Title: Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views Vacation home in Lake Hayes ## Photo gallery for Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views ![Outdoor dining - Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views (Lake Hayes Estate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116560000/116557400/116557350/w1022h683x0y0-9d9a482f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views (Lake Hayes Estate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116560000/116557400/116557350/4c797904.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views (Lake Hayes Estate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116560000/116557400/116557350/0bef2e4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views (Lake Hayes Estate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116560000/116557400/116557350/20263705.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views (Lake Hayes Estate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116560000/116557400/116557350/cfb0101a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Parking available ## 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. ### Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views Welcome to your home away from home—a newly built, centrally heated retreat that stays warm and cosy all year round. Wake up to breathtaking panoramic views of the iconic Remarkables mountain range and the sparkling Kawarau River. Nestled in a quiet, friendly neighbourhood, you'll enjoy the perfect mix of relaxation and convenience. Just a short stroll from your door, you’ll find two excellent local restaurants and bars, ideal for an easy night out. Within a quick 10–20 minute drive, you can be in the heart of Queenstown, the charm of Arrowtown, or arriving at the airport. This is also the perfect base for outdoor adventures, with both The Remarkables and Coronet Peak ski fields easily accessible for winter sports or scenic alpine hikes. Whether you're here to explore or unwind, this beautifully located home offers everything you need for a memorable stay in the Queenstown Lakes region. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97650000/97646100/97646040/289ee269.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gold Rush Chalet - Cardrona Holiday Home Cardrona - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=97646040&PinnedHotelID=97646040&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114440000/114434400/114434393/8b052f36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cartvale - 3-bedroom cottage in historic Arrowtown Arrowtown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=114434393&PinnedHotelID=114434393&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exclusive Villa | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60750000/60744300/60744238/30ab218e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alpine Retreat Lower Shotover - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Outdoor Space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=60744238&PinnedHotelID=60744238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113520000/113513200/113513128/1b40a847.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Cabin called The Lake Hayes Hut, situated in Queenstown Lake Hayes Estate - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=113513128&PinnedHotelID=113513128&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101870000/101868400/101868321/430c7c04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stags Head Cottage - Home in the heart of Arrowtown Arrowtown - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=101868321&PinnedHotelID=101868321&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35790000/35785900/35785807/979d03d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain views - Amberley Retreat Queenstown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space 9.6 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=35785807&PinnedHotelID=35785807&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67600000/67590800/67590753/a101df5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Duff's Cottage-fabulous location-comfort +style Arrowtown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=67590753&PinnedHotelID=67590753&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29710000/29702600/29702597/a9e99dc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Arrowtown Gem - Classic Arrowtown Cottage. 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-45.00509,168.7967&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tdtqGkbge_%40%3FU%3FY%40S%3FU%40U%40W%40U%40S%40U%40S%40UBWBUBUBUBSBUBUDSDQBUDUDUDQDUFSDQFUFQDQHUFQFQFQHQFSHQFQHMHSJMHQHOHOJQHMJOJOJKJMJOJKJOJKLKJKLKLMJILMLGLKLILGLKLILINELGLILENELENILANENELENCNANGLANAN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FN%40NBN%3FL%40N%40NFN%40LBNDNDLDN%40LHNDLDNDLHLFLDNHLHLFLJLHLJLFJLLHLLJJLJJJJJJNLJJNJLHJLNHNJLHPJNHNHPHLHRHLHPFPHRHPFPFPFPFTFPFPDTFPDRFTDPDTBTDPDTBRDTBTBRBTBTBT%40R%40XBR%40T%40R%40T%40V%3FT%40T%3FR%3FX%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FTAT%3FRAVATATARCTAVATCTCRCTCTCRETCTERERCRETEPGTETGPERGRGPGRGRGPGPIPIPGPIPINIPINIPINKLIRKLINMLIJKNKNMJKLKLKJMJKJMJMJKJMHMJMFMJMHMFOHMDMHMFODMFODMFOBMDODODM%40OBODOBM%40O%3FOBO%40O%3FO%3FMBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FOAMCOEOCOAMEOEOEMCOGMEOGMEMGMIOEMIMGMKMIMGMKMIMKKKMKMKKKMKKMKMKKKOKOKKKMKOIMKSIMIOIQKOIQIOGQIQGQIQGQGQGSISEQGSGSEQGUEUEQEUESCUEQEUCUCSCUCUCSCUCWAUAUASAUAUAWAS%3FUAU%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aZTvy4-AdAXNf6z5PizEKak4OnI=) Lake Hayes Estate, Otago Region #### What's nearby - Amisfield Winery \- 3 min drive \- 3.0 km - Amisfield \- 3 min drive \- 3.3 km - Arrow River \- 5 min drive \- 7.3 km - Queenstown Event Centre \- 6 min drive \- 8.0 km - Alpine Aqualand \- 6 min drive \- 8.0 km #### Getting around - Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Airspresso - ‬9 min drive - ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬9 min drive - ‪Odelay - ‬10 min drive - ‪Tanoshi Five Mile - ‬7 min drive - ‪Pavillion - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views? ### What time is check-out at Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views? ### Where is Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Retreat – Breathtaking Mountain Views Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark R. Jul 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Full house with everything needed for comfortable stay. Loads of space and very comfortable. Owners very responsive. Great stay. ##### Mark R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy C. Jul 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay at Lake Hayes Estate We loved our stay at Huxley Place! It was the perfect location for us, slightly out of the chaos and traffic of Queenstown. Closer to the mountains for skiing and Arrowtown.Very comfortable, cosy and well set up. Thank you! ##### Wendy C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025