Perched above Akaroa, this elevated modern property offers expansive views of the harbour and village. With a well-equipped kitchen, outdoor bar and BBQ area, plush super-king beds in each room, Sky TV to watch your favourite shows and plenty of indoor spaces for reading or relaxation.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1722 sq ft
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Akaroa Holiday Home. Spacious, sunny, harbour views and close to town. Sleeps 8
Our elevated modern Akaroa property, features spacious indoor and outdoor living areas, with extensive views over Akaroa and the harbour, the ideal place to relax and unwind as you watch the sun set. It is only minutes from the main street with plenty of street parking and space for car, motor home or boat.
The property has a master bedroom on the main floor and two bedrooms on the lower level. It's a great setup for a couple and/or extended family or up to three couples. All bedrooms lead out onto either the top deck or lower deck.
You have full use of the house and amenities.
The well-equipped kitchen with bi-fold windows opens onto the outdoor bar and BBQ area, great for serving food and drink. Opening louvres cover the deck so you can enjoy the outdoors in any weather, all year long.
The master bedroom opens onto the main outdoor decking, has a plush super-king bed, ensuite and with great views across the village and harbour. The ensuite has a spa bath and shower. The two bedrooms on the lower floor use a shared bathroom with shower and these rooms also open onto an outdoor decking.
There are plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces to read, entertain and relax and Sky TV to watch.
Lockbox access, check in from 2pm, check out by 10am.
Guest access Guests can use the entire house. A few steps down from the turn around area and car park above, the house is easily accessible.
Other things to note Steps down to the main entrance. Inside the house, there are stairs to lower level. Access to the double garage is locked but may be used by arrangement for longer term stays. Please enquire for access to the washing machine.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking allowed outdoors
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
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)
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:
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Leave the house the way you’ve found it.
Dishes tidied up, dishwasher on.
Barbecue clean and gas bottle turned off. Rubbish and recycling in the bins outside.
Heatpump turned off.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Note from host: No pet on beds and other furniture. bring dogbed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outdoors
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
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
Property Registration Number Na
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the area
Located in Akaroa, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Akaroa Lighthouse and Britomart Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Akaroa Golf Club and Fishermans Bay Garden. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Akaroa travel guide
Is Akaroa Holiday Home. Spacious, sunny, harbour views and close to town. Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Akaroa Holiday Home. Spacious, sunny, harbour views and close to town. Sleeps 8?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Akaroa Holiday Home. Spacious, sunny, harbour views and close to town. Sleeps 8?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Akaroa Holiday Home. Spacious, sunny, harbour views and close to town. Sleeps 8 located?
Nestled on the beach, this Akaroa vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Artisans Gallery, Akaroa Museum, and St Patrick's Catholic Church. Akaroa Wharf and Akaroa Lighthouse are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Akaroa Holiday Home. Spacious, sunny, harbour views and close to town. Sleeps 8 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.
The host was very helpful and accommodating. The house is comfortable and has everything you need. Great views and location. We look forward to a return visit!
Property was spacious, clean, with a truly outstanding view and amenities. Hosts were gracious with good and responsive communications. One of the best stays we had in NZ and would highly recommend.
Fantastic views over akaroa harbour, well appointed and clean house, lovely comfortable bed, relaxing and cosy, no hesitation in booking this property again, but for longer next time, only con, no access to the washing machine, laundromat not far away but no drying rack, our problem really as we wash every day, could have stayed there for 2 wks no worries.
The house was wonderful- well stocked and very comfortable. All we heard was birds singing- no traffic noise. Surrounded by garden and blossoms. And we have never stayed in a place with such a spectacular view.
Rachel M.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Hamish and Jan G.
Apr 17, 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Views
Fantastic view’s wonderful walk into village,
Felt linen needed to be updated.
Good heating, lovely bed with great view in master bedroom, well equiped kitchen and large dining and lounge areas also with great views of the harbour. Dishwasher needs replacing or fixing - very hard to start. Not recommended without a car.
Lovely property up on the hill overlooking Akaroa. Lots of space and located on a quiet cul-de-sac.
Property has a great kitchen and I really enjoyed cooking dinner whilst enjoying the sunset. A couple of areas for improvement would be having access to laundry facilities and there didn't seem to be a hairdryer in the house so my hair was wild and crazy for the duration of my stay!
Lee G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steven H.
Apr 19, 2019
Can't find a better view of Akaroa
The wrap around deck is the star of this property with perhaps the best view in town from its hillside perch. Very spacious and comfortable. Despite the instructions, we couldn't figure out how to run the dishwasher but that wasn't a big deal. One suggestion is to update the VRBO description - it lists the property as having a washer and dryer but these are not available for use. Ended up washing a few things by hand. We'd recommend this house without hesitation and will look to stay here again.
Steven H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Steve P.
Dec 1, 2018
Beautiful home with fantastic views. Felt like we had an absent roommate.
Beautiful home with expansive deck and windows overlooking Akaroa and the harbor. Very comfortable furnishings and bed. Check-in was nice and easy with John’s daughter-in-law introducing us to the house. Towels and sheets were nice and of good quality.
We had a bit of a feeling that we were sharing the house with an absent roommate, since our host rents the house when he is away, and we would often find, while looking for something or a place to store things, his personal items in drawers and cupboards. This didn’t cause any problems, but future potential renters might want to be aware of it.
Similarly, there could have been more effort by the cleaning staff to get the nooks and crannies cleaned of crumbs, etc. Overall, the home was quite clean on first impression, and we enjoyed the living areas and the deck, but the kitchen counters and cabinets weren’t quite up to the quality of the rest of the house.
The washer and dryer, which were supposed to be included, were in the garage, and we did not have a key to access them
Akaroa is a lovely town and highly recommended.
What an incredible place to stay. We didn't want to venture out because of the view. Tidy and well presented, perfect even if the weather isn't the greatest. Will be back
Everything you want is there to make for an enjoyable and comfortable stay. Heavier drapes in upstairs bedroom would be great for light sleeps. Would stay again
Such an idyllic location and a property with everything needed for a relaxing stay. Highly recommend every aspect of this home. Comfy beds, cosy house and all amenities well maintained and available. Thank you John and family.
Based on the photos, I knew this place was special. It was so well appointed, it actually exceeded my expectations. Warm home with comfy beds & great quality linen.
Fantastic view of Akaroa harbour & hills.
Having kitchen near the deck & lots of seating made it perfect for entertaining. Very enjoyable stay, thank you.