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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Lake Hawea, Otago
  • Peter Fraser Park
    5 min walk
  • Lake Hawea
    11 min walk
  • Lake Wanaka
    19 min drive
  • Wanaka (WKA)
    23 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Lakefront Fantail House

Fantail Cottage pet friendly (sleeps 2-4) + Self Contained Studio Room (sleeps 2- 4)

FANTAIL COTTAGE PROPERTY SUMMARY:
Absolute lakefront location with panoramic lake & mountain views over Lake Hawea.

Fantail Cottage is newly built, fully furnished, open-planned modern cottage, with sweeping uninterrupted views over Lake Hawea, plenty of all day sun and privacy.

ACCOMMODATION DETAILS:
Fantail Cottage (sleeps 2-4) plus NEW additional Self contained -Studio room/Sleepout ( located 15metres directly behind the cottage access by metal chip pathway with security lighting, x1 Double bed in loft & sofa bed + toilet.

KEY FEATURES:

* SKI FIELDS- Cardrona & Treble Cone ONLY 30mins away
* FREE Unlimited WIFI Internet
* SKY TV with Sports Channels
* 2min walk to shop for groceries, restaurant & bar
* 2 heat pumps, double glazed windows, very warm.
* Outdoor garden & entertaining areas
* BBQ & seating, enclosed backyard for the children.
* Parking on and off-street

Wanaka Vineyards & Wineries best in Central Otago short drive away.

BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS:

Bedroom 1 = x1 King bed with lakeviews & sliding door out onto the verandah.

Studio room = x1 Double bed in loft access by ladder & sofa bed + toilet

In lounge x1 Sofa bed & 1 stretcher available

Quality comfort toppers available for sofabed.

KITCHEN:

Kitchen fully equipped with quality French Le Creuset cookware.

-Dishwasher, kitchen appliances - blender, slow cooker.

ENTERTAINMENT AND LIVING AREAS

BBQ 4 burner, tables and chairs.

5 mins to children's playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, cricket pitch, 9 hole Golf course in Lake Hawea

LOCATION:

Fantail Cottage is only 2 min walk to the town centre - for groceries ,café & shop.

Relax & enjoy the stunning views with all day sun on the outdoor verandah.

Abundance of birdlife in the landscaped garden with Fantails, Tui's, Bellbirds. Nearby bush walks, bike tracks and fishing spots.

Rest, Relax & enjoy Fantail Cottage a home away from home!

LOCAL EVENTS:

Weekend Events : Wanaka Warbirds, EPIC Mt Bike Lake Hawea Race, Challenge Wanaka, Sovereign Tri Series Wanaka, Rippon Festival, Godzone adventure race.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Peter Fraser Park. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Peter Fraser Park and Lake Hawea
Lakefront Fantail House offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Fantail Cottage

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Lakefront Fantail House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Overall we had a comfortable stay and the kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils. The location on the lake was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Stella W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Review
Arrived to find an empty cigarette packet at the front door, unwashed breakfast dishes in the dishwasher, dried and passed use by date of opened meat left by previous guests. Messaged owner, no acknowledgement of message. Generally the place needs decluttering and the rubbish wheelie bins outside could be emptied before they are overfull and smelly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay
We loved the location and all the great facilities the cottage had.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cliff H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Fabulous location: view, solitude, local shop a delight. Lighting, heating facilities, comfort all good. Kitchen utensils somewhat over abundant, cluttered.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Janelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Hawea
This property, in anamazing location, is NOT a 2 bedroom. 1x bedroom, pullout sofa, cabin down the back with bed near the ceiling accessed by ladder steps. Beautifully appointed kitchen. Did I mention amazing views? The only reason we stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heinrich O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
Great little getaway cottage that allows for peace and quiet but not being far away for Wanaka. The fact that the lake is literally within arms throw is amazing and that is not even to mention the views when the sun starts to rise and peak over the mountains
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice apartment. More like a vacation home than a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B., Honolulu, HI

Liked: Cleanliness
10-Star View
We enjoyed this cozy cottage with hot tub and 10-star view. We loved watching the mountains, clouds, and lake from sunrise to sunset. We even had cute bunnies hopping across the lawn on Easter. And Closeburn is near to great hiking, especially the Mount Crichton Loop track. We just loved it.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeff R.

Long Stay Hawea
Stayed for two months, location good, constructively the property could do with, updated photographs, a deep clean, and a de-clutter.
Stayed 66 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

natalie g.

Liked: Cleanliness
home away from home
great place right by lake , comfy bed and super good shower , feels like a home away from home , and if ya wanna cook a roast and a cake all the cookwares there to do it 😀
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara M.

Overall, a good place to stay
We stayed in the Lakefront Fantail house for four days in December. If I based my review on the first hour, it probably wouldn’t be favorable as there hadn’t been any housekeeping since the previous occupants. However, after a couple of calls to the owner and VRBO, things were straightened out (miscommunication with house keeper). We made up the bed ourselves with fresh sheets and towels for the bathroom. After that, we loved the place! The location is quiet with nice walks along the beach. It has a nice view of Lake Hawea, and is a short drive from Wanaka and wineries. If you like to cook, the kitchen is fantastic. All Le Cruset cookware, Smeg knives (best knives I’ve ever used in a rental), top notch appliances. Having a washer and dryer (when clothesline not fast enough) was also a plus. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

tse

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
When we arrived that day, it was raining. The other room, which was supposed to be indoor, turned out to be in a bad condition. The sofa bed there was broken and the bedding was not clean. There were also numerous insects inside the standalone house. In the main living room, the dishwasher was filled with a pile of unwashed dishes, and the dryer had some damp clothes inside. Overall, the place gave an unpleasant and unhygienic impression.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J., UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Lake Hawea
Lovely time in Fantail cabin was bigger than we thought does have a view or the lake but it is affected by by vegetation fine for us though. Cabin had everything we needed and there is a shop within walking distance, extra small sleepout if you need it in separate building. This is an area of holiday homes and was quiet in December when we stayed, set above the la
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas M.

Very nice location and decent house
House clutered and photos were misleading
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, compact cabin. Awesome hot shower.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a well appointed and spacious property with stunning lake views and is a good location to stay! However I confirmed by text my arrival the day before and was given key-code instructions and a confirmation. When I arrived the property had not been cleaned from the previous stay. I thought i resolved the situation by speaking to the property owner who offered to remove the $90 cleaning fee, we stripped the sheets and made the beds. I received a $60 refund not the $90 offered by the owner in the voice conversation. If they sort out the cleaning issues it will be a great property to use.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jane C.

Everything you need
This property had everything you need for a stay away from home. We loved the quiet location but still not too far from restaurants and sites we wanted to visit. The house could benefit from a deeper clean and some more up to date photos in the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Tasha A.

An honest listing.
A cute cottage which was so well resourced. The listing is honest. I've never rented a home that had absolutely everything we needed in terms of cleaning products, rubbish bags, plentiful supply of linen etc. A great stay. A slightly tricky lake access than the photos allude to. Ie, a car ride in order to access the lake to use the kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantail cottage
Lovely spot and a pleasure to stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location at Lake Hawera
Well appointed, full kitchen and washer dryer. Lovely location making it an ideal spot to explore the area. Would love to return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mary M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as advertised!
Upon entering the rental we were assaulted with the smell of wet dirty dog covered with a bottle of air freshener. The carpets were not vacuumed, the sofa was dirty. The floors were all warped and uneven and popped loudly when you walked on them. The carpets were saggy and baggy and the large throw rug was bunched up against the wall and slider. More importantly, the lake view property as advertised with a beautiful view had so much bush over grown you could barely see the lake. The back yard consisted of five garbage cans, two picnic tables and a bbq in the far corner not a plant in sight. Because of the state of this rental we could not stay. We left the same night that we got there and drove another hour to get a hotel. I requested a refund via email and an email to VRBO no response. I was not able to text or call on my phone. Very disappointed!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and relaxing, well appointed cottage
Quick to respond, lots of useful information. A great place to relax
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roselyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just fab! perfect holiday spot.
In general, we all enjoyed our stay at Fantail cottage. everything was provided that we needed, and they were of great quality stuff and there were spare sheets and blankets provided too. I wish I could book Fantail cottage for the rest of our holiday as the next bach we stayed in was not so great nor as much fun:( it's a great place for couples and families with teens or whose kids can sleep in a sleepout by themselves that is separate from the house. My kids could not,so we all had to share the same room...we tried to sneak into the sleepout but it didn't work lol:)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful accommodation. Great contact from the hosts and everything we needed and more.
Lovely holiday house beautiful location and very welcoming hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy with amazing views
Very well equipped with everything and more that you could need for a winter (or summer) stay. Very toasty -even on very cold days/nights we didn't need to use the heat pump much. Lovely peaceful location with views straight up the dynamic Lake Hawea. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022