About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Tekapo Retreat - Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo offers a spacious holiday home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features a living room, dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a sun terrace. Additional facilities include a washing machine, outdoor seating area, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located 95 km from Richard Pearse Airport and 44 km from Mt. Dobson, the property provides easy access to local attractions. Highly rated for its convenient location.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Free private parking available on-site


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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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Damon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean accessible, good facilities and a great view. Good prompt communication from staff.
  • Isabel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful lake views, clean modern house with everything we needed including the bonus of snow on the ground! Check in/out service was excellent with lovely staff. We also loved that there were some children’s toys and books. The house layout is...
  • Chloe
    Australia Australia
    Location was great and so was the view. The beds were comfortable and the house was great for a group of friends.
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Tons of space, very comfortable beds, great showers. Loved the living space with the bifold doors.
  • Richardson
    Australia Australia
    Stunning views and beautiful home. Very easy walk to sunset view.
  • Lucy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Comfortable house, plenty of space. Nice to have electric blankets and a fireplace. Lovely outlook
  • 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.
  • Richard
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was great. Quiet and easy walk into town.

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: 9.2Based on 4,424 reviews from 100 properties
100 managed properties

Company information

​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 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 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

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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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
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
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

The charging of Electrics Vehicles is strictly prohibited unless there is a dedicated EV charger at the property and the guest has the appropriate app to operate it.

Please inform Tekapo Retreat - Lake Tekapo 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.