• Entire home
  • 2045 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom

Tekapo Retreat offers accommodations in Lake Tekapo, 27 miles from Mt. Dobson. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation provides a patio. The vacation home also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. Offering a terrace and lake views, the spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. The comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation also comes with soundproofing and a fireplace. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 59 miles from the vacation home.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Theresa
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was wonderful, great views of lake and walkable into town.
  • Wen
    Taiwan Taiwan
    The room is so big and all the kitchenware are well-equipped
  • Chwee
    Singapore Singapore
    The house is very spacious and has a spectacular unblock view. The master bedroom and master bathroom are very comfortable. The living and dining area is so comfy. We all love it.

Managed by Lake Tekapo Holiday Homes

Company review score: 9.1Based on 2,497 reviews from 28 properties
28 managed properties

Company info

Lake Tekapo Holiday Homes has an excellent range of self-contained holiday accommodation available. Each unique property is owned privately and made available for you to enjoy throughout the year. Holiday homes range from gorgeous architecturally designed one bedroom retreats to modern five-bedroom homes perfect for extended families. Emily & Jared Simcox own and manage Lake Tekapo Holiday Homes with the help of their fantastic multi-cultural staff. They love the Mackenzie Region for it's clear air, stunning landscapes and great fishing!

Property info

Tekapo Retreat is a gorgeous contemporary 3 bedroom home with unobstructed views of the lake and the mountains. It is set overlooking the iconic Tekapo Sheep Saleyards; if you are lucky to be here in March you may get to experience the 2 days of the year when the sheep sale is in action! The house has a beautiful kitchen and spacious living area which opens up to a sheltered courtyard on one side and a lovely sunny patio to the North facing the lake. Air conditioning will keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The log burner ensures you are super cosy on those special snow days. There is a queen room with ensuite (including a massive two person shower), another queen room and twin with shared bathroom, laundry facitlies and generous parking including ski storage. N.B. Holiday Homes are different from hotels. We supply linen and towels for each guest, however the houses (rooms) are not serviced. There are laundry facilities in most houses. 2.75% credit card surcharge applies to all credit card payments.

Neighborhood info

The tiny village of Lake Tekapo is renowned for its extraordinary starlit night skies, stunning turquoise lake and majestic mountain ranges. You can enjoy winter skiing & skating, summer swimming in the pristine lake, all year round star-gazing, fishing, hiking, soaking in the hot springs, golf and generally relaxing in the tranquil environment. A day trip to Mt Cook (New Zealand's highest mountain) is a must.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Tekapo Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Air conditioning
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Lake view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Tekapo Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted Tekapo Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2.75% charge when you pay with a credit card.

A surcharge of AUD 50 applies for arrivals after check-in hours. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Please inform Tekapo Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Tekapo Retreat

  • Tekapo Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Yes, Tekapo Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Tekapo Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Tekapo Retreat is 0.7 miles from the center of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Tekapo Retreat on this page.

    • Tekapo Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Tekapo Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Tekapo Retreat can accommodate this group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.