Alpine charm, stylish finishes and panoramic vistas collide at Maxwell Place – a real Queenstown gem. Reminiscent of a mountain chalet, the home is sun drenched and well-appointed to exploit the jaw dropping views of Lake Wakatipu and the neighbouring mountains.
The Space:
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS:
Maxwell Place is the kind of vacation rental where holiday memories are made. The property’s almost rustic feel is at one with Queenstown’s adventurous spirit, while modern amenities provide the ease of holiday living. A wood finish gives Maxwell Place tonnes of warmth and character, while strategically placed windows bring in maximum light. You will enjoy taking in the view whether you’re dining, bathing or lying in bed.
An open plan kitchen and living area are situated on the first floor, framed by a wrap-around balcony with sliding door access. The décor is best described as character-packed yet contemporary, with exposed beams and a roaring fireplace.
Extensive decking around the holiday home adds to the indoor-outdoor flow and helps bring nature indoors. Upstairs, the wooden beamed attic room is an ideal haven for children or additional guests, including bean bags and TV. The carport makes parking easy and convenient.
BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS:
Maxwell Place is equipped with 2.5 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms. One of the home’s major perks is its flexible configuration, including a bunkroom attic:
Master Bedroom: 1 Queen
Bedroom 2: 1 Queen
Bedroom 3: 2 King Singles plus 2 Singles
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
- Unlimited WIFI
- Wood stove
- Wood burner
- Electric blankets
- Firewood supplied
RATES:
- Rates are a guide only & subject to change
- Special events and Christmas/New Year’s tariff subject to increased nightly rates and minimum stay
- Additional fees include pre-arrival inspection, house linens, towels and standard departure clean
- Please note that stays of 7+ nights may require mid-stay clean/linen change where additional charges may apply
- Prices are for up to 8 people. Additional beds & linen maybe available upon request – ask reservations
- Minimum age requirement 25 years or older for the leading group member (photo ID required)
Guest Access:
You will have access to the entire home.
The Neighborhood:
Tucked in the hillside on lower Queenstown Hill moments from downtown, this area is renowned for its panoramic views around Lake Wakatipu, over to Kelvin Heights and the Remarkables. Maxwell Place is magnificently placed to take in the vistas.
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 - 10pm, 7 days a week, with a 24-hour emergency line.
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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
Property # 7680529
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Queenstown
Queenstown is home to this holiday home. St Josephs Parish and Williams Cottage are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Queenstown Mall and Cookie Time Cookie Bar. Queenstown Gardens and Queenstown Ice Arena are also worth visiting.
As of 29 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maxwell Place on 30 May 2026 start from NZ$715, 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.
What time is check-in at Maxwell Place?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Maxwell Place?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Maxwell Place located?
Situated in Queenstown, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Wakatipu, St Josephs Parish and Queenstown Gardens. Queenstown Beach and Queenstown Ice Arena are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Awesome value for money and situated in an ideal spot to take full advantage of the beautiful views Lake Whakatipu has to offer.
Allan O.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2022
Thank you Allan for your recent stay and choosing to stay with Goodstays Queenstown.
We wish you and your family all the best for the festive season and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Warm Regards,
Nicholas - Goodstays Queenstown
Really nice place. Love the camp like atmosphere. We ended up having some cooler rainy nights so the stove was a really nice. Kitchen is well stocked for making meals and the views can’t be beat!
Alden T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 January 2025
Nothing better than making a meal and curling up in front of the fire on a rainy day, appreciate Alden sharing the experience.
Everything from booking to checking in was seamless. Maybe just need better parking options.
Johann J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2021
Thank you very much for your recent stay and pleased we could accommodate you after a difficult 12 months due to the pandemic. We appreciate you booking your recent stay with Goodstays, supporting local and wishing you and your family all the best for 2021. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Warm regards and stay safe. Nicholas – Goodstays.
Great House with stunning views. All the mod cons needed on holiday. Comfortable beds, plenty of room for 6 Adults, parking was at a premium however.
Colin S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2021
Thank you very much for your recent stay Colin, pleased we could accommodate you under the circumstances. We appreciate you booking your recent stay with Goodstays, supporting local and wishing you and your family all the best for the rest of the year. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Warm regards and stay safe. Kind Regards, Nicholas – Goodstays.
The place was spacious and equipped!
Great views from everywhere . Shower head broke and the good stay guys were there within an hour .
We explored all around Queenstown so it was a great location.
Thank you so much !
Anne K.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay! Warm regards, the team at Goodstays.
The view of the lake and mountains is superb. The house suited our group of 8 with plenty of room for everyone. The cooking utensils and crockery had not been left in a great state by the people prior to us, so we did have to scrub everything prior to using it. Other than that, the house was clean and tidy. I’d definitely stay here again.
Sue T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2023
Hi Sue
Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experiences and for your feedback which we will address with the team, thanks again Sue wishing you all the very best for a wonderful 2023!
Goodstays Queenstown
The location is good and close to most of the amenities and attractions. However the house needs some upgrade with some new bedding. The photos are quite old and doesn't to show the current status of the house. Overall good place.Please put a new vacuum cleaner.
Dilshan Christorpher P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2022
Many thanks for your detailed feedback Dilshan.
The property photography and pricing is accurate for the property which we will review again shortly to ensure transparency with all our listings.
Wishing you all the best for 2022 Kind Regards, Nick – Goodstays
The property is in a prime location as it’s situated equally to The Remarkables and Coronet Peaks. The property fits 8 people well enough. However the stairs are a bit too steep to where the “kids” area is. The house has a considerable amount of mould especially around the windows and the bathroom. Lastly the hot water system isn’t adequate for a group of 7 who cook and clean up every day.
Olivier V.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2024
Thank you for your feedback Olivier, we were pleased to hear that you enjoyed the location and found the property suitable for your group.
The condition around the windows is more so due to the aging of the wood trim rather than being from mould. The main bathroom itself having recently been fully renovated just before Winter this year.
Regarding the hot water, we apologize for any inconvenience, the property uses an electric hot water cylinder, therefore we encourage mindful water consumption to ensure there is enough hot water for everyone.
We appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you back for an improved stay in the future.
Warm Regards, Goodstays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
26 March 2019
NZ Getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This place has an amazing view! You couldn't expect better. Although the place is getting a little old, it just adds character! The fireplace is definitely it's finest feature. It is situated a little out of town, but a $13NZD maxi cab is worth it.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2020
Dear Stacey, thank you for your feedback and great to hear you enjoyed your stay at Maxwell place. As popular as Maxwell Place is the owners are laying new carpet down as well updating a few other areas in the house to keep it well maintained going into Summer. Please contact us next time you plan a stay to beautiful Queenstown.
Absolutely perfect setup. Myself and my two daughters were in Queenstown for a week of skiing and Queenstowning. Its five mibutes from twon which is easy drive for lunch or dinner. Or a morning drive to the ski bus. The place is homely and comfortable and warm. The master has stunning views to wake up to. The lounge/dining/kitchen area is perfect for hanging out as a family. And the bedrooms comfortable, spacious and provide a personal place when needed. Would definitely recommend and use again
Sean P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2022
Thank you very much for choosing to stay with us for your Queenstown stay.
We wish you all the best for the rest of the year, and hope to see you again soon.
Warm Regards,
Nicholas
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Colm K.
7 April 2019
Photo's dont give this place credit~~
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:
Absolutely fantastic rental up high on the hills of Queenstown! You could just stay and look at the views for the whole time.. Very modern and comfy stay with every possible add ons.. books, games, dvds, gadgets etc.. Absolutely perfect for 6-8 people.. I will stay here every year.. Nice walk to town too and a little bit of excercise on way up as up on hill but i enjoyed it.. Cant say enough of how great our stay was..
Colm K.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay! Warm regards, the team at Goodstays.
Difficult to find the front door and parking space as the parking space was not labeled and the house address, number was not obvious or easily seen. Instructions for placing the garbage in the email I received we're different from the instructions in the house so that was a bit confusing. Please consider replacing or washing the window curtain in the bedroom closest to the street as it was a bit moldy. That being said, the house met our needs, the view was fantastic and we enjoyed our time in Queenstown immensely. There is another home underneath 22b. If there was anyone there they were very quiet, we didn't hear anything.
Cynthia S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2024
Thank you for your feedback, we're glad you enjoyed your stay. We'll address the issues you mentioned, including the moldy curtain. We apologize for any confusion and will make improvements based on your feedback. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Thanks Cynthia.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Owen D.
26 March 2019
Recent stay at Maxwell Place Queenstown
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This property was perfect for our stay. The view was stunning and amazing to wake up to every morning. Holidaying with our son, his wife and two young children ages 5 and 7 the house provided two queen size beds with each room having its own bathroom. The children were excited about sleeping up on the third floor and the extra toilet was very handy also. Very warm home with plenty of heating options available - at no time were we cold - and everything you would want for comfort was supplied. Very handy to town - we did have a rental car. The children were delighted to be able to help light the fire every evening - they live in a very warm climate - plenty of wood supplied. Staying in such a great home made our stay most enjoyable. Would highly recommend to other families. Hope to be able to stay here at some time again in the future.
Owen D.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2020
Dear Owen, Thank you for a fantastic review, Maxwell Place sounds like it was the ideal property for your family! We hope to welcome you all back again one day soon. Best regards, Goodstays
We really enjoyed staying at this property. Yes, it is old and a bit rough around the edges - that is obvious from the photos. If you are looking for a pristine 5 star resort this is not the place for you. BUT if you are looking for a cosy place with INCREDIBLE views, a full kitchen, multiple bathrooms, a great fireplace and plenty of room to spread out, this house is great and also really good value. We had a group of five friends staying here and didn't feel cramped at all. We loved looking out at the stunning views every day. The beds were all very comfortable with quality linen. The kitchen was well appointed and everything worked fine. Showers were good with plenty of hot water. The neighbourhood was extremely quiet with the exception of one night where there was loud music playing, but that seemed to be the exception and certainly isn't the fault of the property! Loved waking up in our very own hillside treehouse every day and would recommend this place to families or groups of friends. Just note that the parking space is pretty small - our RAV4 fit in there but I don't think you'd fit anything too much bigger than that. I think you could probably park on the street nearby as a back up option but not sure how many spaces there usually are - just something to bear in mind.
Jessica P.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2022
Thank you for taking the time to share you experience with us, we very much appreciate it for incoming guests.
We wish you all the best for the rest of the year. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Kind Regards,
Nicholas
Verified
8/10 Good
Hani F.
7 January 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good place for adults groups.
Hi,
Good location.
No QR code at front door being a public place!
Balcony handrail not to standards for toddlers or children gap is too big and drop is over 5m. Dangerous. Same to handrails of staircases inside. Kids need supervision all time.
There was a car parked in the car port, although we didn't need as our van was too high but you think its part of the house.
Black spots around door handles need more cleaning, I have photos.
The glass at the dining room is stained from weather, need good cleaning as the spot to the lake is magnificent.
Hani F.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2022
Hi Hani,
Thank you for your review and feedback. Maxwell Place is not a public place, far from it, it’s a holiday home with every guest registered with pre-arrival reports and departure reports time/date stamped to ensure we meet our servicing and housekeeping standards.
The photos for this listing are accurate as reflected in the price, Maxwell is a Scandinavian style Kiwi bach! Guests looking for a more modern style home are welcome to view our other listings or reach out to us to answer any queries.
Unfortunately this is the first contact we have had from you so we were unable to check the door handle and rail upon your arrival, had you contacted us we would have had our Guest Services team to you within an hour.
All the best Hani, perhaps check the listing you book next time to ensure you meet your own expectations!
Kind Regards,
Nicholas
Amazing view and location. Loved having a fire to warm the house. Had everything we needed.
Nicola S.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2020
We are very glad to hear you enjoyed everything the property had to offer during your stay. We hope you choose to stay with us again. Thanks & Regards, Nicholas
What a lovely place to stay, we couldn’t have been happier! The views of the lake and mountains are spectacular and the home was clean, comfortable and well appointed. Great location close to Queenstown, just a few minutes drive. When we needed to extend our stay by a few days the property manager responded quickly and was very helpful. Highly recommended! We would certainly up stay here again.
Jennifer S.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2020
Thank you for your review, Jennifer! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope we may host you again in the future!
-The Goodstays Team
Fantastic views and good set up in the house. Limited parking by the house but on street parking can be found up the hill. Great place to access Queenstown and Frankton town centres.
Claire S.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope we may host you again in the future!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Luke D.
3 March 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great location, the property is average.
We enjoyed our stay but felt the property was 'punching above its weight' in terms of value for money from past experiences. The house is fairly tired, there was no real outdoor space to enjoy the view and then there were little things like there being low on essentials i.e. coffee, sugar etc. Also, aside from the main living room, the house is also very dark.
Luke D.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hi Luke, thanks for taking the time to submit your feedback. We are sorry that the property did not meet your expectations, however we believe the photography and rates accurately reflect the calibre of Maxwell Place.
As we offer self-catering holiday homes, we do not provide pantry basics such as coffee or sugar, however previous guests will occasionally leave theirs behind, which you are welcome to use.
We hope you enjoyed your time in Queenstown.
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