Kiwi Chalet

Tiny home in Lake Hayes, New Zealand

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Emma
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

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Beautiful area

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Architecturally designed cozy home in rural paradise. Clean air, privacy, space, surrounded in nature.
Sunshine by day, stargazing by night.
It’s all yours at Kiwi Chalet.
* Close to historic Arrowtown and Queenstown Airport.
* Close to three ski fields, Coronet Peak, Remarkables and Cardrona.
* Close to great wineries.
* Excellent access to Queenstown cycle/walking trail.
* Close to world class golf courses.
* 20 minute drive to Queenstown.
* Private outdoor seating area.
* Onsite parking.

The space
Kiwi Chalet is perfect for couples or singles and popular for honeymooners.
The chalet is nestled in the hillside, just above our family home, overlooking the mountains and farm land.
Only a 15 minute drive from Queenstown International Airport, 6 minutes drive to charming historic Arrowtown and 20 minutes to Queenstown! Kiwi Chalet is so close to everything, yet feels so far away.
Equipped with full kitchenette, living, dining, Queen bedroom and ensuite on ground floor and a cosy spot in the loft, for playing cards or reading in the sunshine.
Queen bed is of medium/firm comfort with 100% cotton bedding. Plus an electric blanket to keep you nice and warm in the winter.
Kitchen has convection microwave oven, gas hob, range hood and mini fridge (no freezer).
Chalet contains a heat pump/air conditioning unit for warmth and cooling.
It has North facing floor to ceiling windows and sliders and offers the most epic views upstairs and down.

SKIING:
Close to three of NZ's best ski fields.
Coronet Peak (25 minute drive)
Remarkables (40 minutes)
Cardrona (45 minutes)

BIKING:
With direct access to the Queenstown cycle trail, you can enjoy a leisurely ride to newly established Ayrburn or Arrowtown for food/wine or try your luck at gold panning. If you're up for it, follow the trail to Queenstown or to the wineries of Gibbston valley. Come home to relax and soak up the views of Coronet Peak's night skiing, or head up there!
Bike hire: Arrowtown offers two bike hire companies, both with e-bike options.
-Better By Bike
-Arrowtown Bike Hire

GOLF:
Millbrook, Arrowtown Golf Course and The Hills - 5 minute drive.

Note: We can accommodate families with children over 5 years by request. (Access to mezzanine is via ladder not suitable/safe for children under 5yrs. Open storage, not suitable for children under 5 yrs)

Guest access
Kiwi Chalet is located in a rural area and we advise guests to have their own vehicle. There is no direct bus or public transport to the Kiwi Chalet. There is free unlimited parking onsite. In the winter months, we advise hiring a 4WD vehicle. It's also a good idea to carry chains if you're planning to head up the ski fields.
Threepwood is a lovely neighborhood for a walk and also connects to the Queenstown trail, an easy stroll to Lake Hayes or further afield.

Other things to note
Our family home is next to the chalet, ( 20 meters apart) so occasionally you may hear or see us. We do endeavor to give you as much privacy as possible during your stay.

We suggest you buy a few food supplies on route to the chalet. There is a range of large supermarkets, Countdown, Pack n Save and New World on route from the airport and a small supermarket six minutes drive away in Arrowtown.

All linen is provided, breakfast cereal, tea, coffee, body wash/hand soap/salt/pepper/oil.

Please note, some areas of the property are still being landscaped and therefore you might see gardeners out and about on the property.

You may also occasionally hear the basketball court in use, but please do let us know if it’s disturbing your peace and we’ll happily play another time.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Mountain view
Valley view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free driveway parking on premises – 1 space
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 682 reviews.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Lake Hayes, Otago, New Zealand

Our property backs on to Threepwood Farm, shared between a number of properties each with their own unique rural outlook and open space. It is an extremely safe neighborhood. Close by is the Lake Hayes walkway that can be accessed from the scenic farm track on foot or by cycle trail. (Please note during spring lambing season the farm track is closed) A walk up Slopehill behind the property will give you breathtaking views of the Remarkables Mountains , Lake Hayes, Coronet Peak and more.

Meet your host

Superhost
689 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
My work: Artist, Airbnb host
A mother to two teenage boys and married to an exceptional man, We moved from the city in 2011, to a life in Otago to give our boys the lifestyle and opportunities this area has to offer. Fresh air, open space, green fields, plenty of extreme sports and sheep in the back yard!! My life is a balance of motherhood, yoga, enjoying the Arts and the outdoors. We ski, we tramp, we bike and with the natural, incredible beauty around us, we pause.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Heights without rails or protection
Smoke alarm