Located in John Creek, this vacation home is on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Peter Fraser Park and Lake Hawea. .This vacation home is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Mount Iron Lookout and 12 mi (19.4 km) from Puzzling World.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Fantail Inn Johns Creek Lake Hawea
A unique slice of paradise. Surrounded by native trees the perfect spot for relaxing break. The front garden has plenty of room for play or to hide Away with a book. Only a 5 minute drive to the Hawea township or 15 minutes to Wanaka. Or walk the 6.5km on the track into Hawea Smoking outside. All bedding and linen provided. There are extra blankets in the wardrobes. The kitchen is well equiped all you need to bring is yourself and food supplies. Special conditions: Please enquire for special rates for longer stays. Please leave the cottage in a tidy condition as you will hace found it. Check in 3.30pm Checkout 11am Please enquire if you want to change check out times
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay); Linen (included);
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
JohnnyGi2
Languages
English
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
On a lake
Things to do
Kayak
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
Fantail Johns Creek Lake Hawea
Fantail Inn Johns Creek Lake Hawea John Creek
Fantail Inn Johns Creek Lake Hawea Private vacation home
Fantail Inn Johns Creek Lake Hawea Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 34 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Hilary C.
30 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Lake Hawea
A beautiful holiday home in Lake Hāwea. A truly wonderful and peaceful place to stay to enjoy the area. This is a ‘home from home’ accommodation which made our stay very special.
Hilary C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Daniel H.
12 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Great place to stay.
Daniel H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sue D.
8 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location
Sue D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
George S.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Got to have been one of the best holiday homes I've stayed in . The property, Location , views , amenities are excellent, absolutely outstanding
George S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Megan P.
19 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in peaceful location
This three bedroom house was comfortable and warmed up well with the heat pump and fireplace. Beds were comfy and bathroom heaters were excellent. The kitchen was nice with everything we needed. Heaps of room to relax with a lovely deck. Walks by the lake every morning. So beautiful
Megan P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
josh n.
12 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
good place
good place
josh n.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rosemary M.
30 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful get- a -way
This warm and friendly holiday home is tucked away with a lovely view of the Lake, which is only a few minutes walk away. Walking tracks to suit all levels are close by.Quiet and peaceful .
Rosemary M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hape
25 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Best rest yet!
Amazing communication with the host, on top of that a lovely place to stay at for whatever reason your there for. The place was comfy, accessible, clean, and well done. There is also the beautiful clear lake a minute down from the house (The host has some Kayak equipment which we were very fortunate to make use of down at the lake) All in all would definitely stay here again.
Hape
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
alan w.
16 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing break
Stayed with kids, great location for us, walk to lake every morning for breakfast ( after dad cooked it)
Some nice walks around the area also, handy enough to Wanaka / Hawea.
Beds super comfortable and warm, view from the front room is amazing !!!
Location is quiet and so peaceful at night.
Got some incredible time Kaspar pics of the milky way on clear nights also.
Highly recommend this stay !!
Thank Jane , will stay again 100%
alan w.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Nathan M., Napier, New Zealand
15 July 2023
Warm and dry
Overall a nice tidy place. No dinning table made dinners interesting. We think the owner eats outdoors in summer as there was an outdoor table and chairs but not really an option in winter. Lots of missing lightbulbs in the property.
Nathan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
amy f.
29 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday by lake Hawea
Lots of space, amazing views and nice to feel so close to nature. Owners are great communicators and would recommend to others
amy f.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Alyce P.
11 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!
Will definitely be back. The beds were so comfy!! So warm and cozy. Loved it!!
Alyce P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Alan C.
18 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
nice and warm
good
Alan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Maree R.
7 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
rural setting
great holiday home. comfy king bed, house well set up kitchen, lounge & outside.
shame we had gale force winds. This out of everyones control
Maree R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Madeleine P.
20 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Bach on the lake
We had a lovely stay on Lake Hawea, enjoying the sun on the deck and the lake just down from us. The place was clean and had all that we needed. Many thanks
Madeleine P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Colette N.
11 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful
Stayed here with family with nearly 4 and 5 year old children. Came to visit friends in Lake Hawea. Beautiful spot, bach looks even better than on photos. Love the new deck. Beds very comfi. Very warm inside (for winter/spring) too. Quiet and dark location, kids slept till 8am!! Had all we needed for a week stay. Thanks so much!
Colette N.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
8/10 Good
Rachel S.
19 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
July holiday
Situated in a beautiful location, gorgeous views of the lake and mountains. A lovely walk just down the road. Comfy warm house with all necessary facilities, great communication from the owner. Fully recommend it to families
Rachel S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer J.
23 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home.
Beautiful wee home away from home. Perfect for all the family. Thank you for having us
Jennifer J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne Y.
6 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful view
Really lovely stay. Very peaceful, wonderful views. Couldn't have been better.
Suzanne Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
8/10 Good
Alastair C.
7 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Extremely nice location and house. Loved being right on the lake, always beautiful scenery. House had everything we needed.
Alastair C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Bill G.
18 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
Lovely place to stay. Thanks!
Bill G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Natasha C.
12 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location for a quiet family getaway
Amazing views. Quiet, chilled out location. We came to ski but the snow wasn’t great so we did lots of relaxing and some biking and hiking. The kids spent ages just skimming stones by the lake. Warm and cosy afternoons by the fire. Bliss!
Natasha C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
8/10 Good
Maarten V.
5 Feb 2019
gorgeous lake Hawea
A house with a beautiful deck overlooking the lake. In a quiet corner, well off the beaten track. Good walking along the lake and up the hill. An excellent place for a relaxing time
Maarten V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
8/10 Good
Susan R.
19 Jan 2019
The place was Amazing. Great view very clean and tidy. New deck was great.
The view was amazing and the lake was awesome. The house was clean and tidy.
Susan R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Erich B.
21 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Phantastische Aussicht in paradiesischer Ruhe
Ein wundervolles Haus, perfekt für 4 bis 6 Personen. Voll ausgestattet und herrlich ruhig an einer Bucht gelegen. Phantastische Sicht auf See und Berge. Außergewöhnlich das ungewöhnlich große Deck mit allen Möbeln und einem Gasgrill, der keine Wünsche offen läßt.