About this property

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Spacious Accommodations: Silver Fern - Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo offers a spacious holiday home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features a living room, family rooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, tennis court, and free WiFi. Additional facilities include a barbecue area and free on-site private parking. Prime Location: Located on a quiet street with stunning lake and mountain views, the property is 60 mi from Richard Pearse Airport and 27 mi from Mt. Dobson. Activities such as skiing, hiking, and cycling are available nearby. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the lakes, scenic location, and fully equipped kitchen.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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
Bedroom 4
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sammy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved the view, epic deck area, fantastic extra lounge space we loved, and overall warm and spacious property for our family of 6 and 2 infants. I especially loved the fluffy down duvet, blanket and was a comfortable queen bed.
  • Alison
    United States United States
    Stunning location, Amazing Views! Even from the bedrooms you can have a lovely view down the lake and to the mountains and enjoy the beautiful night sky. Lots of living space and an amazing deck. Kitchen has everything you need. Loved the...
  • Chaterinewinata
    Indonesia Indonesia
    A very modern and beautiful house! Great space and Great view, lake tekapo is not hindered by another house. A very very recommended place to stay! The stars at night were very visible and beautiful!
  • Alex
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and large space. Rooms well situated with views and plenty of space to store belongings. Bathrooms cleans and good hot showers. Large kitchen and dining lounging space with views. Large sofa not to our liking as very low.
  • Sinéad
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful property. Very clean. Loads of space. Deck beautifully maintained with stunning view and plenty of seating. Comfy couches. Very well equipped kitchen. Good location. Overall had a fabulous stay and parents visiting from Ireland loved it.
  • John
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A modern home with excellent finishes. This house is equipped with everything you may need for a short or long stay.The view is amazing and the deck and high quality outside furniture makes for a great location to relax.
  • Tudor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful modern house with terrific views of the lake. Great location. Kitchen was modern and rooms were comfortable.
  • Goh
    Singapore Singapore
    loved the view of the lake and the kitchen was well stocked. we were just a short drive away from tekapo village centre.
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great views over lake takapo and spacious accommodation All clean and everything provided inside
  • Ashleigh
    Australia Australia
    The views were amazing, loved the facilities in the bathroom and the space. There was enough space for all 8 of us adults to comfortably relax and appreciate the sites of Lake Tekapo! The view was absolutely amazing and the deck was excellent....

Managed by Lake Tekapo Holiday Homes

Company review score: 9.2Based on 4,484 reviews from 102 properties
102 managed properties

Company info

​Lake Tekapo Holiday Homes is a proudly locally owned and operated business. All day-to-day operations, guest services and property management are overseen by our dedicated team right here in Tekapo. Whether it’s offering local recommendations, responding quickly to guest needs, or​ maintaining each property to the highest standard, our focus is always on creating the best​ possible experience for those visiting this stunning part of Aotearoa. At Lake Tekapo Holiday​ Homes, we’re not just managing holiday homes — we’re sharing Tekapo with the world.

Property info

Silver Fern is a beautifully designed four bedroom home elevated above Tekapo with stunning lake and mountain views. Nestled in a quiet street, this modern and spacious home offers the perfect balance of comfort, style, and breathtaking natural surroundings. A wonderfully appointed kitchen is central to the light-filled open plan living space, with generous lounge seating looking out towards the lake. Kept cozy with a fireplace and heatpump, it adjoins a separate snug area which is ideal for children to relax in at the end of a day exploring. The large sunny deck is well set up for relaxed outdoor living and entertaining, with a barbecue and seating. Also the perfect spot for nighttime stargazing. Two spacious bathrooms, a full laundry and plenty of parking make Silver Fern the ideal accommodation for a Tekapo holiday with family or friends, whatever the season. The lakefront is a 15 minute walk, and the Cowan’s Hill walking and biking tracks start can be accessed within 5 minutes of the house. Bedrooms: 1. Queen bed with ensuite 2. Queen bed 3. Two single beds 4. Two single beds

Neighborhood info

The alpine 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 Silver Fern - Lake Tekapo

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • 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
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area

    Media & Technology

    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • DVD player
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Sun deck
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Spa

    • Hot spring bath
      Additional charge
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Activities

    • Water park
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Horseback riding
      Additional charge
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
      Additional charge
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      Additional charge
    • Tennis court
      Off-site

    Outdoor & View

    • Mountain view
    • Lake view
    • View

    Building Characteristics

    • Detached

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Miscellaneous

    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules

    Silver Fern - 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. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 2 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

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

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardEftposCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    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 NZD 50 applies for arrivals after 20:00. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

    Please inform Silver Fern - 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 11:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Silver Fern - Lake Tekapo