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Lakefront Fantail House

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fantail Cottage is an absolute lakefront retreat with panoramic views over Lake Hawea. Unwind in the fully furnished, open-planned modern cottage, or explore the nearby bush walks and bike tracks. With free unlimited WiFi, SKY TV with sports channels, a BBQ area and outdoor garden to entertain.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$336
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefront Fantail House

Fantail Cottage (sleeps 2-4) + Self Contained Studio Room (sleeps 2- 4)

FANTAIL COTTAGE PROPERTY SUMMARY:
Absolute lakefront location with panoramic lake & mountain views over Lake Hawea.

Fantail Cottage is newly built, fully furnished, open-planned modern cottage, with sweeping uninterrupted views over Lake Hawea, plenty of all day sun and privacy.

ACCOMMODATION DETAILS:
Fantail Cottage (sleeps 2-4) plus NEW additional Self contained -Studio room/Sleepout ( located 15metres directly behind the cottage access by metal chip pathway with security lighting, x1 Double bed in loft & sofa bed + toilet.

KEY FEATURES:

* SKI FIELDS- Cardrona & Treble Cone ONLY 30mins away
* FREE Unlimited WIFI Internet
* SKY TV with Sports Channels
* 2min walk to shop for groceries, restaurant & bar
* 2 heat pumps, double glazed windows, very warm.
* Outdoor garden & entertaining areas
* BBQ & seating, enclosed backyard for the children.
* Parking on and off-street

Wanaka Vineyards & Wineries best in Central Otago short drive away.

BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS:

Bedroom 1 = x1 King bed with lakeviews & sliding door out onto the verandah.

Studio room = x1 Double bed in loft access by ladder & sofa bed + toilet

In lounge x1 Sofa bed & 1 stretcher available

Quality comfort toppers available for sofabed.

KITCHEN:

Kitchen fully equipped with quality French Le Creuset cookware.

-Dishwasher, kitchen appliances - blender, slow cooker.

ENTERTAINMENT AND LIVING AREAS

BBQ 4 burner, tables and chairs.

5 mins to children's playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, cricket pitch, 9 hole Golf course in Lake Hawea

LOCATION:

Fantail Cottage is only 2 min walk to the town centre - for groceries ,café & shop.

Relax & enjoy the stunning views with all day sun on the outdoor verandah.

Abundance of birdlife in the landscaped garden with Fantails, Tui's, Bellbirds. Nearby bush walks, bike tracks and fishing spots.

Rest, Relax & enjoy Fantail Cottage a home away from home!

LOCAL EVENTS:

Weekend Events : Wanaka Warbirds, EPIC Mt Bike Lake Hawea Race, Challenge Wanaka, Sovereign Tri Series Wanaka, Rippon Festival, Godzone adventure race.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Lake Hawea, Otago

What's nearby

  • Lake Hawea - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Puzzling World - 13 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Wānaka Lavender Farm - 14 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Mount Iron Lookout - 21 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Rippon Vineyard - 22 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pembroke Patisserie - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hawea Store And Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Albie - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hawea Eatery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mo's Food And Coffee Truck - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Fantail House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Fantail House?

As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Fantail House on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$335.6, 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 Lakefront Fantail House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Fantail House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Fantail House located?

This family-friendly Lake Hawea holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Peter Fraser Park and Lake Hawea. Puzzling World and Wānaka Lavender Farm are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Lakefront Fantail House Reviews

8.4

Very good

7.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doris D.

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

Fabulous stay

We loved the location and all the great facilities the cottage had.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marsha S.

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

Hawea

Awesome views
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Location

Overall we had a comfortable stay and the kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils. The location on the lake was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

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

Fantail cottage

Lovely spot and a pleasure to stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsay C.

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

Wheels at Wanaka.

We were here for 3 days It is very Quiet here. Great kitchen with everything to cook with if you want to. Great shower & bed is very comfortable. Nice and warm with the heatpump. Not that fair out of Wanaka. Pub just around the corner. It does meals. # Dislike very creaky floors, It has Sky TV but limited channels. Overall pretty good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Lakefront Fantail House - Lake Hawea

Lakefront Fantail House in Lake Hawea overlooks the lake and has stunning view looking across Lake Hawea to the mountains. It is very well furnished with all of the essential amenities including a washing machine and dryer. For anyone wishing to explore the Lakes area, this is an ideal holiday home
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

natalie g.

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

home away from home

great place right by lake , comfy bed and super good shower , feels like a home away from home , and if ya wanna cook a roast and a cake all the cookwares there to do it 😀
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Roger M.

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

To area

There was too much STUFF at the property which made it untidy… needs a good throw out but we were comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location, some housekeeping issues

Location was amazing. The lake view is stunning. Good space and fully stocked kitchen. Loved the BBQ. We were disappointed the kayaks pictured were not actually available to use. Consumables such as soap and toilet paper were in short supply. Linens left on the line when we arrived so we dried and put away for the host. Photos of listing could be updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice apartment. More like a vacation home than a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, compact cabin. Awesome hot shower.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeff R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Long Stay Hawea

Stayed for two months, location good, constructively the property could do with, updated photographs, a deep clean, and a de-clutter.
Stayed 66 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heinrich O.

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

Great get away

Great little getaway cottage that allows for peace and quiet but not being far away for Wanaka. The fact that the lake is literally within arms throw is amazing and that is not even to mention the views when the sun starts to rise and peak over the mountains
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Lovely and relaxing, well appointed cottage

Quick to respond, lots of useful information. A great place to relax
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Cliff H.

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

Great stay

Fabulous location: view, solitude, local shop a delight. Lighting, heating facilities, comfort all good. Kitchen utensils somewhat over abundant, cluttered.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene E.

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

Great Location at Lake Hawera

Well appointed, full kitchen and washer dryer. Lovely location making it an ideal spot to explore the area. Would love to return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jane C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Everything you need

This property had everything you need for a stay away from home. We loved the quiet location but still not too far from restaurants and sites we wanted to visit. The house could benefit from a deeper clean and some more up to date photos in the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

10-Star View

We enjoyed this cozy cottage with hot tub and 10-star view. We loved watching the mountains, clouds, and lake from sunrise to sunset. We even had cute bunnies hopping across the lawn on Easter. And Closeburn is near to great hiking, especially the Mount Crichton Loop track. We just loved it.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda K.

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

Cozy with amazing views

Very well equipped with everything and more that you could need for a winter (or summer) stay. Very toasty -even on very cold days/nights we didn't need to use the heat pump much. Lovely peaceful location with views straight up the dynamic Lake Hawea. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Janelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lake Hawea

This property, in anamazing location, is NOT a 2 bedroom. 1x bedroom, pullout sofa, cabin down the back with bed near the ceiling accessed by ladder steps. Beautifully appointed kitchen. Did I mention amazing views? The only reason we stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline G.

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

Beautiful quiet location

Smooth booking and check in process. Building has all amenities for cooking and washing and an amazing outlook over the lake. Easy 10mins into Wanaka but has local conveniences with a shop, takeaway and pub in town. Close to Clutha River KJets, puzzling world and only 30mins to Cardrona, 60mins to Queenstown. Nice relaxing stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael J., UK

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

Peaceful Lake Hawea

Lovely time in Fantail cabin was bigger than we thought does have a view or the lake but it is affected by by vegetation fine for us though. Cabin had everything we needed and there is a shop within walking distance, extra small sleepout if you need it in separate building. This is an area of holiday homes and was quiet in December when we stayed, set above the la
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Tasha A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

An honest listing.

A cute cottage which was so well resourced. The listing is honest. I've never rented a home that had absolutely everything we needed in terms of cleaning products, rubbish bags, plentiful supply of linen etc. A great stay. A slightly tricky lake access than the photos allude to. Ie, a car ride in order to access the lake to use the kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas M.

Liked: Check-in, location

Very nice location and decent house

House clutered and photos were misleading
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Stella W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Review

Arrived to find an empty cigarette packet at the front door, unwashed breakfast dishes in the dishwasher, dried and passed use by date of opened meat left by previous guests. Messaged owner, no acknowledgement of message. Generally the place needs decluttering and the rubbish wheelie bins outside could be emptied before they are overfull and smelly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024