The Black House with Stunning Outdoor Bath

Great location! Clean! Hosts were great!

Very expensive - but we went on Christmas.

Great communication. Accommodation amazing in great location, loved outside bath under the stars

Very clean. All appliances worked and were quiet.

Small space with no closet/dressers which could be a problem for longer stays. The "stunning" bath was an overstatement if you are thinking sauna or spa for multiple people.

Great location and view

Dirty linen - doona cover had blood on it

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Outdoor bath was great, kids loved loft bedrooms.

A bit hot, no fly screens to allow airflow. A bit of bugs in corners of bedroom. It wasn’t as close to the lake as I expected.

Location is excellent

Private little oasis! Beautiful views, quiet, clean and comfortable. Also excellent walking distance to the shops and other amenities. We really enjoyed our stay.

There is nothing I can fault with the property at all.

Location is suburb. 5min walk to town, private yard with house tucked in amongst hedges. Gorgeous views of lake and snow covered mountains. View of stars from sky lights as you lie in bed. Fire and heatpump keep the entire home warm and cosy. Beds comfy. Kitchen well equipped.

Minor things: Metal chairs in kitchen quite cold to sit on. Mirror upstairs would have been helpful.

Fantastic location. Hosts Simon and Kathy were there when we needed some help. How many hosts would shovel a driveway after a 20cm snowfall to help their guests drive away safely? It’s a beautiful house with a great fire, interesting decor and comfortable beds.

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The location and it was quiet

The heating was not good. In the morning we had 4 c outside 23.4.25. The electricity heater was not adapted to the size of the rear sleeping room. Yes there is a fireplace in the living room but we didn’t want to use it. The tiles in the shower are dangerously slippery….

Location. Warm and cosy

No clothes storage available for unpacking a suitcase

close to town and really helpful hosts

slightly closer to the neighbours than we anticipated.

The location was excellent, we were able to walk into town. The beds were really clean and comfortable.

It is a TINY HOUSE, so it's good to remember this one doesn't have a full size fridge, no clothes dryer, no oven, and no iron. Also there are no storage facilities in the bedrooms, if these things matter to anyone.

Location, the house design, the outdoor bath and the happy, helpful owner, Simon.

Great location, super short walk to the Main centre, amazing star gazing right from the house. Nice and cosy as the nights were cool for Summer.

It is a quiet, nice, and interesting unit with privacy. The outdoor tub is amazing. There is an adjacent unit that is very close, but posed no issues for us. The location is great and views are beautiful from the end of the driveway; overgrown foliage limits views from the home. The washer and dryer worked well, which we appreciated.

The toilet for the main bedroom is a bit odd as it is stuffed into a closet-like space, but it served its purpose. The unit could use a new frying pan, but that could be said for nearly all units we rent.

Great location within easy reach of Tekapo and all it offers but away from the crowds. Well equipped and comfortable - a modern home from home. Nice to be able to sit outside and look over the mountain and lake while sipping a glass of wine!

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Property was very clean and comfortable. It had a wonderful view and was within walking distance of the lake and the shops and restaurants. It was very quiet and private. Loved the outside space and the outside bath. It had everything we needed to self cater. The house is more beautiful than you expect from the photos. Wonderful owners that were very responsive and give clear instructions to find the property. Just wished we could have stayed longer. It was fabulous.

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This is a beautifully styled, cosy property with a well equipped kitchen and gorgeous outdoor bath. Simon and Kathy are wonderful, helpful hosts who definitely go above and beyond!

Loved everything

We absolutely loved our stay at the Beech House! The property was stunning, with a gorgeous view of Lake Tekapo and a lovely outdoor bath, which was great to wind down in after a busy day hiking. All of the facilities were great, and we had everything we could need.

We did struggle to find the property initially, but once we got our bearings it was fine. Other than that, there was nothing we had an issue with or didn't like!

Cosy

Short of dryer

Private and gorgeous. Everything worked perfectly. Host Simon made great recommendations for activities and restaurants-including overlook to Mount John. Beautiful lake and mountains. Grounds of the cabin well maintained with blooming flowers everywhere. Lots to do and see. Wonderful stay and highly recommend.

Loved everything.

Experience the best accommodation, the room is spacious and luxurious, you can lie down and watch the stars, and there is an outdoor bathtub. Complete facilities and strategic location. Luckily we met the owner of the house on our last day. he was very enthusiastic and recommended us to nearby specialty restaurants and beautiful scenery. I will definitely stay here again when I come to New Zealand next year. Unfortunately my English is not good enough. I hope next year my English will improve and I can chat more with the owners of the house.

One of our favourite stays on a 3 week trip around the South Island! If anything the photos don’t do it justice. Peaceful and private with plenty of space and beautifully clean. We loved having BBQs on the terrace. The master bedroom was exquisite with a view onto the patio and the outdoor bath surrounded by fragrant lupins. The upstairs bedrooms were kept nicely cool by fans in the hot weather we were lucky to have. We all slept brilliantly in the big comfy beds. Laundry facilities were an added bonus for us, neatly tucked away behind sliding doors in the master - very convenient.

We had such a great stay at The Black House. It’s a beautiful property just 5 minutes walk from the lakefront. Really well equipped and ample space for our party of four. The outdoor bathtub was a bonus! Great communication with the owner too, thank you so much for having us.

This is the ideal location for Tekapo. Comfortable, light, airy and very private.

Loved the bath tub and fireplace! Lovely location!

Enjoyed our stay. The property was clean and cozy. The hot tub experience was excellent. The host was quick in response.

The location was brilliant , so close and easy into town. Everything we wanted to do was was an easy walk or short drive. View was beautiful , looked out over the lake and town.

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Beautiful location, interior design was also awesome as it made it feel more like a home than a holiday stay. Beds were extremely comfy. Awesome private parking just those little touches made our stay feel more homely.

Perfect...could not have wished for anything more. Definitely recommend The Black House.

Location and architecture

Location to easily walk to town, fireplace well stocked with wood, kitchen, bathroom and outdoor bath. Had fantastic weather all holiday.

Layout of upstairs bedroom was unusual.

Stunning little property in the village. An easy walk to the lake and lakeside activities. Rooms were comfy and good facilities in bathroom and kitchen. Ideal for 3 adults staying.

Quirky, modern and brilliantly appointed as a rental. Everything you need in excellent surroundings

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Location, Facilities , Layout, Host.

The upstairs was quite hot and stuffy. Anywhere else we could just open some windows to sort this out but the windows here are skylight ones on the ceiling which are not easy to reach or maneuver.

Great outdoor bath, great location and clean

The decoration style

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Excellent location coupled with home like facilities. Very cosy and comfortable.

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What a beautiful property! In an ideal location within walking distance to the lake and all attractions. House was comfortable and the sky outside at night was just remarkable

Nothing, we would definitely stay again!

Location, location location!

No ice cube tray! 😂

Loved the views, the outdoor bath, easy parking and great facilities.

the bath was good

The house was a nice design from the outside. On the inside the bathroom was in a strange place vis-a-vis the three bedrooms. The staircase up to the first floor was very narrow. It seemed upstairs was an afterthought. A-frame houses have the challenge of wasted space. This was no exception with no furniture to speak of up stairs except for the luggage racks(which were great). The unfinished room in the main bedroom as well as the toilet seemed a bit strange. The upstairs was stuffy after an afternoon of sun and had no fans/aircon. Minimum decoration upstairs - as I said it seemed an afterthought. The outside with the corten steel - very attractive. The inside layout detracted from the overall experience...

Loved it, it was very comfortable and cosy. Home away from home. And what view Thanks.

Fantastic location. Very clean & comfortable. Everything was good quality & well thought out. Close to restaurants.

Great place to stay. Excellent location.

Loved the location and especially loved the outdoor bath.

One of the bedrooms didn’t have much room to move around the bed. Perhaps needs a double instead of a Queen.

The property was just amazing! The view was stunning. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud. The host was so helpful and instructions easy. He had even the red the heater on before we got there so that just made our night!

Very comfortable stay, fireplace kept the place warm, beds were comfy, home was well equipped. But the standout feature is definitely the outdoor bath - worth booking for that alone.

Shower temperature was a little temperamental.

Loved the house & lovely big shower.

No basin in the ensuite.

Location, view, garden, facilities and of course the bath.

Leaving.

Clean and comfortable. Outdoor bath stunning. Walking distance to restaurants and bars

House was clean and fire was great. Quiet location.

Wifi connection was inconsistent. Made streaming difficult.

Warm and Tidy

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Perfect location, private and quick walk to town. Simple, open layout with log burner made family evenings warm and good Fun!

Wished we had booked for longer!

Kitchen, outdoor bath, fireplace.

No toilet upstairs. Couldn't figure out how to stop fan running in bathroom (noisy)

Beautiful view. Good location.

Clean, private, tastefully decorated, great location, outdoor bath & fire are excellent + Simon is so easy to deal with. We hope to come back.

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We loved the well-equipped kitchen, the wood-burning heater, the location of the property, and the general style and layout of the house itself. The outdoor bath was also fabulous.

outdoor tub, fireplace, location, large rooms

no heater in master and the chairs weren’t too comfortable, more of an asthetic look rather than comfort

The Black House is well positioned and has all creature comforts to ale it a home away from home. We especially enjoyed the wood fire and comfy bed. Would definitely recommend!

Great little spot! the outdoor bath is fantastic and can easily fit two people. It was warm on arrival and had all the amenities required. Will definitely book again when we are visiting!

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