8/10 Good
Lucia E.
29 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay close to Queenstown
Lucia E.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Entire home
Picturesque Lake and Mountain Setting
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Arrowtown, Southern Lakes
- Amisfield Winery7 min drive
- Millbrook Resort Golf Course8 min drive
- Coronet Peak Ski Area23 min drive
- Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Master bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Garden
About this property
Picturesque Lake and Mountain Setting
Tussock Cottage is situated in the South Island of New Zealand, at stunning Lake Hayes near historic Arrowtown, and a short drive to Queenstown.
This unique straw bale cottage is fully self contained with an outside garden area with a barbecue. It is private and tranquil, with fabulous mountain and lake views.
Tussock Cottage has a King size bedroom and spacious living area with cooking and dining facilities. A two minute walk to Lake Hayes and its walking track; swimming, fishing or kayaking are literally at your door step. And that is just the start of it ! Golf courses, art galleries, ski fields, vineyards, great dining and shopping, and of course adventure sports, all within easy driving distance.
Your hosts Lee and Jaap, are licensed tour operators and take great enjoyment in sharing their local knowledge with their guests.
Special conditions:
Special Rates apply for extended stays.
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
This unique straw bale cottage is fully self contained with an outside garden area with a barbecue. It is private and tranquil, with fabulous mountain and lake views.
Tussock Cottage has a King size bedroom and spacious living area with cooking and dining facilities. A two minute walk to Lake Hayes and its walking track; swimming, fishing or kayaking are literally at your door step. And that is just the start of it ! Golf courses, art galleries, ski fields, vineyards, great dining and shopping, and of course adventure sports, all within easy driving distance.
Your hosts Lee and Jaap, are licensed tour operators and take great enjoyment in sharing their local knowledge with their guests.
Special conditions:
Special Rates apply for extended stays.
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
Property manager
TussockCottage
Languages
Dutch, English, French, German
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Amenities
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Lake Hayes
Located in Lake Hayes, this cottage is in the mountains. Coronet Peak Ski Area and The Remarkables Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Alpine Aqualand and Queenstown Gardens are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
Arrowtown, Southern Lakes
What's nearby
- Amisfield Winery - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
- Arrowtown Chinese Settlement - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
- Millbrook Resort Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
- Coronet Peak Ski Area - 23 min drive - 20.4 km
- The Remarkables Ski Area - 25 min drive - 25.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Coronet Peak - 20 min drive
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- Airspresso Airport Cafe Queenstown - 12 min drive
- Manaia Lounge - 13 min drive
- The Fork and Tap - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Alastair Matthews
5 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country Cottage
Alastair Matthews
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniel T.
19 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All Excellent
Daniel T.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Martin S.
28 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tussock Cottage - beautiful
Martin S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Richard R.
10 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply wonderful
Richard R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tica S.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Fantastic!
Tica S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Francis D.
2 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exquisite, beautiful, clean and quiet : All in one experience.
Francis D.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
David W.
21 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bookabach Beauty
David W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chrissy H., Nelson
14 November 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant!
Chrissy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Alison R.
25 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All we could of dreamt of at Lake Hayes
Alison R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sam F.
21 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lives everything about it! Amazing
Sam F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
laurie g.
18 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OUTSTANDING ACCOMMODATION AND LOCATION
laurie g.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Anna L.
7 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning spot
Anna L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Willem M.
7 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Hayes Winter Break
Willem M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
8/10 Good
Andrea P.
15 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The loveliest place, excellent location and fantastic hosts 😊
Andrea P.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
8/10 Good
roxy G.
26 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
roxy G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Victoria B.
3 August 2018
Location was perfect -lovely views of snow capped mountains , and close...
Victoria B.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Victoria B.
3 August 2018
Location was perfect -lovely views of snow capped mountains , and close...
Victoria B.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Victoria B.
15 July 2018
Location was perfect -lovely views of snow capped mountains , and close...
Victoria B.
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8/10 Good
Shelley P., Dunedin
7 July 2018
Tussock cottage punches above its weight !
Shelley P.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Victoria P.
2 May 2018
Totally recommend this charming cottage, ideal for a couple.
Victoria P.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
David J.
22 March 2018
The location is 20 minutes or so from Queenstown and nicely situated for hiking and relaxing.
David J.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
11 September 2017
lovely cozy and warm cottage, always a pleasure to return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
1 September 2017
The property was great and the kitchen well stocked but some milk would have made it perfect.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
29 August 2017
Amazing peaceful location and most wonderfully presented straw bale cottage.
About the host
Hosted by TussockCottage
What makes this property unique
Stunning Lake and Mountain Views
Languages:
English, French, German, Dutch
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