[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Louisa Chandler – Retro Charm by the City Apartment in Christchurch, near Hagley Park ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83010000/83005000/83004920/bbae1f4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83010000/83005000/83004920/712aa69a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83010000/83005000/83004920/0fcda69d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83010000/83005000/83004920/w798h450x0y0-23e6cfd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83010000/83005000/83004920/deaffa28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Louisa Chandler is your home away from home, situated meters from the Avon river and a short walk to Christchurch city. This stylish accommodation features a fully-equipped kitchen with gas cooktop, Sky TV and complimentary Wi-Fi for your entertainment. The tranquil shared courtyard garden offers an ideal spot for relaxation. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Louisa Chandler – Retro Charm by the City Contemporary comfort with a hint of retro charm, perfectly positioned just metres from the Avon River and walking distance to Christchurch’s lively central city. Spread over two levels, the ground floor features a retro-inspired kitchen and cosy open-plan living area opening to a tranquil shared courtyard garden – the ideal spot for morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. Upstairs, the spacious bedroom combines modern comforts with vintage flair for a relaxed stay. The compact yet character-filled kitchen boasts a gas cooktop and all the essentials to whip up a quick breakfast or a hearty Kiwi dinner. A nod to vintage style runs throughout, from the warm, nostalgic tones to the cosy, light-filled spaces. You’ll also have the convenience of a washing machine, making it ideal for longer stays. 🌿 Property Features \- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom – sleeps 2 \- Updated interiors with a unique retro-meets-modern feel \- Complimentary Wi-Fi and Sky TV for your downtime \- Heat pump for year-round comfort – toasty in winter, cool in summer \- Fully equipped kitchen with gas cooktop \- Washing machine for added convenience \- Shared garden courtyard – a quiet spot for your morning coffee \- Street parking directly across the road 🌿 Sleeping & Bathroom Queen-sized bed with quality linen for a restful night’s sleep Ensuite with shower, toilet, single vanity, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries 🌿Parking Street parking available directly across the road for one car. 🐾 Pets This property isn’t pet-friendly – but the local cats may wander by to say hello. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking - Street parking available - 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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 christchurch-holiday-homes-LOUISA-CHANDLER ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.528812,172.65417&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7EyshGqox%7C_%40%3FU%3FU%3FU%40S%3FU%40U%40W%40S%40UBU%40S%40SBSBUBUBSBUDUBQDUDSBSDSDSFSDQFQDUFQFQFQFSFQFQHQHQFQHOHQHOHQHOHMJOHMJOHMJOJOJKJOJKLKJOJKLKJKLKLGLMJGLKLILGLILINGLILELGNELENILENCLENENALENCNCNALANCNAN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40NBN%40L%40NBNBNDL%40NDNDLBLDNHNDLDLFLDNHLFLHLHLFLHLJLFLLJFLJLJJJLJJLJLJJJNJJJNJNJLHNJLHNHLHNJPHNHPFNHPFPHPFPFPFRHPDPFPFTDPFPDRDRDRDRBRDTDPBTBTBRBTBTBRBR%40R%40T%40TBR%3FV%40T%40T%3FR%40T%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAT%3FRATAT%3FVCTARATATCNCTCTCTCRCTCTEPETCREPETEPETGPEPGTGPEPIPGPGRGPIPGPIPGNIPINKPINILINKLINKNKLKNKJKNKJKLKLMHKLMJMJKHMJMFMJMHMHMFMHMFOHMDMFMDOFOFMDM%40OFODM%40ODOBO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMEOAOEMGOAMEOGMGOEMGMEMIOGMIMGMIMIMKKGMKMIMKKKMMKIKOMKKKKOKKKOKMIOKOIMKOIMIOIQIOIQIOGQIQIQGQGSGQGQGQGQEUGQEQGUEQEUCQESEUCQEUCUCSCUCUCUAOAUCUASAUAWAU%3FUAS%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IwY_tXUwIqDwWPKkZrCOITZAJaY=) Christchurch, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Cathedral Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Christchurch Casino - 2 min drive - 1.5 km - Hagley Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Christchurch Public Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.3 km #### Getting around - Christchurch Railway Station - 16 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Scoundrel - ‬17 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk - ‪C4 Coffee - ‬12 min walk - ‪Child Sister - ‬17 min walk - ‪Richmond Working Men's Club - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Louisa Chandler – Retro Charm by the City pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Louisa Chandler – Retro Charm by the City? > There is free parking nearby. ### What time is check-in at Louisa Chandler – Retro Charm by the City? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Louisa Chandler – Retro Charm by the City? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Louisa Chandler – Retro Charm by the City located? > Located in Linwood, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Bealey Avenue, Barbadoes Street Cemetry, and Margaret Mahy Playground. New Regent Street and Transitional Cathedral are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Louisa Chandler – Retro Charm by the City Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin May 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Romantic bedroom and funky lounge, filled the senses You will never regret staying here ##### Martin Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Spot We really enjoyed our stay here. It was larger than the photos depicted and having access to laundry facilities was helpful. We enjoyed a drink at the pub around the corner and walking to nearby parks. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharron B. Dec 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Delightful Cottage No complaints at all. Just as it looks in the pictures. Delightful, clean, everything we could possibly need was there. Plenty of bath and kitchen linen. Comfortable, pretty, clean. Hooks on the entrance door for coats etc (noted that a previous guest had commented that there were none, but since added). ##### Sharron B. 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