12 Sealy Street, 7945 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
#215 of 266 vacation rentals in Lake Tekapo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 888 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Location
9.3
Facilities
7.9
Staff
8.4
Value for money
7.6
Free Wifi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 6, 2025
Jenni
AustraliaPerfect location, close to restaurants and the church. Nice and clean, good kitchen and facilities. Modern washing machines was super handy.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: August 30, 2025
Ralfh04
New ZealandThe place is just perfect for our wee time in Lake Tekapo area.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 26, 2025
Renton
New ZealandJuat a few very minor matters. Could have had a grater. Tap handle in bathroom reversed to normal. Should be hot left - cold right. Kitchen tap handle not set up correctly...should be 45 degrees left of spout for hot - 45 degrees right of spout for cold. No soap caddy in shower.
Location. Car park. Car charging. Bed. Heating.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 15, 2025
Ryan
AustraliaVery thin walls, some power outages
Location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 13, 2025
Ana
New ZealandStayed in Pluto and premises can be thoroughfare for other guests.
The property is walking distance to the Lake. Snowed while we were there and we stayed warm inside the property.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Gav
AustraliaAccess to the Milkyway room is via a short uphill path then stairs to the deck / room, this wasnt a problem for us but could be a challenge for less able people.
Beautiful clean self contained cottage, amazing views from the room and the spa tub on the deck. Located within a short walking distance from the restaurants and bars. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 2, 2025
Christina
New ZealandNo tea supplied (but coffee - nespresso was great) No tea towels supplied. No iron or ironing board - assumed it would have and we were preparing for a wedding! Poor flexibility with check in / check out times. Minimal space in rooms.
Great location vis a vis proximity to church of the good shepherd for our daughter’s wedding.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 25, 2025
Elizabeth
United KingdomNothing
Lovely cottage, had everything we needed for our overnight in Lake Tekapo. Was a bit worried about the outdoor bedrooms but they were so cosy
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 23, 2025
Francesco
ItalyA bit pricey, in my opinion...
Lake Tekapo Cottages offer a charming and peaceful stay in a truly stunning location. Nestled just a short walk from the lake and the Church of the Good Shepherd, the cottages are perfectly situated to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and star-filled night skies. The surroundings are quiet and relaxing, making it a great base for exploring the area. A lovely place to unwind and take in the natural beauty of Lake Tekapo.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 22, 2025
Jessica
AustraliaKitchen facilities
The spa was amazing with beautiful views! Very cute cottage in a good location. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 6, 2025
Sonia
New ZealandEasy check-in. Good communication. Quiet spot. Great location.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 2, 2025
Su
Singapore1. The heated blanket in the bed was only functional for one side which felt quite ridiculous. 2. The bathroom was superbly tiny and the tap had extra icy water, we ended up using the kitchen tap instead since it at least had some warm water.
1. Fantastic location within walking distance to the church and town centre. 2. Bed was comfy and we were very warm though temperatures were cold in Lake Tekapo. 3. On site parking was very helpful and useful since you could walk everywhere within the town centre.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 19, 2025
Tan
SingaporeIt would be great if the information about the exact location of the cottage and pin code could be sent together in the first email. I have missed out the the second email and hence have trouble locating the place
The place was well located and clean
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 2, 2025
Wallace
AustraliaNone
The location is excellent—just a few minutes’ walk to the lake and very close to the Chapel. We enjoyed stargazing from the balcony, and the stay was very comfortable. The host was incredibly easy to communicate with and responded quickly every time.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: June 2, 2025
Jacqueline
Australiaheating facilities etc should be checked before customer arrive
location and the style of the house
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 25, 2025
Fabio
SwitzerlandNo dishwasher
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 10, 2025
Martin
New ZealandLovely little cottage. Friendly staff and the sauna was a bonus. Very handy to the Church of the Good Shepherd.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 7, 2025
Clement
Hong KongWould help a lot if paper towels could also be provided for cooking. Tea towels don't always do the job.
Location is perfect. Very close to the Church of the Good Shepherd (although we drove there anyway). The jacuzzi pool was lovely. We were not able to stargaze because of the poor weather during our stay, but jumping into the pool when it was snowing was just as comfortable!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 5, 2025
Ada
Hong Kong-is so cold at night -facilities are a bit old
-good location -cozy and quiet -bed is comfortable
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 26, 2025
Sally
AustraliaCoffee machine did not work.
Great little cottage for our family. Good location - easy walk to the lake and town.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 23, 2025
Tan
SingaporeNot able to hang towel or clothing in toilet for bathing. Not all bed in room had heater blanket.
Cosy and clean.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 23, 2025
Veronika
United StatesThe property was quite pricey and thus not the best value.
This location was excellent and walking distance to the numerous shops and restaurants in lake Tekapo. It was also only a 5 minute walk to the Church of the Good Shepard. We appreciated the laundry machine (washer, no dryer though).
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 16, 2025
Peter
New ZealandNot much
Close to batteries and attractions but hidden away in a quiet place
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 15, 2025
Amanda
United KingdomGreat powerful shower. Helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2025
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