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Kelvin Heights ultra modern luxurious house, exceptional lake and mountain views

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"Grandstand" views of the mountains & water activities on Frankton Arm of Lake
Large sunny covered balcony with broad lake and mountain views. Golf course near
320 square metre modern villa overlooking Frankton arm of Lake Wakatipu
Huge all-weather deck with lake and mountain views. Off-street parking. Spa pool
Stylish large living room featuring collection of NZ art. Superb audio visual
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10320 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Queenstown, Otago
  • AirportQueenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)10 min drive
  • Popular LocationQueenstown Gardens16 min drive
  • Popular LocationKiwi and Birdlife Park18 min drive
  • Popular LocationSkyline Gondola18 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Kelvin Heights ultra modern luxurious house, exceptional lake and mountain views

With huge floor to ceiling windows stretching the entire lakeside face of the property, Shimmerlake is a luxury modern villa which takes full advantage of all-day sunshine as well as the pristine views of Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables mountain range and the nearby township of central Queenstown.

This 320m2 luxury holiday home is spread over three storeys and features a large open plan dining and living area, a professionally equipped kitchen, a scullery, a cosy home theatre, indoor and outdoor fireplaces and a gorgeous covered terrace, perfect for entertaining. With five bedrooms, Shimmerlake comfortably accommodates up to 10 people with plenty of space, and this gorgeous villa is just perfect for a relaxing getaway with your family or a group of friends.

The entire three storey villa is yours to enjoy. The main level has the living spaces, three bedrooms and the large louvre-roofed terrace with outside fire. The upper floor has the luxurious principal suite comprising main bedroom, ensuite bathroom, huge dressing room and office. The lower floor has a private bedroom and ensuite bathroom along with the garage and ski drying space.

Each bedroom is thoughtfully styled offering plenty of wardrobe space, a desk and Sky TV — three bedrooms have private ensuite bathrooms, and two share a large bathroom. All bedrooms are airconditioned.

The house features:
• A large kitchen and scullery that is fully equipped for entertaining large groups (an inventory of equipment is available)
• Superb entertainment systems in the living room and home theatre each with Apple TVs
• A large number of original artworks and handmade rugs by New Zealand artists

The private garden accommodates a luxurious 6-person jacuzzi and deck with an outdoor fire pit.

There is a complimentary concierge service that sees you greeted and acquainted with the workings of the house. The Concierge will also assist with recommendations for activities while you are in Queenstown and deal with any queries you have about the accommodation.

Please be aware that that an adjoining apartment is also rented by the couple providing the concierge service, however this is completely separate and you will be unlikely to be even aware of them unless you request their help

This gorgeous luxury accommodation is situated on the Peninsula of Queenstown’s prestigious and sunny Kelvin Heights making it the perfect retreat where you can relax in privacy away from the hustle and bustle of Queenstown’s town centre; while also situating you Just a few minutes walk to Bayview wharf where you will be able to take a high speed ferry into town to enjoy the fine restaurants, Further afield you can drive to the skifields, cycle trails, adventure activities, wineries and the world-class golf courses that the Otago region has to offer

Nearby is Queenstown golf course and an amazing network of walking and cycling tracks. Electric bicycles can be hired at the nearby Hilton Hotel.

If a peaceful and luxurious retreat is what you are after for your Queenstown holiday, then you simply can’t look past this villa

Property manager

David Gibbs

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 first aid kit

About the area

Kelvin Heights

Located in Kelvin Heights, this villa is in the mountains and on a lake. Skyline Gondola and The Remarkables Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Alpine Aqualand and Queenstown Paintball are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Map
Queenstown, Otago

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Gardens - 16 min drive
  • Skycity Queenstown Casino - 17 min drive
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 18 min drive
  • Skyline Gondola - 18 min drive
  • Bob's Peak - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • The World Bar - 17 min drive
  • McDonald's - 17 min drive
  • Kfc - 17 min drive
  • Starbucks - 17 min drive
  • Cookie Time - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kelvin Heights ultra modern luxurious house, exceptional lake and mountain views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kelvin Heights ultra modern luxurious house, exceptional lake and mountain views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kelvin Heights ultra modern luxurious house, exceptional lake and mountain views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kelvin Heights ultra modern luxurious house, exceptional lake and mountain views located?

Situated on a lake, this villa is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Wakatipu and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Queenstown Golf Club. The Kingston Flyer and Remarkables Park Town Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vu N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with good view
All ten of us were happy and impressed
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison S., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility and an unforgettable view
Shimmerlake is a beautiful and spacious property which was perfect for our stay as it suited all the ages of our guests. Extremely clean and well appointed it was more like a prestige hotel. The view from the wrap around balcony was stunning at any hour of the day.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise R., SOUTHPORT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Beautiful modern property just out of Queenstown. Exactly as pictured. The views were amazing! You definitely need to hire a car if you stay here as it’s about 15 mins drive to the main part of Queenstown. Everyone loved staying here and we hope to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jacqui g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
High quality house
A beautiful property that was perfect for our family ski holiday. Cleaned to a very high standard and fitted out with quality homeware from the Le Creuset casserole to luxury bedding. This home was perfect for our large adult family with plenty of room. The only negative was not knowing that the house has an apartment attached to it with other occupants but I'd still rebook knowing this now.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Home, Stunning views
It was an amazing stay, great company, beautiful scenery, stunning accommodation, absolutely beautiful home, we absolutely loved our stay 👍👍👍❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by David Gibbs

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We are your hosts - Helen and David Gibbs. We have lived and holidayed in Queenstown for decades. We are passionate about what Queenstown has to offer. We love waterskiing, mountain biking, skiing, snow boarding, fishing and walking our dog Eddie. We love dining out at our many favourite restaurants and wineries. We get a great kick out of sharing our house with our friends and for the last three years have enjoyed hosting guests at our beautiful Shimmerlake. We set out to make each stay a 5-star experience. Our guests tell us we are doing OK with that.

Why they chose this property

We had a family holiday house ( "Crib" in local talk) at Arrowtown. Our parents would tow our home built water ski boat over to Kelvin Grove (the bay just below us) for us all to to waterski as a family. Our careers took us to Auckland in later years, but we always new we would return to live here. So many great memories of long summer days by the lake, so many more memories being made.

What makes this property unique

Shimmerlake feels "perched" over the lake so that you have a real connection to it and it is a wonderful grandstand to view the boating on the lake.
It is always so warm and inviting on our side of the lake. The other side, closer to town is usually in shade and can be very cold. We can be in town in just seven minutes using the water taxi or 15 - 20 minutes by car, so we feel we get the best of both worlds.
Our neck of the woods is so well served by amazing cycle and walking trails and we have the golf course just a few minutes walk away.
You will see for yourselves where the Shimmerlake name comes from - the lake sparkles and is very uplifting.
And on top of that, as the architect/owner for the house I have made sure that the house is exactly what we want. I hope it is what you want too.
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