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Stunning views Remarkables Retreat 1

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Open plan living with spectacular panoramic lake & mountain views
Lake & Mountain views from Balcony
Open plan living with spectacular panoramic lake & mountain views
Open plan living with spectacular panoramic lake & mountain views
Open plan living with spectacular panoramic lake & mountain views

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Dryer

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

About this property

Stunning views Remarkables Retreat 1

Summary:

REMARKABLES RETREAT 1 PROPERTY SUMMARY:

Remarkables Retreat 1 is your perfect alpine getaway. With a tranquil outlook over the Lake Wakatipu and Frankton walking track, its location in the Remarkables Retreat hamlet is near the heart of town.



The Space:

Positioned above the waterfront of Lake Wakatipu, Remarkables Retreat 1 is a practical and well-located apartment offering genuinely stunning lake and mountain views. Comfortable and functional rather than flashy, it’s a great-value option for families or larger groups wanting to enjoy Queenstown without paying premium rates.



The upstairs living area is open plan, combining the kitchen, dining, and lounge spaces, all framed by large windows that take in the impressive outlook across the lake and surrounding ranges. It’s a comfortable place to relax after a day out, share meals, or plan the next day’s adventures.



Balcony access is via the dining area and is now fully available for guest use as of December 2025, with bi-fold doors opening onto the balcony to create an easy indoor–outdoor flow and an alfresco feel, all with that same spectacular outlook.



Step outside the building and you’ll find the Frankton Walking Track right on your doorstep — ideal for an easy lakeside walk or a stroll to the Marina for coffee or breakfast.



Parking is provided with one garage suitable for a small to medium vehicle, plus one outdoor space in front. Please note that during winter months, an all-wheel drive or 4WD vehicle is required to safely access the driveway.



BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS

Spread over three levels, this apartment is well suited to families or larger groups.

The master bedroom with ensuite and the shared bathroom are both located on the middle level, with an additional separate toilet on the lower level.



-Master Bedroom: 1 x King bed with ensuite – middle level

-Bedroom 2: 1 x Queen bed – middle level

-Bedroom 3: 1 x King bed (can be split into 2 singles on request) plus 1 x bunk set (double below, single above) – lower level

-Bedroom 4: 2 x Singles (can be made into 1 x King on request) – lower level



ADDITIONAL FEATURES

-Unlimited Wi-Fi

-Sky TV

-Washer and dryer

-Outdoor furniture



RATES:

- Rates are a guide only & subject to change locked in once booked and confirmed.

- Special events and Christmas/New Year’s tariff subject to increased nightly rates and minimum stays

- Public holiday surcharge may apply to all reservations departing on a public holiday

- Additional fees quoted before booking include pre-arrival inspection, house linens, towels and standard departure clean

- Please note that stays of 7+ nights may require mid-stay clean/linen change where additional charges may apply

- Minimum age requirement 25 years or older for the leading group member



Guest Access:

You will have access to the entire home.



The Neighborhood:

Only a 5-minute drive into the centre of town, enjoy the peace and tranquillity of being out of the hustle and bustle but still close enough to take advantage of Queenstown’s legendary nightlife and world class restaurants.



Getting Around:

There are Uber, taxi and bus options in and around Queenstown.



Other Things to Note:

As Queenstown is an alpine town, many of our properties have steep driveways. This home also has a single garage so you will need to be a competent driver particularly if you have an SUV/minivan/people mover.



Interaction with Guests:

The Goodstays’ Guest Services department is available via phone or email throughout your stay, 8am - 10pm, 7 days a week, with a 24-hour emergency line.

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About the area

Queenstown

Located in Queenstown, this apartment is on the waterfront. Queenstown Ice Arena and Fear Factory Queenstown are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Queenstown Gardens and Alpine Aqualand. Underwater Observatory and Queenstown Mini Golf are also worth visiting.
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Queenstown, Otago

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Gardens - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Queenstown Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Kiwi Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪“Life’s a Grind” Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pedro's House of Lamb - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Odd Saint - ‬5 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Richie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great hosts and great communication
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec, 2025
Cheers Richie!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an amazing lake view. Big enough house for 10 people. Clean property. Kitchen got most of stuff what we need for cooking. Very close to city centre.Amazing experience.
Balcony lake view
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2026
A wonderful review of Remarkables Retreat 1, great for larger families or groups of friends, close to town with stunning scenery.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlene W.

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

Queenstown gem

A perfect retreat for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar, 2025
We are always happy to hear our guest with a larger group are comfortable with the space, much appreciated.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ash P.

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

Great location

The best view to the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your review Ash, we are very fortunate to have such wonderful views and we are glad our guests get to enjoy them too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

Amazing time with friends

this was such a great place for a weekend get away with friends
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb, 2024
Cheers Megan! Glad to hear you have a marvelous breakaway!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Frances

Disliked: Communication
Access to the address and parking at the premises is very awkward. Once you have got into the property you are bombarded by notices listing restrictions and things that you could be fined for or charged extra for. We have travelled alot in NZ and have never felt so unwelcome at property. Cleaning is not to high standard. During our 4 night stay we got even more instructions about key storage and instructions for leaving the property clean and tidy .....which we always do. Really negative messaging that impacted our stay. Would never stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

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

Family paradise

Family enjoyed the stay here and didn’t want to go out as the views were spectacular. We should’ve stayed longer though as we were so busy checking out the city and going to places and stayed less at home. Overall, a very nice place. Kids enjoyed the space.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2025
Remarkables Retreat 1 is a favorite of many families due to it's space and views, and being right on the lake's walking track it makes for a nice walk to the Marina for the cafes and wine bar or into the town center.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita P.

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

Perfect location

The location was perfect. The views of the lake are stunning. This property is not the newest or best equipped but it was comfortable and offers good value for money
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2023
Thanks Anita Really appreciate you taking the time you write a review, really pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay. Wishing you all the very best for 2023! Goodstays
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KULWANT D.

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

Good family House

Overall pretty clean and great views
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2023
Thanks Kulwant Really pleased to read that you all enjoyed your time in Queenstown. Warm Regards Goodstays
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon C.

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

Amazing view!

Accommodation is good for the price. Parking is a struggle if you have a big vehicle tho.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2021
Thank you for choosing to book your recent stay with Goodstays. We wish you all the best for 2021 and look forward to hosting you again soon. Safe travel, Nicholas
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM W.

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

Very Good

Perfect stay at this lovely property
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec, 2022
Many thanks for choosing to stay with Goodstays Queenstown. We wish you all the best and look forward to hosting you again soon. Warm Regards, Nicholas
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dishan R.

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

Great Location & Lovely Accommodation

It was a great holiday in a lovely house. It would have been nice to have some tea and coffee available and some larger pans to cook for our number of 9 and since the house can accommodate 11.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb, 2023
Thanks Dishan Glad you enjoyed your break with us, thank you for your feedback and recommendations, appreciate you taking the time to share. Goodstays Queenstown
Verified

8/10 Good

Rangi L.

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

Frankton Arm Views

Great property, handy to Frankton Queenstown walkway.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2020
Thanks Rangi, see you again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Chelsea F.

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

Family holiday

House was fantastic. Enough room for all of us to enjoy time together or have some space. Perfect location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2023
Thanks Chelsea Great to read that you all enjoyed your time here in Queenstown and enjoyed to property, hope to see you again some time. Warm Regards Goodstays
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

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

Remarkable Retreat unit 1

Accommodation was great fully recommend, clean homey feel, beautiful views easy access to lake. Had issues with Sky tv connection but we had Netflix, Prime etc. available. Host responsive and check in was smooth no issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2025
Always pleased to hear our guests enjoying their stay at Remarkable Retreat 1, thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Asifa C.

Loved it

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was awesome
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr, 2020
Hi Asifa, We are pleased you had a good stay in Queenstown. We hope to have you back in the future. Kind regards, The Goodstays Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Allison W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
View and location was amazing. Checking was great. Wi-Fi great. We all were dissapointed the the verandah but shut off for maintenance and although was noted in the fineprint we didn't see this highlighted when we booked and it was a feature photo advertised Also cooking appliances (pans etc) in desperate need of replacing and need a new cleaner. Inches of dust on furniture. Still enjoyed the stay despite a few negatives.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2025
Thanks Allison for the detailed review and feedback much appreciated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YOLANDA C.

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

Excellent

Just as advertised. Excellent listing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2022
Hi Yolanda, thank you very much, we are so happy that you enjoyed your experience with us! We appreciate the great review and look forward to accommodating you again soon. All the best, Nicholas and the Goodstays team.
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen B.

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

Great Views

We totaly enjoyed our stay, great location and and spacious house, the only down side was some minor maintenance was needed,we reported it the day we entered but no one bothered to get back to us at all or fixed them thru out our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2024
Hi Stephen, So glad you enjoyed your stay, hope to welcome you back again. It seems that you did not share the maintenance issues having only just sent them through today a few days after departing, having found the email in your drafts still. Please know that we would have responded immediately and attended any urgent issues as a matter or urgency. Thanks again Stephen Warm Regards, Goodstays.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

sheree s.

Fantastic Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent accommodation for our family over 3 levels. This gave us plenty of room for kids, grandparents and us. I would highly recommend to others????
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr, 2020
Hi Sharee, We are pleased you had an enjoyable stay in Queenstown and this accommodated well for your whole family! We hope to have you back in the future. Bets regards, The Goodstays Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anton T.

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

Queenstown stay

Great location right on the lake, however it was a challenge for our family with two medium sized SUV’s to negotiate the parking, garage was too small to fit either car, you need a good driver to fit both cars and get them in and out the allocated space. House was amazing but found unwashed plates etc in pantry from previous guests and garbage arrangements/ allowances not practical for a large group staying for more than a week.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2024
Thanks Anton, Appreciate the great review and constructive feedback. Unfortunately, parking is one of those pesky challenges that we all face in Queenstown, we do provide a description of the parking arrangements in the listing so that this can be taken into consideration before booking a hire vehicle to avoid any parking issues. Our weekly allowance of 150 litres of general waste is in line with the weekly council allowance for residential households using the council bin which is collected once per week. If you do happen to exceed this we are generally fairly flexible depending on a number of factors such as the condition the property when it is departed, if everything is well taken care of then we generally waive it, and if charged it is only a small fee per 75Litres for removal over and above. Thanks again Anton, hope to see you again next time you are in town. Warm Regards, Goodstays
Verified

8/10 Good

Nheria E.

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

Nice views and location but…

Stunning views and location is great. Access to the property is good. However heater in the master bedroom does not work and cold gets into the gaps of the window. Wifi does not work at the bottom bedrooms. Overall great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov, 2023
Hi Nheria Thank you so much for sharing your experience the areas raised have now been addressed thanks for bringing these to our attention. Warm Regards, Goodstays
Verified

8/10 Good

Sami K.

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

Spring retreat with friends

Mesmerising view of the Frankton Arm of Lake Wakatipu and Remarkable Peaks. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the property. Being an enthusiast landscaper and a man with deep aesthetic sense, I would prefer a different layout of couches in the lounge as the current one obscure the million dollar view. Some of the cooking pans need a replacement as some has burnt skin and stick/burn food immediately after you start cooking even at slow heat. Overall, a great place to stay. Very close to the towns (Frankton and Queenstown). Has access to the Frankton bike/walking trail from the lower portion.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2023
Thanks Sami, Lovely review, thank you! We will look at the kitchen and add some additional items and replace those pots and pans, thanks for raising this. Thanks again Sami, all the best. Warm Regards Goodstays
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kellie M.

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

It was good but a few issues

The property was nice and good location however the kitchen crockery had quite a few chips on the plates and cups. The kitchen cookware was small when the property caters to sleep 11. The wifi would not hook up easily and in the end only had 2 devices able to get connected. The set of drawers in 2 of the bedrooms were broken. The dryer did not work great. The glass top coffee table was not secured on making it a little hazardous with children. The rubbish situation was strange as there was wheelie bins at the front door but not able to use and had to remove own rubbish and take recycles to recycle centre, when staying for a week with 9 people would have thought would be able to put rubbish in the bins. The property overall was not as clean as would have expected, blinds and windows dirty. Beware when booking through a third party as they add on quite a percentage to the rate.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2024
Dear Kellie Thanks' you for sharing, just for future it would be really helpful if feedback is given at the time so that we may address anything in real time this way we can ensure your stay more comfortable, especially things like Wifi, appliance issues, and rubbish disposal, especially if you are unsure on the directions given. We apologise for the condition of the kitchen crockery and cookware we will inspect and replace any damaged items to ensure they meet the property's capacity. Regarding the Wi-Fi connectivity, the property has recently installed fiber optic internet, which is unlimited and has no device restrictions. We will investigate any issues to ensure a seamless connection for future guests. Any maintenance issues indicated will be promptly addressed to maintain the property's standard. We regret any confusion with the rubbish disposal process, being part of a destination like Queenstown, as part of our efforts to reduce the impact of waste on the community by short term visitor accommodation, rather than using the council bins which are collected weekly as if filled after collection day run the risk of overflow which is not ideal. Goodstays provide an allowance of 2 x 75-litre garbage bags per 7 days for general waste plus recycling, this is more than the weekly council allowance that red lidded council bin holds. These bags are collected and disposed of by us at the Frankton Transfer Station. This information is provided to you in multiple media avenues, including but not limited to the pre arrival instructions ( Page 8 ), a laminated A4 sign in the kitchen and a QR code on the large black lidded bin provided next to the council bin. It is certainly not our expectation that our guests dispose of their own rubbish. Thanks again Kellie, we value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Remarkable Retreat 1 for a better experience. Warm regards, Goodstays
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndell W.

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

Awesome views

Great place for extended family and the best views. Easy rental arrangements.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb, 2022
Many thanks for your recent stay and detailed feedback. We are delighted to know that you value the efforts we have put toward creating a positive holiday experience. We look forward to hosting you and your family for a visit again soon. Wishing you all the best for 2022 Kind Regards, Nick – Goodstays
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