Wildwood Cottage | Cozy 2BR Secluded Stay

Summary:
Tucked among established trees in peaceful Burkes Pass, Wildwood Cottage is a cozy 2-bedroom stay near Lake Tekapo and Fairlie. Wake to birdsong, sip coffee on the porch, and enjoy quiet woodland mornings. After exploring the Mackenzie District, return to comfy couches, board games, and the warmth of a wood-burning fire. Sleeping up to 5 guests, it’s perfect for couples, families, or friends seeking a restful South Island escape. 🍃 Book your Wildwood Cottage stay today! ✨

The Space:
🌿 Why You’ll Love Staying Here

🔥 Cozy wood-burning fireplace for relaxed evenings indoors
🛏️ 2 comfortable bedrooms with space for up to 5 guests
🍳 Well-equipped kitchen for easy breakfasts and home-cooked meals
☕ Coffee machine, kettle and coffee for slow cottage mornings
🛋️ Spacious lounge with comfortable seating and board games
🍽️ Open-plan dining area with seating for 6
❄️ Air conditioning, heat pump and heating for year-round comfort
📶 Wi-Fi and HDTV for easy downtime
🫧 Full bathroom plus a separate toilet
🧺 In-unit washer for longer or family stays
🌳 Large front yard, outdoor seating and a peaceful porch
🚗 Free parking on the property
🔑 Easy self check-in with lockbox

💚 Supporting Lake Tekapo
A $5 Community Infrastructure Contribution is added to every reservation to help support local infrastructure.

Wildwood Cottage has a warm, relaxed feel that suits the peaceful setting around it.

The heart of the home is the open living and dining area, where you can curl up on the couch, play a board game, enjoy dinner together, or settle beside the fireplace after a day outdoors.

Large established trees and natural surroundings give the property a lovely sense of seclusion, while the practical comforts inside make it easy to settle in and feel at home.

💤 Where You’ll Sleep
Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
Bedroom 2: 1 double bed & 1 single bed

The cottage comfortably accommodates up to 5 guests, making it a great choice for couples, families or friends travelling together.

Fresh bed linen, towels, extra pillows and blankets are provided for your stay.

🍳 Kitchen & Dining
Whether you’re making breakfast before heading out, preparing an easy family dinner, or enjoying a quiet takeaway night at the cottage, the kitchen is set up for comfortable self-catering.

You’ll have access to a refrigerator and freezer, electric stove, oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee machine, cookware, basic cooking essentials and wine glasses.

The adjoining 6-seat dining table gives everyone room to eat, chat and plan the next day’s adventures. ☕

🔥 Relax, Unwind & Stay Comfortable
After exploring the Mackenzie region, Wildwood Cottage is an easy place to slow down.

Warm up beside the wood-burning fireplace, relax with a board game, watch the HDTV, or connect to Wi-Fi while planning the next stop on your South Island journey.

For comfort in changing seasons, the cottage also includes a heat pump and split-system air conditioning.

Families will appreciate the available high chair and fireplace guards, while the washer makes longer stays more convenient.

🌳 Your Own Peaceful Outdoor Space
Step outside to a generous front yard surrounded by established greenery.

The porch is a lovely spot for a morning coffee, a quiet conversation, or simply listening to the birds while the day begins. Outdoor furniture gives you another place to unwind and enjoy the fresh alpine air. 🍃☕

There’s no need to rush here — Woodland Grove is designed for guests who appreciate quiet surroundings and time spent close to nature.

📍 Stay in Beautiful Burkes Pass
Wildwood Cottage is set in Burkes Pass, between Fairlie and Lake Tekapo, making it a peaceful base for exploring the beautiful Mackenzie District.

Enjoy the freedom of exploring the region during the day, then return to a quieter countryside setting away from the busier tourist areas.

It’s an inviting choice for guests planning a Lake Tekapo getaway, Mackenzie District road trip, family holiday, couples retreat or peaceful South Island escape.

💛 Perfect For
✔️ Couples wanting a quiet countryside escape
✔️ Small families looking for a comfortable 2-bedroom stay
✔️ Friends travelling through the Mackenzie region
✔️ South Island road trips and Lake Tekapo adventures
✔️ Guests who love cozy cottages and fireside evenings
✔️ Nature lovers looking for peace and privacy
✔️ Longer stays and relaxed stopovers

⭐ What Previous Guests Have Loved
Guests have described the cottage as cute, cozy and surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Families have enjoyed spending time together over the board games, while other guests have especially appreciated the peaceful surroundings, warm atmosphere and flexible check-in experience.

That combination of comfort, character and quiet woodland surroundings is what makes Wildwood Cottage such an easy place to settle into.

🌙 Your Burkes Pass Escape Awaits
Spend your days exploring the Mackenzie region, then return to your own peaceful cottage among the trees.

Light the fire, pour a coffee or glass of wine, gather around the dining table and enjoy an evening with nowhere else you need to be. ✨

Book your stay at Wildwood Cottage and enjoy a cozy Burkes Pass retreat near Lake Tekapo, with space to slow down, reconnect and feel at home.

Guest Access:
During your stay, you'll have exclusive access to all the amenities and spaces within the property.

The Neighborhood:
Set in the peaceful Burkes Pass area near Lake Tekapo, this cottage offers a quiet countryside feel with beautiful alpine surroundings, open skies, and a relaxed village atmosphere. It is a lovely spot for guests who want to slow down, enjoy nature, and still be within easy reach of Lake Tekapo’s main attractions.

Spend your mornings with coffee on the porch, enjoy the spacious front yard, or head out for scenic drives through the Mackenzie region. Lake Tekapo village, the lakefront, local cafés, restaurants, walking spots, and stargazing experiences are all an easy drive away.

This is a great base for guests wanting a calm retreat after exploring the lake, mountains, hot pools, walking trails, and the wider Mackenzie Country.

Getting Around:
A car is highly recommended for this location, as the property is set in a peaceful area outside the main village centre. Guests will have access to a spacious driveway for convenient onsite parking.

Driving is the easiest way to reach Lake Tekapo village, nearby attractions, restaurants, grocery stops, and scenic viewpoints. The surrounding roads are ideal for relaxed day trips, whether you are heading toward Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Twizel, Fairlie, or other beautiful parts of the Mackenzie region.

Public transport options are limited in the area, so having your own vehicle will make your stay much easier and more flexible.

Other Things to Note:
🔑 You’ll receive a trusted welcome link after booking with all property details, access codes, Wi-Fi, and easy instructions for your stay. Please take a moment to complete it — it helps us prepare everything for your arrival.
🅿️ Plenty of space in the driveway parking. You can also park in the street
🧺 Washer available for guest use. Please note there is no dryer
🪑 Children's high chair available upon request for an additional fee.
📍 We highly encourage guests to drink from the water dispenser only, as tap water is not safe for drinking

🚽 A Quick Note About the Plumbing

To help protect Lake Tekapo’s plumbing system, please flush toilet paper only. Place all wipes—including those labelled “flushable”—in the rubbish bin provided. Thank you for helping us care for the property and the local infrastructure.

★ SAFETY DEPOSIT OR DAMAGE WAIVER REQUIRED ★

We understand that accidents can happen. To help protect the space and ensure a worry-free stay, all reservations require either a damage waiver or a safety deposit.

You can choose the option that works best for you: a non-refundable damage waiver ranging from $39 up to $79, which covers accidental damage and normal wear and tear (no deductible) or a refundable safety deposit of $350, which will be returned after checkout as long as no damage is found and all house rules are followed.

If you've already purchased Damage Protection Insurance through a third-party provider, feel free to share your policy with us-we're happy to
review it and we may consider waving the requirement based on your coverage.

Please note: The damage waiver does not cover damage caused by house rule violations.

🔑 Only one house access key is provided as standard. Additional key must be requested before arrival. A replacement fee of NZD $250 applies for each lost key.

Interaction with Guests:
While I won't be available in person, I'm committed to ensuring that your stay is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. You can reach out to me through Airbnb chat from 6AM - 12MN, Mondays through Sundays.