Title: Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! - 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) # Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! Peaceful lakeside retreat with stunning Te Waihora views offers the perfect setting for outdoor BBQs on spacious lawns and complete relaxation ## Photo gallery for Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! ![Fireplace - Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! (Leeston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88870800/88870714/w1024h763x0y0-09b65ae4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! (Leeston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88870800/88870714/6bbddf37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! (Leeston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88870800/88870714/w1020h765x4y3-56f247b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher - Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! (Leeston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88870800/88870714/76c0bd13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! (Leeston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88870800/88870714/w1021h768x3y0-50ccdf8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Ellesmere Hideaway, in a private bay on Te Waihora (Lake Ellesmere), offers sweeping lawn views and tranquility. Enjoy cozy log-fire evenings after kayaking. 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[Visit our Leeston travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Leeston.dx3000478236) [View more Agritourism in Leeston](https://www.expedia.ca/Leeston-Agritourism.d3000478236-aaAgritourism.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.79767,172.35419&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hjhjGu%7C%7Dz_%40%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40Y%40S%3FUBU%40S%40U%40UBSBUBUBSBSBSBUDUDSBQDUDQDUDQFUDQFUFQDQHQFQFQFSHQFQHQFOHQHMJSHMHOHQJOHMJKJOJOJMJKJOJKJKLKJKLKLMJKLGLKLILKLILGLILGNELILILENCLGNELENENELCNCNCNCLANCNANCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBNDLDNDLDNFLBNDLHLHLDNFLHLFLHLJLHJJLFLJLLJJLJJJJJJJLNJJJLHNJJJNJLHNJPHNHLHRHLHPHNFPHPFPHRFPFPFPFPFPDTFPDPFTDTDPBTDPDRBTDTBPBTBRBTBT%40R%40TBT%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FX%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FVATATARATCTARATCTCRCTCTCPETCRETEPCTEPETGREPGRERGPGRGPGPGPIPGPIRGPILIPINIPINILKRILKNKNKJILKNKJMNKJKJKJMJKJMLMHMHKJMFMLMFMHMFOHMDMHMFODMDODMFOBMFODO%40MDOBO%40OBMBO%40O%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAOAOCMCOAOCOEMAOEOGMCOGMEOEMEMGMIOEMIMGMIMGMMMGMKMIKIMMMKKKMKKKKKKOKKKOKMKOKKIOKMISIMIOKQIOIQGMIQGSIQGQGQGQIQESGQGSESGSEQEUEQEUCQEUESCUCUCQCUCSCUCUASAUAUCS%3FUAUAW%3FUAS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=w4V77pxHRT_C8PNq2yx-L2Gu1jE=) Leeston, Canterbury ### What's nearby - ![Botanic Gardens in Christchurch City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/828/6dae6320-1789-442c-8573-4c37b5bfcee0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hagley Park 37 min drive \- 51.6 km - Lincoln University 20 min drive \- 28.2 km - Lincoln Event Centre 22 min drive \- 30.3 km - Larcomb Vineyard 26 min drive \- 36.4 km - Wolfbrook Arena 35 min drive \- 50.5 km ### Getting around - Rolleston Station 37 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 51 min drive ### Restaurants - Southbridge Takeaways 10 min drive - Suburban Eatery 5 min drive - Crate & Barrel 6 min drive - Leeston Takeaways 5 min drive - Poppita's 5 min drive ## About this property ### Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! 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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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn!? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn!? ### What time is check-out at Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn!? ### Where is Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thanthong Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice place good view ##### Thanthong Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki B. Dec 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquil location Peaceful and picturesque place to stay by the lake edge. Very handy to the Soldiers Memorial Hall which was my son's wedding venue. We would definitely stay here again for a quiet weekend away. ##### Vicki B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### peter f. Nov 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spectacular lake view The location is spectacular with absolute water frontage and sweeping views across Lake Ellesmere to the port hills. ##### peter f. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. Jan 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very relaxing!! The listing title is very accurate, privacy tranquility and lots of wildlife on your front lawn! I cannot recommend this place highly enough! We had such a great break from civilization, was hard to leave. ##### David H. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chanel W. Jan 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning Love this place will be back ##### Chanel W. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Amenities Exactly as advertised: peaceful and tranquil. Enjoyed watching all the bird life from the porch. 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