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Small Town Getaway

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A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large window, and a bar area. - Small Town Getaway (Southbridge)
A garden pathway leading to a building with a large barrel and raised garden beds. - Small Town Getaway (Southbridge)
A compact living space with a sofa, TV, kitchen area, and a dining table with a glass of wine. - Small Town Getaway (Southbridge)
A bedroom with a bed, a painting of a beach scene, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp. - Small Town Getaway (Southbridge)
A garden pathway with raised beds and a wooden barrel. - Small Town Getaway (Southbridge)
Small Town Getaway provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom1076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Small Town Getaway

  • Want a change of scenery? Situated in natural surroundings, a quiet location. Southbridge is a small rural town South of Christchurch and 8 kms from Leeston township, lovely scenery with a strong farming community.
    Southridge has a public swimming pool open in summer, Fish n chip / Chinese takeaway, play ground, reserve and an Indian food truck. There is a superette open 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm, as well as a local pub for an ale or meal in the Restaurant. The beach and the Rakaia River is known for its salmon and trout fishing, and 3 minutes by car to the Ellesmere speedway. Walking tracks include bird walk in harts Creek and the Rakaia huts walk.

    On High Street Southbridge at the back of our property is a Studio style accommodation. With Nice outdoor area and garden. 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom. Kitchen and living area with Fold down Sofa bed.

    Kitchen with electric stove
    Fridge- freezer with iced filtered water and ice
    Cutlery
    Pots and pans
    Safe drinking water
    Microwave
    Hot water jug
    Electric AC and heater
    Complementary milk, coffee, tea and hot chocolate and Sugar
    TV and stereo
    Books/magazines (movies and board games)
    Bedding provided

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Paper towels
  • Water dispenser

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not 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.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet
  • Water dispenser

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

This property does not have elevators

About the area

Southbridge is home to this apartment. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Lincoln Event Centre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Ellesmere and Genesis Drive Park. Visit our Southbridge travel guide
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Southbridge, Canterbury Region

What's nearby

  • A calm river with trees and grass on both sides.
    Hagley Park
    47 min drive - 73.6 km
  • A historic building with a large central tower and arched windows.
    University of Canterbury
    49 min drive - 75.4 km
  • Lake Ellesmere
    13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Lincoln University
    31 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Wolfbrook Arena
    46 min drive - 72.9 km

Getting around

  • Rolleston Station
    26 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Suburban Eatery
    6 min drive
  • For Goodness Cake
    6 min drive
  • Leeston Takeaways
    6 min drive
  • Crate & Barrel
    6 min drive
  • Leeston Coffee Company
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Small Town Getaway pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Small Town Getaway?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Small Town Getaway?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Small Town Getaway located?

Situated in Southbridge, this apartment building is within 25 mi (40 km) of Lincoln University, Lincoln Event Centre, and Larcomb Vineyard. Hagley Park and Genesis Drive Park are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Reviews

Small Town Getaway Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable well equipped accommodation, with everything you could ask for in the kitchen, hosts were very friendly while respecting our privacy, nothing was a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and had all you need
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was lovely, and host was nearby and approachable. It was great for what we needed .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026