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First in the Sun. Quiet 1st floor apartment. Fantastic River and Mountain Views

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Lounge with view over the Shotover River
Lounge, Leather and Mahogany
Kitchen and Breakfast Bar
Breakfast Bar
Dining Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 496 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Frankton, Queenstown
  • Queenstown Event Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Remarkables Park Town Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Skyline Queenstown
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2 (Green)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom One (Blue)

1 King Bed

Living room 1

1 Single Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

First in the Sun. Quiet 1st floor apartment. Fantastic River and Mountain Views

Shotover Ridge is a stylish and spacious first floor 2 bedroom apartment very well equipped with all the amenities you would expect for a peaceful, quality stay. Situated on a ridge above the famous Shotover River, the apartment enjoys first sun in the mornings and last sun in the evenings. It has two decks facing east and west giving guests no less than 3 dining options including a BBQ, a breakfast bar and a formal mahogany dining room for something special. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern, full size appliances along with quality utensils, extensive crockery, cutlery and glassware. The apartment has a full laundry including a washer, drier and ironing facility. Extremely well insulated, with great heating and ventilation options, the apartment provides excellent accommodation year round. Two private double bedrooms (1 x super king, 1x queen) are placed at either end of the apartment and there is an optional extra to convert the dining room into another double bedroom to accommodate 3 couples. Situated within Queenstown's newest business and shopping centre at Frankton, our guests can avoid the holiday, ski and peak hour traffic when embarking on travel adventures around the district. Within 1.5 km there are no less than 48 eateries or takeaways including 3 major Supermarkets and 3 Pubs. However, the centre of Queenstown is still only 15 minutes away, and the airport only 5. All the rental car depots are within minutes of Shotover Ridge.


Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$100.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

JohnMann
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Queenstown

Located in Frankton, a neighbourhood in Queenstown, this apartment is in the mountains and on a river. The Remarkables Ski Area and Amisfield Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Alpine Aqualand and Queenstown Gardens. Queenstown Ice Arena and Cookie Time are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Frankton, Queenstown

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Event Centre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Remarkables Park Town Centre - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Queenstown Gardens - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • The Remarkables Ski Area - 20 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Airspresso Airport Cafe Queenstown - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Manaia Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pedro's House of Lamb - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Billy’S Espresso & Sandwiches - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is First in the Sun. Quiet 1st floor apartment. Fantastic River and Mountain Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at First in the Sun. Quiet 1st floor apartment. Fantastic River and Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at First in the Sun. Quiet 1st floor apartment. Fantastic River and Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is First in the Sun. Quiet 1st floor apartment. Fantastic River and Mountain Views located?

Located in Frankton, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Queenstown Event Centre, Alpine Aqualand and The Kingston Flyer. Frankton Beach and Lake Wakatipu are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host
Homemade soup& sandwiches were a very nice gesture. They were delicious.Awesome decor and view. Everything required thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz B., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment base for Frankton/ Queenstown
We had a great stay at John and Ann’s apartment in Frankton. It is in an interesting location great for exploring Queenstown and environs. Tis in a business park cleverly using second floor for living spaces- and surprisingly beautiful/ calm space/ views from the large back patio. Comfortable living room, bedrooms and great kitchen, and laundry. Short walk to grocery, pub, shops. Clear instructions, very timely communication, welcoming and nice local family history in pictures etc! Would happily return if back in the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Would rate this higher if I could. Perfect in every way. John and Ann thought of everything to make the stay so comfortable. All you required was in the apartment. The view is so beautiful. And the place was very private and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow!! Just fantastic!!
We had such a awesome two night stay in this gorgeous Apartment!! We were welcomed with hot soup and a lovely warm apartment and not to mention such gorgeous views!! Apartment was spacious and comfortable and we had the best night sleep ever on such a comfortable bed!!! Very handy to all amenities and easy parking. Would highly recommend if you want to treat yourself whilst staying in Queenstown!! Thank you John and Ann for being so accommodating and letting us stay in your beautiful apartment! 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
We had a 3 day stay. My first time visiting Queenstown. The location and setting was perfect. The apartment was tastefully decorated and had a wonderful homely and welcoming feel. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sophistication and Serenity
From climbing the stairs to meeting our lovely hostess, Ann, from being told about her family photos and adventures to sampling her delicious homemade soup and toasts, from soaking in the spectacular views to watching the aircrafts coming in to land our experience has been wonderful. Thank you so much Ann and John for all allowing others to stay in this beautiful apartment. Strongly recommended. Jim & Myra Laurenson and Ian & Eleanor Caldwell.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eldhose C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to stay
Really awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Swee-Im U., Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and like home
Shame we could only stay one night; lovely and tidy. Very welcoming host.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaila C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with amazing views and well presented with high standards. Lovely host too.
We loved our stay at this property, it was beautiful apartment with everything provided. They have attention to details to ensure we enjoyed our stay. We were even spoilt with lovely treats. I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone. Thank you for making our trip very memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Hosts
On arrival was complimentary club sandwiches and vegetable soup this was a great touch as we arrived around 11pm very friendly and welcoming hosts thanks John and Anne
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
review on stay
A beautiful place to stay and the hosts were amazing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shotover River
Lovely accommodation with lovely owners. Worth staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tucked away gem
This place was absolutely beautiful and well appointed. Everything we needed was there and the host even had a vegetable soup waiting for us when we arrived. I really appreciated the information and history on some of the items that were in the apartment. The view from the balcony/deck was stunning. Beds were great. I would love to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
John and Ann are wonderful hosts. Communication was friendly and welcoming. The apartment was immaculately clean, beautifully presented, and very private and quiet even though it is situated in a business park. The view overlooking the Shotover and mountains is stunning - we sat outside a lot. Beds are incredibly comfortable. Hot soup waiting for us when we arrived late was so very welcome. Couldn't have asked for anything more - would rate higher if I could. Added bonus - Arctic Kitchen cafe just a few steps away.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gem!
Stayed one night - 3 adults. Excellent communication prior to arrival. A wonderful welcome of delicious soup and bread ). Apartment was very well stocked and everything you might need is handy. Really enjoyed the view from the bedroom - what a treat to wake up to! Highly recommend to anyone staying in the Queenstown area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place
Wonderful property, really enjoyed our short stay. Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home, beautiful views. Very attentive host. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

claire

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C., SLC, UT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our holiday!
Awesome accommodation, super amenities, friendly hosts, we’d stay again in a heartbeat. Lots of “extras” made our stay incredibly comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice quiet getaway
Fantastic views and excellent hosts.The unit was immaculate and furnished perfectly. We were very comfortable and thank you John and Ann
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
FULL KITCHEN FACILITIES WAS GREAT. LOVELY BATHROOM. BEAUTIFUL OUTLOOK OVER SHOT OVER RIVER AND VEIW TO MOUNTAIN RANGES. NICE OUTSIDE FURNITURE AND WEBBER AVAILABLE.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

murray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Host was just lovely, even allowed us to drop of baggage early and carried it up the stairs for us. Property presented beautifully with hot soup and bread waiting for us on arrival. Views are amazing, and despite being in a business area, was still quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Overnight Stay
We stayed just one night, and had a comfortable stay. It is conveniently located to the airport. It is a 10-15 min drive to downtown Queenstown. Owners were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location with excellent views.
John was an excellent host. A wonderful apartment and easy access to Queenstown. You would not be disappointed in this choice of apartments.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the airport with great views
Appreciated the Nespresso coffee. It took a while to get the unit to cool down from very hot. We enjoyed the history and notes about the owners as well sitting on the balcony at night watching the planes come in. Overall a comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by JohnMann

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What makes this property unique

The hosts have been in the business for 40 yrs and sought these apartments out. Best value in town!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests