The Red Nest - Lake Tekapo

Mistake Drive, 7999 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.1/10! <small>(score from <b>39</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
39 reviews
a living room with a red couch in a kitchen at The Red Nest - Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo
a bedroom with a bed and a large window at The Red Nest - Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo
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a small bedroom with a bed and a window at The Red Nest - Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo
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The Red Nest - Lake Tekapo

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  • Entire home
  • 538 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom

Set in Lake Tekapo in the Canterbury region, The Red Nest - Lake Tekapo is a 4-star holiday home featuring free WiFi and free private parking. The property features spectacular mountain views. This holiday home is equipped with a TV and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, small oven, cook top and microwave. It has a washing machine and heat pump. It offers a double bedroom, a small single bedroom and a bathroom. Twizel is 26 mi from The Red Nest - Lake Tekapo, while Mount Cook Village is 27 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Katherine
    Canada Canada
    “Awesome little spot to enjoy the stars and very close to the village of Lake Takepo.”
  • Theo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Clean, comfortable, full equiped kitchen. Washing machine is a plus.”
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location of the property really suited us. It was in a quiet, residential area with a view of the mountains. We were close to Cowan’s Hill where the views of the night sky were amazing.”

Managed by Discover Tekapo Accommodation

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

Company info

Our team at Discover Tekapo has a vision to match our guests with the best luxury, romantic, or retro 70's style accommodation that Tekapo has to offer. We all live, work, and raise our families in Tekapo and we know well what makes this area so special. We look forward to sharing our local knowledge and assisting our guests with all aspects of their stay.

Property info

Small but perfectly formed, The Red Nest offers cosy mountain accommodation at its best. Enjoy spectacular mountain and Lake Tekapo views at this well-appointed holiday home, 3 minutes’ drive from Tekapo’s restaurants, shops, hot springs and observatory. Ideal for couples or a solo retreat, this self-contained cottage features one double and one single bedroom, bathroom, full kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine and TV. To help you stay warm during the Tekapo winter, there are electric blankets on the beds and a heat pump. The Red Nest is situated beside Castle Hall, an 8-bed property, making it the ideal place to stay in Tekapo when traveling with a larger group, but seeking some independence. Search 'Castle Hall Tekapo'.

Neighborhood info

The Aoraki Mackenzie district is renowned for its night sky (the largest Dark Sky Reserve in the world), beautiful scenery and unbeatable climate. Whatever the season, you’ll never be short of things to do in Tekapo, including skiing, walking, horse trekking, hot pools, star-gazing, scenic flights, boating and ice skating. Close to everything Tekapo has to offer, Cowan’s Hill Reserve with its popular walking and biking tracks is right outside The Red Nest’s back door. For those looking to make the most of the Lake Tekapo ski scene, Mt Dobson and Roundhill Ski Areas are both 50 minutes away. Tekapo is the perfect base for exploring New Zealand tourist attractions further afield, like Twizel (40 minutes from Tekapo), Ohau Ski Field (1 hour 30 minutes) and Aoraki Mount Cook (1 hour 10 minutes). It’s on the main highway between the cities of Christchurch and Queenstown, both equipped with international airports, and one hour from Timaru, Tekapo’s nearest airport.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Red Nest - Lake Tekapo
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

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
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Electric blankets
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Terrace
    • Patio
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Red Nest - Lake Tekapo takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

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

    Check-out

    Until 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

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Red Nest - 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

    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

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

    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. This can be paid on arrival.

    Please contact the host if you wish to bring more than one pet.

    Please inform The Red Nest - 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 The Red Nest - Lake Tekapo

    • The Red Nest - Lake Tekapo can accommodate this group size:

      • 2 guests

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

    • The Red Nest - Lake Tekapo offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The Red Nest - Lake Tekapo has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 2 bedrooms

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

      • The Red Nest - Lake Tekapo is 0.9 miles from the center of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Red Nest - Lake Tekapo on this page.

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

      • Check-in at The Red Nest - Lake Tekapo is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

      • Yes, The Red Nest - Lake Tekapo is popular with guests booking family stays.