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Nomads Rest

3.5 star property

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Front of property - Nomads Rest (Lake Tekapo)
House, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Terrace/patio - Nomads Rest (Lake Tekapo)
House, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Nomads Rest (Lake Tekapo)
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House, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Living area | Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player - Nomads Rest (Lake Tekapo)
Nomads Rest provides amenities like a terrace and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace
  • Lake view

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About this property

Nomads Rest

  • Vacation home near Lake Tekapo
  • Nomads Rest provides amenities like a terrace and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this vacation home include:
    • Free self parking
    • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Nomads Rest have comforts such as fireplaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
    • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and separate sitting areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • 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 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 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

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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

National rating

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Lake Tekapo, this vacation home is in a rural area. Tekapo Springs and The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dark Sky Project and Mount John Observatory. Visit our Lake Tekapo travel guide
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Map
19 Hamilton Drive, Lake Tekapo, 7999

What's nearby

  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sheepdog Statue
    Sheepdog Statue
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Landscape at Lake Tekapo Lupin Field in New Zealand
    Lake Tekapo
    4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Lake Tekapō Regional Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dark Sky Project
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    162 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jack Rabbit
    12 min walk
  • Greedy Cow
    15 min walk
  • TLV Restaurant & Bar
    15 min walk
  • Blue Lake Eatery & Bar
    15 min walk
  • Ramen Tekapo
    16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Nomads Rest 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 Nomads Rest?

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 Nomads Rest?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Nomads Rest located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Cowans Hill Walkway and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lake Tekapo. Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheepdog Statue are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Nomads Rest Reviews

Reviews

Very Good

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Some unfinished parts to the house need attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YUKIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

wonderful staying

it was so lovely staying there. and first time to have a fireplace experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jiacheng

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuhsien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
很好的住宿設備，度過非常棒的一晚。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location clean and it had double glazing and under floor heating
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

aussiedays

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018