Title: Josephine's Lakeside Star - 5 Bedrooms Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Josephine's Lakeside Star - 5 Bedrooms Holiday home in Lake Tekapo, near Tekapo Springs ![5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70970000/70964500/70964417/ce310132.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70970000/70964500/70964417/bdb19477.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70970000/70964500/70964417/2455da52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70970000/70964500/70964417/ad5a748a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70970000/70964500/70964417/928c5882.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located next to Lake Tekapo, The Josephine Lodge offers a modern retreat with spacious lounge and well-equipped kitchen. Take in the views of Mt Edwards from the comfort of your private bedroom or stroll down to the lake just 2 minutes away. Enjoy unlimited Wi-Fi, Freeview TV, air conditioning, and a washing machine for added convenience. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 101076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Free WiFi - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Josephine's Lakeside Star - 5 Bedrooms The Josephine Lodge is a luxury 5-bedroom modern lifestyle property with a stunning view of Lake Tekapo and Mt Edwards. The property is located next to Lake Tekapo, only take 2 minutes to walk to the lake and 10 minutes to walk to the town center or the Church of the Good Shepherd. There are 3 Queen bed bedrooms and 2 twin bed bedrooms perfect for families of 4 up to 10, and each bedroom has its private bathrooms. Which means you don‘t have to fight for the bathroom with your kids in the morning. The spacious lounge and well-equipment facilities kitchen will make you feel just like home. The property has unlimited free Wi-Fi, a Free view TV, air conditioning, a washing machine, a dryer, and 2 parking slots. The front garden is perfect for you and your family to view the star in the night. The Josephine’s lodge can be booked for 2, 3, 4, or 5 rooms, with family from 4 to 10, great for an extended family trip and a perfect place for family reunion during holidays or weekends. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Unlimited smartphone data usage ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - On a lake ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,076 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53970000/53963700/53963651/813e5d4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern 4 Bedroom Bach Close to the Township of Tekapo Lake Tekapo - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 73 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=53963651&PinnedHotelID=53963651&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113150000/113140500/113140416/8354566a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stellar 4B apartment Lake Tekapo - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Josephine’s Lakeside Star Josephine's Lakeside Star 5 Bedrooms A 5 bedroom modern house with a mountain view. Josephine's Lakeside Star - 5 Bedrooms Lake Tekapo Josephine's Lakeside Star - 5 Bedrooms Private vacation home 19965\_M-114327 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-44.00815%2C170.47435&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lZ-LrP4pZ9V-YOcz5yGmTrYhvM0=) Lake Tekapo, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Dark Sky Project - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Church of the Good Shepherd - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles - Sheepdog Statue - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles #### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Better Batter - ‬12 min walk - ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬11 min walk - ‪Greedy Cow - ‬9 min walk - ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬9 min walk - ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Josephine's Lakeside Star - 5 Bedrooms pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Josephine's Lakeside Star - 5 Bedrooms? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Josephine's Lakeside Star - 5 Bedrooms? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Josephine's Lakeside Star - 5 Bedrooms located? > Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Dark Sky Project, Cowans Hill Walkway and Maclaren Footbridge. The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo and Church of the Good Shepherd are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Josephine's Lakeside Star - 5 Bedrooms Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg K. 5 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome property Fantastic place to stay...ticked alk the boxes 10 outa 10 ##### Greg K. 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