Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Lake Hāwea

Kathryn's house was exactly what we needed for a rest and recovery holiday. We stayed 10 days and were perfectly happy there for the entire time. Peaceful, stunning landscape. The drive into Arrowtown and Queenstown were quick and easy with the most breathtaking scenery that it was always a pleasure to drive and then return to the peace of Kathryn's airbnb. Loved meeting Cookie the dog and the goats and chickens at the end of the driveway. We loved the style of the house both architecturally and interior design. Loved having an open fire and sitting in the window seat. Thanks Kathryn.

An amazing find. Absolutely stunning, extremely well designed and well appointed. High quality fittings and furniture. The woodfired hot tub was a highlight and well worth the effort. The perfect little getaway Thank you!

Four of us (couples in 70s & 30s) have just enjoyed a lovely 3 nights in Tarras..facilities exactly as set out, any questions/issues promptly resolved by friendly and welcoming host..the cottage particularly warm..other highlights looking up at the night sky and the wine tasting (and buying)..yes, an unsealed road on approach but no issues if driving appropriately..

We had a fantastic stay! The cottage is incredibly well-equipped, and we especially loved the fireplace, which made the evenings warm and cozy. The view is absolutely stunning, probably one of the best lakefront locations on Lake Hawea. The hosts were also very responsive and friendly, always quick to help with any questions. We would love to come back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for comfort and amazing scenery!

A lovely house to base yourself in Central Otago. Spotless and spacious and very toasty warm in the colder weather. Keiran was easy to communicate with and helpful operating instructions for the appliances were on hand. Plenty of room and although not required by us was good to see a cot and highchair for those with small families.

Julianne’s home was perfect for our stay. Situated in a superb location to enjoy all that is special about Wanaka. Fabulous views over Lake Wanaka and the mountains. Magical sunsets. Beautiful surrounds all walkable. Peaceful neighbourhood. A very spacious and comfortable home with everything we needed and more. Thank you Julianne for being a superhost. Very easy to communicate with and clear instructions before arrival much appreciated.

Had a lovely stay. Secluded and private with friendly hosts on site. Scenery was absolutely beautiful and the night sky was something else. Very homely feel, the board and card games were great entertainment in front of a nice warm fire. Monopoly deal was a standout, particularly for my partner who nearly won every game. Even managed to catch 5 rainbow trout from the river which I was absolutely stoked with. We only stayed for one night, wish we had longer there to explore and relax.

Tidy and cosy place that’s close enough to town centre and there’s many amenities inside the house which we’re happy with. Highly recommend

100% recommend, would love to stay here when we travel here next. It was nice and quiet and felt very safe and secure. Super clean too!!!

We really enjoyed staying in this charming little house. The position to town is very handy and the property sits in beautiful gardens with a babbling brook running through the garden - just charming. Hosts were very friendly and helpful and advised us that we were able to check in early and leave later as they had no direct bookings after us. Highly recommend staying here.

Daisy was great! the place was VERY spacious and she gave me some great advice about some local hikes. I was actually bummed I didn't book another day while in Wanaka! When I mentioned that to Daisy, she even offered me another day but I had to run to another destination. the place itself was great and in a chill neighbourhood. loved it!

Jills place was perfect for our family of 3. We enjoyed the well stocked kitchen and at home feel. It was quiet but close enough to Wanaka shops. Definitely try Pembook Patisserie! Thank you for a great stay!

Robyn is a sweet and thoughtful host and it reflects in her home as well. She turned on the heater before we arrived so we were welcomed into a warm and toasty home. Beds were comfortable, bathroom and kitchen were spotless. She lives next door and our kids enjoyed playing with her friendly dog Molly.

Beautiful place, comfortable bed, shower pressure was great. Good parking. Clean and tidy. And not far out of the centre

Nice and tidy, great location. Would stay again.

We had a lovely experience staying at Rata lodge! Our only regret is that we did not book more days with Judy! Spacious, modern, clean and equipped with everything that you would require. Not to mention it was located in a tranquil location within mins drive to the central area. We loved the high ceilings and decor touches. We look forward to be back again in the future, thank you Judy!

The apartment was very clean, tidy, warm and comfortable, was decorated nicely and had everything we needed. Check-in was easy and communication with Kate was great. Would happily stay there again.

We could not have loved Wanaka and this condo more! Everything was so clean, located close to the town area, and Alex & Jesper were wonderful hosts! It was 3 days of bliss for us. We would go back in a heartbeat.

Excellent room! Very clean and cozy. It was great having a tea kettle in the room and tea offered by the host! Great place to stay for the night!

This was a very comfortable, well equipped condo. Our rental car was too big to fit in the garage but parking was easy and convenient outside in the designated spaces. Short drive to city center and there is a sidewalk that would allow you to walk if you wanted. We could see the mountains from the patio! Great for our family.

We had a wonderfull time with Crawford and Janet. A lovely couple. The house is very big with a great garden, great view, great bed and shower. Wanaka is also a very nice town with lots of nice places. We highly recommend this place to stay!

Excellent stay with Kate. Her place is thoughtfully decorated with expansive mountain views and felt like home in Wanaka immediately. Great outdoor balcony overlooking the ranges which a BBQ to enjoy some food and drinks. Kate was an incredible host proactively offering baby essential items for our little one, answering questions we had within minutes, checking in to see how I stay was. The property was kept in immaculate condition, place felt brand new with modern amenities like aircon, heating in all rooms and exceptionally clean which was really important for us travelling with a baby and the wider complex had excellent amenities like tennis courts, spa and gym which was an added bonus for an Airbnb. Highly recommend and great place for a family or anyone to come back home after a day venturing in and around Wanaka

Our stay at Carmen’s was one of the best stays we had during our time in New Zealand. The apartment had everything you could want, including a nice box of chocolates on arrival! It was a walkable distance into the restaurants/bars in Wanaka, while also being private and peaceful. The apartment was spotlessly clean, and very comfortable, perfect for our stay in Wanaka. Finally Carmen was a pleasure to deal with and I would highly recommend staying here!

Lovely place to stay close to Wanaka. We loved that it was its own house so felt private and wasnt part of someone elses property. The house is a new build, very clean, well equipped and warm. Bakery and grocery store nearby. Offstreet parking. Very close to drive into Wanaka. Can't fault it in any way. Jane also went the extra mile as a host and borrow some luggage scales for our bags from her neighbour, so we had something to use ahead of our flight home. Excellent for a stay in Wanaka! Thank you Jane!