[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Boathouse - Akaroa Holiday Home Cottage in Akaroa with kitchen ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45110000/45103000/45102941/cf476859.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45110000/45103000/45102941/4a9f4e7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45110000/45103000/45102941/537b837c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45110000/45103000/45102941/c5719f3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45110000/45103000/45102941/106f7d48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Akaroa, The Boathouse offers an ideal retreat for couples. Relax with a glass of wine and take in the picturesque views of French Bay, unwind with modern furnishings and artwork or plan your day using Wi-Fi. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Boathouse - Akaroa Holiday Home With views that will take your breath away, or as the French would say 'à couper le souffle.' The Boathouse is an ideal spot for couples wanting to explore the French town of Akaroa. A classic design with a modern twist. Feel at ease as you sip on a glass of wine at your dining table with a picturesque view of French Bay. Relax and unwind in style with modern furnishings and artwork that create an easy living mood. Complete with all your essentials, from Wi-Fi to prepare your itinerary to air conditioning to keep you comfortable all year round and a smart TV to enjoy your evenings with a couple of TV shows. 50m to the beach and just a bit further to the local eateries and attractions. Head out and explore New Zealand's sole French settlement. Take the 3-minute walk to visit the Akaroa Museum or stroll down the garden of art at 'The Giants House' just a 10-minute walk up the road. If you want something a little more adventurous, head on out and try out the dolphin cruise. For your next visit to Akaroa, make The Boathouse your home away from home! Please note that the super king bed can be unzipped and set up as two single beds. Please make a request on booking if required.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72500000/72496100/72496077/9a83d0d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Woodside - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property The Boathouse Akaroa Akaroa The Boathouse - Akaroa Holiday Home Akaroa The Boathouse - Akaroa Holiday Home Private vacation home 596902 The Boathouse - Akaroa Holiday Home Private vacation home Akaroa ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.803417,172.97029&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:fnijGigv%7E_%40%3FU%3FS%40U%3FU%40W%40U%3FS%40UBU%40S%40UBUBUBSBU%40UDOBUDUBUDQDUDQDSDSFSDQFUDQFQFSHQFQFQHQFQHQFOHQHOJQHOHMHQJOHOJMJKJOJOJKJMJMJKLKJKLKLKJKLILKLGLMJGNILGLILENGLILENELENELENENELCNELCNANCNANCLAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLDNBLDNDNDLDNDLDLDNHLFLDLHNFLHLFLLJFLFLLLJLJJJLJJJJJJLLLHJLNHNJJJLHNJNHPJLHNHPHNHPHNFPHPFPHPFPFPFRFPDPFTFPDPFTDPDRBTDPDTBTDTBNBTBTBRBT%40T%40TBR%40T%40T%40R%40T%3FV%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAT%3FVARATATATCRATARCTCTCTCRCPETCTETEPCRETEPGTEPGPGTEPGPGPGPGRIPGPIPGPINIPILIRILKNIPKNINKLKJINMLILMLKJKJKJMLKJMJMJMJMHKFMJMHMFOHMHMDMFOHMDMDODMDODODMDOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOCOAOCMAOEMCOEOEMEOEMEOEMEMIOGMEMIMIOGKIMKMGMKMIKKMKMKKMMKKKKKKMKMKMKOKKKMIOKOIQIOIMKSIMIQGOIQGQIQGQGSIQGQGQEQGUEQGUEQESESESEQCUEUCUEQASCUCUCUCSAUASCUAU%3FUASAW%3FUAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Wfsxzr8fU4P7Y4BczrBAYVRDpjE=) Akaroa, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Akaroa Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - St Patrick's Catholic Church - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Linton The Giant House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Akaroa Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Akaroa Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km #### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 85 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Little Bistro - ‬6 min walk - ‪Crater Cafe Akaroa - ‬2 min walk - ‪Grand Hotel - ‬9 min walk - ‪Kaimoana - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Boathouse - Akaroa Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Boathouse - Akaroa Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Boathouse - Akaroa Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Boathouse - Akaroa Holiday Home located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Akaroa Museum and Artisans Gallery. St Patrick's Catholic Church and Akaroa Wharf are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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