Title: Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views Holiday home in Lake Hayes ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116560000/116557400/116557350/7df234ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116560000/116557400/116557350/cfb0101a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116560000/116557400/116557350/20263705.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116560000/116557400/116557350/0bef2e4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116560000/116557400/116557350/4c797904.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer ## 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. ### Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views Welcome to your home away from home—a newly built, centrally heated retreat that stays warm and cosy all year round. Wake up to breathtaking panoramic views of the iconic Remarkables mountain range and the sparkling Kawarau River. Nestled in a quiet, friendly neighbourhood, you'll enjoy the perfect mix of relaxation and convenience. Just a short stroll from your door, you’ll find two excellent local restaurants and bars, ideal for an easy night out. Within a quick 10–20 minute drive, you can be in the heart of Queenstown, the charm of Arrowtown, or arriving at the airport. This is also the perfect base for outdoor adventures, with both The Remarkables and Coronet Peak ski fields easily accessible for winter sports or scenic alpine hikes. Whether you're here to explore or unwind, this beautifully located home offers everything you need for a memorable stay in the Queenstown Lakes region. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37919600/37919587/49e3a564.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect for 2-9 Guests with Spectacular Views Thompson Street Twin B Queenstown Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 200 reviews £267 includes taxes & fees 17 Dec - 18 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=37919587&PinnedHotelID=37919587&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Remarkables View King | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67280000/67277800/67277771/e03dbca6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sudima Queenstown Five Mile Frankton - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.4 Exceptional 623 reviews £139 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=67277771&PinnedHotelID=67277771&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29485200/29485149/1935e5ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great views across Frankton Arm to the Remarkables Goldfield Heights - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=29485149&PinnedHotelID=29485149&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Building design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983600/983589/7ba2222c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kamana Lakehouse Fernhill - Hot tub - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 520 reviews £174 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=983589&PinnedHotelID=983589&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1370000/1364300/1364297/ed8433be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort Queenstown - Breakfast available - Parking available - 24/7 front desk - Living/dining area 8.2 Very good 1,446 reviews £155 includes taxes & fees 5 Dec - 6 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=1364297&PinnedHotelID=1364297&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106450000/106444100/106444005/92a97a4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alpine Vista - Queenstown Holiday Home Queenstown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=106444005&PinnedHotelID=106444005&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37963900/37963855/7b40f9eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home Arrowtown - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=37963855&PinnedHotelID=37963855&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114440000/114434400/114434393/2c8081a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cartvale - 3-bedroom cottage in historic Arrowtown Arrowtown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=114434393&PinnedHotelID=114434393&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113520000/113511700/113511608/4c870f43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kelvin Heights Chic sun drenched family retreat WaterTaxi to Central Queenstown. 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-45.00509,168.7967&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tdtqGkbge_%40%3FU%3FY%40S%3FU%40U%40W%40U%40S%40U%40S%40UBWBUBUBUBSBUBUDSDQBUDUDUDQDUFSDQFUFQDQHUFQFQFQHQFSHQFQHMHSJMHQHOHOJQHMJOJOJKJMJOJKJOJKLKJKLKLMJILMLGLKLILGLKLILINELGLILENELENILANENELENCNANGLANAN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FN%40NBN%3FL%40N%40NFN%40LBNDNDLDN%40LHNDLDNDLHLFLDNHLHLFLJLHLJLFJLLHLLJJLJJJJJJNLJJNJLHJLNHNJLHPJNHNHPHLHRHLHPFPHRHPFPFPFPFTFPFPDTFPDRFTDPDTBTDPDTBRDTBTBRBTBTBT%40R%40XBR%40T%40R%40T%40V%3FT%40T%3FR%3FX%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FTAT%3FRAVATATARCTAVATCTCRCTCTCRETCTERERCRETEPGTETGPERGRGPGRGRGPGPIPIPGPIPINIPINIPINKLIRKLINMLIJKNKNMJKLKLKJMJKJMJMJKJMHMJMFMJMHMFOHMDMHMFODMFODMFOBMDODODM%40OBODOBM%40O%3FOBO%40O%3FO%3FMBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FOAMCOEOCOAMEOEOEMCOGMEOGMEMGMIOEMIMGMKMIMGMKMIMKKKMKMKKKMKKMKMKKKOKOKKKMKOIMKSIMIOIQKOIQIOGQIQGQIQGQGQGSISEQGSGSEQGUEUEQEUESCUEQEUCUCSCUCUCSCUCWAUAUASAUAUAWAS%3FUAU%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aZTvy4-AdAXNf6z5PizEKak4OnI=) Lake Hayes Estate, Otago Region #### What's nearby - Amisfield Winery - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - Amisfield - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles - Queenstown Event Centre - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles - Alpine Aqualand - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles - Frankton Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles #### Getting around - Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Airspresso - ‬9 min drive - ‪Tanoshi Five Mile - ‬7 min drive - ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬9 min drive - ‪11th Avenue by Frank’s - ‬18 min walk - ‪Wu Cha - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views located? > Situated in Lake Hayes, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Amisfield Winery and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Amisfield. Queenstown Event Centre and Alpine Aqualand are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views Reviews 10 ### 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark R. 15 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Full house with everything needed for comfortable stay. Loads of space and very comfortable. Owners very responsive. Great stay. ##### Mark R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy C. 9 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay at Lake Hayes Estate We loved our stay at Huxley Place! It was the perfect location for us, slightly out of the chaos and traffic of Queenstown. Closer to the mountains for skiing and Arrowtown.Very comfortable, cosy and well set up. Thank you! ##### Wendy C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris R. 19 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very clean and tidy. Good communication with the hosts. ##### Chris R. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025