Dragonfly Tiny House – Luxury Tiny House Rental in Albert Town, Wanaka NZ
Albert Town · Otago, New Zealand
Tiny House.
Big Luxury.
Discover luxury living in modern design smart tiny house nestled in rustic Albert Town.
This 39 m² architectural gem blends modern design with cutting-edge automation, voice-controlled blinds, smart lighting, EV charging, wood fire and premium entertainment systems.
Book straight through this site and that markup stays in your pocket, not an app's.
Questions get answered by Henrik., not a support queue.
Odd check-in time? Longer stay? Easier to sort out directly.
Trail routes, coffee, and where to watch the sun drop behind Mt Iron.
The footprint
Every one of the 39m² is doing something.
This is the actual as-built plan - tap a zone to see what's really in it, down to the centimetre.
As-built plan, 18 Dale Street · flattened to one view · tap a zone to explore
Lounge / Entrance
Where you land, coming in
Bi-fold double doors open the whole wall to the outside. A couch and armchair face a corner fireplace - the actual gathering spot, not just a walk-through to the kitchen.
Gallery
What it actually looks like
No stock photography, every shot is this house, this view.
What this place offers
Every amenity, organised the way you'd actually look for it
70 items across 12 categories, the full list, straight from the property.
Reviews
79 stays, 4.9 average
Ratings carried over directly from the listing's stay history.
What guests mention most
What guests are saying
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Perfect tiny home for a short stop over. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry was amazing. The smart home technology made it a fun experience. Wood fire worked a treat too.
Loved this place! Has google set up of pretty much all the electronics, fireplace, easy parking, lovely bathroom. Comfortable bed in the loft. About 10 mins out of Wanaka.
This is my favourite accommodation I have stayed at. It is a very beautiful location and very comfortable home.
What a very very special house, amazing how many perfect details fit into such a small place, the description as "tiny house" doesn't really do it justice. Especially recommended for techies, but most everything works the good old manual way too.
The tiny house was thoughtfully designed and well equipped with all the necessary amenities. Many features were automated, which made the stay very convenient and easy. Overall, a wonderful and unique stay, highly recommend it.
Very awesome spot and location. Henrik was very friendly and showed me how to operate the very cool smart home features. There was also a descriptive manual of how to operate and use amenities.
One of our favorite stays in South Island! The location was perfect, walkable to a grocery store, restaurant and bakery, and 10 minutes to Wanaka. Check-in was easy and the host communication was always timely! Would absolutely recommend.
Location
Albert Town, on the quiet edge of Wānaka
Albert Town sits a few minutes outside central Wanaka, close enough for cafés, groceries, and a night out, far enough to skip the tourist crowds. The Clutha River runs right past it, with walking and cycling trails following the water.
Mt Iron, Lake Wānaka, and most of the region's hiking, biking, skiing and water activities are a short drive away, making this a genuine base for exploring rather than just passing through.
- 5 min to central Wānaka
- Riverside walking & cycling trails on the doorstep
- Close to Mt Iron and Lake Wānaka
- Shared beach access nearby
Things to do
Walk out the door, into the trails
Albert Town sits on the trail network itself, most of this is reachable without moving the car.
Mt Iron
The closest big view. A loop right above Albert Town, go for sunset.
1.5 HRS · LOOPOutlet Track
Flat riverside walk into Wānaka along the lake outlet. Easy, family-friendly.
6 KM · ONE WAYRoys Peak
The iconic ridgeline shot. Steep zigzag climb, no shade, bring water.
5–6 HRS · RETURNDiamond Lake & Rocky Mountain
Three tiers of walk, from a 30-minute lake loop to a 3-hour summit push.
30 MIN–3 HRSRob Roy Glacier
Hanging glacier, keas and waterfalls up the Matukituki Valley.
3–4 HRS · GRAVEL ACCESSIsthmus Peak
Same reward as Roys Peak, between Hāwea and Wānaka, far fewer people.
5–6 HRS · RETURNDeans Bank
The local favourite, flowy, bermed singletrack minutes from the door.
12 KM · LOOPHāwea River Track
Flat, scenic riverside ride to Lake Hāwea, with a café waiting at the far end.
12 KM · EACH WAYSticky Forest
Technical pine-forest singletrack above Wānaka, jumps, drops and roots.
GRADE 3–5Bike Glendhu
Lift-served bike park on the lake's western shore, plus rentals and coffee.
20 MIN DRIVERiver Confluence
Swimming holes where the Clutha meets the Hāwea, right by the campground.
WALKING DISTANCELake Wānaka
Kayaking, SUP and boat cruises, including trips out to Mou Waho Island.
8 MIN DRIVETrout Fishing
The Clutha and Hāwea are well-regarded brown trout water. Licence required.
SEASONALPembroke Patisserie
French pastries a short walk from the door, the daily special sells out early.
7AM · WALKING DISTANCEThe Doughbin
Award-winning pies on the lakefront, open early for the pre-ride crowd.
6AM · WĀNAKAKai Whakapai
Craft beer and pizza on the lakefront corner, the town's default meeting spot.
CASUALBig Fig
Slow-cooked share plates by the plateful, best value for hungry riders.
CASUALMuttonbird & Kika
The district's dinner-and-book-ahead pair, tasting menus and small plates.
BOOK AHEADThe Coffee Shack
Widely rated the best coffee in town. Dog-friendly, open early.
FROM 7AMAlbert Town Store & Four Square
Groceries, post office and coffee, all within walking distance of the house.
WALKING DISTANCENew World, Three Parks
The nearest full supermarket, with the easiest parking of Wānaka's options.
8 MIN DRIVEFreshlink Grocer
Independent grocer, local produce, sourdough and a refillery.
8 MIN DRIVERacers Edge & Bike It Now!
Bike hire, demos and the workshops locals trust for a mid-trip tune-up.
WANAKATreble Cone & Cardrona
The region's two big alpine fields, each roughly 30–45 minutes away.
30–45 MIN DRIVESnow Farm
New Zealand's main cross-country skiing area, up the Cardrona valley.
50 MIN DRIVEBook direct, No extra fees
Check dates, lock it in
Dates are held for 5 minutes while you pay securely via Stripe.
Good to know
Before you book
Fully self check-in with a smartlock, your code arrives before arrival, no one to meet or wait for. Check-in is from 1:00pm to 9:00pm, checkout before 10:00am.
Not ideally. The driveway is gravel with two steps up to the deck, and the loft bedroom is reached by a stair that's steeper than a standard staircase. Guests should be steady on their feet.
Cancellations made 30 days or more before check-in receive a full refund.
Cancellations made within 30 days of check-in are non-refundable, except where required by law.
No-shows and early departures are non-refundable.
If we need to cancel your booking (e.g., property unavailability due to unforeseen circumstances), you will receive a full refund of amounts paid; this is our sole liability in that circumstance, and we are not responsible for any other costs you may incur (e.g., flights).
Date changes are subject to availability and may be arranged by contacting the host directly; a new booking may be required if availability doesn't align
Yes, free on-site parking, plus EV charging.
Reach out to us directly before booking if you're hoping to bring a pet along.
Quiet hours apply in the evening out of respect for neighbouring properties, and exterior security cameras cover outdoor areas only. Mountain weather turns quickly, so pack layers year-round.
Meet your host, Henrik
A property manager originally from the Netherlands, now based in New Zealand, who built this house as a year-round base for exploring the outdoors around Wanaka.