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Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow

Cottage in Fairlie

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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 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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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

  • 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)

General

  • Garden

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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 are 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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

About the area

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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 - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lake Tekapo - 38 min drive - 51.2 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 40 min drive - 53.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Bean South - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Eat Deli Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪MacKenzie Rugby Football Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gladstone Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Panorama Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique Star-Gazing Entertainment from your Pillow located?

Situated in Fairlie, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fairlie Heritage Museum, McLean Park and Fairlie Golf Course. Lake Tekapo and Tekapo Springs are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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