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Couple's Retreat | Lakefront apartment

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Outdoor dining
Beach
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
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  • Dryer
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About this property

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

Couple's Retreat | Lakefront apartment

COUPLE’S RETREAT PROPERTY SUMMARY:
For a romantic getaway in beautiful Queenstown, this one-bedroom, lakeside apartment is spacious, with a stunning, rustic, Central Otago feel. The original schist walls of this home were built in the days of horse and cart – giving it a truly authentic, yesteryear charm.

ACCOMMODATION DETAILS:
Couple’s Retreat is a spacious apartment located under the main house of the property, in a beautiful lakeside location with access to all you could need during your Queenstown getaway. As you walk in through the front door and into the hallway, the laundry is on your left-hand side followed by your private bathroom. To your immediate left is the spacious, open plan living to enjoy during your stay. With a large dining table, 2 sumptuous couches, full kitchen facilities and a beautiful alfresco area, Couple’s Retreat will sweep you off your feet.

This property features a separate bedroom for added privacy, tastefully decorated, with a Queen-size bed and large floor-to-ceiling windows to capture the natural light.

Nestle down during those sunny afternoons in one of the many spots in the outside garden with a book, enjoy a glass of world-renowned Central Otago pinot as the sun sets, or dip your toes in your own little slice of Lake Wakatipu.

Couple’s Retreat is about 50 metres to the waterfront and famous Queenstown walking track – the Frankton Arm. Guests will have access to the property's own jetty and private dinghy; surprise your partner with a romantic boat ride out on the lake with that stunning alpine vista.

BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS:
There is one bedroom and 1 bathroom:
Master bedroom: 1 Queen bed
*1x Children's Sofa Bed available on request.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
- Full Kitchen
- Off-street parking
- Unlimited WIFI
- Washer & dryer
- Outdoor furniture
- SKY TV
- Jetty and dingy
- Gas heater
- Electric blanket

LOCATION:
Situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown, Couple’s Retreat is a scenic stroll along the waterfront to The Boatshed café – a local favourite. You are a 15-minute drive to the centre of town and Queenstown’s ski resorts and leisure activities are all within an hour’s drive away.

RATES:
- Rates are a guide only & subject to change
- Special events and Christmas/New Year’s tariff subject to increased nightly rates and minimum stay
- Public holiday surcharge of applies to all reservations departing on a public holiday
- Additional fees include pre-arrival inspection, house linens, towels and standard departure clean
- Please note that stays of 7+ nights may require mid-stay clean/linen change where additional charges may apply
- Prices are for up to 2 people. Additional beds & linen maybe available upon request – ask reservations.
- Minimum age requirement 25 years or older for the leading group member (photo ID required)
- Bond $250

A copy of the guest’s photo ID (Drivers’ Licence and/or Passport) is required upon finalising of the booking.

PRIVACY ACT:
The information requested from the guest is to enable Goodstays Ltd to assess the guest’s request to rent the property. The guest does not have to supply this information, but if the guest does not, then Goodstays is unable to rent the property out. The guest acknowledges that Goodstays will collect, hold and use the guest’s personal information for purposes related to the renting of the property and the provision of related customer services, including direct marketing and assessing customer satisfaction with products and services provided by Goodstays. The guest further acknowledges that such personal information may be disclosed to debt collection agencies, insurance companies and/or law enforcement agencies in the possible event of non-payment, damage or theft to the property; and the guest hereby authorises the disclosure of their personal information for such purposes.

You will have access to the bottom floor apartment. The upstairs property is permanently occupied. There is a second bedroom downstairs which is not for guest use. The laundry is shared with the property above.

The Goodstays’ Guest Services department is available via phone or email throughout your stay, 8am - 10pm, 7 days a week, with a 24-hour emergency line.

Situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown, Couple’s Retreat is a scenic stroll along the waterfront to The Boatshed café – a local favourite. You are a 15-minute drive to the centre of town and Queenstown’s ski resorts and leisure activities are all within an hour’s drive away.

There is off street parking at the property plus Uber, taxi and bus options in and around Queenstown.
House Rules & Rates:
- For reservations that are outside of 14 days to arrival will only require a 25% non-refundable deposit. The balance is then due 14 days prior to arrival.
- Please note our terms and conditions and is also available to view through our website
- Minimum age requirement 25 years or older for the leading group member.
- Additional fees include pre-arrival inspection, house linens, towels and standard departure clean
- Prices are for up to the maximum number of guests the property can accommodate. Additional beds & linen maybe available upon request.
- As agreed with the Queenstown Council, the following rules apply: No amplified sound/music is to be played from the outdoor living areas between the hours of 8pm – 8am.
- Please reach out should you have any questions and please be advised that the Guest Information will also be also be displayed at the property for reference.

Property manager

Goodstays Queenstown

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Smartphone data usage (unlimited)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

92344

About the neighborhood

Map
Queenstown, Otago

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Queenstown Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Skycity Queenstown Casino - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rata - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Couple's Retreat | Lakefront apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Couple's Retreat | Lakefront apartment?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Couple's Retreat | Lakefront apartment?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Couple's Retreat | Lakefront apartment located?

Situated on a lake, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Wakatipu and St Josephs Parish. Queenstown Gardens and Queenstown Ice Arena are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Couple's Retreat | Lakefront apartment Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D., -

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views & friendly hosts
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blissful getaway
Had a 5 night stay at the Couples Retreat and we were greeted by Neil, the owner, upon arrival. Neil gave us the "tour" and a brief history of the place. Once entering the front door you are faced with the amazing view and spacious dining and living area that you don't really know what to look at first. Visual overload!! Whilst the retreat is a little ways out from the actual city of Queenstown, this did not pose a problem as we had a hire car, used Uber a few times and also made use of the Water Taxi which is not even a 10 minute walk away at the Marina. We also walked in one day along the Frankton Walk which took about an hour from memory. Exceptionally clean and felt like home. Make sure you grab your grocery supplies before arriving which we did at Frankton Woollies. Also, the accommodation is on a very busy road which is not a problem noise wise but exiting the property is a little tricky at certain times of the day. My Husband and I would definitely book to stay here again. A lovely tranquil place to stay with gorgeous views of the mountains and lake
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway but still close to the action
A beautiful property that is close to lots options for relaxation. Also easy to get downtown and experience all the activities of Queenstown. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

B M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Spacious, clean, beautiful views. Some Road noise from Highway 6
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couple's retreat is a hidden gem. Ground floor apartment on a block with lakeside frontage and access.Very well equipped, beautiful views and to top it off a beautifully maintained private garden.There is off street parking with easy access directly in front of the entrance to the property with only a couple of small steps to go down. We were greeted on arrival by Neil the owner. He showed us around the property and explained how all the appliances worked.He was very knowledgeable about the area and the history of the nearby buildings and gave us very good suggestions for activities and local amenities.However, I believe that the standard instructions are to access a key from a safe to enter the property, so if Neil is not there you may not get the personal tour. The property was quiet.The owners live upstairs but we experienced no noise.We had everything we needed including a lovely space heater for the cooler evenings, washing machine ( shared with owners) outside washing line and inside drying rack in case of rain and plenty of crockery and other kitchen equipment.There were outside chairs and tables and even a small apple orchard/ vine which we were allowed to take a few apples from. h charming owners. Would definitely book again. The bed was very comfortable and the bedroom was quiet even though the property is set back form a main road. Overall an absolutely charming property with charming owners. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Thank you again for having us, we had a wonderful stay. The views were amazing (even in the rain!) and the little walking track along the river was a perfect way to end the day. Such a great location, only a 10min drive to Queenstown and such easy access to the roads leading to the mountains. We really appreciated the friendliness and welcoming accomodation of the property owner. Hopefully we’ll see you next time we’re in town!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very pleasing introduction to Queenstown
Overall a very good stay. The shower needs considerable improvement, but overall I was very pleased. The owners also made the stay most enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

diane s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
This apartment is lovely, comfortable and has an excellent location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Queenstown, close to everything we needed. Our host was incredible, greeting us upon arrival and giving us a quick but complete tour of the apartment. He was very helpful, answered all our questions, made sure we knew he was available if we had further questions, AND wrote an amazing and entertaining history of this immediate little neighborhood, established about 1952, where he and his wife are original owners!! Don’t miss reading it!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couple’ s Retreat
We have just completed a 9 day stay at this property and we could not fault it. The apartment is very spacious, spotlessly clean, very well appointed and ideal for a long stay. Very comfortable bed and pillows and even though the bathroom facilities are across the hallway, the hosts are very discreet and we had no issue with the layout. You have full use of the laundry which is perfect for a long stay and also a full kitchen. The views are wonderful and you have use of the lawn in front. Lovely spot for breakfast or an evening drink. Although the bedroom is on the road side of the house, road noise did not bother us. We would highly recommend and use again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jane C., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness
Just terrible - property is inaccurately advertised
Bedroom faces on to the Frankton Road so the noise is unbelievable at this time of year. Nowhere really to park your car. Access to the Lake is non existent. We were told we could go through the neighbouring property but instead got sworn at and abused by the owner. We left the next day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
The property is lovely and the owners who live above are also lovely. The location is great, close to Frankton and the remarkables and a short drive in to Queenstown. It was disppointing to only find at the last few days before the trip that the laundry is shared with the owners as is the entrance foyer, which you have to walk through to get to the bathroom and toilet. This wasn’t a big issue for us and the owners are so respectful you hardly know they’re there but this should be made clear in the listing. It does reduce the level of privacy which some people may have an issue with. Other than this Goodstays were very easy to deal with and we loved our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
We highly recommend Couple's Retreat, an ideal location by Lake Wakatipu. We were warmly greeted by the owners and offered assistance should we require it. They designed the apartment themselves, and added personal touches. We loved our outdoor area where we could view the magnificent landscape and watch the lake activities. Thank you very much. Betty and Les
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute magic
We loved our stay here. Amazing views, perfect spot to get to the lakeside pathway & an absolutely gorgeous cafe just down the road. Apartment had everything we needed but the best bit was def the view!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
queenstown break
lovely Pplace just out of town, very convenient and very relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lesa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful vacation rental.
The property owners were very kind. Great historical home. Location perfect. Quiet neighborhood with walking paths and coffee shops near by. Highly recommended. Thanks for taking good care of us during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020