Ben's place is right opposite Queenstown. Just a short walk to the lake and you have beautiful views on Queenstown and the Remarkables. We went to the lake one evening for a short walk and to play with the ducks.
It's much better than staying in Queenstown itself as you get good access to supermarkets and local eateries. The house was very clean and well-equipped. It was family friendly and they had a beautiful garden.