Samantha's place in Wanaka is a newer property in a newer area of town, quiet very nice suburb on the edge of town, a car is probably required (we had a car and did not try to use public transport - it might well be fine). Very private yard, good amenities, very toasty warm house even during an epic snowstorm, bedrooms are very good size, bathrooms are very nice. It's a short walk to the picturesque lake. We used Samantha's as a base for skiing Cardrona for our family of four and found it excellent. Samantha was super easy to contact and responded very rapidly to a request for something that had simply been overlooked. I give this property a strong recommend.