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A bedroom with a large bed, two windows with curtains, a chair, and a view of greenery and mountains.
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
Exterior detail
A wooden cabin with a sliding glass door, a small patio with a table and bench, and a well-maintained bush.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned armchairs, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Queenstown, Otago
  • Place, Queenstown Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Mall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Queenstown
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Queenstown

Located in Queenstown City Centre, this vacation home is adjacent to St Josephs Parish and within a 5-minute walk of Queenstown Mall. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchenette, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Queenstown Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Queenstown Mall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Queenstown Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪“Life’s a Grind” Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Odd Saint - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage

The Historic Stone House 6 bedroom 5 bathroom house was built in 1874 for the Mayor of Queenstown, Thomas Betts. Beautifully preserved, this heritage building features three boutique apartments that can be rented separately or all together and are just a short two-minute walk from the centre of Queenstown.

With stunning Queenstown alpine views, and a hot tub in the garden, this landmark historic house combines old world charm and traditional 1870s architecture with the 21st century comforts you would expect to find in quality accommodation.

Main house- apt 1 & 2
- Sleeps a total of 10 people and is perfectly set up to house multiple families or a large group of friends.
- Split into 2 living spaces with one end of the house accommodating 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and the main living area
- Large kitchen/dining area connecting it to the 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment with another sitting room and small kitchenette.

Old Stone Stables - Alley apartment
- Self-contained 1 bedroom apartment
- King bed
- Kitchen
- Private bathroom
- Living area
- Sofa bed that can sleep 2 extra people
- Accessible by stairs

- Bedrooms are set up as 5 kings and 2 singles but we can split more beds into singles on request.
- 2 of the bedrooms in the main house have their own ensuites

General
- Large Living room with fireplace and heatpump
- Flatscreen TV
- Heatpumps and wall heaters throughout
- Outdoor dining table
- Private BBQ
- Large full kitchen with oven, microwave and gas stovetop
- Private spa pool
- Private Full laundry

Points of Interest
- Skyline Gondola & luge, 1km - 14 min walk
- TSS Earnslaw Steam Boat, 800m - 12 min walk
- Freshchoice Supermarket, 800m - 12 minute walk
- Caltex Service Station, 850m, 12 minute walk
- Cookie time, 400km - 8 minute walk
- Queenstown Gardens, 800m - 12 minute walk
- Downtown Queenstown - adventure activities, restaurants, bars, shops, 650m 10 minutes walk or a 2 min drive

Airport Access
- Queenstown Airport, 7.4km - 11 minute drive

Public Transport
- Local bus, 850m - 10 minute walk
- Ski Shuttle 900m - 10 minute walk (Duke St) or 350m - 4 minute walk (Creekside Holiday Park)

"To secure this booking credit card part payment or full payment will only be available via secured link provided"
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchenette and 5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a dryer, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

270_74
Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Queenstown City Centre, just steps from St Josephs Parish, and within a 10-minute walk of Queenstown Mall and Queenstown Gardens. You'll also find Skycity Queenstown Casino and Lake Wakatipu less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a private pool, a kitchenette, and a smart TV.

Does Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN), which is 4.6 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage?

No, there aren't any house at Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage that offer a balcony.

Historic Stone House & Alley Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Accommodation

Perfect for our family, 10 of us had a fantastic time.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place to stay. Close to town

The house was warm, well presented and had lovely communal spaces
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021