Community

We know how lucky we are to call New Zealand, and more especially Lake Hayes, home. It is a true privilege to live here and to be part of such a fantastic community.

Part of our purpose is to think of new ways to support the local Queenstown, and broader New Zealand, communities.

With an emphasis on our passion for nature and design we have two special projects - The Green Project that supports our unique environment, and The Art Project that supports the creative talent within New Zealand.

We also offer The Cottages as a community space to host charity events, art pop-ups, fashion trunk shows etc. It's fun for local friends and groups to visit and enjoy The Cottages.

And we love to support our local charities and businesses - we are a partner of The Queenstown Trail Trust and our EXPERIENCE page lists many of our favourite local, and often family-run businesses so that all our guests can enjoy on holiday, what we get to enjoy year round!

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What our guests had to say

These cottages are beautifully designed right down to the last detail. The living space is generous and well laid out and the bedrooms finished to a high standard with no expense spared on the beds to ensure a great night's sleep. Situated right on the lake edge, it's hard to beat this...

Chris

A most idyllic location, right on lake Hayes. More peaceful than Queenstown yet only a short drive when you want to go there. We found the location close to everything you would typically want to do in the area, Arrowtown, Gibbston Valley, on the way to Wanaka, Coronet Peak…. The...

Traveller-Anonymo

Such a paradise! Sometimes Instagram does not live up to reality. I had been following the cottages at Lake Hayes thinking how wonderful they looked. They are even better in reality! Impeccably designed to the incredible views, they are so comfortable and feel like you want to live in one...

I recently had the pleasure in staying a couple of nights at the Lake Hayes Cottages. What an absolute treasure this place is. The cottage we stayed in was first class, the bed was extremely comfortable, the interior was absolutely beautiful, inviting, and most importantly restful. Lake...

Aimee

My favorite Queenstown accommodation The Cottages has an amazing view. I could just sit by the window all day. Very relaxing. I love it is a little bit further away from crowded Queenstown tourist area but not far if you want to go to the town or Arrowtown for good food. Perfect for families...

JungyonKim29

We loved it!! We were so thrilled when we arrived at our cottage and saw the beautiful setting and gorgeous lake views.We were equally excited when we went inside, it is a fab, modern and tastefully decorated space. We were given a very warm welcome and left to enjoy our stunning view, crisp...

Overpackhack

The PERFECT stay! So many pretty things all in one package! The view of the beautiful lake, the inside interior, the artwork, even the landscaping... it's all so aesthetically pleasing. Not only was the cottage so warm and cozy upon arrival, but all the floors are heated and the fireplace...

Coastal707292

Brilliant execution! We had two cottages with friends and family. It’s a gorgeous location. It has been very thoughtfully planned and built. This made our stay a real pleasure - it’s far from a standard, “beige” holiday rental. We left some personal items in a drawer and...

luciej2025

We stayed at Hope Cottage for three nights. The cottage is very comfortable and the decor is superb. Having a private spa tub was excellent and it was a great way to end the day, soaking in the tub watching the sun go down, while enjoying some great Pinot Noir. The outlook to Lake Hayes is...

Jennie

Always the best sleep and beautiful spot to recharge reconnect and restart

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