If you want to experience Queenstown like how all other tourists do, stay in the city center. If you want a piece of your own Queenstown and have a feel of how local lives, I highly recommend staying with Cristina and Graham. It was raining most of the days I was in Queenstown, which I didn't mind because I was partially "working from home" and I didn't feel like I missed out at all because the view from the room is spectacular! Their yard is green, the mountains are green, everything you see all the way to the horizon is green and totally remarkable! I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to see a FULL rainbow from the house and it felt so magical! The room is spacious, pristine, and has literally everything you need. My favorite of all that raised my standards in beds is the heated blanket. The bed was already comfy and the heated blanket made it even more comfortable. I slept so well each night. The washer & dryer, toiletries, utensils, TV, among many others were bonus.
Cristina didn't hesitate to meet me at the front door with a pleasant smile despite my late arrival of past 9PM to check in. She even asked if have had or have dinner that night. The following morning, Graham kindly brought me with him to the nearest town so that I can rent a car to get around Queenstown. Not only did he drop me off, he even went into the store with me.
Overall, I had an incredibly wonderful stay at this beautiful home. It felt like I was vacationing with a close family friend with the way I was treated. Cristina and Graham are pleasant people to talk to and I highly recommend staying here so you can experience how peaceful it is.