Title: Warm with fireplace, English country style, nice garden, Starlight De Heaven! 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 # Warm with fireplace, English country style, nice garden, Starlight De Heaven! ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38076700/38076688/68a5307e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38076700/38076688/82213938.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38076700/38076688/37e83887.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38076700/38076688/22af2c4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38076700/38076688/37ef98d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away in a quiet village, Starlight De Heaven offers serene comfort with three spacious bedrooms and private entrances. Take in mountain and lake views from the upper floor's wrap-around deck, warm up by the fireplace or unwind in the spa bathtub. 6.0 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81830 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Warm with fireplace, English country style, nice garden, Starlight De Heaven! Starlight De Heaven is a fully self contained cosy two storey character cottage featuring three spacious private bedrooms with separate entrances, two private bathrooms and a spa bathtub. The upper floor has a wrap around deck with mountain and lake views, and there has fireplace that was mine favorite, also my guest's love! This is especially important in winter if you like to ski. The house is located next to the pine forest (Cowans Hill Walkway) in a quiet part of the village away from the main highway. It is easy walking only 1000 meter distance to the lake, Church of the Good Shepherd and Lake Tekapo village. Famous Mount Cook Hooker Valley is 1 hour 10 minutes away. You can see Tasman glaciers over there. Also, It is a 17 minutes drive to Mount John observatory which has a full view over Lake Tekapo and is an excellent point to appreciate starlight. However they will charge you if you would like to go up there at night. Anywhere else is free to do stargazing though. Special conditions: No Pets, No Party, No Smoking, Keep Quite after 10:00 pm, Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$150.00 per stay); ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - On a lake ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Snow sports gear - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours 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) ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,830 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 - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Welcome to Starlight De Heaven Cottage Welcome to Starlight De Heaven Lake Tekapo Welcome to Starlight De Heaven Cottage Lake Tekapo ## 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-44.01088%2C170.48596&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ey7L0tm_qIiAUSCS4sVGzlcpvgk=) Lake Tekapo, Lake Tekapo #### What's nearby - Church of the Good Shepherd - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Sheepdog Statue - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Dark Sky Project - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Tekapo Springs - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles - The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles #### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 163 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Greedy Cow - ‬15 min walk - ‪Better Batter - ‬2 min drive - ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬15 min walk - ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬14 min walk - ‪25 Degrees Burger - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Warm with fireplace, English country style, nice garden, Starlight De Heaven! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Warm with fireplace, English country style, nice garden, Starlight De Heaven! located? > Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Cowans Hill Walkway, Maclaren Footbridge and Church of the Good Shepherd. Sheepdog Statue and Dark Sky Project 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 ## Warm with fireplace, English country style, nice garden, Starlight De Heaven! Reviews 6.0 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 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 6.0/10 Cleanliness ### 2/10 Terrible #### Gretchen R. 7 Aug 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An absolute Disgrace / This property is an absolute dump - it needs to taken off book a Bach immediately. We Arrived from a trip with my 2 teenagers from Akl - in the middle of winter - cold & tired To what looked like a crime scene- it hadn’t been cleaned - A disgrace - Nothing - mousetraps in the kitchen - bottles - dishes in the sink - Cold as anything - It was an absolute disgrace - Helen Liu should have all her listings removed - ##### Gretchen R. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Geok C., New Zealand 17 Mar 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The most horrible holiday place We arrived at 4pm. Door was opened and someone came & mentioned he did not know about our checking in. He mentioned the place has not been cleaned and if we are not happy to find alternative. He does'nt care. I called owner who spoke to him and he mentioned we have to wait 1.5hours for him to clean up after telling us to find alternative. Owner found us alternative BUT we had to reload all luggages & stuff. This is very upsetting for all especially me who did all the bookings. How is it that we did not get any refund back re owner's fee, cleaning fee, etc. Please advise ##### Geok C. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily M. 18 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we needed The house was just what we needed - lots of beds, two bathrooms, nice and spacious ##### Emily M. ### 6/10 Okay #### Daleen C. 6 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Nice family house Arrived late afternoon to found that the house was already occupied by other tenants however, after contacting the owner, she dealt with the issue and was resolved shortly after. Laundry floor needs urgent attention, tiles are loose. Lack of equipment in kitchen, excisting cooking utensils needs replacement due to rust. Overall, the cleanliness of the property and bedding was excellent. Excellent view over the lake and sufficient heating. ##### Daleen C. ### 8/10 Good #### jackie S. 4 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Tekapo star gazing stay warm cosy house .We loved our stay here and would use it again ##### jackie S. ### 6/10 Okay #### Yuen Kwong T. 29 Sept 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Looks different than the listing Overall...it’s not value for money. ##### Yuen Kwong T. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Ravi C. 4 May 2019 #### Well presented and pleasant. Happily go back ##### Ravi C. 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