Above the Lake | Queenstown Sanctuary

Summary

A spacious three-bedroom apartment on the 9th floor of the Oaks Shores complex, made up of a two-bedroom main unit connected via an interconnecting door to a studio unit.

The main unit features an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area with a gas fireplace, a Mitsubishi Electric heat pump, and a sliding door out to a deck with uninterrupted sweeping views of the Remarkables, Kelvin Heights, Lake Wakatipu and beyond.

The master bedroom has a king split bed, wardrobe, TV and ensuite with shower over bath, and the second bedroom also has a king split bed and its own ensuite with shower. The connected studio adds a third king split bed, a small kitchenette, a TV, its own ensuite and a small balcony looking across the lake to the Remarkables. Sleeps up to six guests.



The Space

A three-bedroom home on a single level, on Frankton Road between Frankton and central Queenstown.

Bedrooms: Three bedrooms, including a master with ensuite.

Bathrooms: Three bathrooms.

Living areas: Open-plan living with heat pump, fireplace.

Kitchen: Fully equipped with integrated fridge, gas cooktop, oven, dishwasher, extractor fan and, coffee pod machine.

Balcony: Sliding door off the dining area to a deck with uninterrupted sweeping views of the Remarkables, Kelvin Heights, Lake Wakatipu and beyond. Small balcony off the studio; views partly blocked by neighbouring apartments but with a direct across-lake view to the Remarkables.



Standard configuration:

Master bedroom: 1 King bed

Bedroom 2: 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 (Studio): 1 King Bed



Bed configuration:

Master bedroom: 1 King bed or 2 Single beds

Bedroom 2: 1 King Bed or 2 Single beds

Bedroom 3 (Studio): 1 King Bed or 2 Single beds

Let us know your preferred configuration at least 3 days before arrival. Changes requested after this time will incur a fee of NZD $100 per bed plus a NZD $10 call-out fee if requested after check-in, which covers our external cleaners coming to rearrange beds and fit new linen.



Guest Access

Guests have full use of the property — kitchen, lounge, bedrooms, bathrooms, and balcony.



The Neighbourhood

This apartment is part of the Oaks Shores resort complex on Frankton Road, right on the shore of Lake Wakatipu. It's roughly a 7-minute drive (or a scenic lakeside walk/cycle) into central Queenstown, with Frankton's shops and cafes close by the other way.



Getting Around

Distance from nearest supermarket: FreshChoice Queenstown, 64 Gorge Road — 2.9 km

Distance from Queenstown Airport: 4.9 km

Distance from Queenstown Town Centre: 2.5 km

Distance from The Remarkables: 21.1 km

Distance from Coronet Peak: 18.2 km



Other Things to Note / Good to Know

Stairs: No internal stairs — the property is on floor 9 and accessed via elevator from the bottom car park building

Power: Running too many appliances at once may trip the power

Fire alarm: Sensitive, so please take care when cooking and have the extraction fan turned on

Extra linen and a mid-stay clean are available for a fee.

Baby Bundle (portacot, high chair, baby bath) is available on request for NZD $50.



Please make all requests at least 3 days before arrival — later requests incur an additional NZD $10 call-out fee.



The first round of amenities is complimentary. If you're staying more than 5 days, we'd recommend picking up extra during your stay.



House Rules

Maximum of 6 guests, with children aged 0–2 staying free.

At least one guest must be over the age of 22

No pets, parties, or smoking/vaping indoors — and please, no glitter

This property is in a residential area; quiet hours run from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.



Interaction with Guests

Need something in person? Swing by our Guest Lounge at 19B Shotover St, open daily 9am–5pm (closed Christmas Day). Free Wi-Fi and coffee or tea are on us.



Got a late flight out or an early arrival? Drop your bags with us free of charge — after check-out if you're not leaving until later, or before check-in if you've landed early — and go explore hands-free.



Our team is available daily, 9am–5pm. After hours, until midnight, a virtual assistant can help with simple questions.