Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
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Near Skyline Queenstown
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washer
Garden
Internet access
Dryer
Explore the area
Queenstown, Queenstown - Wanaka
Queenstown Gardens
Place, Queenstown Gardens
5 min walk
Queenstown Beach
Place, Queenstown Beach
8 min walk
Queenstown Mall
Place, Queenstown Mall
10 min walk
Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
7 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Retro Retreat - Queenstown Holiday Home
This well-appointed holiday option is ideal for a Kiwi bach stay, including cosy living, spacious decking, and views to the lake and mountains!
This 2-storey Queenstown holiday home includes tidy and comfortable open-plan living downstairs — enjoy the easy indoor/outdoor flow, where you can open the floor-to-ceiling glass and gather for dinner with a lovely outlook, or set-up on the deck with the BBQ on hand to complete your iconic Kiwi experience.
The generous deck is an ideal spot to admire the bush surrounds, with views through to the lake and mountains beyond. Additional decking is available at the front of the house, ensuring ample room for your group to find their favourite spot.
Retro Retreat features two comfortable bedrooms on the ground floor, one with a double bed, the other a queen. Upstairs, accessed by a spiral staircase, is a spacious master bedroom offering a balcony, with beautiful mountain views, and a queen bed plus two single beds ideal for children. The home is complete with a full bathroom upstairs and a downstairs bathroom with separate toilet, ensuring convenience for families or groups.
Stay on site and spend time with your group, stroll into town just minutes away for an awesome selection of shopping and dining options, or set out on an adventure. Vineyard tours, bungy jumping, hiking and cycling along the lakeside, and the Shotover River are just some of the many fantastic options for those keen to stay active.
Retro Retreat in Queenstown has you covered for your Southern Lakes stay!
All guests should take care when accessing the second level as this is accessed via a spiral staircase.
Please note that the upstairs single beds are not suitable for adults.
Please note that there is currently construction taking place at in Salmond place adjacent the property, and you may hear some noise during the day.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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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
About the neighborhood
Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre, a neighborhood in Queenstown, is home to this cottage. Queenstown Mall and Cookie Time Cookie Bar are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Queenstown Beach and Lake Wakatipu. Queenstown Gardens and Queenstown Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
Is Retro Retreat - Queenstown Holiday Home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Retro Retreat - Queenstown Holiday Home?
As of Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Retro Retreat - Queenstown Holiday Home on Oct 16, 2026 start from $329, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Retro Retreat - Queenstown Holiday Home?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Retro Retreat - Queenstown Holiday Home?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Retro Retreat - Queenstown Holiday Home located?
Located in Queenstown City Centre, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of St Josephs Parish, Queenstown Gardens, and Queenstown Mall. Cookie Time Cookie Bar and Queenstown Beach are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed here with 3 young kids and loved it. There was plenty of space inside and outside for them to play and for us to use.
We could walk in and out of town, with amazing views and on a quiet street.
Would love to stay there again
Overall I would say this is a nice place to stay , but would mention that the place could do with modernisation.
Marcus B.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 30, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
This was a very roomy house for 6 people. It is a little dated and the curtains need replacing but it has a lot of character and is well positioned and well provisioned for our group. We had a very enjoyable stay.
Monica S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 24, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
We wanted a cosy place for Christmas and this place was perfect for this! It was a step back to 60/70s which suited our family perfectly, lots of memories of our Grandfathers home which made it extra special. A few things that needed support with and the management team where quick and efficient it didn't effect our stay at all.
Kara T.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 23, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
We loved our stay here! It had great views and was a short beautiful walk into town. We loved the home itself as well, it was very comfortable and we felt right at home. Thank you for having us!
*There was an incident with one of the wineglasses. It broke while I was trying to wash it. We are so sorry! I wasn't sure how to communicate this since I couldn't find a way to communicate with the host.
Merari V.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 23, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Mariana S.
Aug 6, 2022
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Manual booking not organised
I did manual booking through the phone and was assure it was all good, with several emails confirming. However that day the property manager was not aware we were arriving and the house wasnt ready.
The description was accurate, close to town but I was not aware of the steep hill to get there walking. First time in Queenstown so I didnt know about this.
The house was clean but not deeply clean as expected.
However beds were comfortable and heating system was perfect, showers and all.
Would recommended yes but the booking system has its fails.
Mariana S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kelly G.
Feb 11, 2019
Beautiful character house, great location & comfortable beds
Beautiful character house, great location & comfortable beds
Kelly G.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2023
Awesome to hear you enjoyed your stay KellyGr16. We hope to have you back again soon! Cheers, Jessie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Szymon G.
Mar 30, 2018
Great place in great location.
Great place in great location. Loved the retro charm!
Szymon G.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2023
Thanks Szymon! - Jessie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nicola B.
Feb 3, 2018
Fantastic location 10 downhill walk to the centre of town.
Fantastic location 10 downhill walk to the centre of town.
Very homely A-frame house with amazing views especially from the top floor.
Felt very privileged to stay.
Nicola B.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2023
Thanks Nicola, we appreciate your kind words. It's great to hear you had such a great time away, and we'd be glad to have your group back again at any of our Bachcare holiday homes throughout the country. Cheers, Phoebe