[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Uptown City Haven - Christchurch Townhouse Cottage with free parking, near Hagley Park ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38003500/38003414/8e8ed8c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38003500/38003414/7f96fe6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38003500/38003414/6e877f43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38003500/38003414/14be0abc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38003500/38003414/dad4c8b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Uptown City Haven, a beautiful and private townhouse in Merivale with Wi-Fi. Whip up a meal in the fully equipped kitchen and enjoy al fresco dining in the courtyard or wander down the road for a delicious meal at one of Merivale's great eateries. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking included ## 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. ### Uptown City Haven - Christchurch Townhouse Uptown City Haven is a beautiful and private townhouse with Wi-Fi in Merivale. Perfect for a couples weekend away, this sweet three bedroom home is a welcoming home base. Whip up a meal in the fully equipped kitchen to eat al fresco in the courtyard or wander 5-minutes down the road for a meal at one of Merivale's great eateries. Christchurch CBD is a 5-minute drive away. Enjoy a stylish and relaxed getaway to the Garden City here! Picture of Bedroom 3 currently not availablePlease 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119440000/119434700/119434623/6a0a9d0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Forfar Dream Dwelling 3BR Home Saint Albans - 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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 Uptown City Haven Christchurch Uptown City Haven - Christchurch Townhouse Christchurch Uptown City Haven - Christchurch Townhouse Private vacation home 596170 ## About the area Saint Albans, a neighborhood in Christchurch, is home to this cottage. While the natural beauty of Hagley Park and New Brighton Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Lyttelton Harbour. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Addington Raceway or Wolfbrook Arena. [Visit our Christchurch travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch.dx179996) [View more Cottages in Christchurch](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Cottages.d179996-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.514008,172.62784&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:l%7DphG_ks%7C_%40%3FS%3FU%40U%3FU%40S%40U%3FWBU%40S%40U%40UBQBUBSBUBUBSBUDQBUDUDQDSDSDSFQDSFSDQFSFQHQFQFQHSFOHOFQHQHOJOHQHMHOJOHOJMJOJMJKJOJKJKJOLKJKLKLIJKLKLILKLGJGNILILGLINELILENELENELENENELCNENANCLANCNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBLDNDNDLDNDLDLDNHLDLHLFNHLHLFLFLJJHLJLHLJJJLJJJJNJJLJHNLJHLJNJLHNJNJNHLHNHPHNHPHPFNHNFRHPFPFPFPFRDPFRFRDPFRDRDRBPDTDTBPDTBRBTBTBRBT%40P%40TBT%40R%40T%40V%40T%3FR%40T%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTARAVATATCTARAPCTCTCRCTCTERCRERETCPETEPGTEPGPGTEPGPGPGPGPIRGPIPGNIPIPILIRILINKLKNINKNKLINMHINMJKJKNKJMJKLMJMFMJKHMJMHMFMHOFMHMFMDOHMDMDODMDODODMDOBMDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAMCOAOCOEMCOEOEMEOEMEOEMEMIOEMGMIMGOIKGMIMKMIMKKKMGMMKKMKKOKKKKKOKIKOKMKOIOKOIMIOIQKOIMIQGQIOGQIQGSGQIQGQGQEQGUEQGQEUEQEUEQEUCSESCSCUCUCSCUCUCQASAUAUCU%3FWASAU%3FUAS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CmMFbmN82NPYAbOOnnioUQaAXf0=) Christchurch, Canterbury ### What's nearby - Papanui Road - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Hagley Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Christchurch Casino - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.3 km ### Getting around - Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 20 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk - ‪Sprig & Fern Merivale - ‬5 min walk - ‪Carlton Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk - ‪Table Of Munchies - ‬8 min walk - ‪Little India - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Uptown City Haven - Christchurch Townhouse pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Uptown City Haven - Christchurch Townhouse? > As of Oct 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Uptown City Haven - Christchurch Townhouse on Oct 19, 2025 start from CA $466.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Uptown-City-Haven-Christchurch-Townhouse.h38003414.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Uptown City Haven - Christchurch Townhouse? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Uptown City Haven - Christchurch Townhouse? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Uptown City Haven - Christchurch Townhouse? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Uptown City Haven - Christchurch Townhouse located? > Located in Saint Albans, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Papanui Road and Hagley Park. St. Mary's Merivale and Merivale Mall are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Uptown City Haven - Christchurch Townhouse Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent 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 5 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wal K. Nov 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Great little place. ##### Wal K. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ngaire Jun 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Fabulous location for us. Great, homely space, excellent facilities. ##### Ngaire Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa B. Aug 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic spot A gorgeous sunny townhouse with everything you need to enjoy our stay - we loved it! Thanks for having us ##### Lisa B. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Margaret B. Dec 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable property in a good location We enjoyed our stay in the property. It was well equipped, had very comfortable beds, and was in a good location. Bachcare, the agent, were responsive, when required. The only negatives were the intermittent hot water in the shower (everywhere else the hot water was fine) and the very neglected garden area. ##### Margaret B. Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Tara F. Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location #### Issues with Hot Water There is a major issue with the Hot water at the property - needs a complete re-do.We had no hot water for 4 days. From other reviews in December - it has been an ongoing issue. ##### Tara F. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### ruth v. Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### ruth v. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelley K. Jul 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely accomodation Perfect little set up for our family. Was a lovely warm place for mid July ##### Shelley K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### brandon m. Aug 8, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderfully warm and welcoming home Having just moved from Canada and jumping from VRBO to VRBO until we settle into a place of our own, this home immediately felt warm and welcoming upon arrival. The house had such character and beautiful features and didn’t feel sterile or unlived in as some VRBO’s can sometimes feel. Great location close to shops and cafes. Truly a wonderful stay! ##### brandon m. 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