A small settlement at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu, Glenorchy is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Located in the South Island region of Otago, New Zealand, you can travel to the place from Queenstown by car. This rustic town has a wondrous backdrop of Beech Forest and mountain ranges, which is why many scenes from the Lords of the Rings and Narnia have been filmed here. Apart from hiking, you can go kayaking or jet boating on Lake Wakatipu and the Dart River. Its natural charms are best explored by foot or by a horse. If you are fascinated by this beautiful place, book a holiday home and settle in to enjoy this scenic town. Here’s a list of the best Bookabach holiday homes in Glenorchy to help you decide your next vacation accommodation.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 13, 2023.
1. Log home with stunning mountain views (from USD 282)
This is a newly built, spacious three-bedroom log house with luxurious furnishings. You’ll have all that you need here: a comfortable couch, king-sized beds, and bathtubs for your vacation. There is also a fully equipped kitchen, and there is a heater, TV, and free parking available. The perfect home for large families, it is the ideal place to unwind after hiking in the mountains. Basics such as tea, coffee, soap, etc. are supplied by the host. Many fun activities can be enjoyed here as it is near Lake Wakatipu. Go hiking, boating, hunting and have fun!
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The house is beautiful on both the outside and the inside and the facilities were fantasticIt was super cosy and sooo warmI was a bit worried it would be cold as i couldn't see any heating options in the photosIt is not as remote as we had thought as the town has grown around the houseThe children wanted to move in and stayHost:
Jess is very helpful and welcomingBeautiful home and amazing host sorted out a small issue even when on holidayThe property was absolutely gorgeouswe were truly taken back by all the amazing amount of thought put into the houseThe most amazing house with amazing viewsRead more reviewsLocation:
The house itself is beautiful and the location in Glenorchy is amazingThank you once again ????However it is an easy walk into town and there are many hiking trails within a short drive of the houseBeautiful location and property is a great sizejust breathtaking views and the structure of the log house is incredible
2. Charming, rustic cottage in the middle of nature (from USD 98)
This rustic cottage is nestled at the head of Lake Wakatipu, just 40 minutes away from Queenstown. At the edge of Mount Aspiring National Park, this cosy nook in the middle of paradise has internet, air conditioning, TV, and parking. Children are also welcome. Jet boating, kayaking, horse riding are some of the activities that visitors can enjoy during their stay.
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A marvelously quaint cottage with ultra smart use of space Modern facilities with all you need in terms of cooking storage fridge washing machine dryerIt was everything we needed Quiet comfortable and warm with a stunning viewThe air source heat pump was efficient and much needed for the chilly eveningsVery comfortable and cosy The fresh herb bouquet was a lovely touchSo much to do in the area beautiful mountains surrounding the lakeCleanliness:
The laundry facilities and outside clothes drying line were very welcomeThe cottage is very pretty; clean neat well presented and tastefully furnishedHost:
and we had some great road trips Queenstown nearby with super restaurantsFriendly hosts welcomed us and offered great tips on local sights and tracksWe only wish we had had more time to spend in this fantastic little cottage with great views Nice and quiet and our hosts had added lots of personal touchs which made it special Spotlessly clean ...We thought the little herb garden and the fresh herbs left in a glass for our culinary use was a particularly nice touchit was a great base for exploring the areaRead more reviewsLocation:
It's also very peaceful and secludedIt has other properties between its location and the lakeA very good place to stay in GlenorchyWe loved staying in Glenorchy very beautiful on the lake and plenty of eateries and interesting shopsWe stayed in this cottage prior to walking the Routeburn
3. Newly renovated cottage for four (from USD 111)
A newly renovated cosy house, this place comes furnished with the internet, air conditioning, TV, heater and free parking. Located at the head of Lake Wakatipu, this beautiful house is just 40 - 45 minutes away from Queenstown. Cleaning is included in the price of the rental. Stay in this house and enjoy the stunning surrounding, as well as taking long day walks in the mountains.
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It was two bedroom with washing facilities and modern conveniencesThe cottage is a real gem and Glenorchyit was only a phone call awayExcellent location - very easy to find and close to all amenities in the villageExcellent location - very easy to find and close to all amenities in the villageCleanliness:
Property was clean & had everything we needed Nice quiet place to sleepIt was very clean and had everything we needed to be comfortableGreat location comfortable and clean spaceHost:
extremely well stocked Christine and her husband thought of all the small details and were friendly and helpfulBoth the cottage and Queenstown exceeded expectationsWe arrived to a lovely warm cottage Good heating with heat pump Having curtains or blinds on living room windows would have given extra warmth and privacyWe were very sad to leave and would love to stay there again sometime Very close to the roadso you will have to watch them closely Thanks again Christine and David for the fantastic timeRead more reviewsLocation:
Glenorchy has a huge range of beautiful walks and plenty to exploreso will suit people wanting a quieter locationHaving stayed in Christine and David's charming cottageMy wife and I enjoyed 3 days exploring GlenorchyThe place is beautiful but the wifi is slow
4. Peaceful retreat near national park (from USD 70)
This cabin is in a quiet and peaceful area of Glenorchy. Surrounded by mountains and on the edge of Mt Aspiring National Park, you’ll wake up to the sights and sounds of the mountainous countryside. A family home that accommodates six, it has air conditioning, TV, and importantly, it is wheelchair accessibility. The home is fully fenced, making it perfect for children to run around. There is also a fully functional kitchen. The house is not available during winter months. Interestingly, it is only five minutes to the edge of the lake.
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The bach has everything you need It is not flashThe bach is very comfortable fully equiped with everything you need for your holiday and we would defiantly like to return in the futureVery tidy home with everything you needso wouldn't use HomeAway againWould suggest some contact details be provided in the futureCleanliness:
immaculately clean and well looked afterAll very clean and tidy Really enjoyed our stayStunning location and views Very cleanHost:
All attempts to contact the owner prior to our visitTrying to contact anyone was pointless through the websiteWe cleaned the silverware and dishes first as they looked to need a good scrubbingWe did how ever have an issue with not being provided with the code to unlock the houseand Sue the caretaker was a wonderful helpRead more reviewsLocation:
but it has got lots of characterGreat location near lagoon domainGood location right in the middle of Glenorchy - which is surrounded by beauty and much less crowded than QueenstownSeriously from Caberfeidh everywhere in Glenorchy township is a 1-2 minute stroll including all the eateries Lovely retro bachGreat retro style bach in the middle of Glenorchy
5. Go back to basics with this sweet house (from USD 67)
This sweet house is a gem amid nature. It is powered by solar energy, so you’ll need to bring a torch, but apart from that, it fully functions with a kitchen that has a refrigerator, oven and toaster. There is also a functional bathroom. The house is on wheels, so you’ll truly experience the feel of a log mountain cabin. The lake is nearby, and Glenorchy township is a brisk five-minute walk away.
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The accomodation is outside glenorchy Just a very short walk from the centerThe accomodation is outside glenorchy Just a very short walk from the centerThe old garden and Cynaras animals ad somthing very special to this placeThe old garden and Cynaras animals ad somthing very special to this place
6. An eclectic house in a convenient location (from USD 92)
An eclectic cottage surrounded by a lush garden, children will love this place with plenty of room to run around. This is a self-contained space with a small general store where you can get your supplies, and you can walk to the town of Glenorchy. The house is equipped with a fireplace, TV and a bathtub. The toilet flushes without a flush button, but if you are not deterred by this, this adorable house offers quick proximity to pubs, cafes, playgrounds, hiking trails, jet boats, tennis courts and a nine-hole golf course.
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The cottage and surrounds had soulwarm and cosy and so lovely and private Wished we could have stayed longerIt was great to come home to a glowing firethe only bad thing is to not have toilet inside can be a "bit" cold outside now on winter hahahaha butGreat location and a lovely cottage--clean comfortable and everything you could possibly need was in the cottageCleanliness:
The house was quaint and quirky with decor to complement - and very comfortable clean and warmHost:
Cy was a welcoming and friendly hosthigh enough CY was wonderful and her small cottage gave us a rest we all so yearned forShe couldn't have been more helpful and approachable A great option for people who like places with character and a sense of historythe animals and the chance to meet CynarraThis cottage was so welcoming and quirkyRead more reviewsLocation:
On the outskirts of town but within walking distanceGlenorchy C wise cottage was the perfect place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustleGreat bach in beautiful Glenorchy - loved it :-)Loved this place and CYThe cottage had everything we needed plus Its age and charm was everything
7. Incredible house with stunning views all around (from USD 117)
This is a unique house that is built from massive Cypress beams and New Zealand native grown Red Beech and Matai flooring. Sheep’s wool insulation and solar water heating provide heating for the house. Within the home, a leather lounge, pure wool luxury carpets and comfy beds await. There is also a washer and a dryer, as well as a fireplace. A perfect holiday stay for all seasons. This place allows easy access to fishing, hunting, water-skiing, kayaking and all kinds of outdoors activities. Children are welcome too.
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very comfortable place to staythe house is fantastic, very warm and spacious and has everything you needlots of wood, superb comfy bedsabsolutely fantastic house; comfortable, warm & cosy, all 'equipment' you may need, and of course - surrounded by great scenery!warm and cozy homeCleanliness:
beautiful, clean property, modern facilities, amazing views, lovely villagefull kitchen facilities, great bathrooms, great indoor and outdoor living areas and very cleanso clean and everything we needed (and more) thank youlovely place to stay very warm and cleanHost:
we love the wooden log home, with its amazing viewsthis is a spacious house with great living areas and nice big woodburnerbarbeque was very dirty so didnt usewe stayed in lovely glenorchy house in the village of glenorchy for 4 wonderful, but far too short, days! winter seemed to have jumped right in with snow on all the surrounding mountains but we wer...our only disappointment was not being able to stay longerRead more reviewsLocation:
great area to sit outside and beautiful viewsit has a very homely feel and a few minutes walk to the main townshipthis is a lovely place to stay, a remarkable house in a truely beautiful place,stunning location and minutes from everything you might require to provision, eat out and make reservations for milford sound tripswonderful wood home with lovely area outside, easy access to everything in glenorchy
8. Modish house that overlooks the golf course (from USD 204)
This modern new home is in a quiet part of the town. The house is equipped with air conditioning, TV, fireplace, as well as washer and dryer facilities. If you want to stay near the township, it is five minutes away on foot. There is a pub, lodge, and cafe there. In the winter, enjoy the hiking trails. And in the summer, the indoor swimming pool awaits. The house overlooks a golf course as well as Mt Earnslaw, the Humbolt Ranges and Mount Alfred.
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Stunning view from all the windows comfortable bedsgold course & the Lagoon across the road -All the features you could want - including gorgeous walk in showergreat views from the windows large lawn and nice deck highly recommendedCleanliness:
very clean modern facilitiesHost:
Nice property with a gorgeous deck to enjoy the views Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Bobbie's homewarm fireplace big TVeverything we needed for our holiday and great outdoor living alsoRead more reviewsLocation:
Beautiful open area between the mountains and lakeSuperb location and views Lake and all amenities in easy walking distanceExpansive views out of the lounge window to Mt AlfredBeautiful views to the mountains and a 5 minute walk to the town centre Would definitely stay againBeautiful house loved it would stay again
Step into New Zealand's spectacular landscape
Visiting Glenorchy is like going through the door in Narnia. It’s an escape from the real world into a beautiful, mountainous countryside where you can put your worries aside. If you’re looking for a getaway and want to explore the outdoors while you’re holidaying, then Glenorchy is the place for you.
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