Featuring lake views, Buchanan Lodge - 60 acres on Wanaka lakefront offers accommodation with a garden, around 21 km from The Wanaka Tree. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 25 km from Puzzling World. Boasting a DVD player, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 5 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms with a hot tub and a bath. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. For guests with children, the holiday home provides outdoor play equipment. Skiing, cycling and hiking are possible within the area, and Buchanan Lodge - 60 acres on Wanaka lakefront offers a private beach area. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 84 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
Bedroom 4:
1 double bed
Bedroom 5:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
10
Value for money
8.8
Location
10
High score for Wanaka

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    Joel
    Australia Australia
    The setting is truly awe-inspiring. It is an easy drive from town but a world away. The lodge itself is warm, beautifully crafted and unpretentious, with generous communal spaces and cosy bedrooms. Outside, the large lawn, quaint path to the beach...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Jason and Ally Hope

10
10
Host review score
Host review score

Jason and Ally Hope
The Lodge is a very special property and is the perfect design for 2 families, having 2 ensuite bedrooms up one end (for the parents) and twin rooms and a single room up the other end (for the kids). The hot tub in the garden is a firm favourite, especially with children, as is the beach at the bottom of the garden. For adults, the open-plan living space on the ground floor is perfect for cooking and chatting and relaxing in. In winter, there is the open fire to snuggle up in front of, and in summer there is the outdoor furniture and beanbags to relax in while watching the sunset.
Hi. My husband and I built Buchanan Lodge in 2005 as a holiday home we could take our young children to. He is a Kiwi but we live in Europe so it is very special for us to be able to visit and reconnect with nature and his roots. The young children are now large teenagers but we still all love coming to Wanaka each year and feel desperately sad when we have to leave.
Our guests just love hanging out at the lodge - enjoying the views, the beach and the lake; but if you want to go for a hiking day trip the most popular trips our guests do are to Diamond Lake (a short drive a way) or Rob Roy Glacier (in Mt Aspiring National Park) or up Mt Roy (quite a challenging climb). For more leisurely pursuits, there is the Rippon Vineyard nearby to visit, or the Lavender Farm and Puzzling World close to Wanaka town.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Buchanan Lodge - 60 acres on Wanaka lakefront
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Fast free WiFi 71 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional bathroom
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Bathrobe
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • Telephone
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fold-up bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    • Hot tub
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Beachfront
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Private beach area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
      Additional charge
    • Skiing
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Lake view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Buchanan Lodge - 60 acres on Wanaka lakefront takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 00:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 00:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Damage policy

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    NZD 50 per child, per night
    Extra bed upon request
    NZD 100 per child, per night
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    NZD 100 per child, per night

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot or 1 extra bed available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Buchanan Lodge - 60 acres on Wanaka lakefront in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Buchanan Lodge - 60 acres on Wanaka lakefront

    • Buchanan Lodge - 60 acres on Wanaka lakefront can accommodate the following group size:

      • 9 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Buchanan Lodge - 60 acres on Wanaka lakefront may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Buchanan Lodge - 60 acres on Wanaka lakefront is 6.2 miles from the centre of Wanaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Buchanan Lodge - 60 acres on Wanaka lakefront is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Buchanan Lodge - 60 acres on Wanaka lakefront on this page.

    • Buchanan Lodge - 60 acres on Wanaka lakefront has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 5 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Buchanan Lodge - 60 acres on Wanaka lakefront on this page.

    • Check-in at Buchanan Lodge - 60 acres on Wanaka lakefront is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Buchanan Lodge - 60 acres on Wanaka lakefront offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Beachfront
      • Horse riding
      • Beach
      • Private beach area

    • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Buchanan Lodge - 60 acres on Wanaka lakefront. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.