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Macaulay House

3.5 star property
3.5-star vacation home near Tekapo Springs

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House, 5 Bedrooms, Lake View | Living area | Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player
House, 5 Bedrooms, Lake View | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
House, 5 Bedrooms, Lake View | Living room | Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player
House, 5 Bedrooms, Lake View | 5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91938 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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4 Dwyer Place, Lake Tekapo, 7999
  • Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dark Sky Project
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Tekapo Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lake Tekapo

In Lake Tekapo .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cowans Hill Walkway and 2 miles (3 km) of Church of the Good Shepherd with a stay here. Lake Tekapō Regional Park and Sheepdog Statue are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sheepdog Statue - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dark Sky Project - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Batter - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬16 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.

Macaulay House

3.5-star vacation home near Tekapo Springs
This vacation home offers its guests a terrace and a fireplace in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.
  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

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)

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 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: [Book Tekapo Holiday Homes office, 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 at least 24 hours before arrival 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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Macaulay House Lake Tekapo
Macaulay Lake Tekapo
Macaulay House Lake Tekapo
Macaulay House Private vacation home
Macaulay House Private vacation home Lake Tekapo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Macaulay House to the airport?

This vacation home is 138.4 mi (163-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Macaulay House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Macaulay House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Macaulay House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Macaulay House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Macaulay House?

This vacation home offers free self parking.

Does Macaulay House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Macaulay House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Macaulay House to downtown Lake Tekapo?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Lake Tekapo.

Macaulay House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views

Amazing views of Lake Tekapo from the accommodation. Nice & modern amenities although not enough supplies of necessities provided during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect location.... not very clean

Good points.......Lovely place with plenty of space for the 8 of us and a lovely location. Equipped with everything you could need for a short or long stay. Bad points.....wasn't very clean.... under the beds there was fluff, tissues , sweet wrappers where it hadn't been clean and we had to wash all the crockery and cutlery before we could eat as it was filthy. Check time was a bit early at 10, a lot of places now check out at 11 and this could be something to consider
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Min

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house is ok, enough room and beds. The only issue is the master room, we found quite number of “live” black spot insects moving on the floor of the bathroom. And even in the bedsheet, on the wall. We checked all other rooms and beds and noticed another 3 live black spots in the another queen bed. it makes me sleepless whole night. Feel it might moves on my body. all other single beds are ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it! Too huge in fact for our family of 6 but we were spoilt for choices on the rooms available to sleep in. And we are able to stargaze just outside the house and the view is fantastic. The insects too :p
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019