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Nomads Rest

Lake Tekapo vacation home with fireplace and kitchen

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House, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Terrace/patio
Front of property
House, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Living area | Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player
House, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
House, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Lounge area
    Lounge area
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
    Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Terrace
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fireplace

Room options

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House, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Terrace/patio

House, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
19 Hamilton Drive, Lake Tekapo, 7999

What's nearby

  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dark Sky Project - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 162 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dark Sky Project - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mackenzie's Stonegrill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kohan Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Reflections Cafe & Restaurant - ‬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.

Nomads Rest

This vacation home puts you just a 5-minute drive from Lake Tekapo. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. A terrace, a kitchen, and a fireplace are other features.

Languages

English

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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 for check-in information
  • 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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping
  • Fireplace in lobby

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)

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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 accepts credit cards and cash.
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Nomads Rest Lake View Lodge Lake Tekapo
Nomads Rest Lake View Lake Tekapo
Nomads Rest Lake View
Nomads Rest Lake Tekapo
Nomads Rest Lake View Lodge
Nomads Rest Private vacation home
Nomads Rest Private vacation home Lake Tekapo

Frequently asked questions

Does Nomads Rest offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Nomads Rest does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at this vacation home?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at this vacation home?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at this vacation home?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Does Nomads Rest have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, cookware, and a refrigerator.
Does Nomads Rest have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, this property features a patio.
What's the area around Nomads Rest like?
Nomads Rest is a short 15-minute walk from Church of the Good Shepherd and 17 minutes' walk from Dark Sky Project.

Nomads Rest Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

awesome choice in Lake Tekapo
We absolutely loved this little house! We could see Lake Tekapo from the front porch and we grilled out and had dinner outside there one night. The place is super comfy clean and perfectly appointed with everything you need for a relaxing vacation. A short walk or drive into town brought you to shops a grocery and restaurants. The location was great and quiet and safe. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Bret, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Bhgump
They did not have wash cloths to use. They asked us if we wanted shampoo, it was not at the room. The location did not have the address labeled, so we had to figure it out. They are adding onto the house now, which is under current construction, so we had to walk around the house to get information on picking up the key.
Tom, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nomads Rest Lake View Lodge is one of many vacation rental homes in the Tekapo area. It is kind of like a "tiny house" but very comfortable and spacious for a couple or small family. There are some nice features like patio furniture and lots of natural light. It is also located close enough to the town center to walk (about a 10-15 minute walk). The cons were: no washer/dryer, confusing heating system that was not explained anywhere, construction next door, broken oven, broken sliding glass door.
2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good location. Some unfinished parts to the house need attention.
2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Stay away - part of construction site, floppy bed
Our experience started bad with the managing office - telling us "make sure if you eat in - wash the dishes and clean up". We could not find the property as it was part of a construction site. No soap for shower, shampoo and rough towels. The bed was old and sunken in. The manager agreed to move us. This property was ok - basically a room under a house. At 1 am we returned from Star Gazing and the hot water did not work. We dropped off keys at the office - Book Tekapo and requested the manager call. He has not. We called and requested a call back but no. Disgraceful customer service
Denise, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

wonderful staying
it was so lovely staying there. and first time to have a fireplace experience!
YUKIKO, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Woman who checked us in was a bit rude and rushed. The cabin is lovely but feels unfinished, there's a big hole cut in one wall next to the aircon, the bed wasn't made properly, and bathroom tap fittings were loose or missing parts. No laundry facilities either. Open fireplace was beautiful but there was nothing to light it with, we used toilet paper (which there wasn't much of). View of the lake and mountains was mostly obstructed by other buildings, and it's not really walking distance to the town centre. Overall not worth the money at all, and that's a shame.
2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lovely spacious bungalow in a quiet road. Generally clean and well equipped but there were a few niggles which would be easy to fix. The briefing booklet had a very negative feel with lots of threats of extra charges for infringements. May be this is necessary but it didn't give a welcoming impression. There was a panel missing from the wall next to the heat pump. The sink tap in the bathroom was loose. There were a whole load of CD cases for film videos - all empty. The heated under- blanket was underneath a foam pad which meant it was useless. The kitchen had no sharp knife and there were no instructions for the very complicated coffee machine. There was no kitchen roll or any vileda cloths for mopping up spills. If there were a little attention to details like this it would be an excellent place to stay.
4-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I loved staying at the Nomad’s Rest. We stayed in New Zealand for 2 weeks. 4 nights were in the Nomads Rest and I wished I had stayed here the full two weeks! Property is spotlessly clean, and very well maintained. There was a cute porch which we had dinner on one night and it was lovely. A working fireplace is inside but we did not have a chance to use it. There were instructions on how to start it and it said wood would be provided in the shed, but we did not see any wood. The only negative was that there is no actual laundry machine within the home. In order to do laundry we would have had to bring it to the main office which is a 5 min drive away. This was disappointing as I had planned to do my weeks laundry here and when I had emailed and asked the office prior, they had said laundry was available but did not mention it was not on site. We ended up doing our laundry by hand as we didn’t want to be beholden to the office schedule. If you don’t plan to do laundry this home is perfect and it was definitely one of the highlights of our trip!
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good location clean and it had double glazing and under floor heating
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Lovely accom for a couple, very spacious, quiet area and easy walking into town. Definitely cant see the lake but a nice view of the mountains in the distance. The mattress needs to be replaced, very soft and rolling. TV wasnt working. We had a lot of trouble finding the building to collect the key.
aussiedays, 3-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

The property was spacious, modern and comfortable. The bed was not firm enough. It was hard to seperate recyclable waisted because only one bin was provided instead of two bins for different types of waist.
Cindy, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Poor accommodation arrangement without instruction of check in like emails or phone calls. The house is very cold and the air conditioner is not working properly. Besides, the bathroom is leaking out with water. The accommodation experience does not match with the price.
Jiacheng, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

很好的住宿設備，度過非常棒的一晚。
Yuhsien, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review