Title: Luxury Lakefront Home with Sensational Views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=38001557&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Luxury Lakefront Home with Sensational Views Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Luxury Lakefront Home with Sensational Views ![Terrace/patio - Luxury Lakefront Home with Sensational Views (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38001600/38001557/edc701b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books - Luxury Lakefront Home with Sensational Views (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38001600/38001557/a4ce0291.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Luxury Lakefront Home with Sensational Views (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38001600/38001557/1975db2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Luxury Lakefront Home with Sensational Views (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38001600/38001557/47d48eb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Luxury Lakefront Home with Sensational Views (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38001600/38001557/585559a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this modern three-bedroom home in Wanaka, situated directly opposite the lake's edge and just a short stroll into town. With premium appliances, a Nespresso machine, underfloor heating throughout and comfortable outdoor spaces like the U-shaped couch or bar leaner with fabulous views of the lake. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### Luxury Lakefront Home with Sensational Views Welcome to our recently renovated modern, three-bedroom home in Wanaka, with the option of an additional sleep-out, providing the perfect retreat for couples, families or groups. Situated in an ideal location, directly opposite the lake's edge and just a short stroll into town, our home offers convenience and comfort. The proximity to The Wanaka Tree, Waterfall Creek walk/cycle track, children's playground and a designated swimmers area across the road makes it an ideal spot for a family getaway. Our house is thoughtfully set up to cater to all, with a relaxed atmosphere and a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor spaces designed for year-round enjoyment. Take in the fabulous views of the lake from the bar leaner in the front garden, a sunny and spacious spot to unwind. The private outdoor area features a comfortable U-shaped outdoor couch, perfect for entertaining or peaceful relaxation. Alternatively, open the bi-fold doors from the open-plan living, kitchen and dining area onto the front lawn to connect with the outdoors. A Weber Gas BBQ is also provided for your convenience. Indulge in premium appliances in our well-equipped lounge, including a Nespresso machine. Enjoy the warmth of a beautiful gas fire and the convenience of heat pumps in both the lounge and hallway for additional heating or cooling. The home is fully carpeted and tiled throughout, with underfloor heating in all rooms, ensuring a cozy ambiance in every corner. The outdoor spaces are an extension of the home, providing a serene environment to unwind or entertain while surrounded by the stunning Wanaka scenery. Whether you choose to bask in the sun on the front garden bar leaner or relax on the comfortable outdoor couch, our home offers a variety of options for enjoying the outdoors. Escape to our Lake Wanaka haven, where premium amenities, stylish comfort, and breathtaking views come together to create the perfect retreat. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45050000/45041700/45041676/69850dbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Haven on Heuchan - Wanaka Holiday Home Wanaka - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=45041676&PinnedHotelID=45041676&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100790000/100787200/100787129/ce57badf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wanaka Tree Homestead Wānaka - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=100787129&PinnedHotelID=100787129&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53820000/53819200/53819158/d6622155.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large Luxury Lakefront Home. 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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 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 Luxury Lakefront Home With Sensational Views Wanaka ## About the area Located in Wānaka, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Wānaka and That Wānaka Tree, while Picture Lounge and Gallery Thirty Three are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Puzzling World and Wānaka Lavender Farm. Power boating and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby. [Visit our Wānaka travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wanaka.dx3792) [View more Holiday homes in Wānaka](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wanaka-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3792-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-44.70032%2C169.12076&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=m2eQTXboKbDKkJnKlaIWdzIDOqA=) Wanaka, Wanaka ### What's nearby - Pembroke Park \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Gallery Thirty Three \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Rippon Vineyard \- 3 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Rippon \- 4 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Wānaka Golf Club \- 4 min drive \- 1.2 miles ### Getting around - Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 10 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Wanaka Brew Bar - ‬18 min walk - ‪Firebird - ‬19 min walk - ‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬16 min walk - ‪Big Fig - ‬16 min walk - ‪Charlie Brown - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxury Lakefront Home with Sensational Views pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Luxury Lakefront Home with Sensational Views? ### What time is check-in at Luxury Lakefront Home with Sensational Views? ### What time is check-out at Luxury Lakefront Home with Sensational Views? ### Where is Luxury Lakefront Home with Sensational Views located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxury Lakefront Home with Sensational Views 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 84 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassandra A. 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect location, lovely clean home. Plenty of Heating for the cold weather we experienced. Will book again on our next visit to your beautiful town. ##### Cassandra A. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Malcolm W. 19 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation This was lovely home in a great location. Great place to hang out with family. ##### Malcolm W. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul C. 12 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wānaka family getaway Great location ! Wonderful base to explore the area . Excellent for families. Very comfortable accommodations and great host! ##### Paul C. Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer K. 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location It was great being just across the road from the playground and lake for our little ones (3 & 4 years) and easy enough walking distance to town to get the ever important ice creams. Loved our stay and would definitely recommend. ##### Jennifer K. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise L. 11 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house in amazing location Well equipped house with a lovely outlook in a great location. Would definitely stay again. ##### Louise L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maralyn M. 14 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home in Wanaka The home is very well equipped and extremely comfortable. Well situated beside the lake and close enough for a comfortable stroll into the town centre.Altogether one of the nicest holiday homes we have stayed in - well done! ##### Maralyn M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike R. 14 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Such an amazing spot. The house is warm, comfortable and has everything we needed. Emily was a top notch manager. The 3rd is always the craziest ##### Mike R. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny B. 25 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Stay!! We stayed at this property with another couple. The home had everything you would need to prepare a meal, is well appointed, comfy beds and a great location. Thank you!! ##### Jenny B. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory G. 15 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Location Place was great, location fantastic, clean and roomy. Will definitely stay again. Excellent reply from Emily. ##### Gregory G. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### penny g. 12 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful place to stay! This house in Wanaka was a dream location for our group. A short and lovely stroll into town, and right across from the lake. The house itself is very well appointed with everything you need. It is extremely comfortable and clean. Highly recommend! ##### penny g. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deidre H. 12 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property, great location This amazing house was everything it was listed as. Great size bedrooms with wardrobes and an awesome open plan living, dining and kitchen area, which was well stocked. Room to park two cars off the road which was brilliant. The location was super handy to town and the lakefront was just across the road. Thank you McFarlane family for giving us the use of your house, it was perfect. ##### Deidre H. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah M. 24 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Picturesque We had a wonderful time in the beautiful little town. The house was in a great location, walking distance to the shops and restaurants and a great outlook over the lake. I highly recommend! ##### Sarah M. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl E. 19 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Million dollar view Ate breakfast every morning looking at the beautiful lake Wanaka…. Million dollar view. Your home was decorated lovely and had everything we could possibly need. Beds were super comfy. We had dinner at Francesca’s Italian… very good. We would highly recommend this home on VRBO. Thank you ##### Cheryl E. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne K. 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bliss We flew down to attend Ripe and Ayrburn and we loved chilling in this property after 2 busy days. The only negative was that the neighbours at the back on the right had a Hugh party that overflowed down the drive and continued until after 1am so very little sleep. Obviously this was out of the owners hands. The location was just perfect. Would highly recommend this property and their point of contact was amazing. She did everything to ensure we were comfortable. ##### Anne K. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan S. 28 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### fabulous We loved this home as soon as we arrived. clean. warm, loads of pantry supplies. very welcoming and we all relaxed immediately. The host info and local suggestions were fantastic and we took full advantage and enjoyed! We would definitely stay again, such friendly hosts and Wanaka was a real treat. felt like a vacation. ##### Megan S. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan L. 2 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing house, perfect location. Would recommend to anybody visiting Wanaka. ##### Dan L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vintaea C. 15 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Vacation It was an awesome stay! We will be back; it was a great location, and my family loved staying there. Thank you. ##### Vintaea C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah L. 25 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location! Just as described, clean, well-equipped, and perfect for our vacation. Lovely hosts and great recommendations. Would definitely come back! ##### Hannah L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Croukamp L. 28 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wanaka stay Great place to stay and definitely met all our needs. Thank you! ##### Croukamp L. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy M. 28 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake View Very nice place ##### Cathy M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Logan F. 14 Jul 2018 #### Excellent Property We had a fantastic stay at this property - the location is awesome being across the road from the lake and walkable distance to cafes and shops. We thought the house was well equipped with everything you need while on holiday. ##### Logan F. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah A. 26 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Spot Lovely home ticked all boxes. Two families staying for skiing week. Great location, warm and had everything we needed. Emily very easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay again. ##### Sarah A. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann T. 18 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Luxury and views Very adaptable hosts when I needed to change plans at the last minute. Beautiful furnishings and so near everything. We will be coming back ! ##### Ann T. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Logan F. 10 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wanaka House Great location and close to hikes and walking distance to town. House was warm, clean and tidy. Close to Treble Cone & Cardrona. Had a great time - thank you! ##### Logan F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johanna P. 11 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing This Property is absolutely amazing. It's a fabulous home for a family. Plenty of room, and the best views of the lake. Close to shops and eateries. It has everything you could possibly need. Wish we could have stayed longer 😀 ##### Johanna P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ---