Title: The Lakefront Gem - Wanaka Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=63488964&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Lakefront Gem - Wanaka Holiday Home Holiday home in Wānaka with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for The Lakefront Gem - Wanaka Holiday Home ![Outdoor dining - The Lakefront Gem - Wanaka Holiday Home (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63490000/63489000/63488964/3e3a8620.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - The Lakefront Gem - Wanaka Holiday Home (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63490000/63489000/63488964/d7588977.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster - The Lakefront Gem - Wanaka Holiday Home (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63490000/63489000/63488964/0d038e48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster - The Lakefront Gem - Wanaka Holiday Home (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63490000/63489000/63488964/52377bd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Lakefront Gem - Wanaka Holiday Home (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63490000/63489000/63488964/7acceaa2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in a serene lakeside setting, The Lakefront Gem offers an open-plan living and dining space that seamlessly flows out to a partially covered balcony with views of Lake Wanaka. With modern amenities like complimentary WIFI, Freeview TV, and an equipped kitchen with BBQ facilities. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - 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. ### The Lakefront Gem - Wanaka Holiday Home A stone's throw from the shores of Lake Wanaka rests this cottage, complete with everything you need in your home away from home. Welcome to The Lakefront Gem! Light and bright thanks to an array of windows, this charming property features open-plan living and dining that seamlessly flows out to a partially covered balcony with outstanding views. Whatever the season, you’ll find your happy place to sit back and enjoy a glass of Central Otago Pinot Noir as you admire the sparkling deep blue water of Lake Wanaka and its mountain backdrop. Fully refurbished in 2021, a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances is on hand to self-cater your stay and be sure to make use of the available BBQ to grill up a feast for the whole family. Whether you choose to share a meal indoors or dine alfresco on the balcony, you’ll be delighted to find a dishwasher to make clean-up a breeze. On your mid-year getaway, the old-styled and closed fire will keep you toasty warm, all while offering that cosy alpine ambience while you snuggle up with a cuppa and a book, or your favourite show on the TV connected to Freeview. Complimentary WIFI is also available to ensure you can stay connected throughout your stay. Three bedrooms, with a range of bedding configurations, sleeping up to five guests here at The Lakefront Gem, meaning there is plenty of room for everyone to stretch out and find their own space. A bathroom with a soaking tub and separate toilet to provide added convenience for your stay. The Hidden Gem is in an ideal location to offer privacy, yet all the convenience of being only a short 4-minute drive, or 12-minute walk, from central Wanaka and the bustling lakefront. Here you’ll find a plethora of shops, eateries, and conveniences, as well as a range of local activity providers. A relaxing Wanaka getaway awaits, here at The Hidden Gem! As there is a section of the deck without a barrier with a small drop on to grass, all guests should take care when using this area.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.Please note that the Driveway leading to the property is steep and guests should take care well driving up. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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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. ### Property is also known as The Lakefront Gem Wanaka Home The Hidden Gem Wanaka Holiday Home 596517 The Lakefront Gem - Wanaka Holiday Home Wanaka The Lakefront Gem - Wanaka Holiday Home Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-44.687435,169.13626&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:jcvoGslig_%40%3FU%3FS%3FY%40S%40U%3FU%40S%40Y%40SBU%40UBSBU%40UBUBSDSBUDUBUDQDUDSDUDQDUFQFUDQFQFQFUHQFQFSHOHOFQHQHOHQHOJQHOJMHOJMHOLOJKHMLOJKJKLKJOLKJILKLKLGLMJGLILKNGLELILINELGNELELENENGLENANELCNANCNANCLAN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%40NBN%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LDNFLDNDLDNDLFLDNHLHLDLFNJLHJFLLLFLJLJJHLJJNLJJJJJLNHLJJJNJNJLHNJLHNJPHNHPHNHPFPHNHNFRFPHPFTFPFPDPFTDPFTDPDTDRDRDRBTDTBTDRBR%40TBTBTBR%40T%40TBR%40T%40V%3FT%40T%3FR%40X%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAV%3FTAT%3FTAVARCTATARCTCTCRATCTETCRETCRETEPETETEPGTEPGREPGRGPGTIPGPGPIPINGPIPINIPINKPILKNINKLKNKNKJILMNKJKJMJKNMJKHMJMJMFMJKHMHOJMFMDMHOFMDMHODMDODMDODMDOBODM%40OBOBO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAOCOCMAOEOCMEOEOEMEMEOEMIOEMGMIMEOGMKMIKIMKMGMKMKKIMKKOMKKKKKMOIMKKMOIOKMIOKOIMKQIOIQIOIQGQIOIQGQGQIQGUGQGSEQGSGQEUEQEUEUESESCSEUCSEUCUCUASCUCUASCUAUAWAS%3FUAUAU%3FW%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rUG15LBvP3_DAwxEOLpVpa2Nsqk=) Wanaka, Queenstown - Wanaka #### What's nearby - Gallery Thirty Three \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Pembroke Park \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Picture Lounge \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Wānaka Golf Club \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Rhyme and Reason Brewery \- 5 min drive \- 1.6 miles #### Getting around - Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 10 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Big Fig - ‬10 min walk - ‪Wanaka Brew Bar - ‬8 min walk - ‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬10 min walk - ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬11 min walk - ‪Scroggin - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Lakefront Gem - Wanaka Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Lakefront Gem - Wanaka Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at The Lakefront Gem - Wanaka Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at The Lakefront Gem - Wanaka Holiday Home? ### Where is The Lakefront Gem - Wanaka Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Lakefront Gem - Wanaka Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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 0 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Marina T. 17 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good place Nice place rubbish still in bin sticking the place out ##### Marina T. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### ben y. 9 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review Place was great, but missing little things like toilet paper and tea towels. Apart from that, was great ##### ben y. 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