• Entire home
  • 1206 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace

Featuring a garden, D'Archiac Cottage - Lake Tekapo features accommodations in Lake Tekapo. This property offers access to a patio, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking, and free Wifi. The property provides barbecue facilities and outdoor furniture. Providing a terrace and mountain views, the spacious vacation home includes 4 bedrooms, 5 living rooms, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lake Tekapo, like skiing, cycling, and fishing. Mt. Dobson is 28 miles from D'Archiac Cottage - Lake Tekapo. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 60 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Lake Tekapo
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  • Punrawee
    Thailand Thailand
    This house is perfect, not far from the city center.
  • Kevin
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location. And had everything you’d need. Some small things were off - like only 2 towels for 4 nights or no handwashing soap in one bathroom. And some of the cutlery was put back dirty by the previous guests or staff. But these were minor in...
  • Melissa
    Indonesia Indonesia
    very spacious, very clean, well facilitated, close to everywhere in lake tekapo, everything was very comfortable

Managed by Discover Tekapo Accommodation

Company review score: 9.4Based on 2,769 reviews from 58 properties
58 managed properties

Company info

D'archiac Cottage is owned and run by Prue Blake, who lives in Tekapo with her family. We live here because we love this beautiful part of the world, and we like others being able to visit and appreciate all this region has to offer.

Property info

D'Archiac Cottage is a sunny house with a large deck and great views. The house was built in 2015 and has a modern kitchen with open plan living a wood fire and heat pump. There are four double rooms - two with queen beds and two twin rooms. This is a perfect home to relax in both summer and winter for family groups or to spend time with friends.

Neighborhood info

It is in a quiet neighbourhood yet very close to the Main Street restaurants, cafes and star viewing operations - only about a 5 minute walk. You can also easily walk to the Church of the Good Shepherd about 10 minutes. There are tennis courts over the road at the Community Hall and a golf course, just up around the corner. In winter it is a half hour drive to Roundhill, the local ski area.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of D'Archiac Cottage - Lake Tekapo
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional bathroom
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • iPod dock
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • Satellite channels
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Bike tours
      Additional charge
    • Water park
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Water sports facilities on site
      Additional charge
    • Racquetball
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Horseback riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Skiing
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      Additional charge
    • Tennis court
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    D'Archiac Cottage - Lake Tekapo takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    NZD 25 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash D'Archiac Cottage - Lake Tekapo accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

    Please note check-in at our Discover Tekapo office is from 15:00 until 18:00. If you expect to arrive after 18:00 please contact us to arrange key pick up.

    Upon booking, we will pre-authorize your credit card for the $15 Service Charge included in your rate (plus a 2.75% card transaction fee). The remaining balance may be paid by funds transfer, credit card or cash.

    Guests are liable for any excessive cleaning charges or damage to the Property incurred during your stay.

    When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of $30 per pet, per stay applies.

    Please inform D'Archiac Cottage - Lake Tekapo of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    FAQs about D'Archiac Cottage - Lake Tekapo

    • D'Archiac Cottage - Lake Tekapo offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Racquetball
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Water park
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Bike tours
      • Horseback riding

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

    • Yes, D'Archiac Cottage - Lake Tekapo is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • D'Archiac Cottage - Lake Tekapo can accommodate this group size:

      • 8 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown 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 D'Archiac Cottage - Lake Tekapo on this page.

    • D'Archiac Cottage - Lake Tekapo is 1,150 feet from the center of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • D'Archiac Cottage - Lake Tekapo has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

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

    • Check-in at D'Archiac Cottage - Lake Tekapo is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.