{"id":395649,"date":"2026-04-24T16:07:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T16:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/395649\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T16:07:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T16:07:14","slug":"otagos-luxury-holiday-homes-stand-out-in-annual-bookabach-list-of-top-nz-baches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/395649\/","title":{"rendered":"Otago\u2019s luxury holiday homes stand out in annual Bookabach list of top NZ baches"},"content":{"rendered":"

Topping Bookabach\u2019s list is Queenstown\u2019s Lakehouse 3, a split-level home on Frankton Hill with a prime spot above the shores of Lake Wakatipu.<\/p>\n

\"LakehouseLakehouse 3 is a four-bedroom home overlooking Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu. Photo \/ Bookabach<\/p>\n

The four-bedroom retreat boasts sweeping views of the Southern Alps through its floor-to-ceiling windows and multiple indoor and outdoor gathering spaces.<\/p>\n

Tucked into the hillside with a year-round outdoor fireplace, the secluded abode offers as much tranquillity as you\u2019ll find within reasonable distance of the action in town.<\/p>\n

Across the Kawarau River in nearby Jack\u2019s Point, Sun Peaks Villa evokes the associations of an alpine chalet within its high country setting beneath The Remarkables.<\/p>\n

\"Queenstown'sQueenstown’s Sun Peaks Villa is a three-bedroom, chalet-style home at the base of The Remarkables. Photo \/ Bookabach<\/p>\n

Mere minutes\u2019 drive from the skifield access road and with an 18-hole golf course on its doorstep, the home is fitted with the appropriate features to help guests unwind after the day\u2019s expeditions, including a hot tub and outdoor fireplace.<\/p>\n

Just over the Crown Range, W\u0101naka\u2019s Southern Cross Lodge has a character all its own.<\/p>\n

Built with a mix of timber, stone and metal, its open-plan space is separated into four bedrooms, three bathrooms and multiple living areas, including a dedicated movie room.<\/p>\n

\"SouthernSouthern Cross Lodge sleeps up to eight and offers panoramic views over Lake W\u0101naka. Photo \/ Bookabach<\/p>\n

Guests at the view-blessed lodge get access to the nearby Peninsula Bay recreational facility during their stay, rigged with a pool, health and wellness facilities and a barbecue area.<\/p>\n

Further north, the Marlborough wine country forms the perfect rural setting for another top holiday abode in one of Aotearoa\u2019s most sun-soaked regions.<\/p>\n

The Nineteenth Vineyard Accommodation sits on the rolling hills of a private vineyard, anchored by an expansive deck that overlooks Fairhall\u2019s wine terraces and the Marlborough Golf Course.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Nineteenth Vineyard Accommodation, nestled within the Marlborough wine country, is the most economical of the five. Photo \/ Bookabach<\/p>\n

Close to some of New Zealand\u2019s best wineries and sleeping up to four people, it\u2019s also the most economical pick of the bunch in terms of nightly rate.<\/p>\n

Rounding out Bookabach\u2019s list of charming lodgings is a \u201cMediterranean\u201d-style villa that flows directly on to P\u0101p\u0101moa Beach.<\/p>\n

While not quite Southern France in grandeur, the wooden, weatherboard-clad quarters feature a sea-view kitchen and doors opening out to a seafront terrace.<\/p>\n

With an abundance of space and direct access to the sandy surroundings, this Bay of Plenty rental ticks all the boxes for a sun-soaked vacation with loved ones.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe beachfront villa in P\u0101p\u0101moa opens directly on to one of New Zealand’s best beaches. Photo \/ Bookabach<\/p>\n

Bookabach\u2019s 2026 Bach of the Year winners<\/p>\n

Lakehouse 3, Queenstown \u2013 four-bedroom home overlooking Lake Wakatipu for ~$1,571 per nightSun Peaks Villa, Queenstown \u2013 three-bedroom home below The Remarkables for ~$1,610 per nightThe Nineteenth Vineyard Accommodation, Blenheim \u2013 two-bedroom home in the Marlborough wine country for ~$300 per nightBeachfront Mediterranean Villa, P\u0101p\u0101moa \u2013 four-bedroom beachfront villa for ~$1,375 per nightSouthern Cross Lodge, W\u0101naka \u2013 four-bedroom, lake-facing hillside home for ~$761 per night<\/p>\n

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