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Charming Accommodation: Sunset Chalet in Lake Tekapo offers a cosy chalet with one bedroom and a living room. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay. Modern Amenities: The property features a kitchenette, balcony, and private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Additional amenities include a waterpark, outdoor seating area, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 96 km from Richard Pearse Airport and 45 km from Mt. Dobson, the chalet provides easy access to skiing and scenic landmarks. Guests appreciate the lakes, bathroom comfort, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Lake Tekapo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vivian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Wonderful chalet and the heat pump was on when we arrived which is very considerate in winter. Likewise the heater in the bathroom meant the whole place was toasty. We liked that there was an actual table and chairs to eat at, as well as a bench...
  • Jackie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    great location easy walk to town very comfortable bed and very warm chalet
  • Saher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the best place we had stayed in during our nz trip - exceptionally comfortable, and Marie and Peter were very responsive and helpful! would definitely stay here again
  • Laura
    Australia Australia
    Great little tidy chalet with all you need! Excellent location for walking to shops or lake
  • Rhys
    Australia Australia
    Nice little spot by the river, only a short walk to the village centre.
  • Anthony
    Australia Australia
    Located in the high streets give the cottage sunset views across the lawn and common walkway from the main road. Very comfortable bed, pillows and linen and ample kitchenette for breakfast toast and cereal. Owners added an oil heater on day 2 as...
  • Alleyne
    Australia Australia
    Everything was exceptional. Most comfortable bed, best shower, cosy atmosphere. Provisions left to cook for yourself. The hosts Marie & Peter have left nothing wanting.
  • Penny
    Australia Australia
    Was close to town you can walk, very comfortable and clean. Highly recommend.
  • Cath
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing chalet, that was very well equipped with everything you might need. Lovely deck area to sit and watch the stars. Plenty of spare towels and hot water. Very quiet and peaceful. Easy walk to centre of Lake Takepo alongside the river.
  • Steven
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable and homely. Welcomed with chocolates and wine. Short walk to shops and lake. Nice personal touches.

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

9.3
Host review score
Sunset Chalet is a one bedroom chalet at 8 Murray Place. Newly renovated to a high standard it includes a new comfy queen bed, great shower - bathroom and a kitchenette with all new cooktop, microwave, fridge and flat screen TV connected to Sky TV and Sky sport. The Chalet looks out to the west and hence the Sunsets can be outstanding. The chalet shares the lawn and gardens of Lakeview Cottage and if you walk down onto the lawn, in about 15 steps, you have an awesome view of the Tekapo river and Lake Tekapo. Landscaping and finishing touches will see this as an awesome place to stay. Very close to and walking distance to the center of town and all the tourist attractions.
Peter & I have been married since 1978 and have 4 grown up children who have all left the nest to pursue their own path in life. We are also currently blessed with nine beautiful grandchildren, who live in Canada, France and locally here in Fairlie. Were from a farming background but decided upon a change of lifestyle and shifted to Tekapo in 2004. We started Marie Therese B&B in 2007 in our then current home. Because of popularity and demand we purchased Mapleview Cottage in 2016, and in 2018 we purchased 8 Murray Place from our friends and neighbours. A great property, close to town and with awesome potential. We named these two buildings, Lakeview Cottage and Sunset Chalet. We thoroughly enjoyed running our accommodation options until the pandemic hit in March 2020. That hit tourism hard here and we have since sold Mapleview Cottage and Marie Therese BnB and moved to Fairlie, closer to our family. We still have and rent Lakeview Cottage and Sunset Chalet, and are looking forward to the challenge of the future and meeting more people along the way.
Lake Tekapo is one of the most unique places on this planet. Not only are we graced with the most beautiful night skies, we have the ability to give special people like you the opportunity to stay and enjoy what we have to offer in this ever growing town. Mt John Observatory is only a 15 minute drive to the top and has the most beautiful views of the Mackenzie Basin and Southern Alps. There is also the Astro Cafe which is open during the day. At night, Earth & Sky also offer their very sought after Night Tours. Tekapo Springs offers a Sauna & Spa and also a fantastic venue for ice skating, hot pools and summer & winter tubing. A must for any family. Our local ski field, Round Hill is renowned as one of the best ski-fields for seasoned skiers and boarders, and especially for families. Air Safaris & Tekapo Helicopters offer breath-taking flights over Mt Cook and surrounding areas. We are blessed with many fantastic restaurants and eateries. Lake Tekapo is also becoming very popular for its lovely bike tracks and walk ways. Watch this space for more information.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
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Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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