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Whakata on McBride - Queenstown

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Dining
Interior
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Queenstown, Otago
  • Place, Frankton Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Event Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Remarkables Park Town Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Whakata on McBride - Queenstown

Welcome to Whakata on McBride - A delightful holiday home offering comfort, convenience, and breathtaking views.

Whakata offers spacious accommodation suited to a range of group sizes. The fully equipped kitchen invites you to indulge in home-cooked meals, while the cosy fireplace offers the perfect spot to unwind on cooler evenings. Step outside to enjoy al fresco dining in the generous outdoor area, or take a short two-minute stroll to the lakeside at Frankton Beach, where you’ll find scenic walking tracks, swimming spots, and truly breathtaking views.

Complimentary Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and convenient on-site parking add to the ease of your stay, making this the perfect base to explore the enchanting Queenstown region and create lasting memories.

Bedrooms:

This property has 2 floors; the bedrooms are all on the top floor, which needs to be accessed by stairs.

Bedroom 1: Queen + En-suite
Bedroom 2: Single Bunk beds (only suitable for children under the age of 7 years).
Bedroom 3: Queen
Bedroom 4: 2 x singles

Kitchen & Living Space:

The fully equipped kitchen is ideal for those who love to cook, featuring modern appliances and everything you need to prepare meals with ease. Seamlessly flowing into the dining and outdoor areas, the space allows you to stay connected with family and friends while entertaining.

The inviting living area offers a warm and comfortable atmosphere, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.

Outdoor Areas:

Enjoy peaceful outdoor living in a serene setting, complete with a private garden and ample space for al fresco dining, ideal for long, relaxed evenings surrounded by nature.

Location:

Located just a short distance from Queenstown's vibrant town centre, you'll have easy access to all the attractions while still enjoying a peaceful and private setting. You are also a 10-minute walk to and from the international and domestic airports; this ensures a smooth and straightforward check-in and departure. Along with takeaway, a convenience store and restaurant are all located within walking distance.

Guest Access:

Arrival instructions will be sent 48 hours prior to arrival. 

Interaction:

We will be available to answer any questions you may have prior or during your stay. The Tahuna Team will also be on call for any urgent needs after 5 pm.

Neighborhood:

Frankton is a peaceful area of Queenstown with fabulous views of Lake Wakatipu and easy access to the lake and beachfront areas. It has a variety of shops, restaurants and supermarkets, making it one of the perfect and most convenient areas to stay. Queenstown's airport is also located in Frankton just an 11-minute walk from the home.

Getting Around:

There are multiple bus stops which are all a short walk from the property.

There is also off-street and on-street parking available.

Other things to note:

Please note: This property is on a flight path; therefore, between the hours of 6am and 10pm there is occasional noise from the planes flying over.

Spa Hire now available - contact us directly for a quote.

The T&C's for staying at a Tahuna Hideaway will be sent to you before arrival.

This property is situated in a peaceful residential area. We kindly ask that you respect our neighbor's by keeping noise to a minimum at all times, particularly between 8:00 pm and 8:00 am.

In accordance with Queenstown Council regulations, the following rules apply:

No amplified sound or music is permitted in outdoor living areas between 8:00 pm and 8:00 am.

Outdoor living areas must be vacated between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am.

During the hours of 10:00 pm to 7:00 am, neighbor's or the property management company may contact the council to report any noise disturbances or concerns.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping maintain a pleasant environment for everyone in the neighborhood.

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About the area

Queenstown

Frankton, a neighbourhood in Queenstown, is home to this holiday home. St Josephs Parish and Williams Cottage are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Queenstown Ice Arena and Queenstown Paintball. Alpine Aqualand and Queenstown Gardens are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Queenstown, Otago

What's nearby

  • The Kingston Flyer - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Frankton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queenstown Event Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Alpine Aqualand - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Remarkables Park Town Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Airspresso - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Odelay - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Frankton Arm Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boatshed Café - ‬2 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ZINET M.

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

TAHUNA HIDEAWAY

Beautiful house, convenient location, gracious host! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Great place, would stay again

All as advertised. Was under flight path - but noise was less of an issue than we expected as planes passed v quickly. Place was v good and we would be happy to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan, 2024
Thank you so much for lovely review!
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynette c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good holiday, access road from main road into driveway bit too high
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2026
Thank you for the lovely review Lynette! We are glad you enjoyed your stay - apologies if the driveway caused any inconvenience!
Verified

8/10 Good

Gursave D.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr, 2026
Thanks Gursave!
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