Experience world-class service at Silver Fern

Located in Lake Tekapo and only 44 km from Mt. Dobson, Silver Fern provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With lake views, this accommodation offers a patio. Featuring a DVD player, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, 2 living rooms with a seating area and a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. The unit is air conditioned and includes a terrace with an outdoor dining area as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. You can play tennis at this 5-star holiday home, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go hiking nearby. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 96 km from the holiday home.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 4:
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • John
    Denmark Denmark
    Amazing view of the lake. Place was quite big and had a good kitchen. Board games
  • Judy
    Australia Australia
    The deck was superb sitting and looking out lake Tekapo
  • Kate
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location of the house with it's gorgeous expansive deck allowed for the most amazing views of Lake Tekapo, a little exposed to the wind though but that's ok - it was a warm wind where we were there! Perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine and...

Managed by Lake Tekapo Holiday Homes

Company review score: 9.1Based on 2,522 reviews from 29 properties
29 managed properties

Company information

Emily & Jared Simcox own and manage Lake Tekapo Holiday Homes with the help of their fantastic multi-cultural staff. They love the Mackenzie Region for it's clear air, stunning landscapes and great fishing!

Property information

Silver Fern is a beautifully designed four bedroom home set on the Lochinver Rise with stunning lake and mountain views. The queen master bedroom has an ensuite, there is a second queen room and two twin rooms with shared bathroom/toilet. A beautifully appointed kitchen is central to the open plan living area, with generous lounge seating looking out towards the lake. There is an additional snug area which is ideal for teenagers to watch TV undisturbed. A large patio area is well set up with a barbecue and seating for relaxed outdoor living and entertaining. The lake is a 15 minute stroll away and the village is just 3 minutes by car. N.B. Holiday Homes are different from hotels. We supply linen and towels for each guest, however the houses (rooms) are not serviced. There are laundry facilities in most houses. 2.75% credit card surcharge applies to all credit card payments.

Neighbourhood information

The tiny village of Lake Tekapo is renowned for its extraordinary starlit night skies, stunning turquoise lake and majestic mountain ranges. You can enjoy winter skiing & skating, summer swimming in the pristine lake, all year round star-gazing, fishing, hiking, soaking in the hot springs, golf and generally relaxing in the tranquil environment. A day trip to Mt Cook (New Zealand's highest mountain) is a must.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Silver Fern
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional bathroom
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • Satellite channels
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Electric blankets
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Wellness
    • Hot spring bath
      Additional charge
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Activities
    • Water park
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Horse riding
      Additional charge
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
      Additional charge
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    • Tennis court
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Lake view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Silver Fern takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 17:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 09:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Silver Fern accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 11:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that there is a 2.75% charge when you pay with a credit card.

    A surcharge of NZD 50 applies for arrivals after 20:00. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

    Please inform Silver Fern in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

    Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Silver Fern

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Silver Fern on this page.

    • Silver Fern has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Silver Fern can accommodate the following group size:

      • 8 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Silver Fern is 0.9 miles from the centre of Lake Tekapo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Silver Fern is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Silver Fern may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Silver Fern is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Silver Fern offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Water park
      • Horse riding
      • Hot spring bath