About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Bush House - Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo offers a spacious holiday home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and comfortable living spaces. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a garden and terrace, perfect for relaxation. The property includes free WiFi, air-conditioning, and streaming services, ensuring a pleasant stay. Convenient Location: Located 96 km from Richard Pearse Airport and 44 km from Mt. Dobson, the holiday home provides easy access to local attractions. Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Services: The property staff and service support are highly rated by guests, making it a preferred choice for visitors.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lorraine
    Australia Australia
    Great location..in walking distance to lake and shops Very quiet and private Very spacious and comfortable
  • Kk
    Singapore Singapore
    A lovely house at a very good location. It's near the Church of The Good Shepherds and a short walk into the town centre. Many trees, very peaceful. Comfortable stay with spacious rooms and nice bathrooms.
  • Wong
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Thoughtful decor. Everything we needed was there. Proximity to town centre made it easy to wander in casually.
  • Hannah
    Australia Australia
    So cozy! Best driveway in Tekapo. Absolutely loved our stay.
  • Jo-anne
    Australia Australia
    A perfect spot for walking around the town. No view but a lovely vista of bush around the house.
  • Glen
    Australia Australia
    Location was amazing, very quiet and private as well, easy check in and out. Comfortable and very happy with the few days there.
  • Mk
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The house was super-clean, well furnished, superbly located, and all of our interactions with the management team were fast, efficient, and friendly. We highly recommend Bush House!
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A large comfortable, clean and well equipped in an excellent location close to Lake Tekapo and the little Church. Brilliant for star gazing at the Milky Way due to the absence of light pollution. This was our second 4 nights stay here.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property had everything we needed and more. Easy walk into town.
  • Eleanor
    Australia Australia
    Amazing location. Great base for exploring. Plenty of room and all the amenities you might need. Loved our stay!

Managed by Discover Tekapo

Company review score: 9.2Based on 4,434 reviews from 100 properties
100 managed properties

Company information

Locally owned & operated, the team at Discover Tekapo Accommodation have years of experience hosting visitors to Tekapo. We love matching our guests with the best luxury, romantic, dog friendly or family holiday accommodation that Tekapo has to offer. We all live and work in Tekapo and know well what makes this area so incredibly special. We look forward to sharing our local knowledge and assisting our guests with all aspects of their stay.

Property information

Nestled amongst your very own native bush, the location of Bush House is perfect for a private getaway and is only a stone’s throw away from the beautiful Lake Tekapo. This modern home away from home is spacious, clean & well equipped with everything you need. An outdoor area with BBQ & picnic table offers peace and privacy while enjoying the local birdsong & serenity. The surrounding bush can be seen from every room in the house, making you feel at one with nature. The main king bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, walk in wardrobe and sliding doors opening to the deck. The queen bedroom also opens to the deck and a third bedroom consists of two single beds. Each bed is provided with electric blankets. An additional bathroom includes a bathtub and shower. Keep cosy on cooler nights with a heat-pump in the central living area making it the perfect place to relax at the end of the day. A Smart TV with SKY TV, free WI-FI and a music centre offer plenty of entertainment. Children can entertain themselves in the native bush including a hidden path leading along the front of the house. There are two lawn areas to be enjoyed and plenty of space to park the boat! You will have sole occupancy of the entire 3 bedroom, two bathroom house. Entrance to Bush House is via a covered carport. There are 5 stairs with a hand rail to the front door where you will be greeted an open plan kitchen, lounge and dining. A few minutes walk up the driveway offers breath-taking lake and mountain views, the sheepdog memorial and world famous Church of the Good Shepherd. A 5 minute stroll will take you across the footbridge to the heart of Lake Tekapo village, where options are plentiful for your choice of cafes, restaurants or local attractions. The laundry includes a washing machine, clothes dryer and tub.

Neighbourhood information

Lake Tekapo is renowned for it's stunning night sky, beautiful scenery and unbeatable climate! The area offers a wide range of activities throughout the year, including night sky tours, scenic flights, hot pools, horse-trekking, ice-skating and skiing.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Bush House - 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.

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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 23:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive after 18:00 please contact the property to arrange key pick up using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that guests are expected to leave the property in a tidy condition upon departure with the dishes done and rubbish removed. Please note that this property is strictly non-smoking. If excessive cleaning is required, evidence of smoking is found or damage has occurred, additional fees will apply.'

Please inform Bush House - 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 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.