Sunny Arawata retreat | House in Queenstown

Relax and unwind in this gorgeous unit with views over lake wakatipu. Located in a quiet suburb just under 5 minutes drive to Queenstown CBD. A convenient and easy bus route/walking trail to town and all the amenities needed for your stay.
This space is a private home owned by long term locals, we expect all guests to treat it as their own and adhere to house rules. The property has a long term tenant in the unit above.
The space:
The apartment is a small space. We recommend 5 guests for a comfortable stay. We are happy to accomodate 6 guests at an additional fee. Please note one bed is a double bed. This may not be suitable for 2 adults.
Open plan kitchen and living area:
Our kitchen comes fully equipped to self cater throughout your stay. We provide basics to get you started; Oil, salt, pepper, tea, coffee, sugar, sponges and cleaning supplies.
The kitchen leads out to a living area with dining table, sofa & TV. Please note the fire place is out of use.
Bathroom
The bathroom has a shower, toilet, sink & washing machine. Towels, toilet roll, soap & body wash are provided.
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms have Queen sized bed & one with double sized bed. Hotel standard linen is supplied. We have opted in for the awesome eco friendly ‘Yona’ beds. Just one of our many approaches to stamping out the wasteful standard of short term rentals!
Parking
Easy on street parking.
Laundry:
Washing machine and outdoor/indoor clothes line available for drying. No dryer. Laundry powder, iron & ironing board is supplied.
Patio:
Patio area is complete with outdoor furniture for those gorgeous summer evenings!
Surrounds:
Less than 5 minute drive to Queenstown CBD.
Bus stop located just across the street.
40 minute scenic walking trail to town.
Views of wakatipu from outdoor area.
20 minute drive to the airport.
25 minutes to both Remarkables and Coronet ski field access roads.
Guests have full access to the lower unit & patio. Although the apartment is lower level there are a set of steps up from street parking. This may not be suitable for some guests. A full time tenant lives in the unit above, you may see him in the garden area where bins are. Patio is solely for the use of guests.
Our management team will be available via phone call or the app for any issues.
Sunshine Bay is a quiet suburb with a local shop, cafe & restaurant. It offers a great escape the hustle and bustle of Queenstown CBD. Leave the car at home and catch the bus or walk along the track. Only 10 minutes via bus!
A pre auth charge (amount noted on check out) will be placed on your card 2 days before check out. This is a security bond which will be held and released automatically 5 days after check out if no damages occur.
We ask all guests to carefully read listing info before booking to ensure properties are suitable for your party. Please reach out if you have any queries.
Check-in time is after 3pm unless otherwise agreed.
Check-out time is strictly 10am. Please leave the house in an organised state. We reserve the right to charge additional cleaning fees for unarranged late check out or properties left in a poor state.
No smoking is allowed on any of our premises. A minimum fee of NZD 200 will be charged for the fumigation of the property if evidence of smoking indoors.
Any damage, noise complaints, lost keys or issues caused by the guests that require our time will be charged to the guest at a rate of $60 p/h + GST. Including any call outs that result in wasted time.
The lead guest on the booking must be over 25. We reserve the right to vet guests & obtain photographic ID from all party members.
The number of guests cannot exceed the amount on booking. The lead guest on reservation must be present.
No smoking is allowed on any of our premises. A minimum fee of NZD 200 will be charged for the fumigation of the property if evidence of smoking indoors.
Pets are not allowed in any of our properties unless stated in the listing.
Excessive noise outdoors is not permitted between the hours of 10pm - 7am. Any complaints for excessive noise will incur a minimum call out fee of NZD 100.
Parties or large gatherings are not permitted on our premises.
We expect our guests to vacate the property in an orderly manner. No furniture should be rearranged, nothing removed from the property, all rubbish should be placed in the appropriate bins & keys left back in the lockbox.
All property on the premises is owned by Bees & the property owner. All linen is hired by a 3rd party. Linen will be counted on exit and any missing or damaged items will be charged to the guest.
Bees have the right to evict guests at any point if they do not adhere to house rules. Any evidence of illegal activity will be dealt with by the Police. Fees for management time & inconvenience will be charged. No refunds will be given.
LIABILITY
As our guest, it is your responsibility to ensure the safety of your party and any personal belongings. All doors and windows must be locked when exiting the premises. We do not accept any liability for theft or damage on site.
Bees will not be held liable for any injuries, loss or claims during your stay. It is the responsibility of each guest to ensure the health & safety of any children/party members.
We do not accept any liability for bookings affected by ‘force majeure” events. Ie any events that are unpredictable and out of our control (pandemic, war, acts of God, travel disruptions etc).
Please note all accommodation rates and any additional fees stated above or during correspondence are in New Zealand Dollars and will include an additional 15% Goods and Service Tax (GST).
By placing a booking with us you agree to our T&C’s stated above. All house rules must be adhered to or excess fees stated will apply.
CANCELLATIONS
We advise all guests to have appropriate travel insurance and ensure they are comfortable with our cancellation policy. We will not be held liable for any cancellations out of our control.

This 3 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with TV, Child Friendly, Kitchen, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Fernhill. Enjoy your stay in Fernhill at this House.