Title: Take a Break in the Country - 1 Bedroom Apartment - 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) Entire apartment # Take a Break in the Country - 1 Bedroom Apartment Riverfront apartment with kitchen and patio ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91100000/91096000/91095952/f027bd87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91100000/91096000/91095952/392be8f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91100000/91096000/91095952/9b18f68a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91100000/91096000/91095952/286404ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91100000/91096000/91095952/e99c5ad9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a secluded wooded driveway, this self-contained apartment near Geraldine offers expansive views of Little Mt Peel from the entry, lounge or king-size bed. Warm up with underfloor heating in winter or enjoy the summer breeze through the bay doors. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2753 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Take a Break in the Country - 1 Bedroom Apartment This apartment is situated 5 minutes off Inland Scenic Route 72 and less than 20 minutes from the friendly farming village of Geraldine. Use the apartment as a launch pad to local activities in Peel Forest (horse treks and bush walks), Lake Tekapo (ice skating, snow tubing, day spa and hot pools), Mt Cook (beautiful scenic walks and helicopter rides), Mt Somers, Methven or just a place to relax and escape from the hustle and bustle of town. We are a working farm running cattle, a couple of chickens and 2 dogs. The space This self contained apartment complete with private access provides a lovely place for a weekend retreat. The apartment is at the end of a wooded driveway, and secluded away from all the noise and rush of town. Guests can take in the expansive views of Little Mt Peel from the entry, the lounge or even while lying in the huge king size bed. You will be kept warm with the luxurious underfloor heating that keeps the apartment at a constant temperature in winter and in summer you can open up the all the windows and bay doors to enjoy the warm summer breeze that comes up from the Rangitata river through the small forest of mixed trees, some of which are over 130 years old. Guest access Parking is at the front of the apartment, at the base of 7 steps up onto the patio area. Other things to note The Californian King size bed can be split into two King singles, if required. There is a 50 inch television in the lounge and a 42 inch television in the bedroom, both televisions have access to Netflix and Freeview channels. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### 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. - 7 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - On a river ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - 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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 ## About the area Located in Ruapuna, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Geraldine Historical Society Museum and Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Geraldine Observatory and Pleasant Valley Daffodils. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting. [Visit our Ruapuna travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ruapuna.dx553248635975871011) [View more Apartments in Ruapuna](https://www.expedia.ca/Ruapuna-Apartments.d553248635975871011-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.93301,171.30449&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:fxbkGa%7Cpt_%40%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FW%40U%40U%40S%40U%40U%40SBU%40UBUBSBSBUBUBQDUDUBSDQDUDQFUDQDUFQFQDUHQFQFQFQHQFOHQHQHOFQJOHQHOHMJOJOHMJOJMJMJMJKJOLKJKLKJKLKJKLILKLILGLKLILILGNELILELINCLGNENELENENCLCNCNALCNANCNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NBLBNBNDLDNDLDNFLBNHLDLHLDNFLHLHLFLJLHLJLHJJLJJJLJJJJJLNJJJLJLJLJNHLJNHNJLHNHPHNHPHNHPHPFNHPFPFPFPFPFTFPFPDTDPFTDPDTDPBRDTDTBPBTBTBRBRBT%40T%40TBR%40T%40T%40R%40T%40T%3FV%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FVATATARATATCTARATCRCTCTCTCRCPETETCREREREPGTEPETGPGPGTGPGPGPGPIRGLIPIRILIPINIPINKLINKNILKNKNKJKLKJMNKJKJMJKJMJKLMFMJMHMJMHMFMHOFMFMFMDOHMDODMBOFMDODO%40MDOBOBM%40O%40OBOBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOCOAMAOCOCMEOAOEMEOGOCMEOEMIMEMGOGMGMIMGMKMIMIMKMGKMMKKKMKKKMKKOKKKMKKKOKOIMKOKOIMIOIQKOGQIMISIQGMISGQGQGQIQEUGQGQEUEQGUEQESESCSEUEUCQCSCUCUCUCSAUCSAUAUAUASAUAU%3FW%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QIb5slqoFhkVUNj59lDEDxLmyr4=) Ashburton, Canterbury ### What's nearby - Geraldine Observatory - 23 min drive - 24.3 km - Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve - 24 min drive - 24.6 km - Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum - 26 min drive - 26.1 km - Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 54 min drive - 64.8 km - Ashburton Domain - 59 min drive - 65.2 km ### Getting around - Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 46 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Guga's Pork Car - ‬25 min drive - ‪The Green Man at Peel Forest - ‬21 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Take a Break in the Country - 1 Bedroom Apartment pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Take a Break in the Country - 1 Bedroom Apartment? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Take a Break in the Country - 1 Bedroom Apartment? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Take a Break in the Country - 1 Bedroom Apartment located? > Situated on a river, this apartment building is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Peel Forest Park and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve. Geraldine Observatory and Geraldine Historical Society Museum are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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