Title: Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=64180556&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage Holiday home in Queenstown with private pool and kitchenette ## Photo gallery for Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage ![6 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage (Queenstown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64190000/64180600/64180556/62a430c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage (Queenstown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64190000/64180600/64180556/92e4bf73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage (Queenstown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64190000/64180600/64180556/a5a48bc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher - Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage (Queenstown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64190000/64180600/64180556/a4dd2524.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage (Queenstown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64190000/64180600/64180556/5acb974c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on Queenstown Hill, The Historic Stonehouse offers a unique blend of heritage charm and modern comforts. With its beautifully preserved architecture, this 1874 landmark boasts stunning alpine views, a hot tub in the garden, and boutique apartments that can be rented separately or together. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage The Historic Stone House 6 bedroom 5 bathroom house was built in 1874 for the Mayor of Queenstown, Thomas Betts. Beautifully preserved, this heritage building features three boutique apartments that can be rented separately or all together and are just a short two-minute walk from the centre of Queenstown. With stunning Queenstown alpine views, and a hot tub in the garden, this landmark historic house combines old world charm and traditional 1870s architecture with the 21st century comforts you would expect to find in quality accommodation. Main house- apt 1 & 2 \- Sleeps a total of 10 people and is perfectly set up to house multiple families or a large group of friends. \- Split into 2 living spaces with one end of the house accommodating 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and the main living area \- Large kitchen/dining area connecting it to the 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment with another sitting room and small kitchenette. Old Stone Stables - Alley apartment \- Self-contained 1 bedroom apartment \- King bed \- Kitchen \- Private bathroom \- Living area \- Sofa bed that can sleep 2 extra people \- Accessible by stairs \- Bedrooms are set up as 5 kings and 2 singles but we can split more beds into singles on request. \- 2 of the bedrooms in the main house have their own ensuites General \- Large Living room with fireplace and heatpump \- Flatscreen TV \- Heatpumps and wall heaters throughout \- Outdoor dining table \- Private BBQ \- Large full kitchen with oven, microwave and gas stovetop \- Private spa pool \- Private Full laundry Points of Interest \- Skyline Gondola & luge, 1km - 14 min walk \- TSS Earnslaw Steam Boat, 800m - 12 min walk \- Freshchoice Supermarket, 800m - 12 minute walk \- Caltex Service Station, 850m, 12 minute walk \- Cookie time, 400km - 8 minute walk \- Queenstown Gardens, 800m - 12 minute walk \- Downtown Queenstown - adventure activities, restaurants, bars, shops, 650m 10 minutes walk or a 2 min drive Airport Access \- Queenstown Airport, 7.4km - 11 minute drive Public Transport \- Local bus, 850m - 10 minute walk \- Ski Shuttle 900m - 10 minute walk (Duke St) or 350m - 4 minute walk (Creekside Holiday Park) ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 5 private bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51410000/51409000/51408938/3efd5a25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sicilian 1 | Hot Tub | Lake View | Alfresco Dining Queenstown - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=51408938&PinnedHotelID=51408938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997200/37997189/17eda434.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Matterhorn Lodge Queenstown Hill Queenstown - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking available 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=37997189&PinnedHotelID=37997189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107260000/107254300/107254224/0574e928.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Francesca by MajorDomo - Spacious Hideaway Arrowtown - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=107254224&PinnedHotelID=107254224&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114110000/114101100/114101077/5f1c7f0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 12th Avenue Queenstown Suite 15 Queenstown - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi £208 includes taxes & fees 3 Mar - 4 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=114101077&PinnedHotelID=114101077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116790000/116789600/116789554/a110180f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stone Cottage, Arrow Junction Stone Cottage Arrow Junction - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=116789554&PinnedHotelID=116789554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29710000/29702600/29702597/a9e99dc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Arrowtown Gem - Classic Arrowtown Cottage. 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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 not indicated whether 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. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 270\_74 Vrbo Property ## About the area Located in Queenstown City Centre, a neighbourhood in Queenstown, this holiday home is in the mountains. Cookie Time and Queenstown Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Queenstown Mall and Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market. Underwater Observatory and Queenstown Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking and other activities like birdwatching. [Visit our Queenstown travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown.dx180018) [View more Holiday homes in Queenstown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Private-Holiday-Homes.d180018-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-45.03013%2C168.66542&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8xQaiDEnm9s7jnHig2zzW-yVvVo=) Queenstown, Otago ### What's nearby - ![Queenstown Gardens which includes a bridge and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508184/f21bd720-7c56-4576-95d8-d46a634790e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Queenstown Gardens 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Landscape of Queenstown, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532608300/febababa-a228-4cc5-b1c7-c2b9b2c8b9af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Queenstown Mall 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Queenstown Beach featuring a lake or waterhole, kayaking or canoeing and a pebble beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6226404/4de209b5-8eee-452b-9b06-5c3c925b4b17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Queenstown Beach 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![TSS Earnslaw Steamship featuring picnicking, a bay or harbour and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502449/a0ff21e5-075f-489f-9414-d9d4db465831.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) TSS Earnslaw Steamship 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Skyline Gondola which includes a bay or harbour and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502443/82b666ed-65dd-4e7f-9f62-ae9c46c2c37a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Skyline Queenstown 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) 11 min drive ### Restaurants - Cookie Time 8 min walk - Speight's Ale House 7 min walk - Odd Saint 10 min walk - McDonald's 9 min walk - “Life’s a Grind” Coffee 9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage? ### What time is check-in at Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage? ### Where is Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage 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 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike L. 13 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Accommodation Perfect for our family, 10 of us had a fantastic time. ##### Mike L. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda P. 15 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place to stay. Close to town The house was warm, well presented and had lovely communal spaces ##### Linda P. 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