10/10 Excellent
Mike L.
13 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Accommodation
Mike L.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Entire home
Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage
Holiday home in Queenstown with private pool and kitchenette
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Queenstown, Otago
- Place, Queenstown Gardens3 min walk
- Place, Queenstown Mall5 min walk
- Place, Queenstown Beach7 min walk
- Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)7 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
Bedroom 6
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
5 bathrooms
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Toilet · Shower only
Bedroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bedroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchenette
Garden
About this property
Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage
The Historic Stone House 6 bedroom 5 bathroom house was built in 1874 for the Mayor of Queenstown, Thomas Betts. Beautifully preserved, this heritage building features three boutique apartments that can be rented separately or all together and are just a short two-minute walk from the centre of Queenstown.
With stunning Queenstown alpine views, and a hot tub in the garden, this landmark historic house combines old world charm and traditional 1870s architecture with the 21st century comforts you would expect to find in quality accommodation.
Main house- apt 1 & 2
- Sleeps a total of 10 people and is perfectly set up to house multiple families or a large group of friends.
- Split into 2 living spaces with one end of the house accommodating 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and the main living area
- Large kitchen/dining area connecting it to the 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment with another sitting room and small kitchenette.
Old Stone Stables - Alley apartment
- Self-contained 1 bedroom apartment
- King bed
- Kitchen
- Private bathroom
- Living area
- Sofa bed that can sleep 2 extra people
- Accessible by stairs
- Bedrooms are set up as 5 kings and 2 singles but we can split more beds into singles on request.
- 2 of the bedrooms in the main house have their own ensuites
General
- Large Living room with fireplace and heatpump
- Flatscreen TV
- Heatpumps and wall heaters throughout
- Outdoor dining table
- Private BBQ
- Large full kitchen with oven, microwave and gas stovetop
- Private spa pool
- Private Full laundry
Points of Interest
- Skyline Gondola & luge, 1km - 14 min walk
- TSS Earnslaw Steam Boat, 800m - 12 min walk
- Freshchoice Supermarket, 800m - 12 minute walk
- Caltex Service Station, 850m, 12 minute walk
- Cookie time, 400km - 8 minute walk
- Queenstown Gardens, 800m - 12 minute walk
- Downtown Queenstown - adventure activities, restaurants, bars, shops, 650m 10 minutes walk or a 2 min drive
Airport Access
- Queenstown Airport, 7.4km - 11 minute drive
Public Transport
- Local bus, 850m - 10 minute walk
- Ski Shuttle 900m - 10 minute walk (Duke St) or 350m - 4 minute walk (Creekside Holiday Park)
With stunning Queenstown alpine views, and a hot tub in the garden, this landmark historic house combines old world charm and traditional 1870s architecture with the 21st century comforts you would expect to find in quality accommodation.
Main house- apt 1 & 2
- Sleeps a total of 10 people and is perfectly set up to house multiple families or a large group of friends.
- Split into 2 living spaces with one end of the house accommodating 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and the main living area
- Large kitchen/dining area connecting it to the 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment with another sitting room and small kitchenette.
Old Stone Stables - Alley apartment
- Self-contained 1 bedroom apartment
- King bed
- Kitchen
- Private bathroom
- Living area
- Sofa bed that can sleep 2 extra people
- Accessible by stairs
- Bedrooms are set up as 5 kings and 2 singles but we can split more beds into singles on request.
- 2 of the bedrooms in the main house have their own ensuites
General
- Large Living room with fireplace and heatpump
- Flatscreen TV
- Heatpumps and wall heaters throughout
- Outdoor dining table
- Private BBQ
- Large full kitchen with oven, microwave and gas stovetop
- Private spa pool
- Private Full laundry
Points of Interest
- Skyline Gondola & luge, 1km - 14 min walk
- TSS Earnslaw Steam Boat, 800m - 12 min walk
- Freshchoice Supermarket, 800m - 12 minute walk
- Caltex Service Station, 850m, 12 minute walk
- Cookie time, 400km - 8 minute walk
- Queenstown Gardens, 800m - 12 minute walk
- Downtown Queenstown - adventure activities, restaurants, bars, shops, 650m 10 minutes walk or a 2 min drive
Airport Access
- Queenstown Airport, 7.4km - 11 minute drive
Public Transport
- Local bus, 850m - 10 minute walk
- Ski Shuttle 900m - 10 minute walk (Duke St) or 350m - 4 minute walk (Creekside Holiday Park)
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Queenstown
Located in Queenstown City Centre, a neighbourhood in Queenstown, this holiday home is in the mountains. Cookie Time and Queenstown Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Queenstown Mall and Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market. Underwater Observatory and Queenstown Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like birdwatching.
Queenstown, Otago
What's nearby
- Queenstown Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Queenstown Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Queenstown Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Skyline Queenstown - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cookie Time - 8 min walk
- Speight's Ale House - 7 min walk
- Odd Saint - 10 min walk
- Starbucks - 8 min walk
- McDonald's - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window9.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Linda P.
15 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay. Close to town
Linda P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
About the host
Hosted by Divine Property Management Ltd
Languages:
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Premier Host
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