Title: Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow Cottage in Fairlie ## Photo gallery for Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow ![Property grounds - Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow (Fairlie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88140000/88138200/88138200/07c10a87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow (Fairlie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88140000/88138200/88138200/a408e812.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow (Fairlie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88140000/88138200/88138200/eae8c265.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Spa - Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow (Fairlie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88140000/88138200/88138200/c473a5a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow (Fairlie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88140000/88138200/88138200/w1200h673x0y0-9975c405.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Lucky Star Cottage, nestled off Mackenzie's famous Starlight Highway. Immerse yourself in The STARnR Experience, a cosmic audio adventure that brings the night sky to life with 90 minutes of music and narration, stargaze from your pillow through roof windows or relax in the alfresco dining area. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow Want an OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION EXPERIENCE? Don't spend your holiday $$s on 'just' a bed - Make the most of YOUR TIME under the Mackenzie stars and book your accommodation with 'The STARnR Experience' at Lucky Star Cottage! INCLUDED in your booking: \*Private fully self-contained accommodation with stargazing windows in the master bedroom - stargaze from your pillow! \*Included with your stay: THE STARnR EXPERIENCE - a cosmic audio adventure! The night sky is your movie screen, STARnR provides the music and narration to 90 minutes of cosmic connection. Don't miss out on the stars even if your 'starry night' is a cloudy one or coincides with a bright full moon. The STARnR Experience provides incredible and unique stargazing entertainment WHATEVER the weather \*An (awesome) stargazers app pre-loaded on the in house tablet for your enjoyment. Just off Mackenzie's famous Starlight Highway, in the township of Fairlie, Lucky Star Cottage is an easy 30 minute drive from Lake Tekapo (where the Mt. John Observatory is located.). Stargaze through roof windows from the comfort of your own cozy bed. The Space: Lucky Star Cottage is a purpose-built, self-contained, stargazing cottage. Well fenced with secure off-street parking, a small garden containing a double hammock and alfresco dining area, the cottage is designed for peaceful privacy all within easy walking distance of local amenities. Only 2.5 hours from Christchurch Airport, halfway between Christchurch and Queenstown - Lucky Star Cottage is a perfect place for your first or last luxurious night in South Island. Also perfect for a couple's romantic weekend. There's even space for your boat if you are keen on watersports - with Lakes Tekapo, Opuha, Pukaki and Alexandrina close by. Guest access: Self Check-in any time after 3pm with your own unique lockbox code ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118360000/118353300/118353254/b58589c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 bedroom villa, close to town, dog friendly Methven - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi CA $169 CA $388 total includes taxes & fees Dec 14 - Dec 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=118353254&PinnedHotelID=118353254&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106680000/106674200/106674109/043d199a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Starlight Haven, Twizel. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-44.09637,170.82275&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:fublGeyrq_%40%3FU%3FU%3FS%3FY%40S%40U%40U%40S%40UBU%40S%40UBUBSBUBUBSBUDUDQBUDSDSDSFSDSDQFUFQFQFQFSFQFQHQFQHQHQHOHQHOHMHSJMHOJOHMJOJMJMJMJKLOJKJKLKJKLKJKLILKLILGLKLILINGLELILENGLELGNENELENENALENCNALCNANCNCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBNBN%40LBN%40NBLDN%40NDLDNDLDNFNDLFLDLHLDNFLHLHLFLJLHLJLHJJLJJJLJJJJJLNJJJLJLJLJNHLJNJNHLHRHLHNHPHNHPHPFPHPFPFPFRHPDPFPFTDPDRFRDRDRDRBTDPDTBTBRBTBTBRBT%40TBR%40T%40T%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FX%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FVATARATATARATCTARCTCTCRCTCTCRETEPCTETEPETGPETENGTGPEPIRGPGPGPIPGPIRININIPININIPINKLKNILKNKNKJKLKJMNKJKJMJKLMJKJMFMJMHMJMHMFMHOFMDMHMDMHODODMDODMDODO%40MFO%40OBM%40OBO%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOAOCMAOCOAMGOAOEMEOEOEMEMEOIMEMIMEOGMIMGMKMIMIMKMGKKMKKMMKKKKKMOKKKMKKKOKOIMKOIMKOIQIOIOIQIOIOISGQIQGQGQGQGSGQGQGUEOEUGQEUEQEUCUEQEUCSCUCUCSCUCUASAUCUASAUAUASAU%3FW%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4E7y-aKmob14AsafwriIfI6Re58=) Fairlie, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Fairlie Heritage Museum \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - McLean Park \- 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Fairlie Golf Course \- 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - Lake Tekapo \- 35 min drive \- 51.2 km - Tekapo Springs \- 36 min drive \- 53.3 km #### Getting around - Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Gladstone Hotel - ‬11 min walk - ‪Little Bean South - ‬11 min walk - ‪Eat Deli Bar - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Old Library Café - ‬8 min walk - ‪MacKenzie Rugby Football Club - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow? ### What time is check-out at Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow? ### Where is Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow located? ## Have a question? 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