Title: Central Loft by the Park - Home from Home in Wanaka - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=3792&destination=W%C4%81naka%2C+Otago%2C+New+Zealand&selected=59808421&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Central Loft by the Park - Home from Home in Wanaka ## Photo gallery for Central Loft by the Park - Home from Home in Wanaka ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Central Loft by the Park - Home from Home in Wanaka (Otago)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59810000/59808500/59808421/bf363d2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books - Central Loft by the Park - Home from Home in Wanaka (Otago)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59810000/59808500/59808421/6e1b82c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - Central Loft by the Park - Home from Home in Wanaka (Otago)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59810000/59808500/59808421/dc04de83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Central Loft by the Park - Home from Home in Wanaka (Otago)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59810000/59808500/59808421/096cbb79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Central Loft by the Park - Home from Home in Wanaka (Otago)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59810000/59808500/59808421/c66b56a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Wanaka's beautiful lake and walking/biking tracks are just a short stroll from this Loft apartment. A fully equipped kitchen, barista coffee machine, and spacious living areas provide everything you need to unwind in winter or refresh during summer. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Fireplace ## 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. ### Central Loft by the Park - Home from Home in Wanaka Well equipped in every way! Our recently renovated Loft is just a few minutes walk through the pines to the cafes, lake and walking/biking tracks. The 2-BR, multi-level, spacious apartment has everything you need to be cosy in winter and refreshed in summer. The fully equipped kitchen & barista coffee machine means you can relax at home if you don't feel like going out for food and it's an easy, central option for your Wanaka adventure base! Note: a porta cot can available on request. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - On a lake ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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) ### General - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Mountain view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4234900/4234810/bc7f9969.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wanaka Luxury Apartments Wanaka - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 421 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=4234810&PinnedHotelID=4234810&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15194600/15194503/4f5f0cb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### West Meadows Motel Wanaka - 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Please let me know if you had any issues so we can remedy them between guests. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Porta cot available on request. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Central Loft by the Park - Home From Home in Wanaka Wanaka ## About the area Located in Wānaka, this vacation home is on a lake. Gallery Thirty Three and Picture Lounge are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wānaka Golf Club and Rhyme and Reason Brewery. Puzzling World and The Great Maze are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and rock climbing. [Visit our Wānaka travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Wanaka.dx3792) [View more Vacation homes in Wānaka](https://www.expedia.ca/Wanaka-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3792-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-44.69070%2C169.13956&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kkotLBmJRA4JAgk0Rymy7w3ELSI=) Otago, Otago ### What's nearby - ![Wanaka Golf Club which includes golf as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526970564/20777631-97e2-436d-9f4a-48f400d2aa1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wānaka Golf Club 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - ![Pembroke Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562625315/d763c488-a5bf-4662-8c63-b8e7f9165e86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pembroke Park 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - ![Puzzling World showing a park and outdoor art as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110712/a6ecefd0-e71f-477f-9fd2-51a4f02a92e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Puzzling World 3 min drive \- 2.6 km - Gallery Thirty Three 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Picture Lounge 10 min walk \- 0.9 km ### Getting around - Wānaka Airport (WKA) 8 min drive ### Restaurants - Wanaka Brew Bar 10 min walk - Kai Whaka Pai 13 min walk - Firebird 13 min walk - Big Fig 12 min walk - Scroggin 10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Central Loft by the Park - Home from Home in Wanaka pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Central Loft by the Park - Home from Home in Wanaka? ### What time is check-out at Central Loft by the Park - Home from Home in Wanaka? ### Where is Central Loft by the Park - Home from Home in Wanaka located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Central Loft by the Park - Home from Home in Wanaka 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 22 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer P. Mar 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Nice easy space and location, easy to wander through the park and down to the supermarket amd lake. ##### Jennifer P. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### CAROLINE S. Jan 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short stay in wanaka Great location and spotlessly clean. ##### CAROLINE S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rodney and Sarah S. Feb 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property This was a lovely place, had everything we needed, was ideally located very close to the lake, and communication with Rachel was easy and she was accommodating with our early check in. ##### Rodney and Sarah S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Erica D. Mar 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spacious location in Wanaka Lots of space for the 3 of us to relax after wandering around Wanaka. ##### Erica D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samuel Kura Jackson Mar 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The Loft apartment is a great, functional place to stay when travelling with a family of 4 ##### Samuel Kura Jackson Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen O. Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay at the Loft We had a very comfy stay at the Loft, it’s well appointed and had everything we needed. Check-in and out couldn’t have been easier - would be happy to recommend it to others ##### Karen O. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### William L. Dec 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wanaka Loft Super apartment, as described. Lovely front balcony. A short walk to the town through a wood, one or two steep sections but not difficult. Great stay. ##### William L. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Max Mar 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Easy access to restaurants and grocery store. Comfortable and appreciated use of washer. ##### Max Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan Y. Mar 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable apartment The apartment was great. Bed was comfortable, space was nice. Location was OK, although it’s not as close to restaurants and stores as we would have liked - it’s a longish walk with a steep park in the way. An easy drive, but parking can be difficult. ##### Susan Y. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathalie Feb 14, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Would stay again! ##### Nathalie Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerin D. Apr 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay This home was easy to get to and close to town and an excellent hike at Mount Iron. It was very spacious and a great place for our family. ##### Kerin D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Christina G. Jul 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Great comms - lovely and warm with great rooms, well equipped kitchen. Recommend for a family. ##### Christina G. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Saskia B. Dec 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay in Wanaka We loved staying at Rachel’s place. Very cosy, really good location & lovely place to stay. Thanks for having us. ##### Saskia B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue L. Jan 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Central location, quiet, well presented. Lovely local coffee supplied for the coffee machine. Great base for day trips. ##### Sue L. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn L. Dec 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Kitchen had more than everything we needed to prepare all our meals. Master bed was very comfortable. Large doors opening on 2 adjoining walls to the balcony increased the size of the already generous dining/ living room. Host was quick to respond to questions and very accommodating to requests. Parking was a little confusing at first but cleared up with texts to the host. A photo of where to park may be helpful for some. ##### Carolyn L. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam K. Feb 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Central experience Awesome place to stay with our family of 4\. Very clean and tidy properly, great value for money!! Would stay again! ##### Adam K. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah M. Jul 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great place to stay. Wonderful location. Owner punctual when contacted and all questions answered. Has a section of games and toys that my children enjoyed. Beds were lovely and soft. ##### Sarah M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonia D. Feb 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything perfect very well equipped, well located and clean ##### Sonia D. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. Mar 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best place to stay in Arrowtown We spent 2 nights in this very special accommodation. Spectacular views from every window, gorgeous furnishings and the most comfortable bed. Highly recommend and by far the best place we stayed in South island NZ. Easy walk to town and surrounding attractions. The hosts are lovely (as are the very beautiful Burmese cats) ##### David S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Skiing in Cardrona We had a great stay at this property and would stay there again. The apartment is warm and the beds are cosy. Rachel was quick to respond and happy to help. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie J. Dec 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### View of Hawke's Bay We had an incredible view. The condo was well appointed and very clean. The ad showed a great property but the property was better than advertised. Val and Greg ##### Valerie J. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### ERNST S. Mar 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay Very good! ##### ERNST S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire L. Feb 11, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and stylish, roomy place All as described and perfect for family with youngsters or teens. Friendly to deal online with host. ##### Claire L. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dean H. Feb 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Dean H. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025