• Entire home
  • 1184 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

Guests staying at Totara Cottage can sit in front of the cozy fireplace or outside on the terrace enjoying mountain views. Barbecue facilities are provided. This 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom holiday home is located in Lake Tekapo in the Canterbury Region, 2 minutes' drive from Scott Pond and 3 minutes' walk from Four Square Tekapo where you will find a variety of shops and a supermarket. Totara Cottage has a kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher, oven, stove top, microwave and a refrigerator. A washing machine, dining area and a lounge with a sofa, TV and a DVD player are provided. Mount Cook Village is 43 km from Totara Cottage, while Glentanner is 31 km from the property.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jill
    New Zealand New Zealand
    location is good. spacious and loved having 2 toilets!
  • Sheena
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location and bed layout suitable for groups of single travellers
  • Lesley
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Amazing warm and sunny house, super clean and tidy with all the amenities you need in a holiday home

Managed by Discover Tekapo team

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

Company information

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 information

Totara Cottage has all the modern comforts and is only a few minutes walk from the lakefront and Tekapo village centre. The fully equipped kitchen is open to the dining and living area which opens onto the long deck for the gorgeous summer days. In winter keep warm and cosy beside the logfire. All four bedrooms have built in wardrobes and plenty of space. The bathroom has a shower and toilet and there is another separate toilet. A great value accommodation for a family or large group.

Neighbourhood information

Lake Tekapo is renowned for it's stunning night sky, beautiful scenery and unbeatable climate!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Totara Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Shared toilet
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Air conditioning
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Totara Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00

    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 18 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.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted Totara Cottage 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 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform Totara Cottage 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 06:00:00.

    FAQs about Totara Cottage

    • Totara Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Totara Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

      • Totara Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 4 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 Totara Cottage on this page.

      • Totara Cottage is 700 yards from the centre of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Yes, Totara Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • Totara Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

        • 8 guests

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