Luxury 4BR Home - Spa, Views & Pool Table

Enjoy 180° lake and mountain views, a private spa, roaring fire, and open-plan living. Just 5
minutes from Queenstown. Sleeps 8 in 4 luxe bedrooms with 3 bathrooms, lift access, and a
mezzanine games lounge with pool table. For over two years, The Ridge Retreat has been welcoming guests to this serene hillside escape. Same exceptional stay, same outstanding service - rated 4.98 stars by hundreds of happy guests.

The kind of Queenstown stay you’ll talk about for years. Wake to 180° lake and mountain views, soak under the stars in your private spa, and spend evenings by the roaring fire or playing pool in the mezzanine lounge. This is The Ridge Retreat - where comfort, style, and scenery meet.

Why You’ll Love It:

✅ Views that stop you mid sentence - 180° panoramas sweep from The Remarkables across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak, filling your windows and your camera roll.
✅ Hot tub under the stars - Slip into the 5-seater spa as the night sky ignites, with 28 massage jets working away the day’s adventures.
✅ Indoor outdoor living - Glass fronted lounge with roaring wood fire, alfresco dining deck, and BBQ.
✅ The Art of relaxed luxury - Glass fronted lounge with a roaring wood fire, plush sofas, and the lake spread out before you.
✅ Entertainment for all - Mezzanine games lounge with pool table and mountain views.
✅ Luxury sleep - 4 bedrooms, all with premium bedding, 2 with ensuites, all with lake and mountain views.
✅ Convenience + comfort - Lift access for mobility needs, ski/bike storage, high-speed fibre Wi-Fi.
✅ Prime location - Quiet Sunshine Bay, minutes from CBD, trails, ski fields, and wineries.

The Space

Open-Plan Living & Kitchen:
State-of-the-art kitchen with oven, cooktop, microwave, dishwasher, and Nespresso coffee machine. Starter provisions supplied (oil, salt, pepper, sugar, tea, coffee, kitchen towels). Spacious lounge with comfy sofas, UHD TV with streaming, and floor-to-ceiling views.

Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1: Imperial Queen bed, ensuite, UHD TV with streaming, views across Lake
Wakatipu to Walter Peak
Bedroom 2: Imperial King bed (option to split into 2 x singles), shares bathroom with Bedroom 3 with views across Lake Wakatipu
Bedroom 3: Imperial Queen bed, Remarkables view
Main Bedroom 4: Imperial King bed (splits into 2 x singles), ensuite with underfloor heating, 180° panoramas sweep from The Remarkables across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak

Bathrooms:
Three fully tiled bathrooms with underfloor heating, heated towel rails, eco toiletries.

Mezzanine Lounge:
Pool table, mountain views, spa deck outlook.

Office:
Private workspace for remote tasks.

Lift:
Eases access for elderly or less mobile guests.

Laundry & Storage:
Two washer/dryers in garage, ski/bike storage.

Listing access:
- 5 min drive / 45-min lakeside walk to Queenstown
- Sunshine Bay beach nearby
- Local dairy, pub & takeaway 2 mins drive
- 20 min to airport, 25 min to ski fields
- Off-street parking for 2 vehicles + extra on-street parking
- Lift access & no steps from parking - not wheelchair accessible due to doorframe width

Things to note:
There is a separate fully private studio below. The guests cannot access the main house. They have a designated spot for parking on the left hand side of the driveway. You may see them walking down the steps on the side of the house. Please get in touch if your party would like to book this too.
💬 Before You Book
We kindly ask all guests to read the full listing details to ensure the property is a good fit for your group. If you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out we’re happy to help!

⏰ Check-In & Check-Out
Check-in is from 3:00pm onwards unless pre-arranged otherwise.

Check-out is by 10:00am.
We ask that the property is left in a tidy state. Unscheduled late check-outs or excessive mess may result in additional cleaning fees.

🚭 Smoking
All our properties are strictly non-smoking. If evidence of indoor smoking is found, a minimum $200 NZD fee will apply for deep cleaning.

🛠️ Damage, Keys & Callouts
We ask that you treat the home with care.
If any damage occurs, keys are lost, noise complaints arise, or an unnecessary callout is required due to guest actions, we reserve the right to charge $60/hr + GST for management time.

👉 Please note: Callouts required after 5:00pm or on weekends/public holidays may incur a higher fee to reflect after-hours service costs.

👥 Guest Numbers & Age Requirement
The lead guest must be 25 years or older and present during the stay. We reserve the right to ask you to cancel your booking if you do not meet the above requirements. We may request ID verification for all guests.

The total number of guests must not exceed the number confirmed in the reservation.

🐾 Pets
Pets are not permitted unless specifically stated in the listing.

🔇 Noise
To respect our neighbours, we ask for quiet time between 10:00pm and 7:00am.
Noise complaints may incur a minimum $100 NZD fee.

🎉 Parties & Gatherings
Parties, events, or large gatherings are not permitted. We appreciate your understanding in helping us maintain a peaceful environment for everyone.

🧹 During Your Stay
We appreciate guests leaving the property as they found it:
- Please don’t rearrange furniture or remove items.
- Place rubbish in the appropriate bins.
- Leave keys in the lockbox upon departure.
- All linen is professionally hired — any missing or damaged items may incur a replacement fee.

🚨 Serious Breaches
We reserve the right to cancel your stay without refund if house rules are not followed. Any illegal activity will be reported to authorities and additional management fees may apply.

🧒 Children & Safety
Please ensure all children are supervised down the garden bank.

🔒 Guest Safety & Liability
Please ensure all doors and windows are locked when leaving the property.

While we take great care to provide a safe space, we cannot be held responsible for personal loss, damage, or injury during your stay.

🌍 Force Majeure
We’re unable to accept responsibility for cancellations due to unforeseen events beyond our control (e.g., natural disasters, travel disruptions, pandemics). Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

💵 Rates & Fees
All rates are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD) and are subject to 15% GST unless otherwise stated. Additional fees may apply if house rules are not respected.

📅 Cancellations
We recommend all guests have travel insurance in place. Our cancellation policy will apply to all bookings, and we are unable to offer refunds for circumstances outside of our control.

By placing a booking with us, you agree to the above terms and house rules. Thank you for your understanding — we truly look forward to hosting you!