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Macaulay House

3.5 star property
Vacation home with free parking, near Lake Tekapo

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91938 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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4 Dwyer Place, Lake Tekapo, 7999
  • Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sheepdog Statue
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dark Sky Project
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Lake Tekapo

This vacation home places you within a short walk of Cowans Hill Walkway and within a mile (2 km) of Church of the Good Shepherd. The 3.5-star vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sheepdog Statue - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dark Sky Project - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lake Tekapō Regional Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lake Tekapo - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Better Batter - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Macaulay House

Vacation home with free parking, near Lake Tekapo
Guests staying at this vacation home enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free parking is available if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide luggage storage.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms, a dining area, and a sitting area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Stretch out in the soaking tub. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a fireplace, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Book Tekapo Holiday Homes office, 4 Simpson Lane, Lake Tekapo.]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The vacation home can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Macaulay House Lake Tekapo
Macaulay Lake Tekapo
Macaulay House Lake Tekapo
Macaulay House Private vacation home
Macaulay House Private vacation home Lake Tekapo

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at this vacation home?

This vacation home offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Lake Tekapo, a short 16-minute walk from Lake Tekapō Regional Park and also 17 minutes on foot from Sheepdog Statue. You'll also find Cowans Hill Walkway and Maclaren Footbridge less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Macaulay House?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a soaking tub in each accommodation with some featuring lake views.

Are there hot tubs at Macaulay House?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home though service animals are welcome.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Macaulay House?

Yes, every accommodation at Macaulay House comes with a patio with some featuring lake views.

Macaulay House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views

Amazing views of Lake Tekapo from the accommodation. Nice & modern amenities although not enough supplies of necessities provided during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect location.... not very clean

Good points.......Lovely place with plenty of space for the 8 of us and a lovely location. Equipped with everything you could need for a short or long stay. Bad points.....wasn't very clean.... under the beds there was fluff, tissues , sweet wrappers where it hadn't been clean and we had to wash all the crockery and cutlery before we could eat as it was filthy. Check time was a bit early at 10, a lot of places now check out at 11 and this could be something to consider
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Min

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house is ok, enough room and beds. The only issue is the master room, we found quite number of “live” black spot insects moving on the floor of the bathroom. And even in the bedsheet, on the wall. We checked all other rooms and beds and noticed another 3 live black spots in the another queen bed. it makes me sleepless whole night. Feel it might moves on my body. all other single beds are ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it! Too huge in fact for our family of 6 but we were spoilt for choices on the rooms available to sleep in. And we are able to stargaze just outside the house and the view is fantastic. The insects too :p
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

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