We came expecting to spend three nights, and instead, we stayed more than five weeks, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Alert Level 4 lockdown, which started 2 days after we arrived. I can't imagine a better place to have been on lockdown. Missy and Josh's house is spacious, comfortable, and well equipped. As a cook, I appreciated the recent appliances (especially the induction cooktop), sharp knives (with a sharpener in the knife holder), and range of pots, pans, and serving dishes. The wood stove was cheery, and the heat pump (inverter) in the common room (kitchen, dining room, and lounge flow together) let us warm things up quickly in the morning when needed. It was fun watching the ducks in the nearby duck pond go back and forth. Lake Tekapo has a fantastic set of trails and paths for walking and tramping.
Missy and Josh were fantastic hosts. They lent us some warm clothes for the high country autumn, since we had expected to fly to Australia by the end of March before the pandemic interfered with our plans. They kept us well supplied with firewood to heat the house. When they had an inquiry about a booking after the government moved from Level 4 to Level 3, they checked with us first to make sure we didn't want to extend our stay. In hindsight, we regret not staying for another week before making our way to Christchurch for our flight home.
Based on the comments we read in the guestbook, previous (pre-pandemic) guests were equally pleased with the house. I know that I'll be recommending it to all our friends, Kiwis or foreigners, who want a comfortable place to stay in Lake Tekapo.