Stunning panoramic Lake Views 5 Bedrooms - 15m to Wanaka
Our house is a modern 2 story cedar house with fabulous views of Lake Hawea and the surrounding mountains. This is an ideal spot for all summer and winter outdoor activities and perfect for families and groups. We are 12 minutes drive to Wanaka. For skiers it is 30 minutes to the foot of the Cardrona ski-field and about the same to the Treble Cone Skifield Road.
The house has 2 heat pumps, a wood burner with a supply of wood, and a couple of extra portable heaters for winter though is double glazed and easily heated. There is room for at least 3 vehicles and a boat inside our gates.
Hawea has the newly renovated Hotel with bar / pub and a great al a carte restaurant. The shop, 150 metres away, sells wine and beer, and groceries. There is also second Restaurant above it and takeaway store attached.
It's a 3 minute walk to the lakefront with its reserve and 7 km of walks along paths and the beach to John's Creek. No houses are built on the beachfront at all! Blissfully peaceful with superb mountain scenery all round.
The garden is fully fenced so is toddler friendly. Wanaka has plenty of shops, two supermarkets and lots of other entertainment.
The showers are hot, powerful and virtually instant, ideal after an active day and then a seat in the upstairs lounge or on the balcony watching the sunset over the mountains with a local Pinot Noir in hand is just wonderful, for some it borders on obligatory.
We hope you will come and explore this idyllic spot and enjoy it as we do. The house is fantastic value, many guests have said.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$99 per stay inclusive of Linen. Extra people after 6 (Optional, NZ$15.00 per person);
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Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Lake Hawea
Located in Lake Hawea, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Peter Fraser Park and Lake Hawea, while Gallery Thirty Three and Picture Lounge are cultural highlights. Puzzling World and The Great Maze are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
Is Stunning panoramic Lake Views 5 Bedrooms - 15m to Wanaka pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Stunning panoramic Lake Views 5 Bedrooms - 15m to Wanaka?
As of 11 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning panoramic Lake Views 5 Bedrooms - 15m to Wanaka on 19 June 2026 start from AU$361, 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 Stunning panoramic Lake Views 5 Bedrooms - 15m to Wanaka?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Stunning panoramic Lake Views 5 Bedrooms - 15m to Wanaka?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stunning panoramic Lake Views 5 Bedrooms - 15m to Wanaka?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Stunning panoramic Lake Views 5 Bedrooms - 15m to Wanaka located?
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Peter Fraser Park and Lake Hawea. Mount Iron Lookout and Puzzling World are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was a very large house with amazing views and a two minute walk to shop and pub. This was our favourite place to stay on our trip. Communication with the owner was really easy and quick. Loved our stay here.
Gorgeous views from the upstairs (both inside and out). Very modern house with plenty of room for our family in a great spot. Cosy fireplace and receptive host.
Lake Hawea is a stunning place to stay.
Spacious two-story house close to lake, excellent for two families or small group.
This property served our two families well over a week-long stay. Close to the lake, supermarket, eatery, playground and walks. Easy parking, spacious lawn/deck, kitchen well-equipped. Loved the balcony on top & great water pressure in shower.
Great cozy home, lots of space for a large family.
Spent a week here and was blessed with hot sunny weather the whole time, we were swimming every day down in the lake.
Took in the sights and activities at nearby Wanaka and an easy drive to Qweenstown for day trips.
Highly recommend this house for anyone wanting to get away for some quality time.
What a wonderful home to stay in!! We stayed a week and there was plenty of space for us, with 5 bedrooms there was an extra room!! House was clean and stocked with clean towels and some essentials like tin foil, rubbish bags, dish washing liquid etc. only recommendation I would make is to place a fan in the master bedroom, we didn’t want to use air con, so it would have been nice to have a little more airflow on the hot nights of summer. Great experience overall!!!
House was fantastic. Stayed here for a ski trip. Plenty of space to spread out for two families. Lovely warm house.
Tania B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
John M.
20 Oct 2017
Great property, super location, warm, clean, handy to pub and shop.
Great property, super location, warm, clean, handy to pub and shop.
Brilliant showers, great views. Fantastic place to stay
John M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
18 Aug 2017
Gorgeous property, clean, tidy and perfect for our stay.
Gorgeous property, clean, tidy and perfect for our stay. Easy walk to Lake Hawea Hotel and general store and to lake front which was lovely as we had a sunny day. Rooms were all great and it was fab having a fire. Would definitely stay again!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
23 June 2017
Awesome lake views and really tidy house
Awesome lake views and really tidy house
Archival
10/10 Excellent
15 Apr 2016
Large warm house with stunning lake views, perfect location for your stay in beautiful Hawea.
Large warm house with stunning lake views, perfect location for your stay in beautiful Hawea. We will defiantly be back and highly recommend the property to others
Archival
10/10 Excellent
28 Feb 2016
Excellent place to stay.
Excellent place to stay. Really nice house in a superb location
The kitchen and laundry is especially convenient. It is located near a convenient store.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
5 Jan 2016
Beautiful lake view, lovely spacious property
Beautiful lake view, lovely spacious property
Archival
10/10 Excellent
13 Nov 2015
Beautiful views from the upstairs lounge, tons of equipment in the holiday house.
Beautiful views from the upstairs lounge, tons of equipment in the holiday house. Really spacious.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
26 June 2015
The Strachans Crib is well located in Lake Hawea, right between the general store and the Lake Hawea
The Strachans Crib is well located in Lake Hawea, right between the general store and the Lake Hawea Hotel. The view from upstairs across Lake Hawea and to surrounding mountains is awe inspiring. The house is situated in a quiet and friendly community. Lake Hawea is just 15min by car to Wanaka. The house was a great size with enough bedrooms for visiting friends and family. Great fireplace and very warm in winter! A cosy pad, we loved every minute of being there! It was hard to leave!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
24 Apr 2015
This is a lovely house with beautiful views of the lake.
This is a lovely house with beautiful views of the lake. It was clean and everything worked great. Everything we needed was there. I very much recommend it.
Archival
8/10 Good
14 Mar 2015
Seven adults were accommodated extremely comfortably.
Seven adults were accommodated extremely comfortably. We so enjoyed the upstairs sitting area and deck with its beautiful lake views. A great setting for our usual nips and nibbles. The house is well equipped and the beds are all very comfortable. The only complaint we had was that we had to leave!! We could easily have stayed for much longer.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
6 Mar 2015
Great for two famlies staying.
Great for two famlies staying.
About the host
Hosted by Amanda
I am a business consultant and airbnb host. I live in Lake Hawea with my fiancee Tigs and daughter, Scarlett. I enjoy entertaining and showing people the beautiful area I live in. I enjoy gardening, reading, music, food and wine. I have traveled around the USA, Europe and UK and Ireland. If you stay with me I will show you an authentic Nz experience, meeting local people and showing you places that tourists wouldn't normally find.
During your stay I live close by. I will usually be here to greet you and be here if you have any questions or need any help.
Why they chose this property
This Lake Hawea house will amaze you from sunrise to sunset. Enjoy breakfast from the wonderful large fully equipped kitchen upstairs on he balcony overlooking the Lake. In the evening relax and watch the sunset with a glass of Central Otago Pinot Noir, or entertain in the living spaces.
What makes this property unique
Short five minute walk to the reserve and beach. A very peaceful and relaxing place.