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Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Fairlie, Canterbury
  • Fairlie Heritage Museum
    4 min walk
  • Panorama Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Timaru Station
    57 min drive
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    43 min drive

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About the area

Fairlie

With a stay at this cottage in Fairlie, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Fairlie Heritage Museum and within a 5-minute drive of McLean Park. .This cottage is 26.4 mi (42.5 km) from Lake Tekapo and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Fairlie Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Fairlie Heritage Museum - 4 min walk
  • McLean Park - 16 min walk
  • Fairlie Golf Course - 16 min walk
  • Lake Tekapo - 31 min drive
  • Tekapo Springs - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fairlie Bakehouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Farm Barn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Eat Deli & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Red Stag Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carnegies Restaurant and Bar - ‬8 min walk

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
Make yourself comfortable in your cottage. The bathroom has a shower.Conveniences include a sofa bed and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets are allowed, but we have some pet rules!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful well appointed cottage which appears to be almost new condition. Hosts thought of everything to make a comfortable stay. Excellent communication and responsiveness.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cottage with great stargazing opportunities!! Lovely attention to detail and would highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay with family and family dog
We had a lovely one night stay on our trip further south. Cool little cabin and so good it accommodates pets. Sky lights in the bedroom are a great addition.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

julia l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent welcoming environment
Perfect for an overnight stop, en route to Picton.Very pleasant, clean and cozy. Very peaceful. Couldn't get tv working, maybe due to my lack of tech skills. Was appreciative
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rowena V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fairlie cutie
Although compact in size, this cottage has been cleverly designed and decorated to function very well. Love the skylights and excellent instruction manual. Thanks Ellie and Allan
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat R., Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday house
Great holiday house, has everything you need and is in great condition :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pasu K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Sky View
Enjoyed the night in a beautiful town and lovely property. Highly recommended to experience this place for atleast two days. Kids loved their welcome treats and wanted to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage
Lovely modern cottage and hosts that did little things to make us feel very welcome. Will stay again and recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

claire w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant bolthole
We stayed in Fairlie as a mid-way break between destinations and we’re so pleased we did. Lucky star cottage is a delight, a tiny oasis in a lovely private garden. The cottage was spotless and comfortable and we even had a wee welcome parcel of lollies, eggs and milk.-even the dog received a treat. We felt at home straightaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alanah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private cottage stay
Very much enjoyed our overnight stay in your ‘perfect’ little cottage.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022