The countdown is on – indulge in one of our last available villas for a festive season to remember.
Last Call for Luxe - Luxury Villas Still Available for the New Zealand Festive Season
Posted in October 2025
It’s the most wonderful time of the year - and also the busiest. Across New Zealand, Christmas and New Year luxury stays have been snapped up months in advance. But for the lucky few, a handful of our most sought-after villas have just opened their doors for the festive period. From lakeside elegance in Queenstown to barefoot luxury in Northland, these exclusive retreats promise to make this year’s celebrations one to remember.
The Elms Villa One, Queenstown - available Christmas only
Perfectly poised beside Lake Hayes, The Elms Villa One offers a spectacular blend of golden hues and alpine drama - serenity and style. With sweeping views across the water to Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, it’s an architecturally designed sanctuary absolutely perfect for long lunches that spill into the evening and golden-hour gatherings on the terrace.
If you are looking to continue the festivities out, just a few minutes’ drive brings you to the cellar doors of Amisfield and Akarua, both special destinations for celebratory lunches. Venture into Arrowtown for boutique shopping, art galleries, and some of the South Island’s best dining - slow afternoons at Aosta or cocktails at The Blue Door.
The Elms Villa Two, Queenstown - available Christmas only
Lakeside luxury at its finest, The Elms Villa Two makes Christmas morning feel simply spectacular - mist drifting off Lake Hayes, mountains reflected in the glassy surface, and a festive feast waiting inside. Evenings here are made for fireside pinot and socialising, with Queenstown’s adventure and indulgence at your fingertips.
Indulge in lunch at Amisfield, or head into Queenstown for lakeside dining at Botswana Butchery and inventive cocktails at Little Blackwood. Stroll the boutiques along Beach Street for locally made art, cashmere, and jewellery. Take a chilly dip in pristine Lake Wakatipu to wash off the Christmas indulgence.
The Beach House at Tahi, Northland
For the perfect mix of festive fun and rejuvenation, The Beach House at Tahi offers a stylish sanctuary totally immersed in nature. Set on 800 acres of pristine eco-sanctuary, The Beach House at Tahi is the epitome of barefoot luxury. Architecturally designed with solar power, rainwater harvesting, and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, this brand-new villa lets nature take centre stage. Days here drift by in rhythm with the tides - ocean swims, spa treatments with natural mānuka honey, and evenings on the deck watching the sun melt into the horizon.
Explore the golden beaches and native bush of Northland’s east coast, or venture to Matapouri and Tutukaka for diving, paddleboarding, and relaxed seaside dining. Then return home to your personal paradise - where tranquillity and sustainability live side by side.
The Whitehouse, Martinborough
What could be more festive than celebrating among the vines? The Whitehouse sits on a 12-acre vineyard of 20-year-old Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris vines, just outside charming Martinborough village. This contemporary country farmhouse pairs rural charm with elevated luxury - white weatherboard, pitched roofs, and wide verandas framing panoramic vineyard views.
Inside, warm timber tones, high ceilings, and four generous suites with St. Regis beds and marble-accented ensuites. The gourmet kitchen, complete with Wolf appliances is perfect for festive feasts, while expansive living areas and a gas fire pit invite slow evenings with a bottle (or two) of Martinborough’s finest pinot.
Nearby, the Martinborough wine trail awaits, with over 20 family-run vineyards within cycling distance. Explore local favourites like Ata Rangi, Palliser, and Luna Estate, or pop into town for restaurants, artisan gin distilleries, and boutique shopping.
Festive Season, Elevated
Whether it’s a long lunch lakeside, a morning swim followed by champagne under a magnolia tree, or sunset cocktails overlooking the Pacific, these luxury villas promise festive fun. Availability is rare - and fleeting. If you’re ready to celebrate the season in true Touch of Spice style, now’s the time to make your move.