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Light filled townhouse. Stroll to river, Te Pae and central city.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61291.7 sq ft

Popular amenities

10 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Light filled townhouse. Stroll to river, Te Pae and central city.

The perfect base for your Christchurch Stay, located truly in the heart of the city. A sleek contemporary townhouse with the added bonus of a courtyard garden. Leave the car at home and simply step out the door - a vast array of eateries, shops and other amenities is just a short stroll away. Wander to the Avon river and follow the riverside walking trail to Te Pae, Oxford Terrace or further to the Botanic Gardens or the burgeoning Arts Precinct.

The north facing open-plan living is cleverly designed to bring the outdoors in. Large bifold doors can be pushed back to connect the securely fenced wraparound courtyard garden extending the living area and creating a superb sense of space. A gas fire lends ambience to the sitting area and overlooking the dining area is a beautiful high spec kitchen with a gas cooktop and stainless steel counter.

Upstairs, arranged along a light-filled gallery, are three double bedrooms, including a spacious master with WIR and tiled en suite plus a family bathroom with separate bath.

Off street parking is either inside the internal access garage (small cars only) or in front of the garage.

NB The open staircase makes this home unsuitable for babies, toddlers and the less mobile.

Property manager

Ken Atkins

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,291.7 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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

Map
Christchurch, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 11 min walk
  • Christchurch Casino - 11 min walk
  • Cathedral Square - 12 min walk
  • Hagley Park - 14 min walk
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Place Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Child Sister - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Casa Publica - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Himalayas Indian Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rollickin Gelato Cafe - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Light filled townhouse. Stroll to river, Te Pae and central city. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Light filled townhouse. Stroll to river, Te Pae and central city.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Light filled townhouse. Stroll to river, Te Pae and central city.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Light filled townhouse. Stroll to river, Te Pae and central city. located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Barbadoes Street Cemetry and Hagley Park. Pegasus House and Bealey Avenue are also within 10 minutes.

Light filled townhouse. Stroll to river, Te Pae and central city. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanie S., New plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House and Location
Awesome house and location. Fantastic little touches made the stay special
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a good location !
The property was conveniently located and perfect for our group of 5 adults. Communication with the owners was excellent, and they were responsive and provided helpful advice on things to do/places to eat etc. We had no trouble parking our van in the garage - which was very convenient. There is some street noise, but this did not bother us. The fridge is small - but that wasn’t an issue for us. The beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms/ showers were clean with plenty of hot water. It would be helpful to have a “cheat sheet” highlighting the closest local supermarket, coffee shop, and recommended restaurants and activities. Overall a very pleasant stay and highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay in Christchurch
My family of four had a wonderful stay here in April. . It was open, inviting, clean, and well located. It was an easy walk to the Avon, Margaret Mary Playground, and to the CBD beyond. It was well furnished and had everything we could ask for. Check-In was a breeze and everything was communicated clearly. This was probably the nicest home we've ever visited using VRBO
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoni g.

Liked: Cleanliness
New feel
great property
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
High quality property in excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homely Apartment
The apartment was clean, airy and had a very homely feel. The Hosts were extremely generous in leaving a very "Welcoming" gift. It was the best that we had stayed in on our holiday. Every need was thought of from the bathroom to the kitchen. With just a short, enjoyable walk to the city centre and eateries/bars, we felt that we were in a great location. I would highly recommend staying in this apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Townhouse in terrific location
The townhouse has a great open floor plan with lots of light/windows. The gas fireplace in the lounge area was a very nice cozy feature. The kitchen was well equipped, and having a laundry room was a big plus. The walk to downtown was picturesque, easy and took just a few minutes. Ken, the property manager (owner) responded quickly to messages, was very friendly and helpful. This is a great VRBO for a visit to Christchurch! I would definitely stay there again and will recommend it to my family for their next trip to NZ.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Centrally located townhouse.
Modern, stylish, sunny townhouse on two levels, living areas on lower level. Well appointed modern appliances we were able to be self sufficient or dine out as town house a short walk to restaurants. Highly recommended central city accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central delight
Very comfortable beds. It was like sleeping on a cloud. The house looks at it does in the pictures. It is central but a bit of a walk to the market right in downtown. Lucky lime scooters are everywhere! Plenty of space for 6 adults. The bean bag was popular! Would be nice to have had a little milk in the house for morning coffee as there was not an open convenience store nearby. No TV but we weren't there for that. The gas fire was lovely and a nice surprise. Thank you for the gift on arrival Ken and Jenny!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Church stay
Great house , no tv but no big deal, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Good size, good facilities
A quality establishment
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

ulrika w.

Liked: Cleanliness
CHC
Great location, could have used a few more amenities…shampoo, body wash, extra blankets, spatula. I could not find the check out process. We did what we thought would work. Overall very nice house. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Beautiful place and great location. Unfortunately neither of the fireplaces worked (which were the featured items in the listing) and there were things like no Kleenex, no coffee maker and most importantly no instructions for anything. It would have been so extremely helpful to have instructions for many of the different heating etc in the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely accommodations
This property exceeded the property description. Owner is very responsive. Easy 10 minute walk to the city center. Unit is in pristine condition and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay in a stylish townhouse
We had a perfect stay in this centrally-located stylish townhouse. The light-filled great room and totally modern kitchen were our headquarters by day and the cozy bedrooms with luxury baths (loved the water pressure) provided a welcome refuge at night. We were able to walk everywhere in central Christchurch. A top VRBO!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feedback
We had a Lovely stay in this unit, close to the city, great location. Clean and lovely modern decor. We appreciated the lovely welcome note and complimentary bottle of wine from Ken and Jenny. We would recommend adding to the property listing information about there being no TV.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful light filled home
Beautiful modern house with quality appliances, great features, personal touches and everything we needed for our family stay in Christchurch, easy walk into town and great hospitality and communication from Ken and Jenny
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Contemporary Close to City Centre
Close to city center and a nice place to come back to after seeing the sites and shopping. Great communication with the hosts, clean, like a home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Cori P., Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A+ for a great host but this place was not for us
Communication with the owner was so great that it’s difficult for me to give this a less than a perfect review. It is very light. VERY. There are no shades in the living areas and hallway which means that you have to keep moving around as the sun comes up/goes down to keep the glare out of your eyes. Also makes you question the privacy a bit. It was swelteringly hot and the lack of shade just kept intensifying it. This is where Ken gets an A+ for communication and effort. I let him know that it was pretty uncomfortable and he had some fans delivered which we put together. I give this a less than 5 star not for the heat because he worked to resolve that, but because you can’t darken areas except the bedrooms, there are no tvs, nightstands or bedroom lamps. Also, it was noisy, the neighbors across the way especially.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brynlea H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Lovely spacious townhouse with generous bedrooms and lots of gorgeous natural light. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish C., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness
Light filled house
Lovely light filled house, close to town and Hadley Park. A nice touch finding a bottle of wine waiting for us. Bedrooms were a good size and the beds were comfortable. There were a few comforts missing such as bedside tables and lamps but nothing we couldn’t do without. The inside fire was great and easy to use, unfortunately the outside fire was not working. Thanks Ken for a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrating my daughter’s wedding
The property is in a great location, close to the heart of Chch. Well presented, very clean, with a modern kitchen. Really did miss not having a T.V.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles E., Nelson, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Accommodation Ever
Amazing property close to everything. Beautiful house with everything you could possibly want. We we're catching up with friends and the house provided great areas to socialise in and do this. Will certainly be back in future if available. Couldn't have asked for better.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect guest house
This is a great house for visiting ChristChurch. It is walking distance from the heart of town, so easy to walk to restaurants, the botanical gardens or stores. The house is very zen -- super clean, uncluttered and yet very comfortable. Kitchen is well equipped. We appreciated having a garage -- made packing and unpacking easy. Very nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja W., Nelson, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning house
This is a stunning house, perfect for a city getaway to celebrate our mother-in-law’s birthday. It is located only a short walk to the city centre and is on a quiet street. Having a garage/parking was a bonus for us. There are plenty of restaurants nearby. Communication from Ken was excellent. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023