House in Queenstown
Reasons to book
About this house rental
4 bedrooms · 2.5 bathrooms · Sleeps 8 · Garage parking
The space
The top floor
Corner windows on two sides look down Lake Wakatipu to Cecil Peak, across to the town and up to the mountains. From the kitchen, the sofa and the dining table, you see Queenstown without leaving the house. After dark, the town lights are visible along the shore.
The kitchen, dining area and living room share one open room, so the group stays together and whoever is cooking stays part of the conversation. The window seat below the main windows is where most people end up. On warm days, the doors at the back open to the courtyard, and the whole floor becomes one indoor and outdoor space. On cold days, the fireplace at the living room end keeps everyone inside and together.
The kitchen is built for a group: a stone island with four stools, a gas cooktop, and a dining table for eight.
Outside
The Florence has two outdoor levels, and each has its own purpose.
The upper terrace is for the view. The private sauna and hot tub sit high on the hillside, with an open view across the Wakatipu Basin. The Remarkables on one side. On the other, Lake Wakatipu runs to Cecil Peak. The barrel sauna is electric and seats four, and the hot tub is open all year.
The lower level is for the evening. The outdoor fireplace sits apart from the house, with seating around it. It is a cosy place to end the day, with the fire lit and the last light on the range.
Bedrooms
Lower floor
• Bedroom 1: King bed, walk-in wardrobe, lake and mountain view. The ensuite has a window onto the Remarkables
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed, lake and mountain view
• Bedroom 3: Queen bed, sliding door to a terrace, lake view
• Main bathroom with a bath and a separate shower
Top floor
• Bedroom 4: Two single beds
• Separate toilet
Beds are made with professionally laundered linen. Each guest has a bath towel and a separate towel for the sauna and hot tub, plus hand towels, face cloths and bath mats. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided.
The kitchen is stocked for your arrival with coffee, tea, milk, cooking oil, salt, pepper and baking paper.
Included
Wellness and outdoor
• Private electric barrel sauna for four
• Private hot tub, open all year
• Outdoor fireplace with seating
• Outdoor furniture and lighting
• Separate towels for the sauna and hot tub
Comfort
• Indoor fireplace
• Ducted heating and air conditioning
• Professionally laundered linen and towels
• Shampoo, conditioner, body wash and hairdryer
• Wi-Fi and smart TV
Kitchen
• Stone island, gas cooktop, oven, microwave and dishwasher
• Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster and rice cooker
• Wine glasses, baking trays and cooking basics
• Coffee, tea, milk, oil, salt, pepper and spices on arrival
Families
• Travel cot and highchair on request
• Children’s books, toys and board games
Practical
• Internal garage and off-street parking
• Washing machine, dryer and drying rack
• Self check-in with a smart lock
Location
The house is on Florence Close in Goldfield Heights, high on Queenstown Hill, between the town centre and Frankton.
By car, without traffic:
• Queenstown Airport: 10 minutes
• Frankton shops and supermarkets: 10 minutes
• Queenstown town centre: 10 minutes
• Frankton Track and the marina: 5 minutes
• Coronet Peak: 25 minutes
• The Remarkables Ski Area: 35 minutes
We recommend having a car. Taxis and Uber are available.
Guest access
The whole house is yours, including both outdoor levels, the sauna, the hot tub and the garage. Nothing is shared.
Check-in is self-service with a smart lock. We send access details and directions 24 hours before you arrive. A travel cot and a highchair are available on request.
Interaction
We’re Janno and Carmen, and we live in Queenstown. We usually reply within an hour. Ask us about anything: coffee nearby, a quiet walk, where to eat, or which ski field suits your day.
Neighbourhood overview
Goldfield Heights is a residential area on Queenstown Hill. The streets are quiet and lined with homes that face the lake. It sits between the town centre and Frankton, about 10 minutes from each by car. It suits groups with a car who want a quiet base above the lake.
Transit
• Car: recommended. Internal garage and off-street parking.
• Airport: about 10 minutes by car.
• Taxi and Uber both run in Queenstown.
• Ski fields: Coronet Peak about 25 minutes, The Remarkables about 35 minutes by car.
• Bus: the nearest stop is a long, steep walk from the house. A car, taxi or Uber is easier.
• Walking: the streets are steep, and town is not within easy walking distance.
Other things to note
• The house has three floors with internal stairs. The garage is on the lowest floor and the living area is on the top floor. There is no lift.
• There are exterior security cameras at the entrance and driveway. There are no cameras inside.
• The sauna, hot tub and terraces stay open after 10 pm. Please keep voices low out of respect for the neighbours.
We want you to feel at home while helping us respect the neighbourhood.
• This is a residential area – no parties or events.
• Outdoor areas are subject to council quiet hours (10pm–7am).
• No amplified sound or music outdoors between 8pm–8am.
• Please keep noise to a minimum at all times and be considerate of neighbours.
• No smoking inside the home.
• Only registered guests may stay overnight.
Map of Queenstown
