Okay sass-cat, so you've just set your furry paws on this listing for a super stylish AirBnB just outside Wanaka but you're thinking, "Hmm, it looks cool but is it really any good?" but really, the question you should ask yourself is: "Am I stylish enough to stay in such a fine establishment?". While you try and talk yourself into answering "Yes" to the above question, make sure you check off the other following important insider tips:
- Don't stress you're not in Wanaka, after 10 minutes in town you'll thank me, your trusty internet stranger, for saving you from all of those "other" tourists. If you do need to get into town, make sure you have a car but it'll only take you a few minutes tops.
- The guesthouse is beautiful! Premium finishes everywhere, from the star trek shower heads to remote controlled windows, the only thing you'll have to do yourself is to walk up the spiral staircase to get into bed. Let's be honest, you probably need the exercise since the guesthouse does almost everything else for you. Stunning.
- We visited Rippon Winery (beautiful views) and Puzzling World (once you've realised the guesthouse is indeed cooler than you'll ever be, humble yourself enough to drop in) which was a lot of childish fun!
- We also went to Mt Aspiring and did the Rob Roy walk. Absolutely stunning, but CALL THE LOCAL VISITOR CENTRE, to make sure that the road isn't blocked by the creeks/fords that run over the road. Be aware it's also partly unsealed for a solid portion of the drive in.
- There's a cafe at the end of the road called Double Black Cafe. I think the hosts don't tell you about it because (like everyone else in a 10 mile radius) they're trying to get some piece and quiet from us rowdy tourists. Best coffee and GREAT breakfast. I woofed my brekky down about as fast as a five year old on a double black who hasn't learned to snow plough yet. Fast. Probably explains the name.
"Ålbērt Tøwn" is Swedish for "This place is not sold in IKEA" and this guesthouse is a stunningly unique AirBnB that you'll enjoy. Book it.