The Birch | 3BR + Sauna | Walk to Lake

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A modern outdoor hot tub area with a wooden deck, a glass door leading to a patio, and a view of a lush garden.
A hot spring with a stone pool, wooden lounge chairs, and a forested mountain backdrop.
A wooden sign with the text 'Ohana Tekapo Cottages' indicating the name of the property.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, a double sink, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Top-rated for value
    Guests love how much they get for what they pay.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Tekapo

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
  • Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Tekapo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dark Sky Project
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo is home to this holiday home. Sheepdog Statue and Mount John Lookout are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Tekapo and Cowans Hill Walkway. Dark Sky Project and Mount John Observatory are also worth visiting.
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Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Cowans Hill Walkway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Tekapo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dark Sky Project - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Greedy Cow - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Astro Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Kohan Japanese Cuisine - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪TLV Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Birch | 3BR + Sauna | Walk to Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Birch | 3BR + Sauna | Walk to Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Birch | 3BR + Sauna | Walk to Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Birch | 3BR + Sauna | Walk to Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Birch | 3BR + Sauna | Walk to Lake located?

Situated in Lake Tekapo, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Church of the Good Shepherd and Lake Tekapo. Sheepdog Statue and Maclaren Footbridge are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice time there, we all really enjoyed our stay

Very nice time there, keen to stay again with the kids
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A night away

every thing was there for a warm and comfy stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
The Birch is an old cottage with some poky rooms. The beds were very hard. The shower was strange. It was disconcerting to find a newer cabin in the grounds with a view from my kitchen straight into the bedrooms. The area was quiet and dark at night. It was a 5-10 minute walk to the main shopping area. This is not the worst place that I have stayed. It’s just average.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Is situated close to The Church of the Good Shepard. 5mins walk to local 4square. The property management company park several work vans outside the property. We arrived after the set check in time to a cleaner still cleaning. During our stay we had constant messages from the property management group checking on us...even at 10:30pm which sucked after a long day travelling and trying to sleep. The house was tidy enough just cobwebs and dirty walls (tomato sauce from last guests etc). The shower is horrible. There was no plug for the bathroom sink. It isnt a horrible property however for the price expected a bit more.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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