Our stay in the winter wonderland that was Tekapo looked pretty much exactly like the photos on the listing! We were thrilled to be there with our kids and using it as a base to have snow adventures. The house is spacious and well heated - the gas fireplace in the lounge was great - and the kitchen was well appointed. The location is excellent, and the fact that each bedroom has its own bathroom is very luxurious.
One thing to note is that the master bed mattress is very firm. So firm that I'm mentioning it in the review, just in case you a fan of sleeping on a surface a bit softer than a solid table. 😉For some people, this will probably be a huge plus as I'm told it's very good for your back. But, for me, after a day of falling over on the slopes at Roundhill, I'd prefer a softer mattress.
That's the only detractor for us, and not a big one at that. The rest of the house and our stay was simply magical.