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The Spruce Hus - Studio by the lake.

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Smart TV, stereo
Smart TV, stereo
Exterior
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster
Tucked away in a tranquil setting, The Spruce Hus offers an inviting ambiance with its Canadian Cedar exterior and Scandinavian Spruce interior. Just 2 minutes from the lake and lakeside trail, this cozy retreat provides easy access to Queenstown via bus or water taxi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Spruce Hus - Studio by the lake.

The Spruce Hus (pronounced ‘hoos ‘) is self-contained with its own private entrance.
Clad in Canadian Cedar on the outside and Scandinavian Spruce on the inside it has a wonderful ambiance.
The lake is on your doorstep with just a 2 minute walk to it and the lakeside trail which connects to Queenstown via Frankton in one direction or to Jack's Point in the other direction.
Driving by car to Queenstown takes approx, 20 to 30 minutes, or to the 2 ski areas approx 30 minutes each.
There is also a water taxi available to take you to Queenstown if you prefer something different. A bus service operates hourly between 8am and 10pm.
Check out website Queenstown.com for more information and special deals available.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events 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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Kelvin Heights is home to this vacation home. St Josephs Parish and Williams Cottage are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Remarkables Park Town Centre and Queenstown Mall. Alpine Aqualand and Queenstown Paintball are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Kelvin Heights, Queenstown

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Gardens - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Queenstown Beach - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 17 min drive - 14.6 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 17 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 18 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Bathhouse Tapas Bar & Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The World Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Madam Woo - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Spruce Hus - Studio by the lake. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Spruce Hus - Studio by the lake.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Spruce Hus - Studio by the lake.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Spruce Hus - Studio by the lake. located?

Situated in Kelvin Heights, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Golf Club. Remarkables Park Town Centre and The Kingston Flyer are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Spruce Hus - Studio by the lake. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roberta H.

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

Outstanding

Great location, amenities and fantastic hosts who leave baked goodies for you! Easy drive to Queenstown or water taxi..hiking from your front door, nice quiet location Comfortable bed, an all around 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Excellent

Such hospitable hosts. Beautifully curated apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby F.

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

Absolutely perfect

Exactly what we wanted for our 3 day stay in Queenstown. Was refreshing staying out of the city centre. The lake is genuinely a very short walk from the property. It felt very private and we enjoyed hanging out at the our Stayz accommodation. Amenities were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

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

Fantastic Space

This property is a gem. It is certainly well kept and everything was spot on.The patio area was very classy and certainly private and relaxing. Highly recommended.Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn T.

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

Lovely studio stay

On a 2 week journey around the South Island, this was probably my favorite stay. It was a solid 18 minute drive to the heart of Queenstown which I was slightly worried about, but honestly was not bad and actually was really lovely to be right on a beautiful private part of the lake with awesome trails just behind the property. The hosts were wonderful with great suggestions and so many personal touches like homemade bread, eggs, laundry availability, etc. felt very welcome. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Ideal vacation rental for couples

Spruce Hus is the perfect place for an extended stay if you want a balance of scenery, outdoor activity and easy access to town without the hassle of getting caught in local rush hours. John and Anita were perfect hosts and provided thorough and accurate information re the property and local sights, activities and dining options.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

So very lovely

What a wonderful stay. Right on the beach with privacy and outstanding views. The accomodation had everything and more. The bed was divine. My husband and I enjoyed every minute of our stay- couldn’t have been nicer! And an added bonus was fabulous baked homemade bread upon our arrival- such a nice touch. Really pleasant hosts too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan G.

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

Exceeds expectations

Was a wonderful stay my wife and I were super impressed with the property and the Hosts. Thank you for the wonderful home made bread it was delicious. Many thanks Ruby & Jordan
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel V., Tiverton

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

A great place to stay while in the Queenstown area.

John and Anita had some treats for us and came to welcome us upon our arrival. There property is a short drive into the beautiful little city of Queenstown. With much to do in the area, it was great to come back to a clean and tidy unit. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

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

Great place to stay

Everything was lovely, quiet and private - a home away from home. Full kitchen facilities meant we were able to cook meals easily. Thanks for the fruit, cake and trail mix. Didn't need to do laundry, but terrific that washing and drying was available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya V.

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

Modern warm and well appointed holiday home

Warm and cozy with double glazing and auto heat control. Comfy bed up one flight of stairs in mezzanine. Although small, the layout is excellent with space for couch and chair and a small dining table that can extend out to sit 4. Well set up kitchen.Plenty of on street parking. Friendly hosts, would definitely stay again. wuiet str
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda A., Mairangi Bay, New Zealand

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

Home from home for 2

Spruce Hus was spotlessly clean, comfortable and we'll stocked with everything we needed for a 7 nights stay. Our hosts were extremely helpful, friendly and welcoming without being at all intrusive. Extensive very welcome breakfast supplies were provided. We enjoyed staying in this area, good for walks, the water taxi to town and just a few kilometers to the centre of Queenstown. We enjoyed the calmer suburban atmosphere in this location. A wonderful restful holiday, highly recommend Spruce Hus and thank you again to our lovely hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A., United States

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

Cozy space with a 20 minute drive from downtown Queenstown

We very much enjoyed our stay! The place was clean and included all of the basics plus a nice surprise of baked goods from the owners. There were enough dishes to cook up a meal for 2 people. We used the in unit clothes washer and dryer (the dryer was located in the garage which was about a 10 second walk from the front door). The neighborhood was high-end with many modern houses and had some construction happening during the day. A 2 minute walk toward the back of the property led to the lake shore with beautiful views and a walking path that met up with the trail around Jack's Point Golf course. The house is a 20 to 30 minute drive into Queenstown, depending on traffic, and about 10 minutes from the airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sudarat V.

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

Brilliant house we will stay again ;-)

The Spruce Hus is so beautiful on the outside and the inside, very clean, and very well preserved. It is small yet we do not feel cramped or tight in anyway. Everything was designed and built to a high standard and well thought out for use and convenience. The seating area in front of the house is one of the many reasons that lured us to Spruce Hus and it just reinforced that we made the right decision when we did sit there for breakfast, it is just so refreshing. We also like the serene suburban location that makes us feel like home, unlike the busy and crowded city. Anita and John are also very nice with constant welcoming and helpful messages before our arrival. When we arrived around 9-ich in the evening, Anita came out of their house in the back to greet us and made sure we are in comfortably, very kind of her indeed. We would not hesitate to stay again and will keep the place in mind as a base for working from anywhere option. Anita and John, thanks for your beautiful house and your hospitality, we had a great stay ;-)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sascha M.

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

great studio

everything you need, nice and warm
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

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

Wonderful spot

What a great place to stay. Warm and cosy studio, fantastic hosts and great location. Couldn’t have wished for anything better.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

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

Perfect spot

Great location just by the lake with access to walking tracks. Everything we needed in the studio, sunny, private and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gorgeous, cosy studio - highly recommend, and would book again. Lovely hosts, and really accessible location for exploring Queenstown and surrounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Te Marie B.

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

Incredible stay!!!

What a beautiful home to stay in, we had everything we needed even some beautiful homemade banana loaf and ginger marmalade for my morning toast. Our hosts were so lovely and kind, cleaning up and refreshing the place half way through our stay. We enjoyed most our time in this lovely location since it was so cold outside and so warm inside, all we wanted to do was snuggle up and watch tv with a home-cooked meal. Mountain view is actually something else! Waking up in the morning with a cup of tea, looking at that view- WOOOOW! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lu X.

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

It was one of the best accommodation we have stayed so far!!!

Very warm welcome, clear check in instruction! The studio is well designed and eye for details in fittings! Very clean, warm. Excellent location. Definitely will st say again and will recommend to friends
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fred M.

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

SpruceHus

The accommodation is charming, stylish and modern. John and Anita are pleasant to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Very good

Great wee experience
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graeme B.

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

Easy location to do things around Queenstown

Nice design Private

10/10 Excellent

Amie L.

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

Amazing

Gorgeous wee batch which was perfect for us. John & Anita were fantastic to deal with the whole time, lovely hosts. Absolutely enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone heading to Queenstown. Quick drive to the local shops and a 1 minute walk to the lake, it's in a perfect spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Spruce Hus

Lovely stay, great location, warm and cosy. Would love to come again.

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