Wins place is located in Fernhill which is accessible from Queenstown by car/bus. The distance from “The Station Information Center” is 7 mins (3.2 kms) by car. For those who prefer being away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this might be a good option for you as the property is located in a residential area.
Wins picked us up from the airport (paid service) on a short notice which made our lives much easier considering the heavy luggage we were carrying. Would recommend going for this option if you don’t have a car.
For those with a car, there is a parking spot available for guests.
To access the house you must climb a steep entrance which can make carrying groceries hard.
The room had a stunning view of the lake with a small balcony. The bathroom is shared with 3 other rooms. The shower (with nice hot water) and toilet are separate making it slightly more convenient. We would have enjoyed more if we had an attached private bathroom but we still managed.
The bed was a little too soft to our taste but overall the room was spacious and comfortable. There was no decor or anything as such, just a plain neat and clean room.
Things we felt the rooms was missing: drinking glasses and water. We felt a little uncomfortable to help ourselves from the kitchen as it was mentioned that we weren’t allowed to cook or occupy that space (not convenient). Our host, Wins, still allowed us to boil hot water at night after we asked permission.
The wifi worked at a good speed and had no issues.
Wins, was very discrete and would not get much involved with the guests unless asked for help. He was also at home at all time. We weren’t able to interact much with him.
Generally speaking the property and stay was good. We would have still preferred booking in the city to be able to have easier access to all restaurants and activities but due to last minute planning and low availability in town, this was a good option. We thank Wins for having us over.