Skip to main content
Entire home

Picturesque Lake and Mountain Setting

Photo gallery for Picturesque Lake and Mountain Setting

Exterior
Exterior detail
Room
Living area
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

View map
Arrowtown, Southern Lakes
  • Place, Lakes Hayes Walkway
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Amisfield Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Millbrook Resort Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Picturesque Lake and Mountain Setting

Tussock Cottage is situated in the South Island of New Zealand, at stunning Lake Hayes near historic Arrowtown, and a short drive to Queenstown.

This unique straw bale cottage is fully self contained with an outside garden area with a barbecue. It is private and tranquil, with fabulous mountain and lake views.
Tussock Cottage has a King size bedroom and spacious living area with cooking and dining facilities. A two minute walk to Lake Hayes and its walking track; swimming, fishing or kayaking are literally at your door step. And that is just the start of it ! Golf courses, art galleries, ski fields, vineyards, great dining and shopping, and of course adventure sports, all within easy driving distance.
Your hosts Lee and Jaap, are licensed tour operators and take great enjoyment in sharing their local knowledge with their guests.
Special conditions:
Special Rates apply for extended stays.


Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Large spacious bedroom
One Bedroom unit in Arrowtown, close to cycle trails, and main attractions
Arrowtown
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (121 reviews)
One Bedroom unit in Arrowtown, close to cycle trails, and main attractions

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20012276
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lake Hayes

Located in Lake Hayes, this cottage is in the mountains. Off The Wall Gallery and Lakes District Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Arrowtown Chinese Settlement and St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage. Alpine Aqualand and Queenstown Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
View more Cottages in Lake HayesOpens in a new window
Map
Arrowtown, Southern Lakes

What's nearby

  • Lakes Hayes Walkway - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Amisfield Winery - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Arrowtown Chinese Settlement - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Tobins Track - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Millbrook Resort Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wolf Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ayrburn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪11th Avenue by Frank’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arrowtown Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Fork and Tap - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Picturesque Lake and Mountain Setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Picturesque Lake and Mountain Setting?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Picturesque Lake and Mountain Setting on 17 May 2026 start from AU$232, 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 Picturesque Lake and Mountain Setting?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Picturesque Lake and Mountain Setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Picturesque Lake and Mountain Setting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Picturesque Lake and Mountain Setting located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Amisfield, Amisfield Winery and Millbrook Resort Golf Course. Lakes Hayes Walkway and Off The Wall Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely peaceful location. Close to Arrowtown which is very pleasant. Jaap was very helpful and responded to any queries I had.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucia E.

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

Lovely stay close to Queenstown

The house is as described, really well situated and the hosts were welcoming. We had a lovely stay, thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing peaceful location and most wonderfully presented straw bale cottage.

Amazing peaceful location and most wonderfully presented straw bale cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alastair Matthews

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

Country Cottage

Well located and appointed. Warm and cosy. Charming hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

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

All Excellent

Lovely little cottage in a great location with really friendly property managers. We had a great stay, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice quiet getaway spot that's in reach of lots of things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2020
Hi Dan , thank you very much for your recent stay and for your kind and positive review. Glad to read you enjoyed yourselves! Hope we will see you back in the not too distant future. Many thanks once again! Cheers, Lee and Jaap
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

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

Tussock Cottage - beautiful

Location beautiful, cottage beautiful and very thoughtfully put together and with beautiful artworks. Hosts very friendly and happy to share their local knowledge and show us their artwork.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Simply wonderful

The photos advertising the cottage dont come close to doing it justice. The owners have paid attention to the minutest of detail and the cottage is beautifully furnished. The owners were very welcoming and had even made tasty flapjacks for us to enjoy. Beautiful and quiet setting and would definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tica S.

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

Absolutely Fantastic!

Gorgeous wee spot on Lake Hayes. Quiet. Comfortable. Easy access to the lake track. Lovely hosts! Felt like we were miles away from everything, yet we were close to all that the valley has to offer. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Hi Tica and Dusty, Thank you very much for your recent stay and for your kind review. Thank you also for the money left for the broken glass:; that was not necessary but very much appreciated. Hope to see you back again on your next trip to Queenstown. Cheers, Lee and Jaap
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis D.

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

Exquisite, beautiful, clean and quiet : All in one experience.

This is our 3rd stay at Tussock Cottage. I've been communicating with Jaap, and he and his wife are wonderful hosts. As usual, the place is tidy and clean, and our needs are cared for. You can feel the countryside living but at the same time well equipped with your modern needs. We'd always try to book in with Tussock Cottage whenever we travel to Queenstown. Looking forward to stay here again. Francis & Deviga
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Bookabach Beauty

What a gorgeous place to stay! Right beside beautiful Lake Hayes, surrounded by peace and quiet and birdsong. The bungalow was so snug, unique and embracing - it was easy to feel right at home. Our hosts were very welcoming and informative - we enjoyed the Farmers' Market they recommended we visit and the bookshelves were well stocked with interesting reading matter. Thankyou so much, it was an Easter to remember!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy H.

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

Brilliant!

Absolutely perfect place to be close to everything and yet away with privacy, next to Lake Hayes and lovely local walks, swimming, biking and kayaking. We loved our stay and could have totally stayed longer!! spacious and warm, very comfortable bed and linen, all amenities needed, and very well presented. We will be definitely coming back to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

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

All we could of dreamt of at Lake Hayes

What a beautiful and cosy stay. Our lovely hosts thought of everything including free range eggs, Anzac biscuits and great coffee. The icing on the cake was that we could also bring our old pooch with us. Thanks so much. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam F.

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

Lives everything about it! Amazing

Super easy to get to and super warm and very well set up!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laurie g.

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

OUTSTANDING ACCOMMODATION AND LOCATION

Unable to travel overseas,now we have a better understanding of see your own country first.this place is so relaxing,and the owners would be the nicest people you would wish too meet. Cottage is well appointed and heaps of lovely touches you would not expect,or receive elsewhere. we cant wait to return. Sandra & Laurie
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

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

Stunning spot

Unique cottage in a quiet, beautiful location. Really appreciated the home touches (especially the home baking). Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willem M.

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

Lake Hayes Winter Break

A most gorgeous, warm/cosy, well-equipped and very comfortable cottage at a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea P.

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

The loveliest place, excellent location and fantastic hosts 😊

Would recommend to all, lovely location and hosts.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

roxy G.

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

Beautiful location

Almost everything was fabulous about this place, we humbly suggest just a few small changes and additions to bring it up to five stars: a selection of thickness in bed pillows as the current ones are all very full; a couple more mugs for tea; a small amount of olive oil, vinegar, some herbs (maybe even fresh basil and parsley in a pot on the windowsill?) and the option to buy basic supplies to cook a simple meal becomes much more doable. Aside from these things the kitchen is well equipped, the bed comfortable, the whole place cosy and comfortable with a range of areas to relax including a lovely private area of the garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Location was perfect -lovely views of snow capped mountains , and close...

Location was perfect -lovely views of snow capped mountains , and close proximity to cycle trails . A great introduction to strawbale ecco housing .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Location was perfect -lovely views of snow capped mountains , and close...

Location was perfect -lovely views of snow capped mountains , and close proximity to cycle trails . A great introduction to strawbale ecco housing .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Location was perfect -lovely views of snow capped mountains , and close...

Location was perfect -lovely views of snow capped mountains , and close proximity to cycle trails . A great introduction to strawbale ecco housing .
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Shelley P.

Tussock cottage punches above its weight !

Tussock cottage punches above its weight ! Location, style, warmth, amenities, gorgeousness and a large comfy bed ! What more could you ask for ?
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

Totally recommend this charming cottage, ideal for a couple.

Totally recommend this charming cottage, ideal for a couple. Very peacefully comfortable and charming. Amazing location with good facilities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David J.

The location is 20 minutes or so from Queenstown and nicely situated for hiking and relaxing.

The location is 20 minutes or so from Queenstown and nicely situated for hiking and relaxing.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

lovely cozy and warm cottage, always a pleasure to return.

lovely cozy and warm cottage, always a pleasure to return.

About the host

Hosted by TussockCottage

Host profile image

What makes this property unique

Stunning Lake and Mountain Views

Languages:

English, French, German, Dutch
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback