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Star River

3.5 star property
Vacation home with free parking, near Tekapo Springs

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Duplex, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Duplex, 3 Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Duplex, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Duplex, 3 Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Close to Tekapo Springs, Star River has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Star River

Vacation home with free parking, near Tekapo Springs
Free self parking and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free vacation home. The vacation home provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave, and a dishwasher. For a bit of entertainment, a Smart TV comes with Netflix, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like 3 bathrooms and a washing machine.
Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with Netflix.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoking not allowed

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)

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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 10:00 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: [4 Simpson Lane, Lake Tekapo]
Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Events

No events allowed

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Star River Lake Tekapo
Star River Private vacation home
Star River Private vacation home Lake Tekapo

About the neighborhood

Lake Tekapo is home to this vacation home. Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dark Sky Project and Mount John Observatory.
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Map
1 Rodman Lane, Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie, 7999

What's nearby

  • Dark Sky Project - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sheepdog Statue - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Better Batter - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Star River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Star River?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Star River?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Star River?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Star River located?

Situated in Lake Tekapo, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dark Sky Project and Tekapo Springs. Cowans Hill Walkway and Maclaren Footbridge are also within 10 minutes.

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