement

The location was good and the view is stunning on a good clear day. On arrival to find it was a steep descent to the property, with an elderly mother and 2 young children it was a challenge with large suitcases in tow A couple of cleanliness issues, cooking appliances and fridge difficult to use, however, managed after a cookie of days. Bedrooms very spacious and bathrooms nicely equipped with basic necessities. It was a nice first time Queenstown experience and we’re very grateful for the opportunity. Many thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

lee c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and comfortable accommodation. The views were spectacular too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

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

Quirky but spectacular

This is a quirky property - built like a boat with bedrooms below and a balcony poking out over the lake like the bow of a ship. The views are spectacular and the property is very convenient to the city - just a short walk along the lake path.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha D.

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

Beautiful home and location

The host was responsive and friendly. Definitely recommend the house and !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shelby D.

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

View / Proximity

The view and the proximity to downtown, plus the access to a walking trail, make this property great.Driveway is tough, house is a bit older, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great views

View from balcony was amazing, unfortunately the accommodation was a bit shabby, steep driveway and stair access. Difficult to get down to the access the walking pathtrack.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jean-Pierre and Sara W.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Adult family getaway

Great position , views incredible, very comfortable and welcoming!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Oliver

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Brendon R.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla F.

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

Let the view take your breath away

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 .
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel M.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

delani k.

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

Great location

Lovely stay. The house was beautiful. It had huge windows overlooking the lake and we got to watch a lightning storm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Khorram

Expedia should be held responsible not to put up such properties for rent and should provide me a full refund. Mould in bathrooms. Dampness on carpets, water mould on carpets. In accessible road to park car for a car. Everything in the house is old and stained. Holes in the wall covered with tape. I have pictures of how terrible the property is. Except for the view and fireplace rest was horrible. Had to go and buy my own heater for a room. What more can I say. Walls had dampness and smell of mould. It was a hazard. Leak from the roof when it rained in the living room Expedia is full responsible and should be help responsible. I could not move out as full money was paid.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Fabulous Views, amazing stay, great host.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

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

The view is amazing!

Loved every minute of our stay in this beautiful house with lots of character. There is a path right in front of the house leading into town- the most incredible walk along the river. It had everything we needed and was very warm. Driveway is incredibly steep.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seung il C.

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

Beautiful location

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jim G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

Home was as represented. Driveway was a bit of a challenge
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cherifah Low

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Hi, I have live in Queenstown for 20years an have enjoyed the wonderful beauty and adventure Queenstown has to offer. I manage this property for my Dad who lives out of town.

Why they chose this property

We were drawn to this property for it unique location and design.

What makes this property unique

It is close enough to town but still far enough away. The unit feels like your hidden paradise and from certain areas of the unit you can feel like you are floating on the lake.

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