Lakefront Living at Remarkables Retreat - Unit 3

This listing presents “Lakefront Living at Remarkables Retreat – Unit 3,” a 4‑bedroom, 2‑bath apartment marketed for short‑term rental in Queenstown, positioned directly on Lake Wakatipu with uninterrupted lake and mountain views. The property sleeps up to 10 guests (excluding infants) via four bedrooms and two sofa beds; a note from the host advises that the sofa beds are intended for convenience rather than extended comfort. Arrival requires a 300 NZD security deposit taken by credit card. Pets are not permitted. Accommodation and layout: the unit is a three‑storey residence accessed from the driveway onto the top (third) floor. Internal staircases connect levels (approximately 12–14 steps between floors). Top floor: entrance, lounge with balcony, kitchen/dining and a single garage with external access. Middle (second) floor: two bedrooms (one ensuite), an additional shared bathroom and laundry. Ground (first) floor: two bedrooms, one with access to a small shared backyard. Parking includes one allocated covered space in a single garage (not suitable for oversize vehicles) and one uncovered driveway space. Facilities and guest provisions: the apartment offers a fully equipped kitchen with complimentary coffee/tea basics, free unlimited Wi‑Fi, heating in every bedroom, a jet bathtub, and general amenities including washer, dryer, dishwasher, indoor fireplace, TV, toiletries, linens, towels and smoke detection. Spa hire is available for an additional fee. The host specifies no daily housekeeping is included; a cleaning fee is added to bookings and guests are asked to leave the property in adequate condition on departure. Location and access: the property is positioned roughly midway between Queenstown CBD and Frankton/airport conveniences—approximately 10 minutes to Queenstown Airport and nearby supermarkets, 7 minutes to the CBD, 10 minutes to Frankton shopping, and 40–45 minutes to nearby ski fields (Coronet and Remarkables). The lakefront walking track connecting Frankton and the town centre is directly accessible from the apartment. Performance signals and guest feedback: the page cites 114 Airbnb reviews with an aggregate 4.9 score across accuracy, communication, cleanliness, location, check‑in and value. Specific operational terms include a maximum guest cap of 10 (infants exempt) and no pets. Property management offering (Luxe Stay): the provider positions itself as a Queenstown short‑term rental specialist offering marketing, revenue optimization, guest management, professional cleaning, maintenance, owner reporting and resource consent assistance. Onboarding is described as a staged process—initial consultation, management agreement, listing creation (1–3 days), property setup (up to 4 weeks for furnishing/styling/photography), then availability opening. The page lists several fee waivers (initial setup, photography, advertising, lock box, and resource consent application) and notes owner access to a dedicated portal with real‑time stats and monthly statements. Some performance figures on the site appear as placeholders and should be independently verified.