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Luxury vacation rental home with panoramic views of Lake Wanaka & New Zealand's Southern Alps

Highlights

Just a 5-minute drive from the Wanaka town centre, this architect-designed sanctuary comfortably hosts up to 12 guests – perfect for families or groups seeking style, space, and serenity.

Guests
12
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5.5
Lake Views
Mountain Views
Hot Tub
Gas BBQ
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Overview

Perched high above Lake Wanaka, Ridgecrest is an architect-designed luxury vacation home offering 180-degree panoramic views of the Lake Wanaka and New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Just a five-minute drive from Wanaka’s town centre, this secluded Wanaka luxury villa blends contemporary design, spacious living, and premium amenities – making it perfect for large families, multigenerational holidays, or groups of friends.

From the moment you arrive, you’ll be captivated by the breathtaking lake and mountain views from every room. The expansive open-plan living area features a fully equipped designer kitchen, elegant dining space, and a relaxing lounge – all opening via sliding glass doors to the Loggia, an all-weather covered deck with a gas BBQ and outdoor fireplace. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of Central Otago wine as the sun sets over Lake Wanaka, or to use the binoculars to watch hikers making their way up Roy’s Peak.

Designed for large family groups.

Ridgecrest’s unique layout is ideal for groups wanting both connection and personal space.

Main House – 4 luxurious ensuite bedrooms.

Connected Apartment – 2 additional bedrooms with shared a bathroom, plus a full kitchen, dining area, lounge, and laundry.

This configuration makes Ridgecrest a standout choice for large group accommodation in Wanaka, where families or friends can gather but still have separate areas to retreat to.

Located, just minutes from Wanaka’s cafes, restaurants, boutique shops, and vineyards, Ridgecrest is also perfectly positioned for year-round adventure and experiences. In winter, it’s an easy drive to Cardrona and Treble Cone ski fields. In summer, enjoy lake activities, hiking trails, and Central Otago wine country right on your doorstep.

Ready to book your luxury New Zealand holiday home? Contact Release NZ to secure your stay at Ridgecrest.

Minimum stay at Ridgecrest is 4 nights.

Bedroom Configuration
1 x Super King, 5 x Super King (split)

  • Two kitchens with premium appliances
  • 2 large fridges and 1 wine fridge
  • Hot tub for 8 people overlooking Lake Wanaka
  • Media room with large screen TV and pool table
  • Dual outdoor loggia for entertaining
  • In-floor heating & air conditioning
  • Architecturally Designed
  • Two BBQ's
  • Stunning lake and mountain views
  • 5.5 Bathrooms, including 4 Ensuites

Features

Danish Design Furniture
Floor Heating
Air Conditioning
Fan and Infrared Heating
Fireplace
Gas BBQ
Pizza Oven
Spacious Outdoor Terrace
Table tennis and Yoga/Pilates equipment
Dryer for ski boots and ski rack
Hot Tub
Architectural Design
5.5 Bathrooms, including 4 Ensuites
Ridgecrest Main House
Main House Only
Per night
Up to 8 guests (4 bedrooms)
$NZD 3,000
Inclusive of GST
Ridgecrest
House + Apartment
Per night
Up to 12 guests
$NZD 4,000
Inclusive of GST
Peak Summer
Panoramic Views (Self-Contained)
Per night
Up to 12 guests
$NZD 4,800
Inclusive of GST
Minimum stay: 4 nights
Peak time rates & Minimum night stays apply
Peak Summer - 20th December to 7th January

Inclusions

Welcome pack

Free wi-fi

Luxurious linens

Toiletries

Tea & Coffee

What our customers say

"Fabulous property, fabulous location (views to die for) We all enjoyed it thoroughly!! I miss the place already."

TOULA, AUSTRALIA

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