Title: Josephine's Lakeside Star - 5 Bedrooms - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Josephine's Lakeside Star - 5 Bedrooms Vacation 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) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70970000/70964500/70964417/2455da52.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) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70970000/70964500/70964417/bdb19477.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) - 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 transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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 72 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&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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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### 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 - 0.7 km - The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Church of the Good Shepherd - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Sheepdog Statue - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Tekapo Springs - 3 min drive - 1.8 km #### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 164 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Greedy Cow - ‬9 min walk - ‪Better Batter - ‬12 min walk - ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬8 min walk - ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬11 min walk - ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬9 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? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Josephine's Lakeside Star - 5 Bedrooms located? > Situated on a lake, this vacation 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 mi (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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg K. Jul 5, 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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