Luxury vacation rental home with panoramic views of Lake Wanaka & New Zealand's Southern Alps
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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.
Overview
Perched high above Lake Wanaka, Ridgecrest is an award winning architecturally-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.
Nightly rates from: $NZD 3,000 – $NZD 5,000
Minimum stay at Ridgecrest is 4 nights.
Bedroom Configuration
1 x Super King, 5 x Super King (split)
Indulge. Ask us about private chefs, wellness treatments, pantry provisioning, childcare for the group.
Experience. We’ll help arrange heli adventures, guided hikes, fishing charters, Central Otago tastings, Michelin Guide dining.
- 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
- Two BBQ's
- Stunning lake and mountain views
- 5.5 Bathrooms, including 4 Ensuites
- Award Winning Architectural Design
Features
Peak season minimum stay: 7 nights
Peak season dates: 20th December to 7th January
Important Booking Information
All rates are quoted in New Zealand dollars and include GST. Rates shown are indicative 'from' rates and may vary depending on your dates, length of stay, number of guests and seasonal demand.
Peak-season rates and longer minimum stays may apply, over major holiday or event periods.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required for bookings made more than 60 days before arrival. The remaining balance is due 60 days before arrival. Bookings made within 60 days of arrival require full payment.
A booking management fee applies to all reservations.
A refundable security bond is required for every stay. The bond starts from $NZD 1,000 and may be higher depending on the property, nightly rate and length of stay.
Standard check-in is between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm, with check-out by 11:00 am. Early arrivals and late departures are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
Guest numbers must not exceed the confirmed occupancy. Parties, events and additional visitors require prior written approval. Smoking is not permitted, and pets are accepted only at selected properties with prior approval.
Villas, holiday homes and apartments are not commercial entities like hotels. Properties offered by Release NZ are often booked well in advance and can be difficult to re-rent at short notice. Payments are therefore non-refundable if a guest cancels. We strongly recommend that all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to protect against cancellation charges, medical expenses, travel disruption and other unforeseen circumstances that may prevent them from travelling.
Only the services and amenities listed under Inclusions are included in the accommodation rate. Additional housekeeping, private chefs, provisioning, transfers, activities and other concierge services can be arranged separately.
By confirming a reservation, guests agree to Release NZ’s full Terms and Conditions.
Inclusions
Welcome pack
Free wi-fi
Luxurious linens
Toiletries
Tea & Coffee
