Alex's place is awesome! It looks like the photos, but we still were not expecting it to be as stylish, and for the view and location to be as amazing as they all turned out to be! It actually looked like it had just recently been renovated, everything looked fresh and new, and we loved the colour schemes - matched the alpine location perfectly. The name "Creekside" is also a true reflection - the Bullock Creek is rushing along right next door and you hear the sound of mountain stream over rocks soundscaping the background. And let's not forget the views of the mountains and ranges, with Lake Wanaka sparkling in the distance. So pretty!
The place had all the amenities we needed, and was really nice and close to everything - literally a few mins walk from the door down to the lakefront and bars/resturants, which was perfect. There is also a supermarket just around the corner.
The beds were comfortable, and the shower pressure great. We also appreciated the thoughtful little touch from Alex of having some craft beer and chocolates waiting for us, because he knew we were there to celebrate a landmark birthday. Shot, Alex. That won't be the last time Nicole drinks Wanaka IPA!
Our nearby eating/drinking recommends are: Fedeli for breakfast/bruch, Franscescas for beautiful Italian food and pizza, and Kika for standout dining. You also need to go to Ode for the most amazing wild and local food experience - such a highlight of our whole trip. Cork is a great little bar to chill out at, and it's also a nice sundown experience to sit on the deck at Lalaland. Definitely get out to the craft breweries - Ground Up, Rhyme and Reason and b.effect, and you NEED to get a pie or pastry from the Albert Town patisserie. Nicole is now ruined for pies and croissants anywhere else. If you don't have a car to get to Albert Town (only a short drive, or you can't be bothered with the walk along the river to get there) then Ground Up have the added bonus of pie and a pint deal. Just get out and about, Wanaka is beautiful, and there is so much to see and do. We only scratched the surface, and we're desperate to go back already.
Thanks very much, Alex for letting us stay in your awesome place. It was fab! We're looking forward to getting back there again one day! Nick and Nicole