Title: Bay Bliss - Akaroa Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248634382845789&destination=Duvauchelle%2C+Canterbury%2C+New+Zealand&selected=45040386&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bay Bliss - Akaroa Holiday Home ## Photo gallery for Bay Bliss - Akaroa Holiday Home ![Interior - Bay Bliss - Akaroa Holiday Home (Akaroa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45050000/45040400/45040386/29fddb66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Bay Bliss - Akaroa Holiday Home (Akaroa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45050000/45040400/45040386/ddf7d2bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Bay Bliss - Akaroa Holiday Home (Akaroa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45050000/45040400/45040386/65dcc01e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Bay Bliss - Akaroa Holiday Home (Akaroa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45050000/45040400/45040386/95c3f705.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Bay Bliss - Akaroa Holiday Home (Akaroa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45050000/45040400/45040386/8e62a936.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Across from Duvauchelle Bay, Bay Bliss is a peaceful 2-bedroom holiday home in Akaroa. Unwind on the sunny deck with morning coffee and BBQs in summer, or heat pump for cooler months. Perfect for relaxation with air-con and wheelchair accessibility features like a roll-in bathroom. ## Reviews 6.0 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Bay Bliss - Akaroa Holiday Home Just across the road from sparkling Duvauchelle Bay is Bay Bliss, a 2-bedroom holiday home in peaceful Akaroa. Bay Bliss is completely wheelchair accessible on request, with a lift on the side of the house to the deck, a roll-in bathroom and living across one level. Sleeping up to 5, relax in comfort here with air-con and BBQ for summer stays, and a heat pump on hand for cooler months. The sunny deck is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, as you watch the peaceful harbour and rolling hills. Bay Bliss is a great place for those who are wanting to relax in the Duvauchelle area, away from the hustle and bustle of central Akaroa. Unwind here and enjoy the serenity with the knowledge that Akaroa township is just 10-minutes drive away, perfect for shopping and delicious restaurants! An evening stroll along the waterfront is the best way to end the day. Welcome to a truly blissful getaway at Bay Bliss! As the property has unfenced access to the bay, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water. Please note the garage is not available for guest use. 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 house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room roll-in shower - Smoking not allowed ### 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) - 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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 Bliss Akaroa Home Duvauchelle Bay Bliss Akaroa Holiday Home Bay Bliss - Akaroa Holiday Home Duvauchelle Bay Bliss - Akaroa Holiday Home Private vacation home 596730 ## About the area Located in Duvauchelle, this vacation home is near the beach. Akaroa Museum and Maori & Colonial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Akaroa Lighthouse and Britomart Monument. [Visit our Duvauchelle travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Duvauchelle.dx553248634382845789) [View more Vacation homes in Duvauchelle](https://www.expedia.ca/Duvauchelle-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248634382845789-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.75868,172.94601&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:rv%60jGqoq%7E_%40%3FU%3FU%40S%3FU%40W%40U%3FUBS%40U%40U%40SBUBUBUBSBQBUBUDSDSBSDUDQDUDQFUDQFQDUFQHQFQFQFSHOFSHMFQHSHMJQHOHOHMJOHOJMJOJMJMJMJKJOJKLKJKLKLMJILILKLGLILKLILGLGNGLILELGNELGNELENENALENCNENALCNCNAN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40N%3FN%40LBNBN%40NDLBNDN%40LDNDLDNFLDNFLDLHLFNFLFLHLJLHLFJJLHLHLLJJLJJJJJJNLJJLJLHLJNJLJNHNJLHNHNHPHLHRHPFLHRFNHRFPFPFPFPFRDRFPDTFPDTDPBTDPDTBRDTBTBPBRBTBT%40T%40RBT%40T%40R%40T%40T%3FV%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRAT%3FVATATATARCTATARCTCTCRCRCRETCTEREPCTEPETGPETGPETGNGRGPGPGPIPGRIPGLIRININIPININKLINKNKLKNINKJKLMJKNKJKJMJKJMLMJMFKJMHMFMLMFMHODMFMHMDOHMBOFMDODMDO%40ODMBODO%40OBMBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMCOAOEOCMEOAOEMEOEMGOCMIMEMIOGMEMIMGMMMGMIMKMGKKMMMKKKMKKKKOKKKMKKKOKOKMIOKOIMIOIOKQIOIOGSIMGQISGQGQGQIQGSESGQEQGUEQEUEQEUCUEOEUCUCSCSCSCUCUCSAUAUASCU%3FUAUAW%3FUAS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=O-8ZoISBVAHM_XWZ31yzJJemOVk=) Akaroa, Canterbury ### What's nearby - ![Akaroa Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112956/272b7647-a7cc-409b-b82f-97d1da6effc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Akaroa Museum 9 min drive \- 8.6 km - ![Akaroa Wharf which includes a coastal town, general coastal views and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112958/98ecd4cb-73b3-42b8-a79a-18801901c54e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Akaroa Wharf 10 min drive \- 9.7 km - ![Akaroa Lighthouse showing a bay or harbour and a lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966938/e4f6c723-3c69-4cb9-8d4c-82338ef0926d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Akaroa Lighthouse 11 min drive \- 10.1 km - Duvauchelle Showgrounds 1 min drive \- 1.5 km - Linton The Giant House 9 min drive \- 9.0 km ### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 75 min drive ### Restaurants - Akaroa Corner Cafe 10 min drive - Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar 12 min drive - Crater Cafe Akaroa 10 min drive - Grand Hotel 9 min drive - The Common 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bay Bliss - Akaroa Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Bay Bliss - Akaroa Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Bay Bliss - Akaroa Holiday Home? ### Where is Bay Bliss - Akaroa Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bay Bliss - Akaroa Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews 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 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.8 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Jon M. Feb 9, 2026 Liked: Communication Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy Not clean at all, owners belongings were there even in the fridge. Undies etc in the dresser , wardrobe in use. Shower scrubber in shower. Not acceptable. This was weird !! ##### Jon M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Oct 25, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Water watch in the bay Great wee property close to the water. Warm ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Rhonda T. Feb 2, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet bach with potential This bach is well situated in Duvauchelle, which is close to Akaroa but much quieter. The beach is stoney and good for water sports and shell hunting. There is a camp ground adjacent with a playground, which we found useful. It is small but functional. Positives: recently renovated, well-appointed kitchen, comfortable beds. Lovely and sunny, also with black-out blinds and an air-conditioning unit. Negatives: this bach feels very much like somebody's family bach. There was a lot of unnecessary items and accumulated kitchen goods and could really be cleaned out to create more space. It would have helped for the owner's personal items to be put in a locked cupboard so it was clear what was free for us to use and what was theirs. The bathroom is very simple - a shower in what feels more like a laundry. No bathroom sink, just a laundry-sink. Furniture was dated but functional. The bach is a little pricey for what it is, especially the breakdown of agency fees (for instance for linen use). ##### Rhonda T. 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