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Luxury lakeside Lodge - perfect retreat for family holidays - sleeps 9

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Buchanan Lodge
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Dining Room
Living Room
Kitchen
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9280 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Wanaka, OTA
  • Popular LocationRoys Peak18 min drive
  • Popular LocationRippon Vineyard28 min drive
  • Popular LocationPuzzling World35 min drive
  • AirportQueenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)91 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury lakeside Lodge - perfect retreat for family holidays - sleeps 9

Buchanan Lodge is a true gem - it sits on 60 acres of land designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, on the edge of Lake Wanaka, 20 mins from Wanaka town. The lodge sleeps 9 people (2 doubles, 2 twins and 1 single room), has 3 modern bathrooms (2 ensuite) and has a wonderful open-plan living area with state-of-the-art facilities and a lovely open fireplace. The garden leads down to the lake where there is a delightful beach. It is the perfect spot to enjoy a family holiday, a break with friends, or a romantic honeymoon. Private hot tub which is perfect for soaking up the wonderful scenery by day or star gazing at night. Close to local ski field.

Property manager

Ally Hope
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Gates to be kept shut at all times.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Glendhu Bay

Located in Glendhu Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Crown Range and Treble Cone Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Puzzling World and Wanaka Paintball. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wanaka, OTA

What's nearby

  • Roys Peak - 18 min drive
  • Rippon Vineyard - 28 min drive
  • Treble Cone Ski Area - 32 min drive
  • Puzzling World - 35 min drive
  • Wanaka Lavender Farm - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Wanaka (WKA) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wineglass Cafe & Sargoods Restaurant - 26 min drive
  • Rafters Restaurant & Bar - 25 min drive
  • Wineglass Cafe - Lake Wānaka, New Zealand - 27 min drive
  • Cafe Fe - 32 min drive
  • Edgewater Hotel, Lake Wanaka - 29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury lakeside Lodge - perfect retreat for family holidays - sleeps 9 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury lakeside Lodge - perfect retreat for family holidays - sleeps 9?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury lakeside Lodge - perfect retreat for family holidays - sleeps 9?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury lakeside Lodge - perfect retreat for family holidays - sleeps 9 located?

This family-friendly Glendhu Bay holiday home is located on a lake, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Wanaka, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Roys Peak and Crown Range. Treble Cone Ski Area and Rippon Vineyard are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison P., Portsmouth, NH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite Wanaka accommodation!
This was our 2nd visit to Buchanan Lodge. We love the quiet lakeside location with easy access to town, Diamond Lake, Mt Roy and Mt Aspiring hikes. The views and stargazing our amazing. The home is perfectly designed to accommodate multiple families and accords lots of privacy in the bedrooms and bath as well as the kitchen and living room areas. For this visit we were 2 couples and 1 individual. We each had our own room and bath. For 2 couples you can arrange the rooms for 2 separate suites. We really enjoyed swimming in the lake and the kayaks. Buchanan Lodge is beautifully furnished. We love sitting on the lawn and my husband enjoys the gas-fired hot-tub. This is my friends favorite homeaway! We'll definately be back on our next trip to NZ.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by Ally Hope

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Buchanan Lodge is a very special place for us. Jason was brought up in Dunedin, but spent many happy family holidays in Wanaka as a child, especially skiing at Treble Cone, which looks down on Roys Peninsula. After living in London and Tokyo for several years, marrying an English wife and starting a family, Jason decided it was time to put down his own roots in Wanaka. Having bought the land on which Buchanan Lodge sits in 2001, we commissioned an architect to design a family holiday home that would blend in with the surroundings and look as if it was a settlers' hut that had been there for years. We used reclaimed railway sleepers to create the lovely solid beams and the furnishings are in an English farmhouse style. The lodge was completed in 2005, and we have spent many happy holidays there with family and friends - enjoying the peace and being surrounded by nature. We now live between London and Sydney, with 3 teenage children, so sadly, we can only get out to the lodge once or twice a year, but it seems a shame to let such a beautiful house sit empty for the rest of the year - so we are happy to rent it out to other families, so they too can share the magic of this beautiful spot.

What makes this property unique

We are truly unique - given the beautiful setting, private beach and hot tub.
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