Title: Kowhai Cottage - Wanaka Holiday Home - 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=45033239&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kowhai Cottage - Wanaka Holiday Home ## Photo gallery for Kowhai Cottage - Wanaka Holiday Home ![Terrace/patio - Kowhai Cottage - Wanaka Holiday Home (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45033300/45033239/21027336.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Kowhai Cottage - Wanaka Holiday Home (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45033300/45033239/fed867c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Kowhai Cottage - Wanaka Holiday Home (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45033300/45033239/74179b88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Kowhai Cottage - Wanaka Holiday Home (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45033300/45033239/1cbbdbec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Kowhai Cottage - Wanaka Holiday Home (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45033300/45033239/7cd7b2cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Kowhai Cottage, a sunny Wanaka holiday home with Wi-Fi and Chromecast. Relax by the fireplace in winter or unwind on the deck with a BBQ in summer - perfect for families and friends. The cottage features modern open-plan living, three spacious bedrooms, and peaceful surrounds. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space - 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. ### Kowhai Cottage - Wanaka Holiday Home Kowhai Cottage is a sunny 3 bedroom Wanaka holiday home, now with Wi-Fi and Chromecast. This warm and welcoming holiday base is within easy distance to local cafes, as well as Eely Point and Beacon Point Reserves... Kick back and relax, or set out on adventure! This Wanaka holiday home includes modern and spacious open plan living. The fireplace is a welcome addition for winter stays, while the deck is ideal for al fresco summer stays - fire up the BBQ and unwind! Bedroom 1 at this Wanaka accommodation features a king bed, bedroom 2 has a king single with a trundler, a single bed, and an extra single mattress, while bedroom 3 offers a queen bed. This setup is perfect for families and friends. Relax on-site with well-appointed living spaces and peaceful surroundings, or explore nearby cafes and wineries. For the adventurous, enjoy bike rides and strolls along the water's edge, or head out to ski fields, hiking trails, and other exciting activities, all within a 30-minute drive. Kowhai Cottage awaits! Please note that there is a surveillance camera on the exterior of this property. This overlooks the driveway and will be operating for added security during your stay. 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 cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Golf - Cycling 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 - 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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 Kowhai Wanaka Home Wanaka Kowhai Cottage - Wanaka Holiday Home Wanaka Kowhai Cottage - Wanaka Holiday Home Private vacation home 597150 ## About the area Wānaka is home to this cottage. Wānaka Golf Club and Rhyme and Reason Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Wānaka and Pembroke Park. Puzzling World and The Great Maze are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. [Visit our Wānaka travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Wanaka.dx3792) [View more Cottages in Wānaka](https://www.expedia.ca/Wanaka-Cottages.d3792-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-44.67542,169.12999&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:fxsoGmehg_%40%3FU%3FS%40Y%3FS%40U%40U%40S%40W%40U%40U%40UBSBUBUBSBUBUBSDUDUBQDSDUDQDUFUDQFQFUDQHQFUFQFQHQFOHQFQHQHOJQHOHQHMJOHOJMJOJOJKJMJKJOJKLKJKLKLMJILMLGLKLILILGLILGNILILELGNELENELGNCNELCNENCNALCNANCNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLDNBNDLBNFLDNDLDNFLDLHLHNFLHLFLHLHLJLFJLLHLLJJLJJJJJJNLJJLJJHNLNHLJNHNJLHPHNHPHNHPHPFNHPHPFPFPFTFPFPFPDTFPDTFPDTDTBRDPDTBTDRBTBTBRBTBT%40R%40TBT%40T%40V%40R%40T%3FT%40R%3FX%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FXAR%3FTATARAXARCTATARCTCTCRCTCTERCTETEPCTERETGPETGPETGPGPGPGTGPGPIPIPGNIPIRILIPINIPKLINKNILMNINKJKLMJKNKJKJMJKJMLMJKJMFMLMFMHMFMHOFMHMHMDOFMDODMDODMDODOBMDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAOCOAMCOAOCOEMCOEOEMEOEMEOEMGMEMIOIMGMIMGMIMGMMMGMKKKMMMKKKMKKKKOKKKMKKKOKOKMIOKOIMIQIOKQIMISGQIQGOIQGQGQGUIQEQGUGQEQGUEUEQESEUCQEUEUCSCUCUCSCUCUCSAUAUASAYASAUAU%3FSAY%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jgBoVBuomY4jLf69FyCghFHT-yc=) Wanaka, Queenstown - Wanaka ### What's nearby - ![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 4 min drive \- 2.6 km - ![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 6 min drive \- 2.9 km - ![Rippon Weinberge, Ruby Island, Lake Wanaka, Otago, Südinsel, Neuseeland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110714/b650f60f-a0b0-477d-95d5-21d7c9a55583.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rippon Vineyard 9 min drive \- 6.6 km - Picture Lounge 4 min drive \- 2.6 km - Gallery Thirty Three 4 min drive \- 2.6 km ### Getting around - Wānaka Airport (WKA) 11 min drive ### Restaurants - Wanaka Brew Bar 4 min drive - Kai Whaka Pai 5 min drive - Big Fig 5 min drive - Scroggin 5 min drive - Relishes Cafe 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kowhai Cottage - Wanaka Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Kowhai Cottage - Wanaka Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Kowhai Cottage - Wanaka Holiday Home? ### Where is Kowhai Cottage - Wanaka Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kowhai Cottage - Wanaka Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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 0 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Paul S. Sep 23, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable spacious home that is good for 2 couples The home is a comfortable 3 bedroom property on a quiet street. The beds were very comfortable and the home was easy to heat. It was a little expensive given that it had only one bathroom. ##### Paul S. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Hannah G. Aug 16, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Warm and comfortable Warm and sunny house, very comfortable stay. Good base for various activities in Wanaka region and convenient for access to various shops and restaurants in town. ##### Hannah G. 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