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Macaulay House

3.5 star property
Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Tekapo

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Macaulay House provides amenities like a terrace and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Macaulay House

Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Tekapo
This smoke-free vacation home features a lobby fireplace, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas. The vacation home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. A kitchen comes with a refrigerator and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches like a fireplace and a deep soaking tub. Housekeeping is not available.
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.

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)

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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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

About the neighborhood

Map
4 Dwyer Place, Lake Tekapo, 7999

What's nearby

  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dark Sky Project - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Tekapo - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 5 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Macaulay House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macaulay House?

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 Macaulay House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Macaulay House located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cowans Hill Walkway, Church of the Good Shepherd, and Lake Tekapō Regional Park. Sheepdog Statue and Maclaren Footbridge are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Macaulay House Reviews

Reviews

Very Good

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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

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

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

Liked: Room comfort, communication
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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