Title: Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch Vacation home in Diamond Harbour with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch ![Interior - Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch (Diamond Harbour)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57430000/57427700/57427601/w7397h4486x0y351-4914609b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, stereo - Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch (Diamond Harbour)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57430000/57427700/57427601/b3b98e39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch (Diamond Harbour)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57430000/57427700/57427601/f989827d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch (Diamond Harbour)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57430000/57427700/57427601/2810a278.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch (Diamond Harbour)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57430000/57427700/57427601/w7905h4828x0y365-c9505b86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched overlooking Diamond Harbour, this luxury holiday home offers the perfect retreat with four spacious bedrooms, a sunny balcony, and ample parking space. Sit back on the patio with a glass of wine or Nespresso coffee and enjoy Netflix on TV with surround sound. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102691 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Breakfast available - Kitchen ## 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. ### Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch Set down a private lane overlooking Diamond Harbour, Quail Island, our luxury holiday home is ideal for families, with local amenities, beaches, parks, walking tracks all within easy reach. Sit on the patio and enjoy a glass of wine or a Nespresso coffee on the house, whilst watching the sun glistening on the sea. TV, radio with surround sound, Netflix, Wifi, everything you ever dreamed of for a luxury retreat at affordable rate! With all the flexibility of four bedrooms, master with walk in wardrobe and full ensuite, a 2nd bathroom, separate toilet and a substantial additional rooms, this home spans 250m2 (approx) of floor area, and is efficiently heated throughout by Honeywell central heating, HRV ventilation and solar panels to ensure a warm home all year round. Outside there's plenty of space for the kids to play, the pets to roam, and the adults to relax and unwind on your sunny balcony accessed off the main living. Laundry, entertainment unit lounge, extra living with sofa bed, plenty of parking space and much more... ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car available - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - 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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Hidden Gem at the Backyard of Christchurch Diamond Harbour Hidden Gem at the Backyard of Christchurch Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.62879,172.72548&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zjgiGgmf%7D_%40%3FU%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40Y%40S%40U%40UBS%40U%40UBSBQBUBUBUDSBSDSDSBSDSDUFQDSFSDSFQFQFSFSFQFQHMHSFQHQHOHQHMHOHQJOHMJOHOJKJMJOJKJOLKJKJKLKJKLKLKJILKLILKLGLILINGLELILENGLENELGNELCNGNALENCNANCLANCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBNDL%40NFLBNDLFNDNDLFLDLHNDLFLHLHLFLJLHLJLHJJLJLJJJJJLJJJJNJJJNJLJJJNHNJLHNHPHNJLHPHNFPHPFRHLFPFPFRHPDRFPFRDRFRDPDTDRDRBRDPDTBRBTBTBTBPBR%40TBT%40R%40T%40T%40R%40X%40T%3FR%40R%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTARAXARATATARCTATCRCRCRCTCTCRETEPCTEPETERERGPERGRGPERIRGPGPGPINGPIPGPINIPKNILIPINKNILKNKJKLKNKJKNKJMJKJKJMJMLKJMFMJMHMJMFMHMHMFODMHMDMHODODMDODMDODMBOBOBO%40MBOBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOAMCOCOAOCMCOCOEMEOEMEOEMEOIMEMIMEOGMIMIMGMKMIMKKGMKMMKKMKKKKKMKKOKKKOKMKKIOKMIOKOIQIMIOIQIOIQGQIQIOGQGQGQGUGQGQESGSEQGSESEUCQEUESCSESCUCUCSCSCSAUAUCSAUAUASAY%3FSAU%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=N1EeM_DtZvCd6f5PFhW-Ywb19YA=) Diamond Harbour, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Church Bay \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Quail Island \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Lyttelton Harbour \- 20 min drive \- 5.9 km - Sumner Beach \- 26 min drive \- 12.4 km - Hagley Park \- 32 min drive \- 29.5 km #### Getting around - Rolleston Station - 47 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 56 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lyttelton Sea Foods - ‬31 min drive - ‪Coffee Culture - ‬31 min drive - ‪Valley Inn Tavern - ‬34 min drive - ‪Fisherman's Wharf Lyttelton - ‬30 min drive - ‪Nom Nom Restuarant - ‬29 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch? ### What time is check-out at Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch? ### Where is Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch Reviews ## 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 14 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tralee R. Jan 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible Spot The most beautiful location, used as base to get ready the morning of my wedding... The house itself was outstanding, absolutely gorgeous and perfect for our needs. ##### Tralee R. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen A. Sep 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Friends Weekend Diamond Harbour “Hidden Gem” is definitely that. Spacious, spotless, and seriously spectacular views. Just perfect for our large group. Fresh fruit, bread, milk and the lovely bottle of wine added to the WOW factor. The host was easy to communicate with. Diamond Harbour is a lovely area to explore and just a ferry ride over to Lyttelton. Highly recommend this Hidden Gem ##### Karen A. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mario L. Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### cozy, warm & stunning view Very nice, large house with many amenities and lots of space, real heating throughout the whole house and a large terrace with a really good view, highly recommended ##### Mario L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrea W. Jan 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great place to stay for the family We had a lovely holiday in this house, it had plenty of room and was well catered with extras that may be needed whilst staying there. Great views of the scenery. ##### Andrea W. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda L. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is a lovely holiday home thank-you, with a lovely view, and nice and quiet. The home is warm and spacious. It was great having the master bedroom on the same floor as the open plan living, dining, kitchen area. We would definitely like to come and stay again sometime. The ferry trip over to Lyttelton for the Saturday market was terrific. ##### Brenda L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trevor and Christine j. Apr 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### superb large home Diamond Harbour a beautiful place to start our South Island adventure We were a party of four retires who like their home comforts we couldnt of asked for more .thanks the Jones family ##### Trevor and Christine j. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob s. May 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic place to stay Amazing house with spectacular view. Beds beautifully comfortable and so much space a luxury time away. The hosts provided so many extras nibbles, milk in frig coffee etc simply amazing would go back in a heart beat. Thoroughly recommend. ##### Bob s. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacki B. Apr 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Diamond Bay Lovely stay in Diamond Bay, unfortunately the weather didn’t let us enjoy the fabulous view as much as we would have like, but it was still a magic view sitting watching the world go by. It was a bit of a drive into Christchurch, but the house had everything we needed for us as a combined family. The house heating worked well and the kitchen was well equipped. It was a great experience showering with a view within the master ensuite. ##### Jacki B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne P. Dec 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gem Discovered Diamond Harbour Hidden Gem was an absolute delight to stay in. There was plenty of room for our family group and the facilities were all that we needed; a well setup kitchen and spotless bathrooms. I would recommend it to anyone wanting a luxurious stay. A+ ##### Anne P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo M., Christchurch, New Zealand May 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous spot to stay, gorgeous beds and linen Excellent ##### Jo M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola W. Feb 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home & view We all had a lovely time at Hidden Gem in Diamond Harbour. Great view, a clean & spacious home, comfortable beds. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you :) ##### Nicola W. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy C. Jul 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect house for a retreat Great location, great house, great break. Thanks ##### Jeremy C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leonie M. May 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home and views. Beds and home spotless. Treats a lovely surprise. We will be back ##### Leonie M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne R. Aug 31, 2025 ##### Joanne R. 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