Even if you only came and stayed in Ibon House for one thing, it would be for the spectacular view of Lake Wakatipu.
I came with a group of 7 adults. We came to get away for 6 nights at the end of July, to eat and drink wine and do some snow-related activities. We were all completely blown away by the view from the house.

We would spend every day looking out – each morning as we sipped our coffees watching the sunrise, then repeat this process in the afternoon as we drank wines and watched the sun set. THAT never grew old or boring. THIS was the best bit for all the guest.

The house itself had ample supply of firewood, which added to the cozy setting, and our group used this every night. It was also well-heated – as amenities such as heated floors and bathrooms were available, and were greatly appreciated. The coffee machine (Breville – takes roasted beans) was also a godsend!

Goodstays were extremely responsive to our queries. They supplied us with additional wine glasses once they were aware of the shortage in the house. The entry and exit arrangements from the house was straightforward.

The proximity of the place to the centre of town (5 minute drive), was a surprising aspect of the location. The bonus was discovering a corner store, as well as a great little Italian restaurant Vknow which is a walk and a skip down the hill, and took care of any last minute food requirements we had.

We will definitely be back to Ibon house. For nothing less than the stunning aspects overlooking the majestic snow-capped mountain of The Remarkables, and the sublime views of the lake from the vantage point on the house on that hill.