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Lakefront Vacation Home

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Dining
Interior
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Lakefront Vacation Home

Located right on the waters edge this apartment has been designed to maximise the stunning lakeside setting! The unit is an older style home with quirky architectural style from the 90's. This is not your newly built fancy Queenstown rental but this doesn't stop you from experiencing the wonderful views with peace and quiet. The unit is also located close enough to enjoy the restaurants and shopping downtown, with only a 15min walk along the waters edge into town.

Featuring generous open plan living and dining areas ideal for indoor / outdoor entertaining.

A heat pump and fireplace (with a good supply of firewood) keep the chill off in winter and the comfy lounge suite offers a haven for you to sit back and relax.

The fully fitted kitchen is complete with everything you need to self cater. Appliances include; dishwasher, gas hob, electric oven, microwave and large fridge/freezer.

Approx distances:
Town - 1.5km
Airport - 5km
Arrowtown - 17km

Apartment Layout:
Ground Level - Entrance, open plan living with 50" flat screen TV and dining area, fully fitted kitchen, balcony access.
Lower Level - Three bedrooms, configured as King, Queen and Twin rooms. Master bedroom ensuite, large family bathroom and laundry. All linen is included.

The unit is down a short steep driveway with stairway access to the units front door. If anyone in your group has mobility difficulties I recommend you stay elsewhere.
* Don't stay here if you are not able to carry your luggage down a large set of stairs.
* We have a STEEP driveway, due to living in an alpine town. We will not be able to accomodate Mini Vans, unless you are use to steep driveways.

Please note:
We do have 1 Port-a-cot and High Chair available but you will need to bring your own bedding for the port-a-cot
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only please.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$90.00 per stay); Linen (included);

We do also have the unit next door available for rental if your dates are unavailable, please let us know and we can check if this unit is free for you.
https://www.homeaway.co.nz/holiday-accommodation/p20032367?uni_id=4421881

If a Government Covid19 Lockdown occurs and it affects your stay. Please contact us and we can arrange a full refund for any nights not required or unused. Please note, this may not included the websites service fee you book from. Please check this side of things before making your booking. Many thanks.

Property manager

Cherifah Low

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lakefront Home Queenstown
Lakefront Holiday Home Apartment
Lakefront Holiday Home Queenstown
Lakefront Holiday Home Apartment Queenstown

About the neighborhood

Map
Queenstown, Queenstown

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Gardens - 18 min walk
  • Queenstown Beach - 20 min walk
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 3 min drive
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 3 min drive
  • Skyline Queenstown - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rata - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Vacation Home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Vacation Home located?

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

Lakefront Vacation Home Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 317 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 317 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 317 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 317 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 317 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karla F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Let the view take your breath away
The property has age on it , but the views and accessibility to town outweighs this .. Not good for people with mobility issues. But this is mentioned in the description of property.. absolutely loved our stay there and will definitely revisit again . Great amenities with a fabulous kitchen to cook in . Fireplace was a welcome comfort on cold nights .
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Leaks!
The location of the property is fantastic and the description is generally accurate. However, we would never have rented this property had we known about the leaks in the property. It wasn't enjoyable sitting in the property during 2 days of rain. The leaks have obviously been there for some time and were known to the owner, causing damage to the floor and resulting in damp and mould downstairs. One of the bedroom heaters didn't work, nor did the electric blankets in the main bedroom. Overall, the property is quite neglected and probably worst holiday rental we have hired in New Zealand. We won't be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

delani k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Lovely stay. The house was beautiful. It had huge windows overlooking the lake and we got to watch a lightning storm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beatiful views
Our family of five had a lovely stay here. The house itself was fabulous - so quirky and interesting. The views from the house over the water were absolutely stunning - watching Lord of the Rings (we’re visiting NZ so we felt compelled!) with the mountains in the background was surreal! Do make sure that you have read the description about the steepness of the drive - my husband managed it but I would not have been able to manage it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Khorram

Traveled with family
Expedia should be held responsible not to put up such properties for rent and should provide me a full refund. Mould in bathrooms. Dampness on carpets, water mould on carpets. In accessible road to park car for a car. Everything in the house is old and stained. Holes in the wall covered with tape. I have pictures of how terrible the property is. Except for the view and fireplace rest was horrible. Had to go and buy my own heater for a room. What more can I say. Walls had dampness and smell of mould. It was a hazard. Leak from the roof when it rained in the living room Expedia is full responsible and should be help responsible. I could not move out as full money was paid.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W., UK, Worcester

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Views, amazing stay, great host.
The house was comfortable for our group, 2 parents, son and his friend. The views from the house are absolutely incredible, and we were blessed with the weather so had spectacular views of the lake and mountains every day. The house itself is a tiny bit dated, but this did not matter at all as it was fully equipped with everything you need, including a fabulous wood burner which kept the upstairs nice and warm. Each bedroom also had a heater and very comfy bed. The walk into Queenstown is along the lake and takes about 20-25 minutes, a lovely walk, with amazing views, there are several supermarkets and shopping area a 5 min drive away. Our host Cherifah was fantastic and so helpful, accommodating my extra requests. I would highly recommend this accommodation to anyone. Thank you for a fantastic stay and wonderful house.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view is amazing!
Loved every minute of our stay in this beautiful house with lots of character. There is a path right in front of the house leading into town- the most incredible walk along the river. It had everything we needed and was very warm. Driveway is incredibly steep.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seung il C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Stayed at this listing with groomspeople for a wedding. Beautiful lake front location with view and access to the lake by short walk. A great deck to enjoy also. Warm house with great heating an well stocked amenities and toiletries.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jim G.

Beautiful view
Home was as represented. Driveway was a bit of a challenge
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Henry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The view was picturesque, great communal spaces, rooms are well set up and bathrooms stocked. Only downfall was the driveway ~ very sketchy to drive in and out of. Would be hard for unconfident drivers. Almost missed it too. Other than that we couldn’t fault the place. One suggestion ~ if the property is listed as family friendly maybe have a small amount of toys. Again, just a suggestion
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R., Wrexham

Liked: Cleanliness
A stop on a 4 week tour of south island
Read the property description and it sums it up really well. The property is in a fantastic location and if you are lucky like us and have good weather sitting outside on the terrace is great. Sitting inside is great too. The bbq was out of gas so we did not use it but the kitchen was great. Look closely and it needs some care but look at the view and it is all good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven G., Glasgow, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing place
Just the place we needed for our adult family trip to Queenstown. The home was spacious and comfortable for the 6 of us while being a short distance from town. The house had everything we needed for the weekend and the views and sunsets are simply stunning. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
The view from the deck is incredible. You could stay there all day just starring into the distance. The houses accommodated the 5 of us perfectly. The parking of the car was a little difficult down the steep driveway but apart from this it was brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The View!
The view was absolutely amazing! Like the description says, it is an older house and the driveway is a bit tricky, but because we knew that ahead of time (from the description and an email from the property manager) we knew what we booked and the house worked perfectly for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H., San Diego, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Queenstown lake view
Wonderful flat. Such a beautiful view. Comfortable rooms and lovely decorations. Cherifah and Neville were terrific hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Central with great views and everything we needed. Communication with the host was very difficult as she did not reply to messages.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kylee W.

Magnificent views
The property has the best views of the lake and surrounding mountains. There was plenty of room and kept us warm in the colder temperature. It is an older property that needs some maintenance and a deep clean. The driveway is very tricky to navigate as per the description, but we couldn’t find anywhere else to park.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic.
We had a fantastic stay here. The house itself was excellent. It was well equipped with heating for the cold weather (heaters in every bedroom, heated blankets, heat pump in the living room and a fireplace). The house was in a great location, you could walk into town within 20mins along a path accessible from the house that runs around the river or it is a short drive into town. I hope to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Title h
Beautiful house; we were very comfortable and enjoyed it very much. Outstanding view!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Sam T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Room for improvement
The location was good and the view is stunning on a good clear day. On arrival to find it was a steep descent to the property, with an elderly mother and 2 young children it was a challenge with large suitcases in tow A couple of cleanliness issues, cooking appliances and fridge difficult to use, however, managed after a cookie of days. Bedrooms very spacious and bathrooms nicely equipped with basic necessities. It was a nice first time Queenstown experience and we’re very grateful for the opportunity. Many thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular spot
Great house in a wonderful location, perfect for what we needed and great to enjoy dinner outside with beautiful lake views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The property was located close for walking. The view from deck was fabulous! Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe B., Greensboro, NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb Place to Stay in Queenstown
We enjoyed our time in Queenstown immensely and part of the reason was our lodging. Many people have posted that the view is magnificent and it is. But the lodging itself is quite nice. The outdoor grill is nice. The refrigerator and stove worked fine. The beds were comfortable and the entire area was quiet, convenient and safe. We would definitely recommend 203-B as a VRBO place to stay when in Queenstown.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
GReat
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Barbara L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Amazing view but that’s where it stopped. Beware!
Older style home and architecture which was great but the house is vey tired( it has said that in reviews so we expected it) but the cleanness was lacking. Something can be old but not dirty!!!!. The kitchen cupboards dirty and a mess,dishes just thrown anywhere. One fry pan only old and stained. Freezer needed defrosting The bedrooms all down stairs were damp and musty. TV difficult to use. Cobwebs everywhere on windows.Wooden outside table was broken and unsafe. Bikes unusable. Vacuum cleaner didn’t work only a dirty brush and another one broken. Told owner but just said cleaners would fix, we were there for a week 6 people it would have been nice to has vacuumed. The odd positive out ways the list of negative The cleaners came as we left and we had to wait for our car and they had left in less than an hour
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022