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Riders Rest

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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
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Wanaka, OTA
  • Wanaka Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Puzzling World
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rippon Vineyard
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Wanaka (WKA)
    ‪11 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.

Property manager

Ken Atkins

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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

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 Wanaka and Pembroke Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Puzzling World and Wanaka Paintball. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Wanaka, OTA

What's nearby

  • Wanaka Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Puzzling World - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Mount Iron Lookout - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Wanaka Lavender Farm - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Rippon Vineyard - 10 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Wanaka (WKA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai Whakapai - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Curbside Coffee & Bagels - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Doughbin Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big Fig - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪B.Social Brewery & Bar - ‬3 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 Wanaka. Wanaka Golf Club and Picture Lounge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Niamh S.

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

Michael B.

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

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

Reece H.

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

Great location and cozy home

This home is exactly as stated. Great home with an amazing deck and ample space. I would rebook.
Stayed 2 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

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

Maureen M.

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

Beautiful home in a beautiful location

We loved our stay at this property! It was a great location to make a couple of day trips to Queenstown and the west coast. The house was very clean, and had great views of the mountains. The kitchen had everything we needed. I even made a 2-layer birthday cake for my son! I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

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

Cath C.

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

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

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

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

Kaelee P.

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

Family trip

This home is amazing. It was spacious, clean, modern and overall a delight to stay in. If we ever return, we wouldn't hesitate to re-book!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

About the host

Hosted by Ken Atkins

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Languages:

English, French, Spanish
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