The house is really right on the lake front with open views of the water and the towering mountains on 2 sides. It is very peaceful in Kingston and a lovely break from Queenstown bustle. The house is beautifully heated with a heat pump and oil heaters in each room. The beds are super comfortable. It is an historic house, but beautifully redecorated and tastefully furnished and very comfortable. Do your shopping in Queenstown before you arrive, as there is only a small dairy in Kingston. We loved our 4 days there.