Pros first -
Our stay at Saint Marks Lane was lovely. We didn’t want to leave. The view over the lake and mountains is absolutely stunning. Waking up to that everyday was truly the highlight of our stay in Queenstown.
The house is warm with plenty of heating options. The beds are comfy and check in and check out are super easy.
Loads of off street parking. Could easy accommodate 5 cars. The internal lift was a bonus with heavy luggage. The location is great with a 5min drive from Frankton and a 5min drive from the centre of Queenstown.
Cons -
This place needs a little upkeep. There’s chipped dishes, limited teaspoons, malfunctioning dishwasher, leaking shower, blown lamp bulbs, flat battery in garage remote and not enough clothes hangers in the wardrobes. Also, the bedroom with single beds is a converted study, so no wardrobe hanging space there.
To operate the TV was a mission. Three different remotes, no instructions on how to watch local stations and there was no instructions for correct rubbish disposal either.
It would have been a nice touch if some of the basics like milk, bread and butter and coffee especially were supplied. We left these staples for the next guests to enjoy.
Overall, we had a lovely time but would probably choose something not serviced by a real estate next time. Just to receive a more ‘home away from home’ experience.