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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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Wanaka, OTA
  • Place, Pembroke Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Puzzling World
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rippon Vineyard
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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

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. Gallery Thirty Three and Picture Lounge are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wānaka Golf Club and Rhyme and Reason Brewery. Travelling with kids? Consider Puzzling World and Wānaka Lavender Farm. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Wanaka, OTA

What's nearby

  • Pembroke Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • 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

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.

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

Hans Rudolf S.

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

Julian W.

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

Great place

Awesome clean modern house. Perfect for our family holiday. Amazing host.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

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

Sonya L.

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

Rachael M.

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

Mountain Views

The view of the mountains while sitting on the deck is magnificent! Very comfortable stay thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Home away from home

A perfect temporary modern home for our family of 4 (kids 12 and 14). Plenty of space, warm, and all the amenities needed for a comfortable ski holiday. The table tennis table, trampoline and mountain views were a nice bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare F.

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

Great place

Thanks so much for a great 3 night stay. Three did the Motatpu and it was great to relax and enjoy the deck and sun and also the large lounge. We will be back next year. Had fun playing table tennis and appreciated the salt and pepper and other things you need to buy. Clean and very comfortable. Many thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza T.

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

Lovey stay at Rider’s Rest

We loved our 3Ns here. The place was as described in a nice and quiet neighborhood but close enough drive to everything. The kids esp loved the trampoline outside the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

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

A beautiful home

Loved this spot. Great deck, fabulous views of the snow capped mountains. Enjoyed the ping pong. Loverly big windows in the lounge. Generally found the house very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre G.

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

Great place in Wanaka

Nice place, great view. Table tennis and trampoline! Ideal for family and good lounge and outdoors area to relax. Thanks, hope to stay again Close to Sticky Forest and easy to get to lake front cycling / shared path. Good garage for secure storage
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

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

Fabulous R & R Stay

Holidayed with our grandchildren and their parents. Lovely clean modern house with a well equipped kitchen, pantry basics. Great Mountain Views and the kids loved the trampoline and table tennis! Easy trip to town or the bike tracks and swimming areas. The host was very helpful and kept in touch. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cate P.

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

Exceptional

Perfect in every way. Stunning view. Quiet neighbourhood. Everything we needed in the house and more. Very easy communication with the host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanna L., New Zealand

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

Great stay with a stunning view

We enjoyed our stay in this house. We came for ski holidays and the place had everything we needed. We were greeted with a bottle of wine, which was a nice touch. It is clean, tidy and very warm. The underfloor heating in bathrooms was a great bonus. We particularly enjoyed a big garage with ski racks, laundry and easy access to the house. Kitchen is well equipped, there are plenty of dishes, mugs and glasses. Highly recommend! The only minor thing I would add are warm but light throws for the living room. It would be nice to wrap up with a cuppa after day in the snow. Thank you Ken for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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

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

David R.

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

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

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

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

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

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