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Sam's Place

3.5 star property
Vacation home with kitchen, near Tekapo Springs

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House, 3 Bedrooms | Mountain view
House, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
House, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player
House, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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16 Andrew Don Drive, Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie, 7999
  • Place, Dark Sky Project
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tekapo Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lake Tekapo

This vacation home places you within a leisurely stroll of Dark Sky Project and Cowans Hill Walkway. The 3.5-star vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sheepdog Statue - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Batter - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬10 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.

Sam's Place

Vacation home with kitchen, near Tekapo Springs
Guests staying at this vacation home have access to a garden and barbecue grills. Free parking is available if you drive.
The vacation home features a kitchen and a patio. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms, a dining area, and a sitting area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an electric kettle.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

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)

General

  • Garden

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 10:00 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: [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 ahead of time 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Events

No events allowed

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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: 10:00 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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • 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

Sam's Place Lake Tekapo
Sam's Place Private vacation home
Sam's Place Private vacation home Lake Tekapo

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at this vacation home?

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

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Lake Tekapo, a short 14-minute walk from The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo and also 18 minutes on foot from Sheepdog Statue. You'll also find Tekapo Springs and Lake Tekapo within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

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

Is this vacation home associated with 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.

Is Sam's Place good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a separate bath and shower.

Are there hot tubs at Sam's Place?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Are there rooms with balconies at Sam's Place?

Yes, every accommodation at Sam's Place comes with a patio with some featuring mountain views.

Sam's Place Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

4.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brendon

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Check in was poor, message host and didn’t get any response, arrived at address listed to get key to find office shut up, rung host and they informed that we could self check in with lockbox. Property wasn’t cleaned properly, food and rubbish was found in living room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020