View through a window showing mountains, trees, and rooftops of nearby houses against a clear blue sky in a holiday home managed by Be Our Guest by Bayleys.

Make a view like this yours.

Bags unpacked, the kettle on, it’s time to relax with Be Our Guest.

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We’re in the business of exceptional Queenstown and Wanaka stays.

There's a particular feeling we're chasing for every guest the one where you walk in, set your bags down, and feel your shoulders drop. Like arriving at a good friend's place, with a mug of tea already in your hand.

That feeling doesn't happen by accident. It's the result of a team who genuinely loves what they do, looking after a small, carefully chosen collection of homes across Queenstown and Wanaka and treating every stay as if it were someone they cared about coming to visit.

The Be Our Guest Experience

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Our Motto: Always Ask

Here's something we'd love you to know: with us, the answer is often yes.

Travelling with a dog? Hoping for an early check-in? Need a porta-cot, a highchair, or a recommendation for the best coffee within walking distance? Just ask. We can't promise everything, but we can promise we'll genuinely try and you'll always be talking to a real person who knows your home and your stay.

That's only possible because we keep things deliberately small. Our had picked selection of properties, plus a team of local staff that love showcasing our incredible environment equals happily hosted guests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Guest Feedback

  • "We had an absolutely amazing stay! The house was spectacular and had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing getaway. The hosts were wonderful — very polite, responsive, and easy to communicate with whenever we had questions.

    The views were absolutely stunning and made our stay even more special. Everything was exactly as described, and the whole experience exceeded our expectations. We made some fantastic memories and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. We would happily stay again and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a beautiful and stress-free stay!"

    Kira - Remarkables Retreat

  • "We had another fantastic stay here. Everything runs so smoothly thanks to the incredibly organised team, which makes the whole experience effortless from start to finish. The place itself is spotless and clearly very well cared for, with everything you could possibly need already provided. It's consistently a high standard every time we visit, and we wouldn't hesitate to stay again."

    Louise Farrant - The Wānaka Tree Escape

  • "We had such a lovely stay at Lakeview Retreat in Queenstown. From the moment we arrived, everything felt smooth and well taken care of — the team was incredibly professional, responsive, and easy to communicate with, which we really appreciated.

    The property itself is beautifully maintained, clean, and very comfortable. Waking up to the breathtaking lake view each day was truly a highlight and made our stay feel extra special. Thank you for hosting us — we genuinely enjoyed our time here and would absolutely love to stay again. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Queenstown!”

    Daisy - Lakeview Retreat

  • "There is so much to be said about this property, not only is it beautiful, comfortable and cosy, it has everything you'll need! The mountain vista is fantastic, we felt so lucky to be there. We had a private chef cook for us one night and the kitchen was perfect for the dining experience. We had a wonderful time.

    Mikaela - Marjon Peak Retreat Wānaka

  • "Fantastic place and an amazing host! The accommodation was exceptionally clean, comfortable, and in a perfect location. The host was super friendly and responsive, and even kindly agreed to a late check-out, which we greatly appreciated. Highly recommend this wonderful place to everyone!"

    Hiu Lam - Lakeview Retreat

  • "We LOVED this house. We've stayed a few places in Jacks Point over the years but this one was our favourite. It was beautiful and spacious and had enough communal spaces and big bedrooms and hallways for 3 generations to have enough space. The amenities were amazing, nothing not thought of!"

    Claire — Remarkables Retreat

  • "We had a fantastic stay in Queenstown. The house was spotless, comfortable, and featured breathtaking lake views. The location was perfect, and everything was well organised. Communication was excellent, making our stay stress-free and enjoyable. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it."

    Rahul — Panorama Paradise

  • "Our stay at the lake front Airbnb was spectacular. From stunning views, to beautiful walks to absolutely perfect and cosy interior, we had the best stay. It felt like a home with small things like oil and salt/ pepper and variety of super comfy chairs and areas to relax even in a studio. I cannot recommend this Airbnb enough!"

    Olivia — Lake Avenue Lookout

A scenic view of lake Whakatipu in Queenstown surrounded by colourful trees with mountains in the background and a partly cloudy sky.

Find your dream stay in Queenstown or Wanaka.

Whether you're after lake views in Queenstown or a quiet base in Wanaka, our homes are spread across both each one chosen because we'd happily stay there ourselves.

A scenic view of lake Whakatipu in Queenstown surrounded by colourful trees with mountains in the background and a partly cloudy sky.