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Absolute Lakefront quirky sixties Unit, spectacular lake and mountain views.

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Wanaka, Wanaka
  • Gallery Thirty Three
    15 min walk
  • Pembroke Park
    16 min walk
  • Thai Siam Restaurant
    12 min walk
  • Wanaka (WKA)
    9 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Wanaka

Located in Wanaka, this vacation home is within a 5-minute drive of Gallery Thirty Three and Picture Lounge. .This vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Pembroke Park and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Wanaka Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park - 16 min walk
  • Wanaka Golf Club - 2 min drive
  • Puzzling World - 4 min drive
  • Rippon Vineyard - 5 min drive
  • Wanaka Lavender Farm - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Wanaka (WKA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai Whakapai - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Curbside Coffee & Bagels - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Big Fig - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪B.Social Brewery & Bar - ‬3 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.

Absolute Lakefront quirky sixties Unit, spectacular lake and mountain views.

From this cute little sixties lakefront unit enjoy Wanaka all year round with the many activities it has to offer. In winter; skiing, tramping, climbing, fishing walks or biking on crisp sunny days and on cooler days curl up by the log fire with a good book. In summer; swimming(across the road), fishing, boating, bbq's, walks, wineries or the many other options the region has to explore. You will enjoy both summer and winter along with the 10 minute stroll into town along the lakefront to one of the many fabulous cafes. Linen costs are included in the tariff
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.
Extra charges
If more than two guests an extra $25.00 pp per night applies
Small pets are allowed but must be house trained and caged to sleep. $10.00 per night


Thank you and enjoy your stay 😀
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Conveniences include an electric kettle and a washing machine.
This smoke-free vacation home features hiking/biking trails nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

KarenMc67

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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)

Policies

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Small pets allowed but must be caged.

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 Registration Number VRBO20035862

Property is also known as

Absolute Lakefront Sixties Unit
Absolute Lakefront Sixties Unit Spectacular Lake Mountain Views
Absolute Lakefront sixties Unit spectacular lake mountain views.

Absolute Lakefront quirky sixties Unit, spectacular lake and mountain views. Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 137 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

karen s.

Liked: Cleanliness
MAGICAL
My two teen boys and me skiied everyday. Wanaka is truly a magical place. Great places to eat/drink and look at. The house is retro. Think "formica dining table". Awesome potbelly fireplace that warms the house very quickly. Beds,super comfy and clean. We loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah P.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wanaka gem
Fantastic location, warm and cosy bach. Everything you need in a quiet location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sally S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beaut spot
Great location and unit overall. The shower was a bit disappointing after a few days hiking without a shower however this was explained on the instructions inside once we checked in (although we only read this detail once the shower went cold). I can’t remember if it was advertised as having permanent residents upstairs, however there are.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
VRBO in Wanaka
Great location walking distance to town and parks. Great view of Lake Wānaka.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Bach Wanaka
Clean, retro cool, loved it! Will stay again next time we hit Wanaka.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Honestly would not have booked this accom if I had known that there is no bathroom or laundry…there is a shower in the hallway with just a shower curtain…and the bedrooms have bathroom sinks. The washing machine sits in the same hallway… We also were under the impression we would have the whole house, not realising it was a 2 story unit, so the second unit is on the top floor and people were living there… I saw them and heard them frequently. House was cleaned ok, however heaps of cobwebs were visible. The windows for the toilet and shower do not close properly letting heaps of bugs in. Was disgusting showering with them. Lounge area and kitchen was great, bed was comfy, fire was so lovely to have and kept us warm. Definitely a cute and quirky house in a fantastic location but wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
We spent three weeks in New Zealand. This was our favorite place. It is a pleasant short walk to town. I like to swim, and was able to just walk across the street and jump into cold clear water. The house is very comfortable, homey and well cared for. Great view of the water from the patio. Friendly owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
We enjoyed the Absolute Lakefront unit and would stay again if we found ourselves headed to Wanaka. It was comfortable and a good location for Mt. Aspiring NP. The location was quieter than we expected, easy to access with a view of the lake from the front door. We enjoyed hiking to the Mt. Aspiring hut - the Google lies, it does not take 2 hours to get to the trailhead, unless you're terribly distracted by the scenery. Other hiking opportunities abounded. The shower curtain made us smile (the perfect kind of quirky) ;-)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I get people are generous when taking photos but this was a joke. The very second photo shows the whole house and the description says you have the entire home which is a complete lie as you only have the bottom half of the property and the top half is either rented or lived in and you can hear all their footsteps, music and conversions. It says there is a bathroom when there is not, what you get is a toilet, seperate shower which is good for one short shower and the vanity is in the master bedroom?! The shower has no extract which it should have and the steam sets off the smoke alarm as there is no door just a shower curtain and you can reach the non water proof light switch for the shower whilst standing in the shower covered in water, as an electrician I can tell you both of these things are not up to code not to mention the vanity in the master bed should also have an extract due to having hot water. Not only that the laundry they claim to have is a washing machine literally in the hallway. They did not claim to have one but there is no air conditioning so when it’s hot you have to open all the doors and windows. I picked this place as it was described as being the entire place if I’d known there were people upstairs I would have just stayed in a hotel for the same price and would have gotten a hot tub and pool to use. This is shameful not even close to what is shown and advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb location
Set on a quiet road. Short, lakeside walk into town. Well equipped. Great view. We especially enjoyed being able to do some great, lakeside walks without having to drive anywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephen &.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Old and Quirky Indeed!
This property is described as old and quirky. I agree with the old part, but quirky has a positive connotation that we did not experience. A better description is bizarre! When we arrived after 3pm the house hadn't been cleaned - dirty sheets on the bed, dirty towels on the washing machine, rubbish left, dirty carpets and toilet! We were not impressed. I contacted the owner. First she blamed the cleaners, then she said someone must have broken in and left the mess. I told her I would take phots to show her, which I did. Then she forgot people were there before us and her sister would have to come to clean. We had to go into town for 1 hour and 30 minutes. When we returned almost 2 hours later, the sister was still cleaning. We finally settled in and then had a problem with the upstairs tenant. We were relaxing in the backyard when she came and tried to put our chairs away. We said we weren't done with them yet. She was very rude to us! You won't need an alarm clock either because these tenants wake up at 6:15am every morning and are very loud. The property is not like its description. It is not absolute lakefront but across the road and down a hill from the lake with cars parked along the road obstructing the view. The bedrooms are small. If you are too big you won't fit in the toilet or the shower. But if you are too small you can't reach the microwave perched on top of the fridge. Furniture is old and dishes are mis-matched. No hair dryer. A bad experience for us in Wanaka!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ollie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Te Araroa Walkers
Having just walked the Arrowtown to Wānaka section of the TA with my family it was a perfect place to stay, handy to town. We were able to get all the washing and organizing done for the next section right next to the trail! Yes quirky but everything you need and incredible views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAI H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Room with a view
Lovely home with everything we needed and so close to town and amenities- thank you for sharing just would be good to have some pamphlets about the area and places to visit and good eateries etc
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Location
We absolutely loved our stay here. We could quite easily have sat and watched the view change throughout the day but we did manage to get out. Easy walk into the town. The property was as listed and we wouldn’t have changed a thing about it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wanaka Lake View
Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quirky property so not for those expecting modern! We loved the location and the amenities at the house were excellent. Everything you could possibly need to ensure a comfortable stay. Right across from the Lake so views stunning and short walk to the beautiful town of Wanaka.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Beautiful view of lake and walking distance to the village. Lovely stay in a gorgeous old holiday house
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elsie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
It’s so great that there are still original little kiwi bach’s in Wanaka to stay in! Amazing location, gorgeous view and very cozy.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niel S., Aotearoa

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, cosy crib in an awesome spot
Well stocked Bach with a cosy fire place close to town and the lake. We will come again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cost retro genuine family Bach
Clean, cosy and lots of firewood. Comfortable beds. Good for small family. Old-style shower! Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside bliss
Awesome property with plenty of kiwiana charm. Quirky and fun. Great wood fire and close to town. We walked easily. Highly recommend .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary and Kairo A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely old style charm
Love our stay as had a million dollar view with the old school charm of the art deco style just as described. Close to all amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleisha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Wanaka Stay
Awesome Bach, has everything you could need, we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique apartment
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the lake front apartment. For us it was like travelling back in time with all the retro furnishings and equipment. If you’re looking for a luxury apartment then this isn’t for you. If you enjoy quirkiness, then this rates 100%. Would definitely return if ever in this area. Excellent views and easy walking access to town. Thanks for the memories
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023