10/10 Excellent
Mike L.
Apr 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Accommodation
Mike L.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Entire home
Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage
Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Queenstown City Centre
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Dryer
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
Explore the area
Queenstown, Otago
- Queenstown GardensPlace, Queenstown Gardens3 min walk
- Queenstown MallPlace, Queenstown Mall5 min walk
- Queenstown BeachPlace, Queenstown Beach7 min walk
- Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)7 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre stay.A stay at this Queenstown City Centre vacation home places you steps from St Josephs Parish and within a 5-minute walk of Queenstown Arts Centre. Queenstown Mall and Cookie Time are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
- Queenstown Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Queenstown Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
- Queenstown Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
- TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
- Skyline Queenstown - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
- Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
- Cookie Time - 8 min walk
- Speight's Ale House - 7 min walk
- Odd Saint - 10 min walk
- Starbucks - 8 min walk
- McDonald's - 9 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.
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)
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)
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Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Private pool
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Car required
- Parking on site
Kitchenette
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- 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
- Smoking not allowed
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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive lockbox information
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
Access methods
Lockbox
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 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
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.
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.
Property is also known as
270_74
Vrbo Property
Frequently asked questions
How close is Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage to the airport?
This vacation home is 4.6 mi (11-min drive) away from the Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 9-minute walk from Queenstown Beach and 4 mi (11-min drive) from Frankton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Skycity Queenstown Casino (7-min walk) and SKYCITY Wharf Casino (10-min walk) are nearby.
What time is check-in at Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage have a pool?
Yes, there's a private pool.
Does Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage to downtown Queenstown?
This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Queenstown.
Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Linda P.
Aug 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay. Close to town
The house was warm, well presented and had lovely communal spaces
Linda P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021