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Reviews of Wanaka's Private Escape

30 Golf Course Road, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand

#10 of 168 Holiday rentals in Wanaka

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Review score

Based on 29 apartment reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.7

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    Lives up to the name!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, everything was great!

    Peaceful location, quick drive to town. John was very welcoming and a great host. Towels were soft and felt luxurious. Bed was comfy and accommodation was very spacious. Would come back again and stay longer next time!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    having a larger inside bin would be beneficial.

    great place had privacy plenty of room and pamphlets etc.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Peace & tranquility in a beautiful location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing! My only comment is that it is a km from town so if you don't have a car it would be difficult. With a car its only 2 minutes to town and I never had an issue finding a park.

    I cannot fault this property - it was a wonderful, private and quiet/peaceful retreat. It has everything you need in a wonderful setting. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The location of the room is very secluded and quiet, and still in the downtown of Wānaka. The garden around the house is beautiful. I feel calm and relaxed there. The room is very big and clean. Just like the pictures shown on the pages. The kitchen is really functional. The host is friendly and helpful. It is the best hotel room of all my journeys in New Zealand.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    A really lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, all amazing.

    Wow this place is amazing! Can’t believe how lovely it is, it looks absolutely brand new. The owner was incredibly lovely and check in was easy. All very comfortable and clean. You can walk into town if you need to and can cut across the golf course to make it quicker.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    Perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic place. All I’d say is add a small outside table and a case stand for the bedrooms. Most couples travelling will have 2 cases.

    Secluded. Quiet. Clean. Everything. Owner respected request for solitude.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place, peaceful and quiet close to all amenities. Big comfortable bed, lovely fluffy towels, kitchen well equipped and TV with good range of channels. Great value.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have used an ironing board and a couple of coathangers

    Lovely and quiet with very good facilities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    Perfect peaceful hideaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is the most amazing place to stay! Quiet, yet close to Wanaka shops and dining area. Lovely appointed little cabin. John is such a welcoming host. Loved it.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    John is a fantastic host. He's very accommodating and easily approachable. Our accommodation was a perfect little hidden gem. We'd love to stay there again. We loved the size and privacy of the unit. We also loved the gardens and Lavender out the front.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    10
    Perfect private escape - lives up to its name in every way
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Perfect private escape so close to town.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, really really good value for money

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    10
    Great stay in a wonderful part of New Zealand
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautifully appointed and very clean. Excellent proximity to the lake, and yet quiet and peaceful

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional:)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to leave:(

    Magical garden surrounds- a nature lover’s paradise! Superior quiet accommodation with quality bedding for a very comfortable and relaxing stay. Genuine Kiwi hospitality from lovely family living on the property.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2021

    10
    Excellent host and accomedation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2021

    10
    short and sweet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location, decor, owner, comfort.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2021

    9.0
    Quiet and comfortably appointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We had to pass through host's house and garden - it could feel like we were intruding into host's space and routines when going in and out of the accommodation.

    Quietly located within extensive garden with lot's of trees and birds, giving impression we were in the midst of a forest even though the accommodation was practically located within town. Comfortably appointed, everything one needs for a simple holiday home, abundant space, high quality toiletries, beautiful posters and well-taken photos in living rooms. Excellent selection of TV programmes. Friendly host. PS: This reviewer is biased because he likes nature, trees, birds, gardening, and landscape photography.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very clean. Spacious and private. Even has a couple of residents ducks who fly home at the end of the day abd sleep at the end of the verandah

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2021

    10
    short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it is a 20+ minute walk to town but fine with a car

    the property is nicely appointed, very clean & comfortable. Situated down a long drive it is very quiet & private we would be happy to recommend and would stay here again

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2021

    9.0
    A comfortable, private and spacious unit in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Private, spacious one bedroom unit with a pleasant outlook and an easy walk into town and the lakefront. Situated on the same land as the owner, but quite separate and private. Spotlessly clean. Having a washing machine was great too. Friendly host. I can't fault the property. Thank you John

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent value surrounded by nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed a bit soft, we prefer firmer

    Peaceful, private, spacious for a couple, under cover parking. Surrounded by nature and a very short drive into town.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was clean

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    10
    Great facilities in a peaceful secluded location set in beautiful gardens close to central Wanaka.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

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