Lakeview Cottage

8 Murray Place, 7945 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
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Lakeview Cottage

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Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
55 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1938 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Offering a garden, Lakeview Cottage features accommodations in Lake Tekapo. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Featuring a terrace and mountain views, the spacious vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the vacation home, where they can enjoy some fruit and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. The area is popular for skiing and hiking, and bike rental is available at the vacation home. Mt. Dobson is 28 miles from Lakeview Cottage. Richard Pearse Airport is 60 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 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 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Lake Tekapo

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vanessa
    Canada Canada
    “A very cozy cottage with great view and convenient location. Marie and Peter are great host. We absolutely enjoyed our stay here.”
  • Lim
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “It was very cozy, had a good view of the lake, and amenities were sufficient.”
  • Rosemary
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Provided out own breakfast - so didn't look for anything provided!”
  • Mahalia
    Australia Australia
    “Everything. The location was perfect - quiet but an easy walk to everything plus a gorgeous view of the lake. The cottage had quite possibly everything and more. I wish we could’ve stayed longer.”
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful cottage with amazing views towards the lake. We had been very lucky with a fresh dump of snow a few days prior which made the experience even more magical. The cottage itself was lovely and warm; our hosts had ensured there was plenty...”
  • Ranvir
    Singapore Singapore
    “Fantastic cottage stay in Te Anau. Nice and charming interiors with a rustic look. Wooden interiors with all the facilities and amenities you need including a fully functional fireplace furnace! The hosts were very helpful and responsive even from...”
  • 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.”
  • Pollmuller
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Nestled amidst picturesque scenery, the cottage exudes undeniable charm. Its tasteful decor, marked by meticulous attention to detail, invites you into a world of tranquility. What truly stood out were the New Zealand toiletries, adding a touch of...”

Host Info

9.3
9.3
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

Area info

Amenities of Lakeview Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available 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

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub 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
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Outdoor & View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View

Transportation

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Miscellaneous

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Lakeview Cottage

  • Lakeview Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

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

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

    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Bicycle rental
    • Horseback riding

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Lakeview Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • Lakeview Cottage is 1,800 feet from the center of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at Lakeview Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Lakeview Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.