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Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites.

Queenstown vacation home with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Queenstown Hill, Queenstown
  • Place, Queenstown Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Queenstown Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Queenstown Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Queenstown

On lake.You'll find St Josephs Parish and Queenstown Mall within a 15-minute walk of this Queenstown vacation home. Also, Cookie Time Cookie Bar is within half a mile (1 km) and Queenstown Gardens is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Gardens - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Queenstown Mall - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Queenstown Beach - 3 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 3 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Steamer Wharf - 3 min drive - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪“Life’s a Grind” Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Odd Saint - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites.

One of Queenstown's prime luxury residences, Ekara House, sits high on Queenstown Hill and is positioned perfectly to take in the breath taking views of Lake Wakatipu, the surrounding mountains and the lights of central Queenstown below.

Ekara is designed with space and luxurious comfort in mind. It is the perfect home for families and friends to gather together and relax whilst enjoying the spectacular views on offer.

Luxuriously appointed it consists of 5 master bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms and sweeping vistas of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu. On level one the residence features a large entertaining kitchen, living and dining area. On the lower ground floor guests can also enjoy a second lounge living area and bar. The outdoor BBQ area has stunning views and a sheltered area to entertain through all seasons.

Ekara is located only a short 7km drive from the Queenstown airport. It is the perfect home to base family and friends for exploring the Wakatipu basin and beyond. From vineyards to historic mining towns, bungee jumping and jet-boating. In winter, there's skiing on the slopes of The Remarkables and Coronet Peak. Ekara is a beautiful home to come back to relax and unwind in after a day of fun filled activities in Queenstown.

Full house.

A New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Luxury Rental Homes representative will meet you at the property on arrival to orientate you with the house and to handover the keys.

There is an off-site property manager available to answer any queries regarding this property.

We would recommend renting a car on your visit to Queenstown as it is definitely the easiest way to get around town and explore everything that Queenstown has to offer.

There are multiple car rental agencies such as Avis and Thrifty located at Queenstown Airport.

Minimum stay 3 nights during the year with a 5 night minimum stay during Peak seasons.

A standard departure cleaning charge has been built into your nightly rental.

Bookings made for 7 nights or more will receive one complimentary mid-stay clean per week (basic clean plus linen change).
No Vans or people mover vehicles allowed within the gated community.
Strict limit on guest numbers - no more than 10 allowed at the property.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Ekara House Ultimate Luxury Holiday Property
One of Queenstown's Prime Luxury Residences Ekara House
One of Queenstown's prime luxury residences Ekara House.
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. to the airport?

This vacation home is 4.2 mi (9-min drive) away from the Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 14-minute walk from Queenstown Beach and 3.7 mi (12-min drive) from Frankton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Skycity Queenstown Casino (14-min walk) and SKYCITY Wharf Casino (17-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. to downtown Queenstown?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Queenstown.

Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good size and very clean, location was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The view!

What a gorgeous and spacious property and the property company was very communicative.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

This is a beautiful property and provided the perfect space for our...

This is a beautiful property and provided the perfect space for our 2 families to have the best weeks holiday. The property has everything you need and the location is amazing.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mona o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026