Title: Wanaka Central Holiday Escape - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=121172286&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Wanaka Central Holiday Escape ## Photo gallery for Wanaka Central Holiday Escape ![TV - Wanaka Central Holiday Escape (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121180000/121172300/121172286/a9cdb414.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Wanaka Central Holiday Escape (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121180000/121172300/121172286/68b466b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Wanaka Central Holiday Escape (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121180000/121172300/121172286/3360d4f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Wanaka Central Holiday Escape (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121180000/121172300/121172286/f747640f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils - Wanaka Central Holiday Escape (Wanaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121180000/121172300/121172286/3331fc6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Wanaka Central Holiday Escape provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - 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. ### Wanaka Central Holiday Escape Perfect for couples, families, friends, and pets, it offers a comfortable base with easy access to the town’s cafés, shops, and entertainment while still providing a peaceful retreat. Its central location means you’re just a five-minute walk from the beautiful Wānaka Lake foreshore and the iconic Wanaka Tree, as well as popular spots like Paradiso Cinema and Charlie Brown Café & Crepes. Inside, you’ll find a bright open-plan living and dining area filled with natural light. Comfortable seating provides a place to relax after exploring Wānaka, and the dining space is ideal for meals or casual gatherings. Large windows allow you to enjoy views of the surrounding neighbourhood and alpine backdrop. The kitchen is practical and functional, offering space to prepare meals and snacks during your stay. It allows for easy dining with family or friends. Wanaka Central features two well-appointed bedrooms with flexible sleeping arrangements for couples or small families. A modern bathroom provides convenience, and laundry facilities with a washing machine are available for longer stays. The property also offers ample parking for cars, boats, or caravans. Whether you’re looking to unwind, explore, or enjoy pet-friendly accommodation in the heart of Wānaka, Wanaka Central puts the best of the town at your doorstep - from boutique shopping and local dining to walking tracks and lakeside adventures. Comfortable, well-located, stylish, and pet-friendly, Wanaka Central is the ideal base for experiencing all that Wānaka has to offer. Please ensure pets are not left unattended inside.Please note the upstairs unit is not for rental, only the downstairs unit is available.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 - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![Superior Queen Studio | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/4000000/3991500/3991449/dac7c16d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alpine Motel Wanaka - 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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 661137 ## About the area Wānaka is home to this vacation home. Picture Lounge and Gallery Thirty Three are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Puzzling World and Wānaka Lavender Farm. Crossfire Wānaka and The Great Maze are also worth visiting. [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¢er=-44.696728,169.13736&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:l%7DwoGosig_%40%3FU%3FS%40Y%3FS%40U%40U%3FWBS%40U%40U%40UBSBUBUBSBUBSBUDUBUDSDQDUDUDQFUDQFUDQFQFQHUFQFQHQFQHOFQHQHOJQHOHQHMJOHMJOJOJOJKJMJOJKJKLKJOLKLIJKLKLGLKLILILKLGLELINGLGLGNELENELENGNCLCNENCNALCNANCLAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLDNBLBNFNDLDNDLDLFNFLFLDLHNFLHLJLHLJJFLJLJLHJJLJJNJJJJLNHLLJHNJNJNHLJNJLHPHNHPHNHPHPFNHPFPHPFPFTFPFPDPFTFPDTFPDTDTBPDRDTBTDTBRBTBRBTBT%40R%40TBT%40T%40R%40V%40T%3FT%40R%3FX%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FXAR%3FTATAVATARCTATARCTCTCRCTCTETCRERETCPETETGPETGPGTENGRGPGTGPIPGPIPGNIPIPINIPINIPKLKNINKLKNINMJILMNKJKJKNMJKJMHMJMJKFMLMFMJMHOFMHMDMHODMFMDODMDODODMDOBMDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAMCOAOCOEMCOEOEMEOEMEOEMGMEOIMIMEMGMKMIMGMMMGMKKKMIMKKOMKKKKKKOKMKKKOKOKMIOKOIMIQIOKQIOIQGQIOGQIQGQGQIUGQGSEOGUEQGUEQEUEUEQEUCSESCUCUCUCSCUCUCSAUAUASCU%3FWAUAU%3FSAY%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gn8UAnPpAS1i8m0irIc168cr45M=) 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 3 min walk \- 0.3 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 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Picture Lounge 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Gallery Thirty Three 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Basecamp Wānaka Climbing Centre 20 min walk \- 1.7 km ### Getting around - Wānaka Airport (WKA) 14 min drive ### Restaurants - Wanaka Brew Bar 9 min walk - Kai Whaka Pai 7 min walk - Firebird 5 min walk - Big Fig 7 min walk - Charlie Brown 3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wanaka Central Holiday Escape pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Wanaka Central Holiday Escape? ### What time is check-out at Wanaka Central Holiday Escape? ### Where is Wanaka Central Holiday Escape located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Wanaka Central Holiday Escape 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ayla Feb 16, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Clean, quiet, central. ##### Ayla Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian H. Jan 14, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We stayed here with our dog who loved the spacious lawn. Also only a short work to the lake, cafes and the supermarket. The bathroom looked like it had been recently renovated as well. ##### Ian H. 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