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The Spruce Hus
Lounge area.
Mezzanine Bedroom
Remarkable Mountain range (street view)
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kelvin Heights, Queenstown
  • Queenstown Gardens
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Skyline Queenstown
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Mezzanine

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

The Spruce Hus - Studio by the lake.

The Spruce Hus (pronounced ‘hoos ‘) is self-contained with its own private entrance.
Clad in Canadian Cedar on the outside and Scandinavian Spruce on the inside it has a wonderful ambiance.
The lake is on your doorstep with just a 2 minute walk to it and the lakeside trail which connects to Queenstown via Frankton in one direction or to Jack's Point in the other direction.
Driving by car to Queenstown takes approx, 20 to 30 minutes, or to the 2 ski areas approx 30 minutes each.
There is also a water taxi available to take you to Queenstown if you prefer something different. A bus service operates hourly between 8am and 10pm.
Check out website Queenstown.com for more information and special deals available.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

JohnC998
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Kelvin Heights

Kelvin Heights is home to this holiday home. St Josephs Parish and Williams Cottage are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Remarkables Park Town Centre and Queenstown Mall. Alpine Aqualand and Queenstown Paintball are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Kelvin Heights, Queenstown

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Gardens - 16 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 17 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 17 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 17 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rata - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Spruce Hus - Studio by the lake. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Spruce Hus - Studio by the lake.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Spruce Hus - Studio by the lake.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Spruce Hus - Studio by the lake. located?

Situated in Kelvin Heights, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Golf Club. Remarkables Park Town Centre and The Kingston Flyer are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roberta H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
Great location, amenities and fantastic hosts who leave baked goodies for you! Easy drive to Queenstown or water taxi..hiking from your front door, nice quiet location Comfortable bed, an all around 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Space
This property is a gem. It is certainly well kept and everything was spot on.The patio area was very classy and certainly private and relaxing. Highly recommended.Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely studio stay
On a 2 week journey around the South Island, this was probably my favorite stay. It was a solid 18 minute drive to the heart of Queenstown which I was slightly worried about, but honestly was not bad and actually was really lovely to be right on a beautiful private part of the lake with awesome trails just behind the property. The hosts were wonderful with great suggestions and so many personal touches like homemade bread, eggs, laundry availability, etc. felt very welcome. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Modern warm and well appointed holiday home
Warm and cozy with double glazing and auto heat control. Comfy bed up one flight of stairs in mezzanine. Although small, the layout is excellent with space for couch and chair and a small dining table that can extend out to sit 4. Well set up kitchen.Plenty of on street parking. Friendly hosts, would definitely stay again. wuiet str
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So very lovely
What a wonderful stay. Right on the beach with privacy and outstanding views. The accomodation had everything and more. The bed was divine. My husband and I enjoyed every minute of our stay- couldn’t have been nicer! And an added bonus was fabulous baked homemade bread upon our arrival- such a nice touch. Really pleasant hosts too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal vacation rental for couples
Spruce Hus is the perfect place for an extended stay if you want a balance of scenery, outdoor activity and easy access to town without the hassle of getting caught in local rush hours. John and Anita were perfect hosts and provided thorough and accurate information re the property and local sights, activities and dining options.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeds expectations
Was a wonderful stay my wife and I were super impressed with the property and the Hosts. Thank you for the wonderful home made bread it was delicious. Many thanks Ruby & Jordan
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Everything was lovely, quiet and private - a home away from home. Full kitchen facilities meant we were able to cook meals easily. Thanks for the fruit, cake and trail mix. Didn't need to do laundry, but terrific that washing and drying was available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel V., Tiverton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay while in the Queenstown area.
John and Anita had some treats for us and came to welcome us upon our arrival. There property is a short drive into the beautiful little city of Queenstown. With much to do in the area, it was great to come back to a clean and tidy unit. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda A., Mairangi Bay, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home for 2
Spruce Hus was spotlessly clean, comfortable and we'll stocked with everything we needed for a 7 nights stay. Our hosts were extremely helpful, friendly and welcoming without being at all intrusive. Extensive very welcome breakfast supplies were provided. We enjoyed staying in this area, good for walks, the water taxi to town and just a few kilometers to the centre of Queenstown. We enjoyed the calmer suburban atmosphere in this location. A wonderful restful holiday, highly recommend Spruce Hus and thank you again to our lovely hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy space with a 20 minute drive from downtown Queenstown
We very much enjoyed our stay! The place was clean and included all of the basics plus a nice surprise of baked goods from the owners. There were enough dishes to cook up a meal for 2 people. We used the in unit clothes washer and dryer (the dryer was located in the garage which was about a 10 second walk from the front door). The neighborhood was high-end with many modern houses and had some construction happening during the day. A 2 minute walk toward the back of the property led to the lake shore with beautiful views and a walking path that met up with the trail around Jack's Point Golf course. The house is a 20 to 30 minute drive into Queenstown, depending on traffic, and about 10 minutes from the airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sudarat V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant house we will stay again ;-)
The Spruce Hus is so beautiful on the outside and the inside, very clean, and very well preserved. It is small yet we do not feel cramped or tight in anyway. Everything was designed and built to a high standard and well thought out for use and convenience. The seating area in front of the house is one of the many reasons that lured us to Spruce Hus and it just reinforced that we made the right decision when we did sit there for breakfast, it is just so refreshing. We also like the serene suburban location that makes us feel like home, unlike the busy and crowded city. Anita and John are also very nice with constant welcoming and helpful messages before our arrival. When we arrived around 9-ich in the evening, Anita came out of their house in the back to greet us and made sure we are in comfortably, very kind of her indeed. We would not hesitate to stay again and will keep the place in mind as a base for working from anywhere option. Anita and John, thanks for your beautiful house and your hospitality, we had a great stay ;-)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sascha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great studio
everything you need, nice and warm
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot
What a great place to stay. Warm and cosy studio, fantastic hosts and great location. Couldn’t have wished for anything better.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Great location just by the lake with access to walking tracks. Everything we needed in the studio, sunny, private and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gorgeous, cosy studio - highly recommend, and would book again. Lovely hosts, and really accessible location for exploring Queenstown and surrounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Te Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay!!!
What a beautiful home to stay in, we had everything we needed even some beautiful homemade banana loaf and ginger marmalade for my morning toast. Our hosts were so lovely and kind, cleaning up and refreshing the place half way through our stay. We enjoyed most our time in this lovely location since it was so cold outside and so warm inside, all we wanted to do was snuggle up and watch tv with a home-cooked meal. Mountain view is actually something else! Waking up in the morning with a cup of tea, looking at that view- WOOOOW! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lu X.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was one of the best accommodation we have stayed so far!!!
Very warm welcome, clear check in instruction! The studio is well designed and eye for details in fittings! Very clean, warm. Excellent location. Definitely will st say again and will recommend to friends
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fred M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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The accommodation is charming, stylish and modern. John and Anita are pleasant to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Great wee experience
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graeme B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy location to do things around Queenstown
Nice design Private

10/10 Excellent

Amie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Gorgeous wee batch which was perfect for us. John & Anita were fantastic to deal with the whole time, lovely hosts. Absolutely enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone heading to Queenstown. Quick drive to the local shops and a 1 minute walk to the lake, it's in a perfect spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spruce Hus
Lovely stay, great location, warm and cosy. Would love to come again.

10/10 Excellent

christine c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Very comfortable Beautiful accommodation Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Celia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbly Welcoming
John, Anita & Molly where supremely welcoming and hospitable during my stay. They are exceptional hosts with a lovely, comfortable property that boasts everything you might need.

About the host

Hosted by JohnC998

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What makes this property unique

Newly built in 2017.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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