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Breathtaking Views and Design

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A modern outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, wooden deck, and outdoor seating.
Southern Cross Lodge
Kitchen, Dining, Living
Living Room Lounge
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of mountains and a lake, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Wanaka, Wanaka
  • Place, beach near Beacon Point
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Wānaka Lavender Farm
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Rippon Vineyard
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wānaka Airport (WKA)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Breathtaking Views and Design

Designed by Parker Warburton this architecturally designed luxury home offers spectacular uninterrupted mountain views over Lake Wanaka and up to Treble Cone, NZ's premier ski resort.

Check Youtube Treble Cone amazing powder snow published on July 8 2013...we are not allowed links in this content.
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Somewhat different to many other lodgestays we pride ourselves on ensuring the house is ready for you on your arrival, the beds made in quality linen, the house clean and for every stay over 6 days a welcome pack including breakfast goodies, local wine and introduction by your local host...we try and make sure everyone enjoys their stay !

Completed in September 2010 this highly appointed house has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 living spaces, all with breathtaking views over Island View place to the lake and mountains beyond.

Open plan living for the kitchen, dining, lounge.... leading out to 2 terraces, one with outdoor BBQ and fireplace. Perfect for entertaining or absorbing the view.

The dark Movie room has everything for the big and small kids alike... Wide screen Smart TV, Surround Sound, DVD

As an added bonus Pennisula Bay facilities- Swimming Pools, Spa, Gym, BBQ's
all included.

Located 100m from "sticky forest" adventure playground for mountain bike riders,
2 mountain bikes available for use. It is a short walk to the lake front.

Check youtube .....youtu.be/VXdFHP9HL_0

Check youtube........watch?v=wavLfbI3kJk

Drenched in sunlight this warm house has underfloor heating and an indoor fireplace.

Experience perfect indoor / outdoor living with all the adventure that Wanaka offers.

If interested please send email enquiry.
Discounts may apply depending on season and length of stay.

GST invoices available on request

Extras: Linen (included);

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No weddings, bucks parties or hens parties allowed
Use of outside Umbrella only during summer months, must be collapsed at the end of each use or when leaving house, due to unpredictable winds.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20011753
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Wānaka

Located in Wānaka, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Wānaka and Pembroke Park, while Gallery Thirty Three and Picture Lounge are cultural highlights. Puzzling World and The Great Maze are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Wanaka, Wanaka

What's nearby

  • beach near Beacon Point - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wānaka Golf Club - 26 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Wānaka Lavender Farm - 30 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Warbirds & Wheels - 36 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Rippon Vineyard - 37 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Relishes Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wanaka Brew Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hello Ranger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Muttonbird - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Breathtaking Views and Design pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Breathtaking Views and Design?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Breathtaking Views and Design?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breathtaking Views and Design?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Breathtaking Views and Design located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Lake Wānaka and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gallery Thirty Three and Picture Lounge. Pembroke Park and Wānaka Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, really lovely host. Would recommend, and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2026
Thanks Brian, we love the house too! See you next time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing designer home with beautiful views. Nicely arranged for multiple couples but also great just for the two of us. We had a wonderful stay and would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2026
Yes Micheal, perfect place for couples, thanks for staying and enjoying the view, see you again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nad K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was beautiful and is in a wonderful location in Wanaka. Stephanie was so helpful and her communication was superb. We would go back again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Southern Cross Lodge. The house is beautiful, and the beds are very comfortable with lovely pillows and sheets. Communication with Stephanie was great. We especially enjoyed the view of the lake from the patio and from so many of the windows. The location was quiet, and we would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr, 2026
Yes that view is something else, thanks for such lovely feedback, see you next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Great stay in Wanaka

We stayed for 12 nights and enjoyed every day of it. We hope to return again next year!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vinton C.

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

Beautiful home

5 days of glorious weather and a very comfortable place to stay for the whole family.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ian f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Unfortunately the spa and poor were in a community complex and both weren’t working.The house was excellent, clean and warm the Bbq area had a fantastic view
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2026
Thanks Ian, yes nothing better than having a BBQ on the terrace, looking at that view!!! So happy you loved the house. The spa and pool- these facilities are part of the Peninsula Bay community (as described on this platform) Maintenance was required, these were urgent repairs which were to be finished before the weekend, they were delayed, I have no control over this and I apologise they were not open during your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

House was better in person than in the pictures

We enjoyed the house and location very much.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2023
Thanks Lisa, thats why we love our house, please come and stay again Cheers Stephanie Travers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! The beautiful house was perfect for our group of 8. Gorgeous views from every window with nothing overlooked in the house in terms of amenities. We spent a wonderful 5 days exploring the region and it was a great base. Stephanie was an excellent host, providing loads of info and always responded in a timely way. We would highly recommend this stunning property and would love to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2026
Nikki, Southern Cross Lodge is our happy place, so glad you it was yours too! Thanks for staying 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

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

We loved our stay in this beautiful house in Wanaka. Great location and a great house for a family.

It was such a pleasure to stay here. The whole process from booking to check in and check out was easy. The owner was very obliging with recommendations for things to do, and generous with their use of the amenities near by (a community pool was great for the kids) and their own equipment (mountain bikes). Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov, 2022
Perfect guests, we look forward to welcoming you again one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

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

Wānaka house

Absolutely fabulous. Comfy beds fabulous facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stephanie was very welcoming, provided her contact and made sure we were enjoying ourselves. The house and view are top notch. We enjoyed being a bit outside the town center and took strolls to dinner in town. Overall we had a great time in Wanaka doing day treks and wine tasting. We would definitely stay here again due to comfort, view, and peace!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

j M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent views, modern ammenities, open fire, everything one could ask for in the pantry. Clean and tidy . Great response from host, handled a small inconvenience promptly. Host always helpful. Would return .
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb, 2026
Hi Jo, yes nothing like an open fire on those cold nights!! Thanks for staying see you next time!! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Fantastic Property

A wonderful house in a beautiful setting. Great for our extended family gathering.Throughly enjoyed our time there and would stay again. The property manager and host, Stephanie, were great to deal with. Michelle.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec, 2023
Thanks Michelle, yes Southern Cross Lodge Wanaka is a special place!! We look forward to welcoming you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy S.

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

Beautiful modern home, spectacular views from huge windows

Owner welcoming, helpful and responsive to any issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl H.

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

The perfect place

You know when you walk into a well built, well maintained and clean property - and this is one of those. Great place in our favourite location on earth. Stephanie communicated brilliantly, sorted through advice quickly and made us feel very at home. Put this house stay on your bucket list!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron B.

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

Magic place - better than the photos

Magnificent house with very thoughtful and attentive owners. The pictures don't do it justice. The house has excellent views and facilities and is in a nicely manicured estate which is just a quick drive into town for when one needs some contact with humanity. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2023
Hi Cameron, yes the view, it always blows me away. Please come and stay again Cheers Stephanie Travers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy S.

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

Chic contemporary home with spectacular views

This is a large, clean, spacious contemporary house with large rooms, wide hallways, comfortable bedrooms, modern baths, well equipped kitchen. The windows are huge, with magnificent views of the mountains in all directions. Large sliding doors admit plenty of fresh breezes. A big, sunny home that was a pure pleasure to live in.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2023
Please come and stay again Dorothy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niki S.

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

Luxury

We stayed at this property as a group of 7, and all loved it. There is so much space here, plenty of bathrooms and quality finishes throughout. It really is a home away from home. The added extras really make this place great (pantry supplies, welcome bottle of wine, fresh fruit). We had a minor issue when we checked in and Stephanie (owner) and Jill (Manager) we’re super easy to contact and happy to assist. They both went above and beyond to rectify the problem. Would recommend this house to anyone wanting a relaxing stay in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan, 2023
Hi Niki Any plans to return to Wanaka in 2023?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil C.

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

Had an awesome stay at a wonderful house .

Fantastic Thanks and will return
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan, 2023
Hi Phil Any plans to come back to Wanaka during 2023?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

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

Amazing Stay

Wonderful house in a great location. Superb views in all directions. Great to come back from a day skiing to light the fire, open a bottle of wine and relax. Kids and adults had a great time. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan, 2023
Hi Nicholas Any plans to return to Wanaka in 2023?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

Nice house.

We enjoyed our stay. The house worked very well for 2 families and the movie room was a big hit with the kids. Plenty of room, great views in a nice part of town. We will return for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan, 2023
Hi Richard Any plans to come back to Wanaka in 2023?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janna I.

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

A very comfortable large home for everyone to enjoy

Warm, sunny, comfy, cozy, great kitchen of cooking meals! Loved it
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb, 2023
Hi Janna Any plans to return to Wanaka in 2023?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Impressive views

High ceilings, no hassles temperature control, pantry stocked with all of the extras that made travelling easy. Lovely views especially from living room and main bedroom. Bikes were handy for getting to town. Highly recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alanna L.

This home is in a league of its own.

This home is in a league of its own. The views from almost every room are stunning, and the outside BBQ area makes it difficult to leave. We loved the lounge and dining area with its floor to ceiling windows and indoor-outdoor flow. It was the perfect spot for my bridesmaids to get ready for our wedding. We especially appreciated the small touches like the welcome wine and nibbles, the access to mountain bikes and the butlers pantry of well-stocked basics. Even more beautiful than the photos.

About the host

Hosted by steprs652

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Pool and Spa facilities on site. Fibre broadband.

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