[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Libeau Cottage - Akaroa Holiday Home Vacation home in Akaroa with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97097900/97097899/2550c3f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97097900/97097899/5b8eb610.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97097900/97097899/fa2f6621.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97097900/97097899/b75dbeff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97097900/97097899/47f5ee99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Akaroa's historic charm comes alive at Libeau Cottage, a beautifully restored home with timber floorboards and open-plan living. Unwind on the leather corner couch or enjoy alfresco dining on the veranda, surrounded by a peaceful orchard. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - 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. ### Libeau Cottage - Akaroa Holiday Home Originally built in 1863, this registered historic home is a perfect combination of comfort and character. Timber floorboards welcome you inside, with open-plan living comprising the heart of the home. Enjoy the comfort of the leather corner couch, while the space effortlessly flows through to the dining-kitchen space. The formal dining set will ensure hearty family meals, while the modern kitchen reflects the historic character of the home. Libeau Cottage sleeps up to five guests across two well-appointed bedrooms. The light, bright master bedroom provides a queen-size bed, while a bunk set and single bed comprise the second bedroom. A fresh, family bathroom will help you to holiday with ease. Step out onto the veranda and appreciate the peace and serenity that surrounds, while you can Alfresco dine with an additional outdoor seating area at the rear of the home. This generous section is fully fenced and provides the security of off-street parking. Enjoy the beautiful orchard at the back garden, plenty of space to enjoy a picnic surrounded by fruit trees. A five-minute stroll takes you to Akaroa’s main strip where you’ll find an array of historic buildings and local amenities. Venture beyond to the stunning French Bay, where you can enjoy a meal at a handful of waterfront cafes and restaurants. A perfect representation of Akaroa's charm – Libeau Cottage awaits! Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.All guests are encouraged to use the handrail when accessing the internal stairs as they are quite steep. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95690000/95682000/95681938/a2f5b430.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Birdsong Bliss - Takamatua Holiday Home Takamatua - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=95681938&PinnedHotelID=95681938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111690000/111689500/111689482/916b7432.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bellbird Bach - Akaroa Akaroa - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Parking available 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=111689482&PinnedHotelID=111689482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41903400/41903318/d8e756a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Akaroa - Akaroa Pet Friendly Holiday Home Akaroa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=41903318&PinnedHotelID=41903318&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61580000/61573400/61573332/261183f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Otahuahua - Akaroa Holiday Home Akaroa - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Microwave 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=61573332&PinnedHotelID=61573332&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107120000/107110100/107110010/8e0caf2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chemin Wonder - Akaroa Holiday Home Akaroa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=107110010&PinnedHotelID=107110010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97590000/97582900/97582823/60830551.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Okains Bay award winning Luxury Escape - Relax and Rejuvenate! 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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 ### Property is also known as 630701 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.802876,172.97417&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zjijGq_w%7E_%40%3FS%3FU%40U%3FU%40W%3FS%40U%40U%40SBU%40UBSBU%40UBSBUDQBUDUBSDSDSDSDSDQFUDQFUDQFQFQFQHQFSFQHQHQFOHQHMHSHMJOHQJOHMJOJKJOJMHKLOJKJKLKJKLMJKLILILKLIJKLINGLILGLENILILENELENELENELENCNELANCNANCNALCN%3FNCN%3FL%3FP%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FLBN%40NBN%40NBL%40NDNBLDNDLDNDLDNDLDLHNHLDLFLHNFLHJJLHLFLLLHJJLLJJLJJJJJLNHJJLJNJJJNHLJNHPJNHLHRHLHPFNHPHPFPFRHPFPFPFPDPFTDPFRDRDPDTDRDRBRDTBTDPBTBR%40TBTBR%40TBT%40R%40T%40T%3FR%40V%3FT%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAR%3FTAV%3FTATARATCTARCTCTARCTCTEPCTERCTEPETERERERGPERGREPGRGPGPIPGPGPIRIPGLIPINIPINKNIPKLINKNKJKLKNIJMNKHKLMJKJMJKJMJMJMHMHKJMFOHMFMHMDOHMHMBODMDODMFODMBOBODMBO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FQ%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAOCOAMCOEOCMCOEMGOEMEOEMCMIOIMEMIMGOIMGKKMIMKMIMKKKMKKKMKKMKIMOIKKOKMKKKOIOKMIQKOIOIQIOIQGMIQISGQGQIQGQGQGSEQGSESGSEQEUEQEUEQCUESCUEQCUCUASCUCUASCUAUASAU%3FUAW%3FUAS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cpy6VwpuI_CsLwUZtKHs-YvTN08=) Akaroa, Canterbury #### What's nearby - St Patrick's Catholic Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Akaroa Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Linton The Giant House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Akaroa Wharf - 19 min walk - 1.7 km - Akaroa Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.2 km #### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 91 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬16 min walk - ‪The Little Bistro - ‬6 min walk - ‪Crater Cafe Akaroa - ‬10 min walk - ‪Grand Hotel - ‬7 min walk - ‪Kaimoana - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Libeau Cottage - Akaroa Holiday Home pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### Where is Libeau Cottage - Akaroa Holiday Home located? > Situated in Akaroa, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of St Patrick's Catholic Church and Artisans Gallery. Akaroa Museum and Akaroa Wharf are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Libeau Cottage - Akaroa Holiday Home Reviews 10 ### 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barton K. Dec 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant stay Beautiful garden surrounding cute house. Very restful. ##### Barton K. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqui H. Mar 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming heritage cottage A beautifully restored heritage cottage with mature orchard and numerous native birds Wood burning fire kept cottage very cozy On a quiet road perfect for rambling ##### Jacqui H. 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