Sustainability at Element Escapes
At Element Escapes, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact while providing high-quality accommodation across Queenstown. As a local holiday home management company, we take a practical and considered approach to sustainability across our properties.
How We Reduce Our Impact
Across our portfolio of Queenstown holiday homes, we aim to minimise waste and improve efficiency through simple, effective measures:
- Use of eco-friendly cleaning products where possible
- Encouraging responsible energy use during guest stays
- Providing recycling facilities in properties
- Reducing single-use plastics where practical
- Partnering with local suppliers where possible
Thoughtful Guest Amenities
We continue to explore alternatives to reduce waste across our homes, including:
- Trialling low-waste laundry solutions
- Providing refillable or minimal packaging where possible
A Practical Approach
As a portfolio of individually owned homes, each property is unique. While not all homes are identical in their sustainability features, we are committed to ongoing improvements across our management practices and guest experience.
Local Focus
Being based in Queenstown allows us to:
- Work with local suppliers
- Maintain properties efficiently
- Reduce unnecessary travel and servicing
Ongoing Improvements
Sustainability is an evolving process, and we continue to review how we can make meaningful improvements across our portfolio.
Testimonials
“I can’t rate Luke and Lucy highly enough! They are fantastic property managers and our guests have all commented on how impressed they have been. They are attentive, have good communication and are quick to action.”
Amber W., 4-bedroom home, Kelvin Heights
“Lucy and Luke have quickly and successfully built momentum on the listing and consistently provide an amazing experience for guests. Comms are exceptional. We really enjoy our partnership with Element Escapes — long may it continue!”
Leon M., 2-bedroom home, Moke Lake
“Luke, Lucy and George have done a wonderful job managing our property in Queenstown since December 2021. Always contactable, and they take care of the place whilst keeping all the guests happy.”
Bill B., 3-bedroom home, Queenstown
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