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Aurora Cottage
Aurora Cottage is a peaceful retreat just 5 minutes drive from central Wanaka. Set in a private native garden, this stylish new cottage features warm wooden interiors, a private deck, outdoor dining, and comfortable seating. Walk to cafés, a brewery, grocery store, and butcher in minutes. Surrounded by scenic walking and biking trails, it’s the perfect base for exploring. Hosts live on the property, but the cottage is fully self-contained and interaction is optional. ⭐️There are steps to enter⭐️

Lake View Heights - Luxury large home -244 sq mtr
A 2020 one storey built modern spacious home (approx 240 sq m) situated on a hill boasting amazing lake and mountain views, whilst still being a short walk to the lake and Wanaka township. Sun drenched, warm family home with separate living and bedroom wings with a connected partially covered central deck which provides an attractive outside dining option. Excellent feedback eg Charlie -Aug 23 said "excellent house, view was awesome. House is much better than pictures and pictures were great'

Cosy home with indoor fireplace/ outdoor patio
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Located 5 minutes walk from the lake and 20 minutes walk to Wanaka town. This quiet gem allows you to snuggle up in the winter by the fire after skiing or BBQ on a balmy summers evening after a bike or walk. Wanaka is a paradise that awaits you! Care has been taken to ensure comfort in your stay with 3 stylish queen bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen down to coffee maker, laundry facilities and best of all ample lounging area indoors and out.

Stone Cottage on Redwood
This newly renovated cottage is super comfortable, warm and very sunny. The living room opens directly out onto the veranda and is a great place to eat and enjoy the sound of the babbling stream. Lovely lawn for the kids to play. Super King master bed and 2 King Single beds make for a very comfortable night. Leave the window open and you will be off the sleep to the sound of running water. Children love playing in the shallow spring feed creek, a great place to cool off in the summer.

Holiday Haven in The Heights, Wanaka
Escape to this contemporary family retreat, ideal for a relaxing holiday. The spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area is bathed in natural light and flows to a large deck with stunning lake and mountain views. Enjoy the convenience of an additional lounge, fibre WiFi, smart TVs, and other entertainment options. Stay cosy year-round with a fireplace, heat pump, and comprehensive heating throughout. Experience the beauty of Wanaka in comfort and style—you may never want to leave.

Pure Lakefront, Corner Peak Cottage
Uninterrupted lake views await your next very special getaway. This retreat is a perfect blend of luxe and retro in an architecturally designed 1960's Cottage nestled in outstanding natural beauty. There is nothing between you and the spectacular lake view apart from some deep breaths, a wine and some down time. This is the best view in Lake Hawea! The Cottage sits at the front of the property with a fenced off and completely separate Corner Peak Studio at the back of the property.

Maori Point Vineyard Cottage
Maori Point cottage is nestled in our vineyard, 30km from Wanaka , with spectacular mountain views and access to the Clutha riverbank for walks or picnics. Warm in winter with underfloor heating and fireplace, the living areas include a full cook's kitchen which opens onto a verandah, lawn & native garden. The large upstairs bedroom has king bed and mountain views, downstairs bedroom has a queen bed with garden outlook. A quiet peaceful environment, and a good base for exploring.

Our Big Tiny House
Welcome to our charming Big Tiny Home near Wanaka! Enjoy expansive windows, open-plan living, and a spacious deck with breathtaking Central Otago views. Located in Alberttown, just 5 minutes from Wanaka, with 750km of mountain biking and hiking trails right at your doorstep. Freshwater rivers for fly fishing and swimming are just 100 meters away. The house is on the same section as our family home, so you may hear kids in the garden, but we aim to be considerate of your space.

The Lookout Lodge, Ski and Rural Farm Experience
This is a fantastic lodge to share with families and friends. We are 45 minutes from Cardrona and 10 minutes from central Wanaka. Guests will find themselves enjoying this exclusive rural location surrounded by farm life, magnificent views, stars, and great facilities. The lodge has central heating, spacious cooking and dining amenities, an outdoor fireplace, farm animals, and multiple options for sleeping arrangements. For more information, contact us at Lookout Lodge Wanaka.

Wanaka Lakeview Holiday Home Lake Mountain View
Welcome to our 2 bedroom house built in 2024 which has stunning lake, forest and mountain views from the large deck. We have a new luxurious Super King bed in bedroom 1 and a Queen bed. 20 minute walk to the lake. Five min drive to Wanaka township, (Wanaka Tree) and plenty of parking. Air conditioning/heat pump. The bathroom with separate toilet. Big lounge and full kitchen, dishwasher, fridge freezer and bar fridge, microwave, induction cooktop and oven

Relax and unwind
A spacious, private home that is modern, stylish and comfortable in Wanaka with mountain views. Immaculate and warm ( double glazed, 2 heat pumps and a gas fire). A 3 bedroom house (maximum number of guests 7) with beautiful furnishings and fully equipped. There are two queen bedrooms and a third bedroom with one single bed and one bunk. Two bathrooms (master has ensuite) with separate showers, The house is professionally cleaned and all linen is provided.

LUXURY HOME WITH LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS
Step into this outstanding luxury accommodation in Wanaka and you will feel the spacious, cool elegance of its contemporary design, while being entranced by the panoramic views over Lake Wanaka, and the surrounding mountains. Catering, for up to 12 comfortably, but equally, it has lovely intimate spaces for a smaller number if thats you! IVP has been in the holiday home market for many years with wonderful 5 star reviews with many returning guests.
Popular amenities for Wānaka house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Wānaka Mountain Home

Southern Cross Lodge

Wanaka Albert Town Peaceful home away from home

Mountain View House

Spacious home, key to community Pool/spa/gym

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Obelisk

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Roy’s Peak House, Architectural Gem in Wanaka

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Stylish Simplicity in Wanaka

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Daniels Delight

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Hot Tub Time Machine! Central Wanaka

Private cottage with stunning mountain views

Lismore Lookout - Luxe Wanaka Retreat With a View
When is the best time to visit Wānaka?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | G$53,110 GYD | G$50,392 GYD | G$49,347 GYD | G$52,692 GYD | G$44,119 GYD | G$48,092 GYD | G$54,156 GYD | G$52,483 GYD | G$53,738 GYD | G$49,556 GYD | G$48,301 GYD | G$60,847 GYD |
| Avg. temp | 16°C | 16°C | 13°C | 10°C | 7°C | 3°C | 3°C | 5°C | 8°C | 10°C | 12°C | 15°C |
Quick stats about house rentals in Wānaka

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Explore 1,060 vacation rentals in Wānaka

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Wānaka vacation rentals start at G$4,182 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly vacation rentals
920 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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Vacation rentals with a pool
50 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
300 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
1,040 of Wānaka vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool across Wānaka rentals

4.9 Average rating
Wānaka stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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