Carole’s home was the perfect place to stay in Wanaka! It is about a 10-15 minute walk out from the center of town (you cut across a field, very easy) and just a couple minutes from the lake. Carole was a fantastic host and picked me up from the bus stop, dropped me at the Roy’s Peak trail head and offered maps and suggestions for places in town. The room was private and very clean with its own bathroom and an outer door to lock if needed. She even had a complimentary bottle of water and Whitaker’s chocolate laid out. Best sleep I had in New Zealand. I also spend some time doing work from her back yard with a view of the mountains. Highly recommended if you are looking for a calm place to spend a few days with easy access to town.