Title: Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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! Bayside farm stay in Leeston with a hot tub ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88870800/88870714/w1020h765x4y3-56f247b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88870800/88870714/6bbddf37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88870800/88870714/76c0bd13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88870800/88870714/w1021h768x3y0-50ccdf8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88870800/88870714/w1024h763x0y0-09b65ae4.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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Farm stay near the bay Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! provides amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. Room features All guestrooms at Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! include comforts such as fireplaces, as well as amenities like WiFi. More amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers - Decks/patios, dishwashers, and microwaves ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31430000/31429200/31429198/3f277587.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. 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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? > Yes, Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! allows pets (limit 1 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn!? > As of Nov 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! on Nov 2, 2025 start from CA $184.05, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Leeston-Hotels-Privacy.h88870714.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn!? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! located? > Situated near the bay, this farm stay is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Ellesmere and within 20 mi (32 km) of Lincoln University and Lincoln Event Centre. Larcomb Vineyard and Port Hills are also within 25 mi (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question