Retro Inn 2 - Lake Tekapo

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Free Wifi

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1076 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms

About this property

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

Elegant Accommodations: Retro Inn 2 - Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo offers a 4-star holiday home with three bedrooms and a spacious living room. Guests enjoy a terrace and free WiFi, perfect for relaxation and connectivity. Modern Amenities: The property features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and a cozy fireplace. Additional amenities include a balcony with lake and mountain views, outdoor seating area, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located 60 mi from Richard Pearse Airport and 28 mi from Mt. Dobson, the holiday home provides easy access to local attractions. Guests appreciate the scenic views and the convenient location. Activities and Surroundings: Retro Inn 2 - Lake Tekapo is ideal for skiing enthusiasts, with nearby skiing opportunities. The surrounding area offers scenic lakes and mountains, enhancing the overall experience.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

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 8.9!

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Vacation homes with:

    • Terrace

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alexandra
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Rustic retro log cabin feel. My young daughters loved playing on the mezzanine stairs. Lovely and warm with big fire and heaters in every room. Beds were super comfy with electric blankets. Amazing views!”
  • Brooke
    Australia Australia
    “It had a lot of charm, kept quite warm, had great views and was close enough to town. It had everything we needed.”
  • Sharon
    Australia Australia
    “Great cabin like home. Air conditioning for summer, books and board games and DVDs and cds. Pingpong. Spectacular views. Retro chic. Clean and happy place.”
  • Petra
    Germany Germany
    “Comfortable beds, spacious sitting room with nice views”
  • Leslie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Comfortable house in lovely location with a good view. Really easy overall and we loved staying there.”
  • Gaynor
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Beautiful views. Fully equipped house, loved the fireplace and wood supply.”
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A really interesting property. Imagine a wooden Swiss chalet. Lots of space, very good facilities. Located just a 10 minute walk from town centre. Table tennis available in the garage”
  • Tiffany
    Taiwan Taiwan
    “Large house with all the equipments needed, even cooking oil, salts and laundry powder! A bit old one but quite tidy. I love the beds. Own parking space. 3 mins drive to the rental office, 5 mins drive to the 4 square super market.”
  • Jeffrey
    Singapore Singapore
    “We like the retro feel, with the fire place, music player with CDs selection, a room in the attic, spacious sofa, balcony looking out to the lake and mountains, cooking facilities, table tennis table in the garage. Like the rocking chair too.”
  • Thecorey
    Australia Australia
    “Really loved the retro styling. The whole place was of a good decent size. Appreciated the supply of firewood. Staff at check in and check out were very friendly and helpful.”

Managed by Discover Tekapo

Company review score: 9.2Based on 4,471 reviews from 102 properties
102 managed properties

Company info

Locally owned & operated, the team at Discover Tekapo Accommodation have years of experience hosting visitors to Tekapo. We love matching our guests with the best luxury, romantic, dog friendly or family holiday accommodation that Tekapo has to offer. We all live and work in Tekapo and know well what makes this area so incredibly special. We look forward to sharing our local knowledge and assisting our guests with all aspects of their stay.

Property info

Retro Inn #2 is a warm, sunny classic 'kiwi' holiday home with plenty of character, and great lake and mountain views from the deck. A cosy living area opens onto a small deck with outdoor seating from which to enjoy the vista. An internal staircase leads up to the main queen bedroom on a mezzanine floor. Two more bedrooms are on the main floor, along with the bathroom, which includes a shower over the bathtub. Log burner with firewood supplied, heatpump, TV, DVD. Full kitchen facilities. Garage underneath suitable for storage of ski gear in winter. PLEASE NOTE; this is an older, wooden 'Lockwood' house, so it does creak with changes in the outside temperature, particularly in the evenings/night-time. However, if you enjoy a holiday house with character and soul then this is absolutely the one for you!

Neighborhood info

Lake Tekapo is renowned for it's stunning night sky, beautiful scenery and unbeatable climate! The area offers a wide range of activities throughout the year, including fishing, photography, skiing, hot pools, day spa, horse trekking, scenic flights, ice skating, star-gazing and walking.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Retro Inn 2 - Lake Tekapo takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 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 accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note check-in is from 14:00 until 18:00. If you expect to arrive after 18:00 please contact the property to arrange key pick up using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that guests are expected to leave the property in a tidy condition upon departure with the dishes done and rubbish removed. Please note that this property is strictly nonsmoking. If excessive cleaning is required,evidence of smoking is found or damage has occurred, additional fees will apply.'

Please inform Retro Inn 2 - Lake Tekapo 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 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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