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Highview Retreat - Huge holiday house - Best value in town!

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Queenstown

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A modern house with a reflective pool, surrounded by natural vegetation and mountains in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains through a sliding glass door.
A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.
A spacious living room with a large window offering a scenic view of mountains and a lake, a grey sofa, a blue armchair, and a white coffee table.
A modern house with a deck overlooking a lake and mountains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathrooms360 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Queenstown, Otago
  • Place, Queenstown Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, St Josephs Parish
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Skyline Queenstown
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

Queenstown

On lake.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Queenstown vacation home, you'll find Lake Wakatipu and St Josephs Parish. Queenstown Gardens and Queenstown Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Queenstown Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • St Josephs Parish - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Queenstown Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪“Life’s a Grind” Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pedro's House of Lamb - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Highview Retreat - Huge holiday house - Best value in town!

Huge holiday home! 2 lounges, 2 kitchen- dining areas, 7 Bedrooms, 6.5 Bathrooms

Highview Retreat is a large, modern, well-appointed apartment style holiday home with million dollar views over Lake Wakatipu to the Remarkable mountain range.

Perfect for celebrations with family and friends, like an anniversary or special birthday with lots of room for everyone, and a gorgeous backdrop for photographs. Relax in our 6 person spa overlooking the lake and mountains after a day out hiking, skiing, biking or shopping!

There is an open fire in the main living area and television with Freeview, DVD player, and Chromecast. This living room has floor to ceiling windows and a view over the pond and creek beside the house as well as views over the lake and toward the Remarkable Mountains. There is access to the balcony, which has a BBQ, and an outdoor table and chairs. The sun pours into the kitchen-dining and the living area in the morning. The balcony is a fabulous sunny spot for breakfast. There is second living area on a lower level which also has Freeview TV with Chromecast, and an electric fire. There are two fully fitted kitchen-dining areas with large dining tables. (perfect for two families holidaying together).

There are 5 king bedrooms with ensuites. A queen room has an adjoining bathroom, and a twin bedroom shares an adjacent toilet. Two of the king rooms also have a bath set into the window with a stunning view over the lake.

The bedrooms enjoy the spectacular views over the lake to the Remarkables. Your morning cuppa in bed will never be the same without that view! Watch the planes on their approach into the airport. They are almost at eye-level!

Enjoy quality linens, and just tidy the house on check out - no need to clean!

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 3,875 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No outdoor noise or use of spa between 10.00pm and 8.00am
For stays of more than 7 nights there is a mid-stay cleaning fee of $300. It includes fresh bed linen & towels. This is charged as an additional fee.
No glass in the spa - at all. Any rubbish outdoors e.g. cigarette butts, bottle caps etc must be picked up.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 94290488497

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Highview Retreat huge holiday house best value in town!

Frequently asked questions

How close is Highview Retreat - Huge holiday house - Best value in town! to the airport?

This vacation home is 3.1 mi (6-min drive) away from the Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Highview Retreat - Huge holiday house - Best value in town! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Highview Retreat - Huge holiday house - Best value in town! to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi (5-min drive) from Queenstown Beach and 2.6 mi (5-min drive) from Frankton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Highview Retreat - Huge holiday house - Best value in town! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Highview Retreat - Huge holiday house - Best value in town!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Skycity Queenstown Casino (5-min drive) and SKYCITY Wharf Casino (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Highview Retreat - Huge holiday house - Best value in town!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Highview Retreat - Huge holiday house - Best value in town!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Highview Retreat - Huge holiday house - Best value in town! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Highview Retreat - Huge holiday house - Best value in town! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Highview Retreat - Huge holiday house - Best value in town! to downtown Queenstown?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from Queenstown.

Highview Retreat - Huge holiday house - Best value in town! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with even better views! The spa pool was nice and clean, and a perfect way to end our day. Our large group were very comfortable and not crowded at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The amenities were good. Particularly enjoyed the views over the lake with the aircraft take offs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johanna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house! Great for spending time with our adult children & their families altogether. Great having 2 kitchens ( one could be gluten free), lots of bathrooms & 2 separate lounge areas. Fantastic views too.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah A.

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

Amazing stay

Our friends and family had the best time staying here. Lovely large house that are perfect for couples. Thank you for the wonderful space to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maddie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views were incredible. The house was lovely with amazing amenities. With a rental car it is incredibly easy to get around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikita R.

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

A Stay to Remember

We absolutely loved our stay at this property! The view was breathtaking, and the modern aesthetics of the place added a luxurious touch to our experience. Highly recommend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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

Excellent home for larger groups

This home was perfect for our size group and had everything we needed. Was warm and comfortable and the views were stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vince B.

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

Highview in Queenstown

Our 3 day stay in Queenstown was excellent. Nine adults and six children, 6 years to 5 months all well accommodated in Highview. Matt and Haliuna were great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard F.

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

Queenstown

The stay was fantastic, the accommodation was spot on and the location was great. The only negative was three of the beds had broken slates which we had to fix as you could not sleep on these beds.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Family reunion

We stayed at Highview Retreat for a family reunion - my 3 sons and their children, 12 of us in total, from New Zealand, the UK and the USA. The house was ideal for us all, and we had a great time. Fantastic views over the lake. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley H.

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

Perfect for families coming together for a short or long stay.

This was a perfect house for our family to have a short stay in. We wish we had of come here earlier to enjoy all of what the house had to offer. The size of the house was great as this accommodated my family and the newly weds that were holidaying with us, and we all had private quarters. I would absolutely stay here again....thank you :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kieran W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Views

The views were amazing! Worth every dollar. House was excellent for what we needed. Communication with the owners was great. Only small negative was the gardens were overgrown & outside needs a little love but overall a great place to stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Siew L.

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

Great Holiday Stay

Great property with great views. Good communication and action by owners. Property ideally suited for a big family or group. Highly recommended property for a great stay in Queenstown. Close enough for walk into Queenstown or shopping at Frankton. Great fishing at Lake within 15 min walk from property. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

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

Amazing!!

Such a beautiful house! We stayed at Highview with our large family and it was truly stunning. Great location, close to the city. The house is huge and very clean, just perfect for us! We had 9 adults and 4 children so the 4 x Seperate lounge and dining areas were so convenient, the bedrooms with amazing views. We would love to stay again! Thank you for having us.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Belinda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Weekend away

Accomodation was great, so big and spacious. Superb views of QT and had everything we needed. Only issues was the communication leading up to the trip away,I reached out multiple times on multiple platforms and had no reply to my question about changing the booking number. However, the accommodation was amazing and I would book this home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

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

Amazing Location, Views and Layout

The property was amazing for our needs, with multiple families able to have their own living space, bathrooms and views from most of the bedrooms meant a harmonious stay. The kitchen was well equipped, and the place was presented in a tidy manner. The beds could use a replacement is the only thing that could improve the experience. Otherwise - thank you for an amazing property to enjoy our holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wendy P.

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

Pretty as a picture

Stunning views over the lake and a warm and crackling fireplace make this the perfect place to relax with family or friends after a long day. The hot tub helps to sooth aching muscles after a day on the slopes. Plenty of space for everyone to be alone or come together. Quick ride or leisurely stroll into town. Had a lovely week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerryn G.

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

Family reunion

This overall was an awesome house for our group of 14. Plenty of space to spread out. Bedrooms are big and very comfy. We thoroughly enjoyed Queenstown and all it has to offer. Went our separate ways during the day to experience fun tijes and got together over meals at night. Being able to cook essily kept prices down a lityle. We only used one kitchen to save on cleaning. Would recommend again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

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

Highview - a true retreat place with views and space

We had an awesome stay during the New Year at this property! Wonderful views of the lake in every room that make you just stand still and look out everytimE. All of the rooms had generous space for everyone and the lounge space was very cozy and bright due to the large windows and sliding doors. Kitchen and dining area had all the basics to allow you to cook home made meals. And that hot pool with a deck, it was a perfect hangout spot. Located up the hill by the main road, it was just a short drive into the town centre or perfect for those afternoon walks with the kids. This place is highly recommended for groups with kids or even couples traveling as a group but still want to have the privacy due to its well planned layout. Will definitely try to book this place on our next trip to Queenstown.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Zoe H.

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

Good, large house in Queenstown

House was spacious and had lovely views. Was a little surprised to see a lot of construction on neighbouring properties (with builders visible out most windows during the day times), but I guess that's pretty normal for Queenstown. Interior was clean and well laid out for a large group or for families. A few small negatives which didn't drastically affect us, but to be aware of - garden could do with a tidy up, vacuum cleaners didn't really work and were gunked full of stuff from previous guests, one of the ovens didn't work (hosts had forgotten to tell us) and we couldn't figure out how to make the bedroom heaters go (might be good to have instructions for this in the bedrooms). Overall a good property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachael R.

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

Great Sized Property in Excellent Location

Property was located in close vicinity to QT central for ease of access. It was a large house perfectly suited for a big group and had fantastic views across the lake and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zarif A.

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

Xmas holiday

We had a great time and the property was exactly as described. Couldnt have asked for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bev M.

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

QT Holiday

Very Spacious and it suited us well with our 3 combined families. Covenient for Town and other touring activities. We did take a while to figure out how to work the heaters but eventually figured it out. Absolutely beautiful views, and we even had snow falling outside the windows.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanesha W.

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

Celebrating a 30th with friends

To say we loved staying here is an understatement. Amazing views, everything you could possibly need, so much space, and great communication with property managers. We were a group of 7 couples and we never once felt like it was crowded. All the guests were impressed with their rooms, bathrooms and the amenities. Well equipped and furnished property 10/10 all round Would reccomend 100%
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Y.

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

Exquisite Accommodation with Remarkable Views

Highview Retreat is an exceptional place to stay in Queenstown and offers the highest standard of cleanliness and comfort possible. Built to capture the stunning views, this spacious accommodation is totally relaxing, superbly appointed and tastefully decorated to ensure guests a memorable experience . We will stay longer next time as it is perfectly located for quick drive to CBD and Queenstown International Airport and all the amazing attractions on offer. Our family loved it and we can recommend it as a quality destination with everything needed supplied in a practical and helpful way. Top class!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021