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Hawk House Your sanctuary—and your launchpad—in Central Otago

Villa in Queensberry with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms2347 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Queensberry, Otago
  • Place, DOC Trailhead
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Wānaka Lavender Farm
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Rippon Vineyard
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wānaka Airport (WKA)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Queensberry

This villa places you 1 mi (1.5 km) from DOC Trailhead. The villa includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • DOC Trailhead - 6 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Warbirds & Wheels - 15 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Wānaka Lavender Farm - 17 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Rippon Vineyard - 28 min drive - 21.1 miles
  • Cardrona Alpine Resort - 47 min drive - 37.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tarras Country Coffee Shop - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Dog Cafe & Cellar Door - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪RW Orient Express Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Luggate Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Wrinkly Rams - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Hawk House Your sanctuary—and your launchpad—in Central Otago

Hawk House | Te Rangi Kahu

Your sanctuary—and your launchpad—in Central Otago
Perched on a ridge with panoramic views over Central Otago, Hawk House offers the perfect balance of tranquillity and adventure. Nestled in the peaceful hills of Queensberry, this award-winning architectural retreat is positioned midway between vibrant Lake Wānaka—with its lively cafés, boutique shopping, and lakefront activities—and historic Cromwell, home to local galleries and the celebrated wineries of Bannockburn, including Cloudy Bay and Mt Difficulty.
Just up the road, Nanny Goat Vineyard offers a local taste of the region’s acclaimed Pinot Noir, with more cellar doors to explore along the scenic drive between towns. Wānaka Airport is a short drive away for scenic flights and high-adrenaline adventures, while the Clutha River below the property offers peaceful walking tracks and trout fishing. For serious hikers, a Department of Conservation trail behind the house climbs over the Pisa Range, eventually leading to Queenstown.
Celebrated for its innovative design, environmental sensitivity, and masterful craftsmanship, Hawk House was a standout in the 2019 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards. Earning multiple accolades, including Most Outstanding Residential Project in New Zealand, it was recognised for its exceptional attention to detail, quality of build, and the way it harmonises with its surroundings. Thoughtfully tucked into the hillside and clad in rugged Otago schist, the home is a subtle nod to The Lord of the Rings—a modern-day, hobbit-style sanctuary that blends seamlessly with the dramatic landscape.
Inside, expansive living spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, and warm natural finishes create a peaceful retreat. The main house offers three bedrooms and bathrooms, while a flexible studio space serves as a guest room, workspace, or wellness nook.
Whether you’re winding down with a glass of local wine or heading out for mountain trails, riverside walks, or vineyard visits, Hawk House invites you to slow down—or gear up—as you choose.
Come for the views. Stay for the peace. Step out for the thrill.
The villa is heated and features a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,347 square feet

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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.
  • This property accepts cash.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this villa?

This villa is located in Queensberry within a short 18-minute walk of DOC Trailhead. You'll also find Maori Point Vineyard and Tarras Golf Course nearby.

Is there parking available at this villa?

No, there isn't parking at this villa.

Is this villa adjacent to a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this villa?

No, there is no indoor pool at this villa.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hawk House Your sanctuary—and your launchpad—in Central Otago?

Couples staying at this villa will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Hawk House Your sanctuary—and your launchpad—in Central Otago?

No, this villa doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this villa offer breakfast?

No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.

Does this villa have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this villa.

How close is the airport from this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Wānaka Airport (WKA), which is 10.5 mi away (16 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hawk House Your sanctuary—and your launchpad—in Central Otago?

No, there aren't any villas with balconies at Hawk House Your sanctuary—and your launchpad—in Central Otago.