As dog lovers ourselves, we know how hard it can be to find pet-friendly holiday homes that welcome your family pooch!
Lake Tekapo in the legendary Mackenzie Country is a fantastic destination for dogs, offering plenty to do within a short distance of your holiday home. Pet-friendly walking and cycling tracks abound and the extensive Lake Tekapo Regional Park is right on your doorstep and even includes a fully fenced dog park. On leash dogs are welcome throughout the village centre and our walks page highlights other dog-friendly options in and around Tekapo and the Mackenzie.
After exploring, enjoy a coffee or bite to eat at one of the many village businesses welcoming your pooch at their outdoor dining area. Check out our list of Tekapo’s cafes & restaurants for those which offer outdoor seating where you can dine with your dog.
18 of our holiday homes welcome well-behaved house trained dogs, with accommodation options ranging in size, budget and luxuriousness. Dogs need to be booked in prior to arrival and we ask dog owners to follow a few simple rules while staying – further details can be found on our FAQs page.
Check out our pet-friendly properties below, or contact us to discuss what’s best for you and your travelling dog.
Accommodation perfect for couples or a solo escape with your dog:
Properties great for a young family and your family pet:
Budget-friendly classic kiwi holiday homes:
Larger homes to fit several families, your dog and the boat:
Pet-friendly homes with a touch of luxury and lake views:
Reviews from dog loving guests:
“Perfect location, relaxing sitting out on the deck, everything you need and dog friendly we’ll be back!”
Mike – Dec 2021
“We had the most wonderful time. It was fantastic that we could take our dog and he had a fabulous time as well being away with his “pack”
Nov 2020
“Sitting outside in the late afternoon sun with a cold drink taking in the view down Lake Tekapo. Magic. Great to take our Labrador – she enjoyed the big screen ‘rabbit vision’ going on outside”
Steve – Dec 2021
“Great place to stay! Heaps of space to relax and great that it’s dog friendly.”
Jo – Jan 2023
“Beautiful view of Lake Tekapo and the Mountains. Spacious family holiday home, with a great outdoor area for our Golden Retriever.”
Theresa – Jan 2023
“Was an awesome place with a big group and a couple small dogs. Will definitely stay there again.”
Charlotte – Aug 2022
“Beautiful location with lake views and easy access to bike/hike trails. Dinner outside on the deck was just perfect! Also great that our dog could just come along, not always easy to find”
Tania – Mar 2022
“Amazing stay!!! Cannot recommend it enough, the photos don’t do it justice. …even our golden retriever was welcome which is rare for such a beautiful home.”
Melissa – June 2021
“Absolutely loved staying here and it was made even better as our dog was able to stay too! Perfect location and size for a couple and pet”
Nicole – Mar 2022
“The Red Nest was a fabulous spot. We had our dog with us so being close to great walking tracks was perfect.”
Monica – Mar 2022
“Lovely spacious house. Great garden size to enjoy a BBQ looking over at the views. Great being able to take the dog with us for Christmas”
Jodie – Dec 2021
“Simple, cute, cozy and the location can’t be beat. Cottage had everything we needed (family of 3 with a small dog).”
Jaime – Apr 2022
“Perfect for a group – great layout nice and close to the lake and the town center, added bonus that you can take your dogs!”
Sophie – May 2022
“Great location 2 min walk to the cafes and close to the waterfront. Great heating for a winter stay and had everything we needed. Pet friendly too”
Rebecca – May 2022
“Great spot for a stay in Tekapo! The location is perfect, peaceful but also an easy walk to town. Fully fenced so great we could bring our dog as well!”
Anna – Dec 2022
“Lovely place, the deck out the front with dining table and BBQ is superb. The location was fabulous – a few mins walk into town and the lake. And so great we could enjoy our trip with our doggo.”
Kate – Dec 2022
“Great spot, awesome that we could take our dog with us too!”
Richard – Apr 2021