Private & Peaceful Riverside Art House with Sauna | 10 Minutes From Wānaka

Looking for a fabulous place to stay? You’ve found it!

The Artist’s House is a creative escape just 10 minutes from Wānaka, perfect for connection and relaxation.

Cook in the chef’s kitchen; gather around the pizza oven or BBQ; curl up and watch a movie or dance the night away in the Crystal Movie Lounge.

With 3 themed bedrooms, mountain views, sauna and cold plunge, fast free WiFi, and plenty of parking, this private, artistic creekside retreat feels like your own little paradise.

★ KITCHEN & DINING ★

From slow breakfasts in the sunshine to homemade pizzas and long dinners around the table, this is the kind of kitchen that naturally brings people together.

✓ Fully equipped chef's kitchen
✓ Large dining table
✓ Espresso machine
✓ Quality cookware & baking equipment
✓ Pizza-making tools
✓ Large fridge & freezer
✓ Tea & coffee essentials
✓ Beautiful handmade ceramics
✓ Dishwasher
✓ Open-plan living & dining

★ LOUNGE ★

After a day exploring Wānaka, sink into the couches by the fire, lose yourself in an art book, or gather everyone to watch Lord of the Rings in the Crystal Movie Lounge.

✓ Fireplace
✓ Two generous sofas
✓ Crystal Movie Lounge
✓ TV
✓ Oversized bean bags
✓ Library of art & photography books
✓ Original artwork throughout

★ MASTERPIECE BEDROOM ★

Your own private sanctuary upstairs. Wake slowly beneath luxurious natural linens, enjoy the spacious ensuite, and retreat to a peaceful space designed for complete rest.

✓ Super King bed
✓ Luxury high-thread-count natural fibre linens
✓ Private ensuite
✓ Double shower
✓ Dressing area
✓ Large wardrobes
✓ Curated artwork & books
✓ Sound system
✓ Additional sofa bed available for one extra guest ($50)

★ QUEEN ROOM ★

Fall asleep to the gentle sound of the river and wake to morning sunshine through the mosaic curtains before stepping straight outside with your first coffee.

✓ Queen bed
✓ Private outdoor access
✓ Outdoor seating area
✓ Historic handcrafted bed made from the Cardrona Hotel billiard table
✓ Small desk
✓ Wardrobe
✓ Shared art-filled bathroom with separate bath and toilet

★ RETRO ROOM ★

Perfect for couples, friends or families, this flexible room transforms to suit your stay while keeping all of the home's creative charm.

✓ California King or two King Single beds
✓ Children's bedding themes available
✓ Small desk
✓ Wardrobe
✓ Shared art-filled bathroom with separate bath and toilet

★ BATHROOM ★

Whether you're soaking tired legs after skiing or unwinding before bed, the shared bathrooms are designed to help you slow down.

✓ Full-size bath
✓ Separate shower
✓ Separate toilet
✓ Fresh towels
✓ Essential toiletries
✓ Essential oils
✓ Epsom salt
✓ Hair dryer
✓ Shared between the Queen & Retro Rooms

★ OUTDOORS ★

As the sun sets behind the mountains, light the pizza oven, warm up in the sauna, or wander down to the river for a refreshing cold plunge beneath the stars.

✓ Infrared sauna
✓ River access for cold plunge
✓ Pizza oven
✓ BBQ
✓ Large lawn
✓ Outdoor games
✓ Breakfast spots
✓ Sheltered courtyard
✓ Mountain views
✓ Fairy lights leading to the river
✓ Incredible stargazing