It were the fantastic views promised by Craig’s apartment that convinced me to book there for our 2 nights in Queenstown - and I was not disappointed. Even before arriving Craig sent very detailed instructions on how to find the place and also handy recommendations for the area (eg shopping and restaurants). Check in was easy and Craig communicated well when needed. The kitchenette was handy with basic necessities such as a fridge and bottle opener :P we also especially appreciated the Foxtel which allowed us to watch the Australian Open finals! The only nitpick I would have is that the shower is a little small, but luckily my husband and I are standard small Asian size so it wasn’t a big deal for us. I was also a little apprehensive about the steep hike from the city but there was a 35 degree heat wave (and subsequent fan shortage apparently!) when we stayed so we ended up using our car to commute. It is quite hard (and expensive) to find parking in the cbd, especially if you are after more than just an hour so what we did was drive halfway to find free street parking 10min away then walk from there. If you don’t have a car and the weather isn’t so hot though, walking from the apartment is probably doable for those with moderate fitness.
Overall I would definitely recommend Craig’s place for one of the best views in the world at an affordable price.