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Escape to a peaceful retreat at this rural cottage, where you can wake up to the dawn chorus and enjoy great farm views. With a modern kitchen, spacious garden, heat pump/air conditioning and free Wi-Fi in your private setting with no close neighbours except for cows or calves.
Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 2 323 sq ft
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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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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
Located in Coldstream, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum and Geraldine Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Geraldine Observatory and The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum.
Ashburton, Canterbury
What's nearby
- Ashburton Domain - 55 min drive - 43.1 km
- Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve - 60 min drive - 53.7 km
- Geraldine Observatory - 60 min drive - 53.7 km
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A Wonderful Rural Gateway Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Apr 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shane
Sep 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Shane
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
David W.
May 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil Respite
David W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Adrian P.
Oct 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Adrian P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
andrew D.
Nov 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
hello
andrew D.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Nikki M.
Apr 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bachstay
Nikki M.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark C.
Sep 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Country Getaway
Mark C.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kat L.
Apr 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity
Kat L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica D.
Apr 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Jessica D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
robert b.
Sep 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
robert b.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tony J.
Mar 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Flying visit
Tony J.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dave M.
Nov 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Dave M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
jeannie n., Rolleston
May 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeannie
jeannie n.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pip H.
Aug 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Pip H.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert H.
Oct 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country
Robert H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
James W.
Jun 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
James W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alistair C.
Apr 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful rural hideaway
Alistair C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Irene S.
Jan 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coldstream was hot
Irene S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sebastian T.
Nov 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Refuge
Sebastian T.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rob
Mar 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Rob
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn M.
Sep 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diamond in the Rough
Carolyn M.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark J.
Nov 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Quiet rural property ideally suited for access to the North Side of the Rangitata River mouth
Mark J.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tania A.
Feb 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Tania A.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Jack S.
Jun 24, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend Getaway
Jack S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Judy J., Rangiora, New Zealand
Mar 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private setting in the trees
Judy J.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023