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Riders Rest

Classic mountain view drenched in sunshine

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6170 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Wanaka, OTA

Wānaka Golf Club
‪4 min drive‬
Puzzling World
‪5 min drive‬
Rippon Vineyard
‪10 min drive‬
Wānaka Airport (WKA)
‪13 min drive‬

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

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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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What's nearby

Wānaka Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Puzzling World - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Wānaka Lavender Farm - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
Rippon Vineyard - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
Mount Iron Lookout - 14 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬5 min drive
‪Big Fig - ‬5 min drive
‪Relishes Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪Water Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪Muttonbird - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riders Rest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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).

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tulsi P.

2 September 2025

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

Mel E.

22 April 2025

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

Hannah G.

23 August 2025

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.

29 July 2025

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

Lynnette G.

30 December 2024

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

Liz S.

28 April 2025

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

Brenda G.

9 June 2025

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

Natalie C.

26 February 2025

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

Joseph G.

12 April 2025

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

JULIE O.

19 November 2022

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

Great spot

This is a great place for a family

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suné R.

24 December 2024

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

Andrea C.

15 September 2023

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

Lindsey R.

5 March 2025

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

David R.

4 September 2025

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

Nice big house, great bathroom rooms, kitchen facilities. TV too small for that large room. Couldnt park car in garage due to washing machine and dryer taking up room in garage. Should be noted in house description the house is in a housing estate. Not much privacy in the outdoor deck area.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

28 March 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne C.

10 March 2024

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

Wanaka Getaway

Good location suited our needs.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan T.

16 April 2025

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

Sonya L.

1 August 2022

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

Thank you

Lovely house, really well set up, warm and comfortable. perfect for our family stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonya L.

6 August 2023

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

Warm and comfy

The second time we have stayed here as it’s a well appointed and super comfortable house, perfect for a family.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma L.

18 December 2023

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

Matt L.

2 February 2025

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

A home away from home

This was our perfect home base for our trip to Wanaka. The location, layout, facilities and amenities were all perfect for our family of 5. Ken's communication was brilliant and even provided handy recommendations for our stay. We couldn't have asked for anything more.

Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

17 February 2025

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

Great weekend in Wanaka while competing in Wanaka Challenge

House was great and had a really good weekend. Large open plan living area. Kids loved it to.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans Rudolf S.

19 February 2024

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

Nice and quiet place

Very comfortable and modern house with a lot of space and nice mountain view. Good to relax, we enjoyed our time there.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niamh S.

19 March 2025

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

Riders Rest

Great property, a stones throw from Wānaka centre. Everything you need for a relaxed stay with family. Trampoline and ping-pong table were a big hit. Thank you Ken and Linda

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cath C.

11 August 2024

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

Wanaka snow sport getaway

An great place to stay in a quiet area with spectacular views. Warm and cosy, clean and tidy with everything we needed to have a really enjoyable stay. The hosts are great communicators and very accommodating - thanks for sharing your holiday home. Would happily stay again in future.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ken Atkins

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Main

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite

Main

Toilet

Spaces

About this property

Riders Rest

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Wānaka

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

10/10

9.8/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tulsi P.

Tulsi P.

10/10 Excellent

Mel E.

Home away from home

Mel E.

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

Hannah G.

10/10 Excellent

Birgit P.

Birgit P.

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette G.

Excellent property and stay experience

Lynnette G.

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Home away from home

Liz S.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Wanaka stay

Brenda G.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Beautiful!

Natalie C.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Our favorite pace we stayed in New Zealand!

Joseph G.

10/10 Excellent

JULIE O.