Located in Tekapo, this farm stay is in a rural area. Lake Tekapo and Lake Tekapō Regional Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dark Sky Project and Mount John Observatory. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
Church of the Good Shepherd - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
Dark Sky Project - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
Restaurants
Greedy Cow - 9 min drive
Astro Cafe - 29 min drive
Jack Rabbit - 8 min drive
Kohan Japanese Cuisine - 10 min drive
TLV Restaurant & Bar - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cute, Retro, cosy two bedroom farm cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cute, Retro, cosy two bedroom farm cottage?
As of 27 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cute, Retro, cosy two bedroom farm cottage on 29 October 2026 start from NZ$799, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Cute, Retro, cosy two bedroom farm cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cute, Retro, cosy two bedroom farm cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cute, Retro, cosy two bedroom farm cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cute, Retro, cosy two bedroom farm cottage located?
Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Tekapō Regional Park, Lake Tekapo and Sheepdog Statue. Church of the Good Shepherd and Cowans Hill Walkway are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Cute, Retro, cosy two bedroom farm cottage Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Was a lovely little cottage to stay in and the perfect place to come back to after a day of touring and sightseeing. Comfortable, peaceful, and set in a beautiful farm environment. We really enjoyed our stay and would happily return.
Cute little cottage in a stunning part of NZ, with very welcoming and helpful hosts. Loved the retro wallpapers, easy access to our own star gazing right outside the door.
We loved this little house and was surprised how big it was, the wallpaper is so cool!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
14 January 2016
Idyllic little cottage - just what our family needed.
Idyllic little cottage - just what our family needed. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to transport this little cottage around NZ so we could keep staying in it. No complaints at all - 100% recommend for relaxing - we miss it already!
This cottage is on the owners beautiful family farm. If you’re a retro lover you’ll be thrilled with the authentic 70’s decor. The cottage was perfectly equipped and really great for getting away from it all .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Elizabeth B.
9 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Nice place but a little rusty experience
A comfy cabin, but communication was not great. For example, I had to ask twice for the address and directions before our trip (with spotty internet, we wanted it on hand). Sue finally sent it, but said she typically only gives that info out the day before arrival. Once we got there, we had a few minor issues. The light was burned out in the bedroom. I emailed and Sue said she’d drop off a new bulb the next day, but she didn’t. We ended up swapping out a bulb from another room. There was about an inch of watered-down body wash in an old bottle in the shower -- I asked Sue if she had any more, and she said she planned on buying some the next day (which she did). It felt odd. Why not replace it before we got there? The kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans but had no staples, not even salt and pepper. There was a list of house rules but no info about resources or restaurants in town -- some local guidance would have been nice. Sue lives on the property, but we never met until we passed her in the driveway on our way out. Previous guests have described warm interactions with the hosts, but that was not our experience. It felt vaguely like we were an inconvenience and had come at a bad time. It’s a cozy place and the starry sky at night is lovely, but we were pretty much on our own.
Everything we needed was there (including a washing m/c which not ALL bachs provide).
Everything we needed was there (including a washing m/c which not ALL bachs provide). Nice enough distance out of town (Tekapo) for peace and quiet and great for drooling over the Milky Way and counting shooting stars :)
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
7 October 2020
Loved being on a farm and all that that entails.
Loved being on a farm and all that that entails... Sheep and chook feeding was so much fun for our wee kids. So quiet and peaceful; a real break.
Wow what a gem of a place , quiet and peaceful and a real home from home .
This cottage has everything provided ....a real bonus (even a real teapot very important to us tea drinkers !)
The surrounding area is so very beautiful.
We revelled in the fact we could walk anywhere around the cottage giving us a real sense of freedom .
Now we have found this gem we will be back as our only regret is that we didn’t stay longer
Great place to stay with everything you need. Private and easy to access. Only 5 mins drive from Tekapo. You get there in no time. There's heat pump and fire place which is great. The beds may be too soft for some.
This cute, quiet cottage was comfortable and warm (loved the fireplace and happy it had a heat pump too). The kitchen is well equipped for cooking any type of meal. It is ideal for a family of 4-5 people or even two couples. It was a wonderful Family Winter Get Away from Christchurch for a long weekend!
Place was just as described. About 7-10 minutes from Tekapo. Very peaceful and plenty of firewood to keep us warm. It was -8 one of the mornings we were staying. It was cold until we got the fire going, but warmed up quickly. Kids had a great time playing in the snow
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
julie g.
5 April 2019
Gorgeous rustic farm cottage with lovely views
Warm fire lit , lights on when we arrived . Lovely comfy beds . I would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Sarah S.
29 March 2019
Peaceful, quaint fun cottage
Loved staying on your farm, stars, sheep, fabulous views including sunset!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Daniel B.
22 February 2019
Charming cottage that was the highlight of our trip
Perfect little cottage for the three of us. Host was very nice. Brought us a high chair for our little one. Would book again when we come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Michele B.
16 February 2019
Perfect place to relax and stretch your legs
Really nice and cosy place. We enjoyed very much the seventies style. Sue and Snow are really nice hosts. You have got all the privacy you like. Nearby lake tekapo.