Title: Home Sweet Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=107904018&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Home Sweet Home Family-friendly vacation home in Timaru ## Photo gallery for Home Sweet Home ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Home Sweet Home (Timaru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107904100/107904018/e8110743.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Home Sweet Home (Timaru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107904100/107904018/14725aad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Home Sweet Home (Timaru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107904100/107904018/c252c288.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Home Sweet Home (Timaru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107904100/107904018/ff4c600e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, video games, DVD player, books - Home Sweet Home (Timaru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107904100/107904018/58ddddc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Enjoy the warmth of a log fire in this spacious 3-bedroom home, perfect for families or workgroups. With private parking and an open-plan living area, you'll have everything you need to unwind after a long day - including a fully-equipped kitchen or the option to dine out just minutes away. The kids will love burning off energy on the trampoline and exploring games room filled with arcade games, toys, and board games. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Home Sweet Home No Cleaning Fee!! Looking for family- friendly or workplace accommodation? We tick all the boxes. With 3 bedrooms, open plan living, big log fire, private off street parking on a flat section. Everything you need for cooking but if you don't feel like it a 1 min drive to a restaurant saves that hassle. There is a trampoline and a big back yard for the kids to burn off some energy. Also, a games room with arcade games with toys and board games to keep them amused. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles ### 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) ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106680000/106674200/106674107/cd1a36a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aoraki Oasisl, FREE WIFI & SKY TV Twizel - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=106674107&PinnedHotelID=106674107&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107120000/107117100/107117018/bdad4f8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New warm family friendly /2bedroom /kingbed/unit 5 Lake Tekapo - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=107117018&PinnedHotelID=107117018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Superior Studio | Shared kitchen facilities](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625300/9625227/2b657625.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Northpark Motel Washdyke - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Bar 8.4 Very good 67 reviews CA $109 CA $128 total includes taxes & fees Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=9625227&PinnedHotelID=9625227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Two Bedroom Unit | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20157900/20157821/41c6ccc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cedar Lodge Motel Kensington - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Laundry 9.4 Exceptional 126 reviews CA $133 CA $153 total includes taxes & fees Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=20157821&PinnedHotelID=20157821&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625400/9625343/6b9b7a65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Grosvenor Timaru Central - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 7.8 Good 809 reviews CA $102 CA $120 total includes taxes & fees Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=9625343&PinnedHotelID=9625343&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family Spa Unit) | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625000/9624908/5895fed5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aspen on King Motel Parkside - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 8.8 Excellent 549 reviews CA $109 CA $128 total includes taxes & fees Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=9624908&PinnedHotelID=9624908&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Premier Suite, Courtyard View | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113650000/113647900/113647837/812a0210.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Fort. 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-44.398785,171.23132&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hw%7DmGwrbt_%40%3FU%3FU%3FW%40U%40S%3FU%40U%40U%40SBW%40UBU%40SBUBUBSBUDQBUDSDUBQFUDUDQDUFQFSDSFQFQFQHUFQFMHSFOHSHOHQHMHQJOHOJQHOJMHMLMJOHIJOLKJOLKJKLKJKLILKLKJILGLKLINILGLELINELGNELGLENENELENANELCNANCLANCNCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBNBN%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LDNDLDNDLFNDLFLDNHLDLFLHNHLJJFLHLJLJJHLJLJJJLJJNJJJNJHJNJLJLJLHNJPHNJNHLHPHPHNFRHNHNFPFPHRFRFPFPDRFRDPFTDPDTDTDPDTBRDTBPDTBR%40TBTBRBT%40T%40RBV%40T%3FT%40T%40R%3FT%40V%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAV%3FTATAR%3FTATCVATARCTCTCRATCTERCPETCTETEPERETEPGTEPGTEPGPGPGTIPGPGRILIPGPINIPIPINKLINKPINKLKLKLKNKJKNKJKLMJKLMJMJKFMJMLMFKHMJOFMHMHMBOHMDMHODMDODMDODMDOBODM%40OBO%40OBO%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCMAOEOCMEOEOEMEMEOEMIOEMIMCMIOIMGMKMIKGMMMKMGKKMKKMMKKMMKKOIKKOMMIMKMIOKQIOKMIQIOIQIOIQGQIQGOGQIUGQGQGQEQGUGQEUEQEUGSCQEUEUCUEQCSCUCUCSAUCUASCYASAUAU%3FSAUAU%3FW%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3rQRPkMMnRTp9dntLQ_rD-29A5Q=) Timaru, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Botanic Gardens \- 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden \- 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - Ashbury Park \- 18 min walk \- 1.6 km - South Canterbury Museum \- 19 min walk \- 1.7 km - Caroline Bay Beach \- 20 min walk \- 1.7 km #### Getting around - Timaru Station - 5 min drive - Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk - ‪Coffee Culture - ‬2 min drive - ‪Kfc - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sopheze - ‬2 min drive - ‪Benny's Again! Restaurant - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Home Sweet Home pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Home Sweet Home? ### What time is check-out at Home Sweet Home? ### Where is Home Sweet Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Home Sweet Home Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa B. Apr 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for families Lots of added extras for families . Very comfortable stay. ##### Lisa B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maree A. Apr 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything you need Fantastic place with lots of space and everything you need ##### Maree A. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### vinu m. Sep 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic House and Host Nicely presented and perfect for a family. ##### vinu m. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew A. Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious property It is a home away from home. ##### Andrew A. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie T. Feb 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful home away from home Offers everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. A perfect family home which caters extremely well for young children, offering a variety of fun things to keep them well entertained. Lovely comfy beds too and contains all the amenities you need. Hosts extremely helpful and considerate. Would definitely stay there again. ##### Marie T. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lizzie M. Sep 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Timaru Stay Warm house and the host had thoughtfully gotten the fire going for us. The beds, bedding and pillows were amazing - so comfortable. Great after a full day of travelling. ##### Lizzie M. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teuila S. Sep 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place to stay We arrived to a warm house. We had evetything we needed for our stay. Thank you so much Corey and Andrea. ##### Teuila S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret O. Aug 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anon It was lovely to get in late at night and the log fire was lit and house was lovely and warm ##### Margaret O. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren G. Jan 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Cosy and Comfortable My family and I stayed at Corey and Andrea's property for the weekend, whilst visiting Timaru. We couldnt have hoped for a nicer home to call our own. The beds were super comfy, beautiful soft bedding and the shower water pressure was great. We had cooler weather but that meant we were able to make use of their log burner which kept the entire house super cosy. Our kids loved the games room and their selection of DVDs meant we were able to enjoy a family movie night when the rain kept us indoors. Location was fantastic, walking distance to the Lough Park which the kids loved! Thank you again Corey and Andrea. ##### Lauren G. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Athene M. Apr 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent, Spacious, Homely This property is situated in a residential area but is a short drive to the town centre and Caroline Bay. It is a large home and is comfortable and cosy. The hosts had the fire set for us with plenty of firewood which had been brought inside for us. The kitchen is well equipped and there were a number of essential supplies available to use. The hosts had kindly left us biscuits and offered we use any herbs or vegetables from the garden. The kitchen has a little wear and tear but this is not an issue. There is a lovely patio where you can sit and enjoy the gardens. Parking is available in close proximity to unload bags. Our stay was very enjoyable and I recommend this property to those who are looking for a home to stay in. So much more than a motel! ##### Athene M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christel C. Apr 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and quiet Lovely property that was clean and quiet. It had everything we needed plus a bonus with the bikes for our boys - thank you. ##### Christel C. 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