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Luxuriously modernised Heritage cottage

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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Isabellas Cottage welcomes you
Heritage NZ listed property
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Kitchen dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Arrowtown, Arrowtown
  • Place, Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Coronet Peak Ski Area
  • Place, Millbrook Resort Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxuriously modernised Heritage cottage

"Isabella's Cottage" is a restored historic cottage built in 1884, and dating from Arrowtown's Gold Rush era. "Arrowtown...where history meets nature".

Isabella's cottage is just a few minutes walk from the centre of Arrowtown with its many attractions, restaurants, cafes, bars, museum and laid back atmosphere.

Arrowtown is surrounded by 3 golf courses, as well as having access to numerous trails. Arrowtown is often viewed as the hub of the Queenstown Trails network. The whole area is full of simply stunning scenery and activities to overload your senses!

Your stay in Isabella's Cottage will leave you spellbound!

Isabella's Cottage has undergone a complete 'make over' whilst retaining its historical charm. This encompassed full restoration and included a complete kitchen and bathroom replacement. All rooms upgraded and finished with selected heritage paint colours and give a genuine comfort. All furniture was selected or ordered bespoke to match the cottage style. Full insulation, under floor heating and electric wall heaters make it cosy warm in winter whilst retaining the historic design features which keep the cottage cool during the hot Central Otago summers.

Luxury linen along with genuine Alpaca Duvet's will ensure your relaxation is complete in the beautiful township of Arrowtown.
Special conditions:
Isabella's Cottage is a pet free, smoke free property. Please observe these conditions.

Linen is included, no extra charge; NOTE: As part of Kiwi bach tradition we just ask that you leave the cottage tidy (a full clean is not required!). It is a great help if you do the dishes before you leave, and strip linen off beds if you have time;

Giving back to the Arrowtown area!!...

Currently a huge effort is underway to eradicate the invasive Wilding Pines from the hills above Arrowtown and enhance with intensive planting of a more desirable mix of trees. As recognition of your stay at Isabella's Cottage, we will personally donate $15 specifically to replant an exotic tree. Your stay will be forever marked by a tree contributing to the autumn colours Arrowtown is renowned for ... how cool is that!!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arrowtown

Located in Arrowtown, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Alpine Aqualand and Queenstown Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Remarkables Park Town Centre and Queenstown Mall. Queenstown Ice Arena and Cookie Time are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Arrowtown, Arrowtown

What's nearby

  • Tobins Track - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Arrowtown Chinese Settlement - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lakes Hayes Walkway - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Millbrook Resort Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Amisfield Winery - 7 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coronet Peak Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Wolf Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪11th Avenue by Frank’s - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Fork and Tap - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ayrburn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxuriously modernised Heritage cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxuriously modernised Heritage cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxuriously modernised Heritage cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxuriously modernised Heritage cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxuriously modernised Heritage cottage located?

Located in the heart of Arrowtown, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage and Lakes District Museum. Off The Wall Gallery and Arrowtown Chinese Settlement are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, well-equipped cottage. Quiet and convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

5 night stay December 2024

Charming and comfortable cottage in great location, and very well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

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

Wonderful place to stay

Fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desmond F.

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

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location

We loved our stay at Isabella's Cottage. It had everything we needed, really nice rooms and beds, lovely gardens and outdoors setting. And less than 5 minutes walk to the main street of Arrowtown. We definitely hope to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev D.

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

Lovely cottage

This well equipped, immaculately tidy cottage was a short walk from Arrowtown shops and restaurants. It had a Nice outdoor area to sit in the evening sun.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

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

Perfect heritage cottage

Perfect stay, great location, high quality bedding and decor ,lovely garden. Even watched Whale Rider DVD!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

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

Great character, location and facilities

Our stay lived met our highest hopes. Very well equiped and provisioned, easy to keep warm, lockable storage for electric bikes, located in the heart of Arrowtown yet quiet, and loads of old world character. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

shaun b.

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

Lovely old cottage beautifully presented.

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

A precious gold nugget in Arrowtown.

A stunning property with loads of character. Beautifully presented with all the facilities you could wish for. The hosts were very helpful and are clearly proud of their little cottage. We can understand their pride.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia H.

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

Sweet Cottage with a Great Location

Very nice, quiet, historic property with easy walking distance to the sights and activities of Arrowtown. The cottage is much larger than I anticipated with generous rooms and a well appointed kitchen. The bottle of wine and thoughtful welcome gifts were much appreciated. All the appliances and fixtures worked as they should; linens were cozy and nice quality. The only thing that would have made the stay better is a desk or table top with a backed chair to make working on a laptop easier and more comfortable. We found the stools at the kitchen bench uncomfortable. Still, we loved our stay and would book again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Isabella's cottage. It was 10 out of 10 for cleanliness, comfort and personality. The kitchen was very well stocked and there was also unexpected treats on arrival which we enjoyed under the verandah in the evening :-)Many thanks to our hosts Noel and Caro - we know where to book on our next visit to Arrowtown!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff W.

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

Perfect cottage

Isabella’s Cottage is the most delightful heritage cottage perfectly located in Arrowtown and has been appointed in such a way that there is nothing that hasn’t been thought of and provided. Extremely comfortable and only a few minutes delightful walk to shops cafes bars and restaurants. Couldn’t hope for a better place to stay and so in keeping with the the whole feel of the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley G.

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

Cozy

A cute little cottage lovely and warm with a well equipped kitchen.Perfect acess for elderly parents with us.Close to the main town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola A.

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

Girls Trip

A wonderful stay in a gorgeous, historic Arrowtown Cottage. Beautifully clean and welcoming with little extras. Fantastic location so close to Main Street. Clear communication from the host. Loved our weekend. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Beautiful stay in a magic location

A beautiful little heritage house with ever3you need. A short walk to restaurants and shops. Arrowtown is a short ride from Queenstown but some much quiter
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

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

Gem in the heart of Arrowtown

Beautiful old cottage lovingly restored. 5-10min walk to main st of Arrowtown. Thoughtful touches included bottle of wine and chocolates, also milk in fridge, along with the basics for a quick cook up. Thankyou to the hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

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

Wonderful in every way!

We loved Isabella's Cottage. Very convenient, quiet, very clean and comfortable. Nice little touches and such character. Everything provided was well thought through. We will be back. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

True Arrowtown experience

What a lovely place to stay. Handy to central Arrowtown, generously fitted out and very good hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

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

Isabella’s is a bellissima cottage.

Perfect cottage in a perfect location within a short walk of the Arrowtown shops. Everything as described, perfect for a family stay.A drainage problem that reared it’s head during our stay was attended to speedily, and there was only minor disruption. These things happen.Beds comfortable, kitchen had all one needs, bathroom perfect - couldn’t have asked for happier accommodation.Many thanks, would certainly recommend Isabella’s to any couple/family visiting the Arrowtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

the best of Kiwi hospitality

We had a wonderful stay at Isabella’s cottage- full of charm, comfort and in a fantastic location just a few minutes walk from Arrowtown’s Main Street. Beautiful views of the mountains from the lovely bedrooms, and lots of homey touches were so appreciated. Thank you very much to our hosts for having us stay in their beautiful property, and for the lovely treats and late check out- much appreciated. Thoroughly recommend and hope to make our trip an annual visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Just idyllic!

We were two sisters travelling together and had the most wonderful time in this gorgeous cottage. The hosts provided everything we could want/need with a thoughtful supply of kitchen goods, tissues in every room and treats!! The garden is gorgeous and property well maintained. It was a pleasant stroll into the centre of Arrowtown. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bede R.

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

Arrowtown cottage

Wonderful historic cottage ,great beds with quality linen. Great location short stroll to centre
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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

Perfect

We really enjoyed our stay in Isabella's Cottage. The property was quiet, warm, clean and meet all our needs. We were even provided with chocolate, milk and a bottle of wine which was definitely more than expected and very much appreciated. A short walk to the main street of Arrowtown awas very handy and I would recommend this accomodation to anyone wanting to stay in the area. We enjoyed staying in Arrowtown much more than previous stays in Queenstown and would urge anyone wanting to visit the area to do the same.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Shane W.

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

location. excellent

Arrowtown Gem, close to all , roomy and warmly heating, Adequate kitchen,that enables eating in. Would definitely book again,
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda t.

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

amanda

the cottage was charming and well equipped the location perfect -easy walk to Arrowtown and the weather just right
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

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What makes this property unique

All modern conveniences in this sympathetically restored historic cottage

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