River Retreat - Lake Tekapo

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.0
  • The entire place is yours
  • 969 ft² size
  • Free on-site parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • BBQ facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Kitchen

About this property

Elegant Holiday Home in Lake Tekapo: River Retreat - Lake Tekapo offers a serene holiday home experience in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. Guests enjoy a spacious garden, terrace, and free WiFi, perfect for relaxation. Comfortable Living Spaces: The property features four bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a living room with a fireplace. Air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washing machine ensure comfort and convenience. Outdoor Amenities: A balcony and outdoor dining area provide stunning garden views. Free on-site private parking is available, along with a barbecue for outdoor gatherings. Nearby Attractions: Mt. Dobson is 45 km away, and Richard Pearse Airport is 97 km from the property. The surrounding area offers scenic landscapes and diverse activities for visitors.

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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 9.0

  • 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
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sangita
India India
“We felt right at home. The location was exceptional, we could see lake tekapo from all the bedrooms and the outside sitting area. There were so many games and books in the house. Perfect vacation home.”
Dareyle
Australia Australia
“Heated floors in ensuite. Central location to everything. Home away from home”
Bronwyne
Australia Australia
“Good location, comfortable and homely. Great to have 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms one with separate toilet.”
John
New Zealand New Zealand
“Spacious. Kitchen and lounge really good. Bathrooms good.”
Kerry
New Zealand New Zealand
“Was well stocked with everything we needed for the weekend. Place was clean, plenty of space for everyone. Loved the dining table. Nice and handy to town with the walkway at the end of the street.”
Saebom
South Korea South Korea
“짐 맡겨두려고 갔는데 좀 더 일찍 체크인 해주어서 좋았음. 사무실에서 숙소까지 짐 실어서 차로 데려다줌. 걸을 수 있는 거리지만 짐이 무겁다면 약간의 언덕을 지나 돌아가야해서 힘듬. 걸어서 마트나 교회 가기에 멀지않음. 시설도 독채라는점이 아주 좋음. 전자렌지 인덕션이 있어 조리하기 좋고 그릇도 종류별로 많고 수저나 주방도구도 다 있어서 좋긴한데 너무 오래돼서 따로챙겨간 수세미로 설거지 한번씩 다 하고 사용했음. 침대마다 전기장판이 있음....”
Anonymous
Japan Japan
“一軒家で別荘貸し出しで良かった。 生活に必要なものはすべてあり、調理器具もパワーも十分でストレスがなかった。ベランダでたべる朝食は最高でした。子連れには優しいと思います。 結婚式ステイで利用したが、愛が溢れる一軒家で本当に素晴らしかった。”

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 4,275 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

River Retreat is your home away from home with everything to make your stay comfortable for the whole family. Relax on the lovely sunny deck, or take a stroll along the Tekapo River. This 4 bedroom property has an open plan living, dining and kitchen area. The house is warmed by a log burner, plus electric bedroom heaters in the winter. The kitchen has a fridge/freezer, oven, electric hob and microwave plus all the other kitchen essentials you may need. There is a flat screen TV and free wifi. 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

Lake Tekapo Holiday Homes is located in the stunning Mackenzie District of New Zealand and we look forward to showing you a warm high country welcome. All the properties we look after are privately owned by families who fell in love with the Mackenzie and have chosen to build a special retreat here (including us!). We are surrounded by majestic mountains and look out each day on the turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo. At night we are constantly wowed by the incredible starry skies of the Aoraki International Dark Sky Reserve. Our homes and apartments are all professionally cleaned prior to guests' arrival by our fantastic team of housekeepers.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Chinese

Property surroundings

House rules

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

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

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
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 River 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 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.