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Arrowtown Gem - Classic Arrowtown Cottage.

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Private kitchen
Lounge area all open plan
A tranquil place to stay

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Arrowtown, Arrowtown
  • Place, Tobins Track
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Millbrook Resort Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Superking or 2 Singles

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Arrowtown Gem - Classic Arrowtown Cottage.

Just renovated with brand new kitchen etc. new bedroom images up soon! This classic Arrowtown cottage has enjoyed many years of hosting happy, satisfied guests - please read our reviews. Arrowtown Gem is super sunny, simply yet stylishly furnished and is located an easy 10 minute stroll into the main town area of Arrowtown.

Voted New Zealand’s most beautiful small town 2020 (Keep NZ Beautiful) Arrowtown offers a huge array of cafes, bakeries, restaurants, bars, family friendly pubs, fashion stores, galleries, collectables with even a boutique cinema to enjoy. With an abundance of beautiful wineries located within 10 to 20 minutes drive there’s plenty of choice for wine lovers too.

For the more active minded it is located a few minutes ride to the start of the Queenstown Bike Trail and a variety of walks that start from the Arrow River, for both the leisurely stroller and serious hiker.

If you are a skier Coronet Peak skifield is 20 minutes drive away and Cardrona or the Snow Park are approximately 30 minutes drive and for golfers there are 2 beautiful courses located within 5 minutes drive. Lake Hayes is located 10 minutes drive away - perfect for swimming, sailing, paddle boarding and fishing.

The cottage has small but well layed out open plan living with French doors onto a large deck and a cosy booth style dining room. It is fully insulated and has both gas/electric heating and a wood burner (wood provided). Please note that I have ticked the 'heatpump - aircon' section for reason we have a great push button convection heating source but this system does not also cool.

The cottage is fully fenced, enjoys all day sun and is quiet and private, off the main road, with lovely views out over the Arrowtown hills from the large deck and outdoor dining/BBQ area. Rustic outdoor sheds provide the perfect place to store your skis and bikes.

The first bedroom is large with a raised timber ceiling, french doors opening onto the deck, is set up with 2 single beds and has a wardrobe. The beds can easily be pushed together and for stays of 7 days or longer we can do a full conversion to a superking bed on request. The second bedroom is smaller and has 1 queen bed and a small storage cupboard.

The house is extremely cosy, accented with a hint of retro design and will offer two couples, three singles or a family of four, a wonderful break in the sought after location of Arrowtown.

Dogs with considerate owners are most welcome with prior approval.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
On request
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly outside

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Arrowtown

Located in Arrowtown, this cottage is in the mountains and on a river. St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage and Arrowtown Chinese Settlement are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tobins Track and Arrow River. Alpine Aqualand and Queenstown Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Arrowtown, Arrowtown

What's nearby

  • Tobins Track - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lakes District Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Arrowtown Chinese Settlement - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Millbrook Resort Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wolf Coffee Roasters - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪11th Avenue by Frank’s - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ayrburn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fergbutcher - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Fork and Tap - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Arrowtown Gem - Classic Arrowtown Cottage. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Arrowtown Gem - Classic Arrowtown Cottage. ?

As of 16 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arrowtown Gem - Classic Arrowtown Cottage. on 27 April 2026 start from NZ$390, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Arrowtown Gem - Classic Arrowtown Cottage. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Arrowtown Gem - Classic Arrowtown Cottage. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arrowtown Gem - Classic Arrowtown Cottage. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Arrowtown Gem - Classic Arrowtown Cottage. located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Tobins Track and St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage. Arrow River and Lakes District Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 173 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous upgrades since our last stay, and great communication from manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lovely cottage is private, peaceful, with every amenity anyone would want. It is five minutes walk to a small supermarket, the bus stop for the Queenstown bus and the riverside walk to Arrowtown centre. We loved our two night stay, enjoyed relaxing on the sunny deck and highly recommend Arrowtown Gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bevan s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place to stay - everything you need inside clean tidy and modern. Great to access local tracks and easy walk just up the road to cafes - pubs - shops. Highly recommend. Host was easy to organise everything and very friendly. Will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cybele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super comfy and cute cottage in the gorgeous Arrowtown
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vanessa f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host seemed great, the house was good and comfy. Unfortunately could not get the tv to work properly. Also, although outside the control of the owner, but the non stop construction next door with constant noise was hard to get past.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

great short stay

Clean and warm with great communication from the owner we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

We just love this place

We’ve stayed here several times. Perfect little cottage, exactly as pictured, short walk to town, and fully fenced for our small dog.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon D.

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

Beautiful little cottage in the heart of Arrowtown

We really enjoyed our stay in this property. Super clean, comfortable, great location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm B.

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

Weekend away

A great place hidden away from the town to just relax and enjoy the sun.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie E.

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

Lovely stay

Thanks for the lovely stay in Arrowtown. Everything was perfect on arrival and we enjoyed our stay. We will be back again on our next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fatai M.

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

Wonderful place

Picking up my son from Queenstown airport, we stayed in Arrowtown, and pets friendly our German shepherd love the place and specially the walk around the Arrowtown area, Everything is there that we need for the stay, a great place for a small family stay.we will visit sometime again thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle G.

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

Delightful cottage

Convenient location, nice and private and very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm W.

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

Arrowtown beauty.

Fabulous, comfortable and relaxing stay, enjoyed by whole family including our Standard Poodle!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aldona M.

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

Lovely cottage in Arrowtown

We had a lovely week staying at this property. Very convenient to all the restaurants in Arrowtown and just a short drive to Frankton shops, QT and the Remarks for skiing.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amie R.

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

Cosy cottage

Absolutely loved this cottage, great stay with my parents who are visiting from the UK. Super comfortable beds too. Also great place for my little dog to stay too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Russell C.

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

Great Location

Easy stroll to Main Street of Arrow Town and some nice walking trails by the river. Accommodation was simple and comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alain M.

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

Lovely stay in Arrowtown

We had a lovely stay. The house is warm and clean and super comfortable. We will come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DJ R.

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

Great wee hide away

Excellent wee hideaway in Arrowtown - the log burner was much appreciated on the cold days
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ladbrook F.

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

Certainly a gem!

This place was perfect for our holiday. We’ve stayed at a few places in Arrowtown over the years and this would be our favourite. Everything we needed, great location, comfortable and so clean. Many thanks - we hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Lovely

Great little place. Perfect for our family & our dog. Great outdoor area & arrowtown is just beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Lovely little oasis

We enjoyed having a nice quiet private place to relax. Lovely outdoor space with table and chairs and very close to the river walk. All the ammenities to have a comfortable visit and thank you for accomodating our super king request. Loved our stay- thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

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

Ticked all the boxes

Happy with our stay. Comfortable beds,awesome shower. Very quiet location. Ideal location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Annie B.

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

Lovely comfy property close to Arrowtown ship nice and quiet and very private

Comfortable and private Quiet and close to Arrowtownship Couldn’t work out how to get quite old tv working but no complaints other than that ! Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

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

We love Arrowtown

Was very comfortable and warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by RachelleG

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Originally from Dunedin I have lived in Arrowtown/Queenstown for 35 years interspersed with years of travelling and living over seas. Travelling is still my greatest passion and a comfortable place to relax, (sleep!) while soaking up the local atmosphere has always been high on my list of priorities. I love nothing more than being able to offer this to fellow travelers while they are enjoying our beautiful Whakatipu Basin.

Why they chose this property

I truly believe Arrowtown is simply one of the loveliest places on earth. It is quaint, has beautiful scenery an incredible array of outdoor activities and has retained its old world charm while simultaneously offering an amazing range of world class dining and shopping. A hard combination to beat!

What makes this property unique

Everyone loves to stay at the cottage. It's quiet, comfortable, very warm and sunny, well appointed, has great views over the hills and is an easy stroll into the main town area.

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