Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Smithy's is set in Lake Tekapo. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 45 km from Mt. Dobson. The spacious holiday home with a terrace and mountain views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy fishing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 97 km from Smithy's.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

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 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Lake Tekapo
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Suzy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful property in a lovely town a couple of rows back from lakeside. . Great to have the garden and lovely views of mountains and lake from upstairs master bedroom balcony. A perfect spot at night for star gazing. - we also booked stargazing...
  • Andrea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was very clean and comfortable. Everything provided for.
  • Julia
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful holiday home. Clean. Reasonably appointed. Garden was dying from lack of water so nothing like the photo unfortunately
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 2,516 reviews from 28 properties
28 managed properties

Company information

Emily & Jared Simcox own and manage Lake Tekapo Holiday Homes with the help of their fantastic multi-cultural staff. They love the Mackenzie Region for it's clear air, stunning landscapes and great fishing!

Property information

Smithy's is a beautifully refurbished home; warm and cosy with a lovely framed view of the lake, especially from the sunny master bedroom upstairs. Ideal for a family or two couples there are three bedrooms comprising the upstairs queen bed, downstairs king bed and a bunkroom with a king single bunk set. An adjacent bathroom with shower and toilet is located on each floor. There is a modern kitchen, dining area, lounge and snug with a fantastic log burner and heat pump. A separate laundry room is available for your convenience. The garden is beautiful, the perfect spot to sit outside and enjoy the sun and surroundings. Very close by there is also a children's play park to keep young ones amused. Smithy's is located in the original Tekapo village area and is just a ten minute walk to the shops. 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

The tiny village of Lake Tekapo is renowned for its extraordinary starlit night skies, stunning turquoise lake and majestic mountain ranges. You can enjoy winter skiing & skating, summer swimming in the pristine lake, all year round star-gazing, fishing, hiking, soaking in the hot springs, golf and generally relaxing in the tranquil environment. A day trip to Mt Cook (New Zealand's highest mountain) is a must.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French,Filipino

Property surroundings

Facilities of Smithy's
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Electric blankets
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Filipino

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Smithy's takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 17:00

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 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

No cots or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted Smithy's 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 must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2.75% charge when you pay with a credit card.

A surcharge of NZD 50 may apply for arrivals after 20:00. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Please note the property will not be serviced daily.

Please inform Smithy's 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 07:00:00.

FAQs about Smithy's

  • The prices at Smithy's may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Smithy's offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding

  • Smithy's is 400 yards from the centre of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Smithy's can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

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

  • Smithy's has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please 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 Smithy's on this page.

  • Check-in at Smithy's is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, Smithy's is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Smithy's on this page.