[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home Vacation home in Albert Town with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66710000/66702700/66702699/7f77cdf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66710000/66702700/66702699/6ac3c6b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66710000/66702700/66702699/b66e3fbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66710000/66702700/66702699/1a80d44c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, espresso maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66710000/66702700/66702699/5955f729.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location North-facing Hikuwai Family Retreat boasts a spacious and inviting atmosphere, filled with natural light from its abundance of picture windows. Enjoy fabulous open-plan living, a fully equipped kitchen, seamless indoor-outdoor flow onto your private BBQ patio, WIFI connectivity for endless entertainment options including Chromecast-equipped TV and an extensive games selection. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home A delightful family home boasting enough space for two families to holiday together, this four-bedroom beauty may be just what you’re looking for on your getaway to the stunning Southern Lakes! Welcome to Hikuwai Family Retreat! North-facing to attract all day sun, Hikuwai Family Retreat is a spacious and inviting holiday home filled with natural light thanks to an abundance of picture windows. Enjoy fabulous open-plan living, a fully equipped kitchen, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow onto your private BBQ patio. No matter the season, you’ll be kept at just the right temperature thanks to a wood-burning fireplace and an efficient heat pump. Two living spaces offer ample room for everyone to spread out, and with WIFI, a TV with Chromecast, and a great selection of games, you’ll have no problem staying entertained on a day at home. Hikuwai Family Retreat sleeps up to 10 guests across its 4 bedrooms, plus the available sofa beds in the second living room. With queen, single, and bunk bed options, this is a truly versatile holiday home. Two bathrooms, including one with a tub, and a full laundry complete the setup for your stay. Wake in the morning to a fresh cup of espresso coffee from your very own machine, and make a plan for the day. Hikuwai Family Retreat is located across the road from a playground with BBQ facilities and a tennis court, and it’s also just a few minutes walk from the trail following the Clutha River. You’re just six minutes drive from Wanaka, with its gorgeous lakefront and plethora of great shops and eateries. The ski fields of Cardrona and Treble Cone are just under an hour’s drive away, and if you fancy a day trip to Queenstown you can be there in under two hours via the Crown Range! No matter the season or the occasion, Hikuwai Family Retreat has you covered! Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Espresso maker - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as House Hikuwai Family Retreat Albert Town Holiday Home Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home Albert Town 600285 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-44.68619,169.18526&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:r%7BuoG%7B%7Erg_%40%3FS%3FU%3FY%3FS%40S%40U%40U%40W%40UBU%40S%40UBUBSBUBUBSBUDUDSBSDSDUDUFQDSFSDSFQFSFOFUFQFSHQHQFOHQHQHOHOHOHSJMHOJMHOJOJMJMJMJOLIJMJKLMJILKLKJKLILKLILGLMLGNELILGLGNGLELENENELENENCLENANCNALCNANCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40NBL%40NBN%40NDLBNDLDNDLDNDNDLFLFLFNHLDLFLLLFLHLJLHLJJJLFJLLLJJLLJHJNJLJLJLJNJNHLJNHLHRHNJNHNFPHPHNFPHPFRFPFTHNDRFPFRDRFRDPDTDTDPBTDRDTBTBRBTBTBRBT%40TBR%40T%40T%40R%40X%40T%40R%3FR%3FX%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FTARATAVATARATCTATCRCTCTCRCTCTERETCTEPERETEPGTEPGTGPEPIRGRGPGPIPGRILIPGRILKRILIPINKLINKNKLKNKJKNKLKLMHKLMLKJMHKJMJMHMJMFMHMJMHMDOFMHMDMFOFODMDODMDOBMBODOBO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMEOCOCMEOEOEMEMGOGMEMIMGOEMIMKMIMGMKMIKKMKMKKIMMKMKIMMKMKOKKKOKMIOKOIMKOIQIMISIMISIQGMISIQGQGQGSGSGQGQEUGQEUGQEUESEUCQEUESCUCUCSCUCUCSAUAUCUASAYASAUAS%3FU%3FW%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UbIMo0JZE5_3fX_IeTa0kwFSWZo=) Albert Town, Queenstown - Wanaka #### What's nearby - Puzzling World - 3 min drive - 3.0 km - Wānaka Lavender Farm - 4 min drive - 4.1 km - Wānaka Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.5 km - Mount Iron Lookout - 11 min drive - 2.6 km - Rippon Vineyard - 12 min drive - 9.9 km #### Getting around - Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Corner Peak - ‬6 min drive - ‪Hello Ranger - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Little Brewer - ‬5 min drive - ‪Pembroke Patisserie - ‬9 min walk - ‪Muttonbird - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home located? > Situated in Albert Town, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Puzzling World, Mount Iron Lookout, and Wānaka Lavender Farm. Wānaka Golf Club is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hikuwai Family Retreat - Albert Town Holiday Home Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### logan b. Mar 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot! Lovely roomy house with great outdoor area! ##### logan b. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana T. Jan 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Spacious stay Lovely spacious home for the whole family. Close to four square. House was clean and tidy with everything you need. We all really enjoyed our stay. Close to wanaka. Easy check in. ##### Dana T. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Colin S. Aug 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable Great house for large group, however the bunk beds are more suited for children, would stay again ##### Colin S. 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