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Whakarire - Heart of Queenstown

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Queenstown

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A modern living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large glass door leading to a scenic outdoor view.
A modern meeting room with a long table, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a mountain view.
A modern two-story house with a garage, wooden deck, and a tree in the front yard.
A dining area with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake and mountains.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of a residential area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Queenstown, Otago
  • Place, Steamer Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Queenstown
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Queenstown

City center stay.With a stay at this Queenstown City Centre vacation home, you'll be steps from SKYCITY Wharf Casino and Steamer Wharf. Fear Factory Queenstown and Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Steamer Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Queenstown Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Queenstown Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiwi Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪“Life’s a Grind” Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Finz - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - ‬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.

Whakarire - Heart of Queenstown

34 Man Street is a stylish property featuring two modern and contemporary villas.

Whakarire is the main villa and is located on the upper levels and Waipatiki is on the ground floor of the villa. The options for guests to book both villas or Waipatiki and Whakarire independently provides so much flexibility when traveling with family and friends in larger or smaller groups.

Upon entering Whakarire you are welcomed with light spaces and stylish decor complimenting the views out towards Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables.

The open plan living space has been cleverly designed to allow indoor / outdoor flow for larger groups to relax in, this space is truly the heart of the home where everyone will come together. The kitchen has all of the modern appliances to make entertaining a breeze or you can wonder into Queenstown and enjoy the many restaurants, bars and cafes right on your doorstep.

A unique feature of the this incredible villa is that it is comfortably accommodates twelve guests, the master bedroom with ensuite bathroom is located on the upper level for further relaxation, two double bedrooms share a ensuite shower room and the younger adults will enjoy the bunk room and third bathroom.

On the upper floor of the home is a further media room ideal for relaxing and the outdoor balcony has the spa pool and additional outdoor seating to enjoy the views.

Whakarire - meaning to relax, and this is exactly what you will do in this stylish villa.

Book Whakarire and Waipatiki for up to 18 guests and receive 10% discount off the published rate
Quiet time between 10pm and 7am.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

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)
  • 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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Whakarire Contemporary Villa in Vibrant Queenstown
Whakarire, Contemporary Villa in Vibrant Queenstown Queenstown
nzsir-luxury-rental-homes-MAN-ST-34-A

Frequently asked questions

How close is Whakarire - Heart of Queenstown to the airport?

This vacation home is 5 mi (12-min drive) away from the Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Whakarire - Heart of Queenstown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Whakarire - Heart of Queenstown to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Queenstown Beach and 4.5 mi (14-min drive) from Frankton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Whakarire - Heart of Queenstown offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Whakarire - Heart of Queenstown?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but SKYCITY Wharf Casino (3-min walk) and Skycity Queenstown Casino (6-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Whakarire - Heart of Queenstown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Whakarire - Heart of Queenstown?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Whakarire - Heart of Queenstown have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Whakarire - Heart of Queenstown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Whakarire - Heart of Queenstown to downtown Queenstown?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Queenstown.

Whakarire - Heart of Queenstown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shanna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful property with an amazing view. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Beautiful home & breathtaking view!

This property was amazing and had everything our girls trip needed! The views the moment you opened the door were amazing and the location couldn’t have been better! Would highly recommend for a group and look forward to returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

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