Title: Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34622343&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. ![Outdoor dining - Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. (Queenstown Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34622400/34622343/5dbfde8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. (Queenstown Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34622400/34622343/fa4a2fa6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. (Queenstown Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34622400/34622343/a8219bc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. (Queenstown Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34622400/34622343/e5150d95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. (Queenstown Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34622400/34622343/63822ac1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched high on Queenstown Hill, Ekara House offers a luxurious retreat with sweeping views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains. This spacious residence features five master bedrooms, two lounge areas, an outdoor BBQ area perfect for year-round entertaining and a beautifully appointed kitchen. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. One of Queenstown's prime luxury residences, Ekara House, sits high on Queenstown Hill and is positioned perfectly to take in the breath taking views of Lake Wakatipu, the surrounding mountains and the lights of central Queenstown below. Ekara is designed with space and luxurious comfort in mind. It is the perfect home for families and friends to gather together and relax whilst enjoying the spectacular views on offer. Luxuriously appointed it consists of 5 master bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms and sweeping vistas of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu. On level one the residence features a large entertaining kitchen, living and dining area. On the lower ground floor guests can also enjoy a second lounge living area and bar. The outdoor BBQ area has stunning views and a sheltered area to entertain through all seasons. Ekara is located only a short 7km drive from the Queenstown airport. It is the perfect home to base family and friends for exploring the Wakatipu basin and beyond. From vineyards to historic mining towns, bungee jumping and jet-boating. In winter, there's skiing on the slopes of The Remarkables and Coronet Peak. Ekara is a beautiful home to come back to relax and unwind in after a day of fun filled activities in Queenstown. Full house. A New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Luxury Rental Homes representative will meet you at the property on arrival to orientate you with the house and to handover the keys. There is an off-site property manager available to answer any queries regarding this property. We would recommend renting a car on your visit to Queenstown as it is definitely the easiest way to get around town and explore everything that Queenstown has to offer. There are multiple car rental agencies such as Avis and Thrifty located at Queenstown Airport. Minimum stay 3 nights during the year with a 5 night minimum stay during Peak seasons. A standard departure cleaning charge has been built into your nightly rental. Bookings made for 7 nights or more will receive one complimentary mid-stay clean per week (basic clean plus linen change). No Vans or people mover vehicles allowed within the gated community. Strict limit on guest numbers - no more than 10 allowed at the property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - On a lake ### Things to do - Golf - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide 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 Ekara House Ultimate Luxury Holiday Property One of Queenstown's Prime Luxury Residences Ekara House One of Queenstown's prime luxury residences Ekara House. nzsir-luxury-rental-homes-PINNACLE-PL-12 ## About the area ![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-45.02859%2C168.66974&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZRFvtt88lF1RyUAA4kGOotDNV60=) Queenstown Hill, Queenstown #### What's nearby - Queenstown Gardens \- 10 min walk \- 0.8 km - Queenstown Mall \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Queenstown Beach \- 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - TSS Earnslaw Steamship \- 15 min walk \- 1.2 km - Skyline Queenstown \- 16 min walk \- 1.4 km #### Getting around - Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cookie Time - ‬15 min walk - ‪Speight's Ale House - ‬13 min walk - ‪Odd Saint - ‬16 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites.? ### What time is check-out at Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites.? ### Where is Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ekara House, high on Queenstown Hill, 5 Bedrooms with ensuites. 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derek C. Oct 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very good size and very clean, location was perfect! ##### Derek C. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin F. Jan 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The view! What a gorgeous and spacious property and the property company was very communicative. ##### Erin F. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy G. Sep 17, 2018 #### This is a beautiful property and provided the perfect space for our... This is a beautiful property and provided the perfect space for our 2 families to have the best weeks holiday. The property has everything you need and the location is amazing. ##### Tracy G. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in West London](https://www.expedia.ca/West-London-Hotels.d6047457.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Circa Resort & Casino – Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Hotels-Circa-Resort-Casino.h57421332.Hotel-Information) > > [Super 8 by Wyndham Ontario](https://www.expedia.ca/Ontario-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-Ontario.h1485642.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Manhattan Cruise Terminal](https://www.expedia.ca/Manhattan-Cruise-Terminal-Hotels.0-l6261333-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Ely](https://www.expedia.ca/Ely-Hotels.d1135.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Fantasyland Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edmonton-Hotels-Fantasyland-Hotel.h460534.Hotel-Information) > > [Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Momi-Hotels-Fiji-Marriott-Resort-Momi-Bay.h17398490.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Westin Tremblant](https://www.expedia.ca/Mont-Tremblant-Hotels-Le-Westin-Resort-Spa.h549008.Hotel-Information) > > [The Kenrick Hotel ](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-The-Kenrick-Hotel.h793902.Hotel-Information) > > [Occidental Punta Cana - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Occidental-Punta-Cana-All-Inclusive.h693601.Hotel-Information) > > [Nomads Rest](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Nomads-Rest.h27954748.Hotel-Information) > > [Tropical Deluxe Princess - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Tropical-Deluxe-Princess-All-Inclusive.h1545998.Hotel-Information) > > [Kamana Lakehouse](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Kamana-Lakehouse.h983589.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [flights from region of waterloo intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/ykf/flights-from-region-of-waterloo-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Pisa (PSA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/psa/toronto-to-pisa) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/yyz/edmonton-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Las Vegas (LAS) to Cancun (CUN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/las/cun/las-vegas-to-cancun) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Sioux Falls (FSD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/fsd/vancouver-to-sioux-falls) > > [Flights from Tulsa (TUL) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/tul/yyz/tulsa-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Mexico City (MEX) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/mex/yeg/mexico-city-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Miami (MIA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/mia/calgary-to-miami) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Phoenix (PHX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/phx/vancouver-to-phoenix) ### Activities ### Packages > [Cuba](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/44/Cuba) > > [Stockholm Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Stockholm.d178311.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### General > [Visit Chipping Campden](https://www.expedia.ca/Chipping-Campden.dx7542)