Name: Lake Tekapo Cottages
Address: 12 Sealy Street, 7945 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, 12 Sealy Street, Canterbury, 7945, New Zealand
Rating: 8.0

Lake Tekapo Cottages

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Guests who stayed here loved

“It was very homey feels like home. We wanted to stay longer Maybe next time. And grill is available which is a good plus. My family loves barbecue.”

Maria

Qatar

“The house location is closed to lake tekapo and The Church of the Good Shepherd by walking. The kitchen is well-equipped. Comfy and cleanliness room. Well instruction provide before check-in.”

Phanupong

Thailand

“Comfortable cottages with heating. Great location - convenient and close to lake tekapo’s church yet so cosy in the woods. Will definitely be back to stay.”

Xiao

Singapore

“The cottage has air conditioning, which keeps the room warm and comfortable. There’s also a hot tub, which was amazing!”

Mika

Japan

“Nice, quiet and peaceful place to stay. Comfortable, clean and spacious. Steven is very approachable & friendly. It also has a very nice balcony. Parking is available. The best thing is the...”

Bernard

Malaysia

“I love the location and the host was a nice person. The cottage itself was clean cozy and spacious.”

Yuno

Japan

“beds were very comfortable, great sheets, tv with all the entertainment apps, location perfect and great space”

Sarah

New Zealand

“Great little place to stay. Ideal for single traveller. Very short walk to town.”

Lee

New Zealand

“Staff kindly upgraded us to the Honeymoon Suite as it happened to be vacant during our stay, room was large, warm and comfortable, many in-room amenities, appliances were modern.”

Geoffrey

Singapore

“Great location. The only issue was that the road to the cottage was slippery due to snow and ice on the last bit. But the accommodation itself was great!”

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Guests who stayed here loved

“It was very homey feels like home. We wanted to stay longer Maybe next time. And grill is available which is a good plus. My family loves barbecue.”

Maria

Qatar

“The house location is closed to lake tekapo and The Church of the Good Shepherd by walking. The kitchen is well-equipped. Comfy and cleanliness room. Well instruction provide before check-in.”

Phanupong

Thailand

“Comfortable cottages with heating. Great location - convenient and close to lake tekapo’s church yet so cosy in the woods. Will definitely be back to stay.”

Xiao

Singapore

“The cottage has air conditioning, which keeps the room warm and comfortable. There’s also a hot tub, which was amazing!”

Mika

Japan

“Nice, quiet and peaceful place to stay. Comfortable, clean and spacious. Steven is very approachable & friendly. It also has a very nice balcony. Parking is available. The best thing is the...”

Bernard

Malaysia

“I love the location and the host was a nice person. The cottage itself was clean cozy and spacious.”

Yuno

Japan

“beds were very comfortable, great sheets, tv with all the entertainment apps, location perfect and great space”

Sarah

New Zealand

“Great little place to stay. Ideal for single traveller. Very short walk to town.”

Lee

New Zealand

“Staff kindly upgraded us to the Honeymoon Suite as it happened to be vacant during our stay, room was large, warm and comfortable, many in-room amenities, appliances were modern.”

Geoffrey

Singapore

“Great location. The only issue was that the road to the cottage was slippery due to snow and ice on the last bit. But the accommodation itself was great!”

Netherlands

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Houses
Kitchen
Mountain view
Garden
BBQ facilities
Washing machine
Free Wifi
Terrace
Balcony
Free parking

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About this property

Reliable info:

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

Surrounded by tall pine trees and a large garden, Lake Tekapo Cottages offers stunning mountain views. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free secure parking. All studios and cottages are well-decorated and include a private private bathroom. This family-run property provides a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. All cottages have balconies. Lake Tekapo Cottages is located a 2-minute walk from the nearby village shops. Lake Tekapo is ideal setting for a variety of outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, skiing and hiking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

- Perfect for a 3-night stay!
- Located in the top-rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!
- Top pick by families with children
- Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Milkyway - 1 Bedroom Cottage with Hot Tub

1 full bed

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Polaris - Studio with Parking

1 full bed

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Eclipse - 2 Bedroom Home

Bedroom 1

1 twin bed

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1 queen bed

Bedroom 2

1 twin bed

and

1 queen bed

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Stargazing - Large 2 bedroom home with Hot Tub

Bedroom 1

1 twin bed

and

1 full bed

Bedroom 2

1 twin bed

and

1 full bed

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Little Dipper - Budget 2 Bedroom home with Balcony

2 twin beds

and

1 full bed

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Economy Cottage

1 full bed

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Pluto - Family Cottage

3 twin beds

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2 full beds

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The Birch - 3 Bedroom House with BBQ

Bedroom 1

3 twin beds

Bedroom 2

1 full bed

Bedroom 3

1 full bed

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Little Birch - 2 Bedroom House

Bedroom 1

1 full bed

Bedroom 2

2 twin beds

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Limited supply in Lake Tekapo for your dates: 8 three-star vacation homes like this are already unavailable on our site

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Maria
Qatar
“It was very homey feels like home. We wanted to stay longer Maybe next time. And grill is available which is a good plus. My family loves barbecue.”
Phanupong
Thailand
“The house location is closed to lake tekapo and The Church of the Good Shepherd by walking. The kitchen is well-equipped. Comfy and cleanliness room. Well instruction provide before check-in.”
Xiao
Singapore
“Comfortable cottages with heating. Great location - convenient and close to lake tekapo’s church yet so cosy in the woods. Will definitely be back to stay.”
Mika
Japan
“The cottage has air conditioning, which keeps the room warm and comfortable. There’s also a hot tub, which was amazing!”
Bernard
Malaysia
“Nice, quiet and peaceful place to stay. Comfortable, clean and spacious. Steven is very approachable & friendly. It also has a very nice balcony. Parking is available. The best thing is the location, which is just a 5 mins walk to the famous...”
Yuno
Japan
“I love the location and the host was a nice person. The cottage itself was clean cozy and spacious.”
Sarah
New Zealand
“beds were very comfortable, great sheets, tv with all the entertainment apps, location perfect and great space”
Lee
New Zealand
“Great little place to stay. Ideal for single traveller. Very short walk to town.”
Geoffrey
Singapore
“Staff kindly upgraded us to the Honeymoon Suite as it happened to be vacant during our stay, room was large, warm and comfortable, many in-room amenities, appliances were modern.”
Jc
Netherlands
“Great location. The only issue was that the road to the cottage was slippery due to snow and ice on the last bit. But the accommodation itself was great!”

Host Info

Company review score: 8.6Based on 1,938 reviews from 213 properties

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Property info

Lake Tekapo Cottages are situated about 2 minutes walk from the Church of the Good Shepherd near the lake shore, and about 2-3 minutes walk to the village shops directly over a new footbridge between our address and the shopping. Most units have close mountain views and are private, sheltered, and quiet. We are lucky to be surrounded by older trees, some of them, close by, are more than 100 years old, probably the oldest trees in Tekapo and the Mackenzie Basin. We do not have lake views. The name is derived from the name of the village. Please note we are not a hotel. Lake Tekapo Cottages consists of a group of some smaller, some larger private units in a quiet street. The units all contain cooking facilities and are rented on a self catering basis.

Neighborhood info

Our Neighbourhood is situated near the famous stone church on the waterfront and the footbridge which in a 2 minutes scenic walk takes you directly into the shopping area. Generally quiet and secluded we are situated on a special little street, in a rural , park like setting.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Lake Tekapo Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of NZD 300 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about $176. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 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

0 - 2 years

Crib upon request

Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this is a self check-in property, and all necessary access details will be provided 1-3 days prior to your arrival.

Please inform Lake Tekapo Cottages 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.

A damage deposit of NZD 300 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.