Paul is a great host, very welcoming and friendly, even offering to give me a lift into town with my suitcases on the final day, and storing our bags in the hostel he also runs.
The apartment is pretty well located - up a very steep hill, but not too far away from town and with good views of the lake.
The space has a lot to like - the views are great, the bedroom is clean and comfy, and the living area is cosy with a great selection of DVDs.
However, the kitchen and bathroom were less good - both very basic and in need of some investment (although functionally ok), and also there was a bad smell emanating from the bathroom. The kitchen floor could also have be benefited from a deep clean.
Value-wise, it felt expensive for what it was, but I think that can probably be said of all Queenstown accommodation! Realistically it’s probably in line with other places in town.
Overall, Paul’s place is fine for a short stay where you are doing activities most of the time - whilst the kitchen was basic it was still helpful to have a place to prepare packed lunches which a hotel wouldn’t have. But I might not recommend for a long stay or if you plan to spend a lot of time in the apartment.