• Entire home
  • 2045 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

Boasting inner courtyard views, Tekapo Retreat provides accommodation with a patio, around 44 km from Mt. Dobson. The holiday home also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The spacious holiday home with a terrace and lake views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. The comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation also comes with soundproofing and a fireplace. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 95 km from the holiday home.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Free private parking available on-site

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

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Wen
    Taiwan Taiwan
    The room is so big and all the kitchenware are well-equipped
  • Chwee
    Singapore Singapore
    The house is very spacious and has a spectacular unblock view. The master bedroom and master bathroom are very comfortable. The living and dining area is so comfy. We all love it.
  • Melissa
    Australia Australia
    Location was beautiful. Outlook over the lake was lovely to wake up to. We lit the fire the first evening as it was cool and sitting by the fire looking out with a glass of wine was sensational.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Lake Tekapo Holiday Homes

Company review score: 9.1Based on 2,505 reviews from 28 properties
28 managed properties

Company information

Lake Tekapo Holiday Homes has an excellent range of self-contained holiday accommodation available. Each unique property is owned privately and made available for you to enjoy throughout the year. Holiday homes range from gorgeous architecturally designed one bedroom retreats to modern five-bedroom homes perfect for extended families. Emily & Jared Simcox own and manage Lake Tekapo Holiday Homes with the help of their fantastic multi-cultural staff. They love the Mackenzie Region for it's clear air, stunning landscapes and great fishing!

Property information

Tekapo Retreat is a gorgeous contemporary 3 bedroom home with unobstructed views of the lake and the mountains. It is set overlooking the iconic Tekapo Sheep Saleyards; if you are lucky to be here in March you may get to experience the 2 days of the year when the sheep sale is in action! The house has a beautiful kitchen and spacious living area which opens up to a sheltered courtyard on one side and a lovely sunny patio to the North facing the lake. Air conditioning will keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The log burner ensures you are super cosy on those special snow days. There is a queen room with ensuite (including a massive two person shower), another queen room and twin with shared bathroom, laundry facitlies and generous parking including ski storage. N.B. Holiday Homes are different from hotels. We supply linen and towels for each guest, however the houses (rooms) are not serviced. There are laundry facilities in most houses. 2.75% credit card surcharge applies to all credit card payments.

Neighbourhood information

The tiny 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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Tekapo Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Air conditioning
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Lake view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Tekapo Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 17:00

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

Check-out

Until 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 3 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

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted Tekapo Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 11:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-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 AUD 50 applies for arrivals after check-in hours. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Please inform Tekapo Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Tekapo Retreat

  • Tekapo Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

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

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

  • Tekapo Retreat can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

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

  • Tekapo Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Yes, Tekapo Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

    • Tekapo Retreat is 0.7 miles from the centre of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.