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Riders Rest

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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View from deck towards Treble Cone
View from North. Catches afternoon sun
Lounge
Classic mountain view drenched in sunshine
Lounge towards dining and kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6170 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Pembroke Park
  • Place, Wānaka Golf Club
  • Place, Picture Lounge
  • Airport, Wānaka Airport (WKA)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Main

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Main

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Riders Rest

Whether you're riding the snow or mountain bike tracks, horses or golf carts, Riders Rest offers modern, comfortable living spaces to provide the backdrop to the day’s activities. Whilst you enjoy the afterglow, the kids can play outside on the flat section complete with Spring Free trampoline.
Clever design and excellent indoor/outdoor flow allows the classic Wanaka mountain scape (Roy’s Peak, Treble Cone and Black Peak) to be enjoyed from all living spaces including kitchen, lounge and deck.
Perfectly situated, Rider's Rest is opposite Sticky Forest, a short stroll from the lakefront at Eely Point and a bike ride or short drive to town.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn off the heat pump (A/C).
Leave the door key and garage remote control on the bench. Check the lockbox key is back in the lockbox.
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
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

About the area

Wānaka

Located in Wānaka, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Lake Wānaka and Pembroke Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Puzzling World and Wānaka Lavender Farm. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Map
Wanaka, OTA

What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Wānaka Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Picture Lounge - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Gallery Thirty Three - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Rippon Vineyard - 10 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Fig - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wanaka Brew Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Muttonbird - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riders Rest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riders Rest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riders Rest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riders Rest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riders Rest located?

This family-friendly Wānaka holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Gallery Thirty Three, Pembroke Park and Lake Wānaka. Wānaka Golf Club and Picture Lounge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rafael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and well equipped house in a great location. Highly recommended and would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tulsi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab place to stay, warm, comfy, lots of space, beautiful view
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a great position. Views were terrific. Very comfortable and added extras like trampoline and ping pong table for the kids were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the loveliest stay at Riders Rest. The house was equipped with everything to make our stay comfortable and the space was wonderful for a family with 3 kids. They loved the trampoline. I would highly recommend this option.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property on a quiet street but only a few minutes drive from town. Amazing mountain views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

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

Wanaka stay

Loved the house and the location!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel E.

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

Home away from home

Great place to stay, very spacious modern home, close to Central Wanaka.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette G.

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

Excellent property and stay experience

Lovely house, nice location with everything we needed to make our stay very enjoyable
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Very spacious. Perfect for drying ski gear. Lovely and warm. Had great weather for skiing every day meaning we were hardly at the house so didn’t get to take advantage of the table tennis etc, but would be an excellent addition if we’d had a day off.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Birgit P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riders Rest was the perfect place to stay for our skiing holiday with our family including two young grandchildren. It is a nice and spacious place with the most beautiful mountain views from the living areas. The kitchen had all the comforts of home and the two modern bathrooms have a separate toilet, heated towel rails and floor heating that made our winter stay even more enjoyable. Riders Rest can surely provide the perfect stay in any season.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

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

Home away from home

Riders Rest was a great home away from home and we would definitely stay again. So relaxing and cosy after a day at the lake kayaking.We had everything we needed. Thanks for a great holiday home.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

Our favorite pace we stayed in New Zealand!

Our family just wrapped up a 2 week stay in the beautiful country of New Zealand. This property was our favorite- it was clean, spacious, decked out with all sorts of nice amenities. Our entire crew would highly recommend this place while staying in Wanaka!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

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

Beautiful!

Beautiful stay - exceeded expectations. My daughter loved the trampoline and the view is amazing! Great for families
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suné R.

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

Two-night stay in Wanaka

Enjoyed our stay, lovely area and property. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey R.

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

Comfortable Place in Beautiful Wānaka

Ken’s place was perfect for our stay - clean & well-stocked kitchen, modern bathrooms, comfortable beds, cozy backyard and convenient driveway parking. The location was great, as well - close enough to the main area of town but still quiet and peaceful. Check in was seamless and being able to laundry in the middle of our two week holiday was very helpful. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katia H.

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

Great place for a week in Wanaka

Great location and outlook over the mountains, with sunshine streaming through the windows in the afternoons creating a restful and beautiful stay. Loved the heated floors and garage to store the ski gear.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan T.

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

Beautiful modern property

Everything supplied as stated. Comfortable beds. Children enjoyed the trampoline and table tennis, definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great stay

Good property as described.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne C.

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

Wanaka Getaway

Good location suited our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

Excellent Stay!

We stayed 4-nights at this very lovely home in Wanaka. The home is new and clean, the floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors provided for lovely views of the mountains. The home we well appointed and met all of our needs as we cooked many meals in the kitchen - it had everything we needed. Great location too. Many thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melane Q.

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

Family Trip

We had a lovely stay. The location was great and very quiet. The house was warm and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Great house

Very nice property we had a fabulous time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma L.

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

Wonderful Spot

Fantastic and well equipped house for a family weekend in Wānaka - very clean and easy to access the house
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

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

Stunning view, magic spot

We loved our stay. Great place to stay. Loved the view and had everything we needed. Lovely and clean. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Perfect stay!

Just very clean and great location! Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

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Hosted by Ken Atkins

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