Title: Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000664951&destination=Albert+Town%2C+Otago%2C+New+Zealand&selected=66702699&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home ## Photo gallery for Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home ![Interior - Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home (Albert Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66710000/66702700/66702699/a59df59d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home (Albert Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66710000/66702700/66702699/1a80d44c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home (Albert Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66710000/66702700/66702699/b66e3fbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, espresso maker - Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home (Albert Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66710000/66702700/66702699/0c57d402.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home (Albert Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66710000/66702700/66702699/b82335f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies North-facing Hikuwai Family Retreat boasts a spacious and inviting atmosphere, filled with natural light from its abundance of picture windows. Enjoy fabulous open-plan living, a fully equipped kitchen, seamless indoor-outdoor flow onto your private BBQ patio, WIFI connectivity for endless entertainment options including Chromecast-equipped TV and an extensive games selection. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home A delightful family home boasting enough space for two families to holiday together, this four-bedroom beauty may be just what you’re looking for on your getaway to the stunning Southern Lakes! Welcome to Hikuwai Family Retreat! North-facing to attract all day sun, Hikuwai Family Retreat is a spacious and inviting holiday home filled with natural light thanks to an abundance of picture windows. Enjoy fabulous open-plan living, a fully equipped kitchen, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow onto your private BBQ patio. No matter the season, you’ll be kept at just the right temperature thanks to a wood-burning fireplace and an efficient heat pump. Two living spaces offer ample room for everyone to spread out, and with WIFI, a TV with Chromecast, and a great selection of games, you’ll have no problem staying entertained on a day at home. Hikuwai Family Retreat sleeps up to 10 guests across its 4 bedrooms, plus the available sofa beds in the second living room. With queen, single, and bunk bed options, this is a truly versatile holiday home. Two bathrooms, including one with a tub, and a full laundry complete the setup for your stay. Wake in the morning to a fresh cup of espresso coffee from your very own machine, and make a plan for the day. Hikuwai Family Retreat is located across the road from a playground with BBQ facilities and a tennis court, and it’s also just a few minutes walk from the trail following the Clutha River. You’re just six minutes drive from Wanaka, with its gorgeous lakefront and plethora of great shops and eateries. The ski fields of Cardrona and Treble Cone are just under an hour’s drive away, and if you fancy a day trip to Queenstown you can be there in under two hours via the Crown Range! No matter the season or the occasion, Hikuwai Family Retreat has you covered! Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Espresso maker - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as House Hikuwai Family Retreat Albert Town Holiday Home Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home Albert Town 600285 ## About the area Albert Town is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Iron Lookout and Pembroke Park, while Gallery Thirty Three and Picture Lounge are cultural highlights. Puzzling World and The Great Maze are also worth visiting. [Visit our Albert Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albert-Town.dx3000664951) [View more Holiday homes in Albert Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albert-Town-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000664951-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-44.68619,169.18526&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:r%7BuoG%7B%7Erg_%40%3FS%3FU%3FY%3FS%40S%40U%40U%40W%40UBU%40S%40UBUBSBUBUBSBUDUDSBSDSDUDUFQDSFSDSFQFSFOFUFQFSHQHQFOHQHQHOHOHOHSJMHOJMHOJOJMJMJMJOLIJMJKLMJILKLKJKLILKLILGLMLGNELILGLGNGLELENENELENENCLENANCNALCNANCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40NBL%40NBN%40NDLBNDLDNDLDNDNDLFLFLFNHLDLFLLLFLHLJLHLJJJLFJLLLJJLLJHJNJLJLJLJNJNHLJNHLHRHNJNHNFPHPHNFPHPFRFPFTHNDRFPFRDRFRDPDTDTDPBTDRDTBTBRBTBTBRBT%40TBR%40T%40T%40R%40X%40T%40R%3FR%3FX%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FTARATAVATARATCTATCRCTCTCRCTCTERETCTEPERETEPGTEPGTGPEPIRGRGPGPIPGRILIPGRILKRILIPINKLINKNKLKNKJKNKLKLMHKLMLKJMHKJMJMHMJMFMHMJMHMDOFMHMDMFOFODMDODMDOBMBODOBO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMEOCOCMEOEOEMEMGOGMEMIMGOEMIMKMIMGMKMIKKMKMKKIMMKMKIMMKMKOKKKOKMIOKOIMKOIQIMISIMISIQGMISIQGQGQGSGSGQGQEUGQEUGQEUESEUCQEUESCUCUCSCUCUCSAUAUCUASAYASAUAS%3FU%3FW%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UbIMo0JZE5_3fX_IeTa0kwFSWZo=) Albert Town, Queenstown - Wanaka ### What's nearby - ![Puzzling World which includes a garden and outdoor art as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110712/a6ecefd0-e71f-477f-9fd2-51a4f02a92e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Puzzling World 2 min drive \- 1.9 miles - ![Wanaka Lavender Farm](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976174255/ce223774-a4b4-465f-99ee-58872ae31883.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wānaka Lavender Farm 3 min drive \- 2.5 miles - ![Wanaka Golf Club which includes golf as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526970564/20777631-97e2-436d-9f4a-48f400d2aa1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wānaka Golf Club 5 min drive \- 3.4 miles - ![Pembroke Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562625315/d763c488-a5bf-4662-8c63-b8e7f9165e86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pembroke Park 6 min drive \- 3.7 miles - The Great Maze 2 min drive \- 1.9 miles ### Getting around - Wānaka Airport (WKA) 8 min drive ### Restaurants - Wanaka Brew Bar 6 min drive - Kai Whaka Pai 6 min drive - Firebird 6 min drive - Big Fig 6 min drive - Pembroke Patisserie 9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home? ### Where is Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### logan b. 12 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot! Lovely roomy house with great outdoor area! ##### logan b. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana T. 12 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Spacious stay Lovely spacious home for the whole family. Close to four square. House was clean and tidy with everything you need. We all really enjoyed our stay. Close to wanaka. Easy check in. ##### Dana T. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Colin S. 25 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable Great house for large group, however the bunk beds are more suited for children, would stay again ##### Colin S. 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