Lakeview Cottage

8 Murray Place, 7945 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>48</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
48 reviews
a black cabin with a porch and a person in the window at Lakeview Cottage in Lake Tekapo
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Lakeview Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 1938 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

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Lakeview Cottage is set in Lake Tekapo. Complimentary WiFi is provided. The lodge offers a terrace. There is a garden at this property and guests can go skiing nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Free private parking available on-site

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Reliable info
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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lucinda
    Australia Australia
    “Beautiful, comfortable cottage with all the homely amenities and warmth. Easy walk to lake, private and quiet location, beautiful alpine outlook. Super comfortable bedding, amazing fireplace, well stocked reto kitchen, wonderful shower pressure....”
  • Chelsea
    Australia Australia
    “Charming cosy log cottage. Retro kitchen but has everything you need. Working fireplace. Beautiful views of the lake from living and kitchen areas.”
  • Tong
    China China
    “The cottage is very local. We especially liked the decor and the view from the balcony.”

Host Information

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score
Lakeview Cottage is an interlocking, all timber building that has an appeal of its own to many people. It is situated on the east bank of the Tekapo River, and has a great view of Lake Tekapo and the mountains that surround it. There are two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, laundry facilities and a large lounge/dining area that looks out at the lake view. A new flat screen TV connected to Sky TV was recently installed with the Sky sport option. The house is only minutes walk to the township restaurants and shops, and also the Church of the Good Shepherd. Being in the older part of the township, it is also quiet and away from the new construction areas. We are aiming to incorporate a hunting, fishing and outdoor feel to the refurbishment that has started, and will be ongoing over the next few years. We hope the guests will like and enjoy, the homely atmosphere of this warm and inviting lake cottage.
Peter & I have been married since 1978 and have 4 grown up children who have all left the nest to pursue their own path in life. We are also currently blessed with nine beautiful grandchildren, who live in Canada, France and locally here in Fairlie. Were from a farming background but decided upon a change of lifestyle and shifted to Tekapo in 2004. We started Marie Therese B&B in 2007 in our then current home. Because of popularity and demand we purchased Mapleview Cottage in 2016, and in 2018 we purchased 8 Murray Place from our friends and neighbours. A great property, close to town and with awesome potential. We named these two buildings, Lakeview Cottage and Sunset Chalet. We thoroughly enjoyed running our accommodation options until the pandemic hit in March 2020. That hit tourism hard here and we have since sold Mapleview Cottage and Marie Therese BnB and moved to Fairlie, closer to our family. We still have and rent Lakeview Cottage and Sunset Chalet, and are looking forward to the challenge of the future and meeting more people along the way.
Lake Tekapo has become a "must do" tourist destination, and as such there are some great options for visitors to stay. We think Lakeview Cottage will have a feel to it that will make guests feel happy, rested and content to stay in, as the cottage has an atmosphere that is completely different than some of the brand new options available. Lake Tekapo has the Night Sky, Hot Pools, Ice Rink, Restaurants, walking and cycle tracks and the lake itself in the summer. as the main things to do. We are also only 1 hour drive to the Mount Cook National Park where there are numerous other activities that are also "must do" choices of leisure and activity. We love to live here and will enjoy hosting you here.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Lakeview Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

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

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Lakeview Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Lakeview Cottage

  • Lakeview Cottage is 600 yards from the centre 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 Lakeview Cottage on this page.

  • The prices at Lakeview Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Lakeview Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Lakeview Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • Check-in at Lakeview Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Lakeview Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Bicycle rental
    • Horse riding

  • Lakeview Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

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

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