Title: The Place To Be - Wanaka Holiday Home 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 # The Place To Be - Wanaka Holiday Home Cottage in Wānaka with kitchen ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37970000/37969975/82b8d8d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37970000/37969975/19718396.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37970000/37969975/b89b3d81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37970000/37969975/4012797f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37970000/37969975/80f18698.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Wanaka, The Place To Be offers a modern retreat with WiFi. Enjoy open-plan living, a spacious kitchen, and al fresco dining on the outdoor BBQ area or cozy up indoors with a heat pump. With three comfortable bedrooms and an impressive ensuite bathroom in bedroom 1, this home is perfect for families or groups. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Place To Be - Wanaka Holiday Home The Place To Be is a modern 3 bedroom Wanaka holiday home with WiFi. This home is ideally situated in Wanaka and is the perfect base for any group or families looking for their next holiday haven. You're just a 15 minute walk from being able to dip your toes at waters edge in Bremner's Bay on Lake Wanaka. You're also just a 5 minute drive from the main strip in Wanaka township, popular for those who are looking for a caffeine fix or a good cafe brunch. You'll be in holiday mode in no time, with well appointed open plan living, a spacious kitchen and a breakfast bar which lends itself well to family brunches. Head outside and enjoy a classic kiwi BBQ and al fresco dining, or cosy up on the couches indoor and turn on the heat pump. This home has everything you need for a comfortable Wanaka holiday. The bedrooms are comfortable and large, with bedroom 1 also featuring an impressive ensuite bathroom. Skiier's of the group are just a 25 minute drive from both the popular Treble Cone Ski Field and Cadrona. Comfort, location and style - make your next Wanaka escape the best one yet at The Place To Be. Please note that two surveillance cameras will be operating for added security during your stay. These are located externally by the front door looking out at the driveway and internally in the garage. 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 cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Golf - Cycling nearby - Fishing 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 - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83240000/83239500/83239446/2e1392f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kokomea House - Wanaka Holiday Home Wanaka - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=83239446&PinnedHotelID=83239446&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37994400/37994349/04ae4634.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Simply Stunning - Wanaka (FREE WI-FI) Wanaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=37994349&PinnedHotelID=37994349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103440000/103430200/103430159/9d1c12a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern family home with mountain views Wānaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 3 reviews £306 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=103430159&PinnedHotelID=103430159&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37930000/37920600/37920555/f543d9e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Escape - Wanaka Holiday Bach Wanaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 5.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=37920555&PinnedHotelID=37920555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119750000/119742100/119742052/w1906h1269x0y0-e1d3afae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Vista - Lake Hawea Holiday Home Lake Hawea - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=119742052&PinnedHotelID=119742052&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37970000/37969982/80fc194d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Serenity - Wanaka Holiday Home Wanaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=37969982&PinnedHotelID=37969982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95120000/95110900/95110894/f6e47b24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Timeless on Beacon, brimming with character and charm on a large section. 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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 Place To Be Wanaka Wanaka The Place To Be - Wanaka Holiday Home Wanaka The Place To Be - Wanaka Holiday Home Private vacation home 597265 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-44.675816,169.13559&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vzsoGmhig_%40%3FU%3FS%40Y%3FS%40U%3FU%40S%40W%40UBU%40UBSBU%40UBSBUDUBSDUBUDQDSDUDQDUFUDQFQDUFQFQFUHQFQFQHOHQFQHQHOHQHOJQHMJOHOJMJOJOJKHMLKJOJKLKJKLKJMLILMLGLKJILINGLILGLINILELGNELENELGNCLENCNELCNANCNANCLAN%3FNAN%3FL%3FP%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40NBN%40NBN%40LBNDNBLDNBLFNDLDNDLFLDNHLHLFLHNFLHJHLJLFLLLHJLLJJJLJJJJNLJHLJJJNJNJLHNJNHLJPHNHPHNHPFPHNHPFPFPHPFTFPFPDPFTDPFTDPDTDTDRDPBTDTBRDTBTBR%40TBTBR%40TBT%40T%40V%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%40X%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAX%3FRAT%3FTARAXARCTATCRCTATCRCTETCRETCTEPETERETEPGTEPGTEPGPGPGTIPGPGPIPINGPIRILIPINKPILKNINKLKNKNKJILMJKNKJMJKJMJKLMJMJMFMLKFMHOFMHMFMHOHMDMFODMDODMDODMDOBODMBO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FQ%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAOCOAMCOEOCMEOEMEOEMEOEMGMEOIMIMGMIOGMIKGMMMGMKMKKMMKKKMKKKKOMKIMKKKOKOKMIOKOIMKQIOIQIMISGQIQIOGQGQIQGUGQGQEUGQEQGUEUEQESEUEQCUEUCSEUCUCSAUCUCSAUCUASAYAS%3FUAU%3FSAY%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oxPqjjgCDV82i0p6xuEX75Nv5mg=) Wanaka, Queenstown - Wanaka #### What's nearby - Pembroke Park - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - Wānaka Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - Picture Lounge - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - Gallery Thirty Three - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - Rippon Vineyard - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles #### Getting around - Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Big Fig - ‬5 min drive - ‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬5 min drive - ‪Wanaka Brew Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Muttonbird - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Place To Be - Wanaka Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Place To Be - Wanaka Holiday Home? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Place To Be - Wanaka Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Place To Be - Wanaka Holiday Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Place To Be - Wanaka Holiday Home located? > Situated in Wānaka, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Gallery Thirty Three, Picture Lounge and Wānaka Golf Club. Pembroke Park and Lake Wānaka are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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