The Kanuka Cabin

285 Maungawera Valley Road, 9382 Wanaka, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>78</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
78 reviews
a table with two glasses of wine on a deck at The Kanuka Cabin in Wanaka
a bedroom with a bed with a blanket on it at The Kanuka Cabin in Wanaka
a gravel path leading to a yard with trees and mountains at The Kanuka Cabin in Wanaka
a room with a bed and a view of the mountains at The Kanuka Cabin in Wanaka
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The Kanuka Cabin

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  • Entire home
  • 151 ft² size
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom

Featuring garden views, The Kanuka Cabin offers accommodation with a spa and wellness centre and a balcony, around 10 km from Puzzling World. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 14 km from The Wanaka Tree. This chalet with mountain views features parquet floors, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a hot tub, shower and bathrobes. Towels and bed linen are featured in the chalet. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. Guests at the chalet can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Cardrona is 45 km from The Kanuka Cabin. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 72 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.8
High score for Wanaka
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  • Harriet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We loved this place! Very magical setting and glorious with the hot tub and outdoor shower - which was piping hot. Also felt lovely to have the owners available if we needed them, but we didn’t - everything was there and they totally left us to it.”
  • Paul
    Australia Australia
    “Instantly relaxing. Beautiful, peaceful outlook. The cabin is small and thoughtfully decorated. Shower is a stand out, great shower head that you don’t want to leave.”
  • Richard
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Really cozy -had everything we needed -great outdoor shower and spa - nicely finished”

Hosted by Nancy Stout, Greg Harrington and The Lookout Lodge

9.4
9.4
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Nancy Stout, Greg Harrington and The Lookout Lodge
What a view! Off the beaten path, but not off the grid! This newly completed modern cabin, with its hint of rustic decor, stunning mountain views, and spa makes for a perfect ski cabin. It is truly a magnificent setting and a unique experience. The outside shower is awesome, even in winter with its great pressure and incredible views. Robes are provided for the hot tub to keep you warm in between showering and entering the cabin Located on the homestead of The Lookout Lodge, the cabin often doubles as a wedding suite! The cabin boasts serenity, nestled above the native Kanuka, as well as tranquility and luxury as you soak under the brilliant sky. This unique accommodation offers travelers a rural experience as well with farm animals, all without being too far from town. If you are keen skiers, you can bypass town via River Bank Road to get to Cardrona quickly. Albert Town is a short drive down the road and has great coffee and pastries as well as a shop. The cabin is 12 k's to Wanaka.
Nancy and Greg, over the past twenty years, have built and created The Lookout Lodge, a premier wedding venue and private retreat venue in Wanaka. The Kanuka cabin is part of this developed exclusive property, that overlooks stunning views of Mount Maude, Mount Gold, and Mount Burke, as well as a lush valley floor. The property also is bordered by farmland and also hosts its own array of farm pets. Nancy and Greg are avid skiers, mountain bikers and enjoy sharing their knowledge of the local area.
Maungawera Valley is the home to the premier Mount Burke Station, Fork Farm, Lookout Lodge, and Mount Maude Wine Vineyards. The valley is an iconic New Zealand setting of Otago rural farming with the Southern Alps backdrop. Only 12'ks from the center of Wanaka, it is a short trip to town for what feels like such a private remote setting. Also, just 7 km down the road in Albert Town, is the renowned Pembroke patisserie, famous for pastries and coffee. The location is easy to access for Cardrona and a gateway to multiple bike and walking tracks.
Language spoken: English

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Facilities of The Kanuka Cabin
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Toaster
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Bathrobe
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Hot tub
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Wellness
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Spa and wellness centre
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Kanuka Cabin 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

    Available 24 hours

     

    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.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    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

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

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

    FAQs about The Kanuka Cabin

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Kanuka Cabin on this page.

    • The Kanuka Cabin offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Kanuka Cabin on this page.

    • The Kanuka Cabin has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

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

    • Check-in at The Kanuka Cabin is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The Kanuka Cabin is 4.3 miles from the centre of Wanaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Kanuka Cabin on this page.

    • The prices at The Kanuka Cabin may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Kanuka Cabin can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

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