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Mountain views - Amberley Retreat

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Queenstown, Ot

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mountain views - Amberley Retreat

Summary:

Amberley Retreat, Nestled in the mountains on the lower Shotover River, Amberley Retreat is a modern-day slice of alpine paradise. The contemporary home has been carefully crafted to maximise light, space and comfort, and with a single level layout, it really is perfect for the whole family. Vacation heaven starts here.



The Space:

Step into Amberley Retreat, where modern style meets relaxed holiday comfort. Thoughtfully furnished with clean lines, soft tones, and contemporary touches, this single-level home delivers effortless ease for families and friends alike — no stairs, no fuss, just pure relaxation. The open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area is the heart of the home — a bright, airy space designed for connection. Gather around the dining table, cook together in the sleek kitchen, or unwind with a movie on the large flat-screen TV. Sunlight floods the lounge by day, while the bay window makes the perfect nook to curl up with a good book after exploring Queenstown.

Outdoor living is just as inviting. Fire up the BBQ, dine alfresco in the sheltered courtyard, and take in the mountain views stretching toward Coronet Peak. The generous backyard garden offers plenty of room to play, relax, or simply breathe in the alpine air. Practicality hasn’t been forgotten — there’s a full laundry and utility room for post-adventure clean-ups, plus ample parking with a garage and two off-street spaces.



BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS

Amberley comfortably accommodates up to six guests across three restful bedrooms:

-Master Bedroom: Queen bed, ensuite bathroom, and private courtyard access

-Bedroom 2: Two single beds

-Bedroom 3: Two single beds

-Additional facilities: Separate family bathroom and separate toilet



ADDITIONAL FEATURES

-Unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi

-Outdoor BBQ and dining area

-Off-street and garage parking



RATES & CONDITIONS

-Prices are for up to 6 guests maximum

-Rates are dynamic and fluctuate based on demand and availability; pricing is confirmed at the time of booking

-Minimum age requirement: 25 years (lead booker)

-7+ night stays may require a mid-stay clean and linen refresh (additional charge applies)

-Peak periods and public holidays may incur higher rates or minimum stays



PRIVACY ACT:

The information requested from the guest is to enable Goodstays Ltd to assess the guest’s request to rent the property. The guest does not have to supply this information, but if the guest does not, then Goodstays is unable to rent the property out. The guest acknowledges that Goodstays will collect, hold and use the guest’s personal information for purposes related to the renting of the property and the provision of related customer services, including direct marketing and assessing customer satisfaction with products and services provided by Goodstays. The guest further acknowledges that such personal information may be disclosed to debt collection agencies, insurance companies and/or law enforcement agencies in the possible event of non-payment, damage or theft to the property; and the guest hereby authorises the disclosure of their personal information for such purposes.



Guest Access:

You will have access to the entire home.



The Neighborhood:

Set in peaceful Tuckers Beach, Amberley Retreat offers space, privacy, and mountain views just minutes from Frankton’s shops, cafes, and the airport. Enjoy riverside walks, nearby cycle trails, and easy access to Queenstown’s adventure and wine regions — all from a calm, family-friendly base.



Getting Around:

There are Uber, taxi and bus options in and around Queenstown.



Interaction with Guests:

The Goodstays’ Guest Services department is available via phone or email throughout your stay, 8am - 8pm, 7 days a week, with a 24-hour emergency line.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
House Rules & Rates: - For reservations that are outside of 14 days to arrival will only require a 25% non-refundable deposit. The balance is then ...

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
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 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

Queenstown Hill

Located in Queenstown Hill, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Queenstown Arts Centre and Toi o Tahuna are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St Josephs Parish and Williams Cottage. Alpine Aqualand and Queenstown Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
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Queenstown, Ot

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Airspresso
  • Boatshed Café
  • Tanoshi Five Mile
  • Patagonia Chocolates
  • 11th Avenue by Frank’s

Frequently asked questions

Is Amberley Retreat | Tranquil retreat | Mountain views | Alpine Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amberley Retreat | Tranquil retreat | Mountain views | Alpine Paradise?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amberley Retreat | Tranquil retreat | Mountain views | Alpine Paradise?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amberley Retreat | Tranquil retreat | Mountain views | Alpine Paradise located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Lake Wakatipu and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Frankton Beach. Queenstown Event Centre and Alpine Aqualand are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

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

Fabulous retreat

Beautiful views, lovely accommodation and suited our party very well.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

a c.

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

Beautiful family home with view of the Shotover River

This is a beautiful home with a great layout for family living but it also suited us perfectly, a couple with no children. Great entertaining and lounging areas, and we found we did a lot of meals at home. A retreat away from the hustle and bustle of Queenstown but also minutes away.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil K.

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

Great location

Clean and spacious property in great peaceful location overlooking the Shotover river. Would recommend to larger family and hope to come back one day soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert P., Dunedin

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

Relaxing break with the family!

We had a peaceful relaxing vacation in this fabulous house with a magnificent view! Didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darlene T.

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

Fell in Love!

This beautiful home has stunning views. Also, the floor plan is perfect for family and friends’ sleeping arrangements. Beautiful property inside and out.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee C.

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

Wonderful place with outstanding views

We loved our stay at the Amberly retreat. The house is very comfortable and the views from the living and dining areas and the garden are sublime. The kitchen is very well equipped and it was nice that there were some basics in the pantry like oil, vinegar, tea etc. We were skiing and the fields are all in reasonable distance. The beds were super comfy and we slept really well. We could've stayed much longer and would highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Bree C.

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

Amazing view

Fantastic place to stay with family. Lovely and warm through winter. Goodstay looks after the property and the only thing I found off putting was the rubbish collection instructions. $25 per bag is pretty steep if you go over your allocated number of rubbish bags.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ross M.

Great time at Amberley

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely sunny home with superb outlook over the Shotover to the hills and mountains to the north. Had everything we needed, was spacious clean and warm. Would come back again.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing Amberley

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A beautiful home with everything you could possibly need and more. Very warm and cosy, beautiful views of the Shotover and Coronet. Stay up late to see endless shooting stars. Tranquil, safe yard for kids with sheep, llama/alpaca and golden retrievers keeping the kids amused. Layout of the house allowed for room to move and privacy with good separation for two small families traveling together. Communication with Goodstays was really good. Definitely would choose this home next time we are back in Queenstown.
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10/10 Excellent

Roger W., Evanston, IL

February Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property was as described. Beautiful view. Excellent amenities. Clean. We used the house as our base for many outdoor activities in the Queenstown area. Wine tasting, excellent restaurants, whitewater rafting, jet boating, hiking. Barbecue also provided opportunity to cook good meals at home. Grocery stores conveniently located nearby. Only suggestion: leave instruction manuals for us foreigners to figure out how to work the NZ appliances!

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD M.

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

Fantastic View And Home

I toyed with finding a place closer to town but I was glad to have settled with the Amberley home. The single story home is well laid out with the guest bedrooms away from the master so no interaction. The kitchen, dining area and living room all have fabulous views. The kitchen is well equipped so any type cooking is possible and everything was sparkling clean. The washer and dryer came in super handy as we normally travel light with only one carry on luggage. A short five minute drive and there is a nice shopping complex with two markets, lots of restaurants and various retail shops. A minute further is an indoor electric go kart complex for super thrills. The airport is next door so easy in and out. Downtown is 13-15 minutes away depending on traffic and here again glad to have stayed away from all the walking tourists and traffic. The neighborhood is upscale with similar custom homes so the area is super safe. All in all an impressive home that we would not have any hesitation to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hilary M.

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

Great house

Excellent house for us (6 adults) for a long weekend stay. Quiet, clean, great kitchen and lounge setup, beautiful views across to Coronet Peak. Would definitely recommend this place, and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amelia P.

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

Great view

Very easy and excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Walter C., Canada

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

Perfect Location

If you’re looking for a quiet scenic getaway, this is the place.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Awesome Queenstown Option

Great alternative to central Queenstown. Awesome property for 6 people. Very quiet location with fantastic views
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

Great location with awesome views and plenty of outside lawn area. The house was perfect inside too.

Was perfect for us not wanting to be in the hub of Queenstown , yet only a short drive away. Close to airport and new shopping centres that have everything, but it feels far away from all Being on the hillside with acreage viewing Coronet Peak and the Shotover River was amazing. The house is modern , well equipped and spacious too. Good temperature inside with the preset underfloor heating . Used the gas fireplace as well in lounge on a couple of colder evenings . Will be back for more
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bernard R.

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

Superb

We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Amberley. The property is perfectly suited to a family and met or exceeded out expectations in every way
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2/10 Terrible

Rick C.

Not a good system

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I was unable to stay due to ill health. I was unable to cancel and paid the full amount. The bond was refunded but not the incidental charges like linen which would not have been used as we never went there I would never be using a system that takes the full amount as a deposit ever again. Its dumb frankly. Theres better systems out there and you should try and rethink your policy.
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10/10 Excellent

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Amberley

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Really excellent House great, in a beautiful location Very well set up and managed Would definitely use again
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Home away from home quiet and secluded just what we wanted would do it again...
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10/10 Excellent

KERRY C.

Gorgeous views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the Amberley retreat. The house is beautiful and the views are fantastic. The house is very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed being outside of the city but also not far away. It was perfect for our family of 6. We also found Goodstays very pleasant to work with.
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10/10 Excellent

Hilary K.

Beautiful stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great time
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10/10 Excellent

Graeme C. C.

Lovely relaxing location.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Warm house, very nice for a family. Picturesque location.
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8/10 Good

Samuel K.

Beautiful house; shame about management

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful property with excellent views, the management at Goodstays let the team though. The good: - Great views of Shotover River and Coronet Peak - Remote-feeling location but only 5 mins from Frankton and 10 mins from Queenstown - Well-designed quite modern house - Spacious, great for families - Good dishwasher and laundry facilities - Great kitchen which was well stocked for cooking - Sky TV, with some kids toys, kids DVDs and books/magazines The bad: - We ran out of hot water on the last night of our stay. Called the property manager who was not very pleasant and quite rude, and told me "this is all in your compendium" (which it isn't, there is nothing in the compendium about hot water!). Told me on 1st call that it was gas hot water on bottles, and I needed to change to the 2nd bottle. Called him back as unable to rectify, he told me he wasn't sending anyone out, and to pour some "hot water" on the tap valve to help open it. When this didn't work and I realised both gas bottles were completely empty, I tried to call back, the phone had been put off the hook (unable to get through) so called the emergency assistance number (which was the same person!) - he was quite rude and said he had "already spoken to me twice about this tonight" and why was I ringing. I explained both gas bottles were empty, it was clear no-one had checked them recently, so he told me to hook up the gas bottle from the BBQ, which also ran out promptly within 3 minutes of hot water! No follow-up call at all, lucky it was our last night as no hot water in Queenstown in winter is not fun! - Also Goodstays in general seemed a bit over the top. Only allowed to fill two garbage bags for our 7-night stay in a family 3 bedroom house, otherwise charged extra fees! Also asked for late check-out, informed we could check out 2 hours later for $80 + GST!! I've never come across such treatment for guests, particularly when paying this much per night.
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne O.

Great house, beautiful spot!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was perfect for our family of 6! Modern, comfortable, clean house in beautiful spot. The kids loved the trampoline and the space to roam!

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