Baywaters Retreat by Sotheby's Luxury Rental Homes

Entire villa in Closeburn, New Zealand

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 3 baths
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Hosted by New Zealand Sothebys International
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  2. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Your very own spa

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Peace and quiet

This home is in a quiet area.
Baywaters Retreat – Luxury Lakefront Accommodation in Queenstown
Welcome to Baywaters Retreat, a secluded luxury retreat in Wilsons Bay, Queenstown, where refined design meets the natural beauty of Lake Wakatipu. Nestled among landscaped gardens, this exclusive hideaway offers premium Queenstown accommodation with the perfect balance of relaxation, recreation, and privacy.

The space
Elegant Living Spaces with Designer Touches
Step inside to discover a bright, open-concept living area that blends comfort with contemporary style. The spacious lounge, dining, and designer kitchen flow seamlessly—perfect for entertaining or relaxing with family. Enjoy top-of-the-line appliances, a premium sound system, and a cozy snug with a log-burning fireplace—ideal for winter evenings.

Luxury Outdoor Amenities
Surrounded by lush native gardens, Baywaters Retreat invites you to unwind outdoors. Soak under the stars in the private hot tub, relax in the sauna, or stay active in the fully-equipped private gym with cardio gear, free weights, and yoga essentials.

The outdoor kitchen and open fire make entertaining effortless year-round, thanks to built-in heating and comfortable seating areas. Discover the hidden treehouse or play a match on the full-sized shared tennis court just steps away.

Bedroom Layouts:

Bedroom 1: 1x King Bed+ Ensuite

Bedroom 2: 1x Split King Bed

Bedroom 3: 1x Split King Bed

Bedroom 4: Cottage : 1x Split King Bed+ Ensuite

Other things to note
Highlights:
Luxury 4-bedroom retreat in Wilsons Bay, Queenstown

Lakeside location near Lake Wakatipu & 7-Mile Scenic Reserve

Outdoor hot tub, sauna, gym, and open fire.

Designer kitchen and premium sound system

Close to hiking, biking, skiing, and Queenstown centre

Book your stay at Baywaters Retreat—where luxury, nature, and adventure meet.

Activities on and around Baywaters.

Baywaters is positioned on 5 acres of planted gardens and grass lawns, in a peaceful, private and tranquil setting, but with so much to do.
On the property there is:
• A full tennis court (with tennis racquets and balls supplied)
• A very large lawn, suitable for croquet, kicking a football around or a game of frisbee.
• 6-person spa
• Infra-red sauna
• Fully equipped gym with free weights, yoga equipment, bosi balls, weights bench and a Life Fitness treadmill.

Around Baywaters is also one of the best areas of Queenstown for outdoor lovers:
• Wilson’s Bay picnic and swimming area is literally at the end of the driveway.
• The fantastic 7-mile mountain bike park is a 2-minute ride away, with graded and maintained trails from beginner to expert.
• Mt Crichton Loop, one of Queenstown’s best hikes, is a kilometre or two down the road.
• Moke Lake, with horse riding, hiking and mountain biking and fly fishing (in season) is a short drive, and is perfect for a romantic picnic, or a meal with the whole family.
• Lake Dispute, great for fly fishing (in season) is a hike from the property.
• Scenes from Lord of the Rings were filmed just down the road!

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Each Luxe home is fully equipped to meet your needs, with ample space and privacy.
Lake access
Private hot tub - open specific hours
Private sauna
Kitchen
Dedicated workspace

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Where you’ll be

Closeburn, Otago, New Zealand

Unbeatable Location for Nature and Adventure
Baywaters Retreat is ideally located near 7-Mile Scenic Reserve, offering instant access to biking and hiking trails. Lake Wakatipu is just a short stroll down the road, while Moke Lake, Mount Crichton Loop, and horse trekking trails are minutes away. In winter, hit the slopes at Coronet Peak—only a 30-minute drive. And when you’re ready for nightlife, dining, or shopping, Queenstown’s town centre is just 10 minutes away by car.

Meet your host

Superhost
740 reviews
4.86 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
My work: New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Luxury Rental Homes
I'm obsessed with: Luxury accommodation and Real estate.
New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Luxury Rental Homes offers you the opportunity to experience some of Queenstown and Wanaka's most discreet and unique homes for your luxury escape and holidays. With access to our extensive portfolio of homes throughout the greater Queenstown and Wanaka area, your stay is ensured to be exclusive, private and utmost enjoyable, whether you wish to partake in the region's natural playground or totally relax and take in the breathtaking surrounds. Queenstown and Wanaka are home to the world's southern most wine-producing region and the globally renowned and rewarded local pinot noir. With more than 150 eateries to choose from, there is a dining experience for every palette. We offer a year round premium service on accommodation requests be it large or small. Whether you know exactly what you are looking for or need our professional assistance, we are dedicated to delivering a friendly, specialized service to ensure your holiday accommodation requirements are met.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm