Title: Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch Vacation home in Diamond Harbour with kitchen and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57430000/57427700/57427601/2810a278.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57430000/57427700/57427601/ce2a12f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57430000/57427700/57427601/f989827d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57430000/57427700/57427601/w7397h4486x0y351-4914609b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57430000/57427700/57427601/80a54a17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched overlooking Diamond Harbour, this luxury holiday home offers the perfect retreat with four spacious bedrooms, a sunny balcony, and ample parking space. Sit back on the patio with a glass of wine or Nespresso coffee and enjoy Netflix on TV with surround sound. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102691 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Breakfast available - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch Set down a private lane overlooking Diamond Harbour, Quail Island, our luxury holiday home is ideal for families, with local amenities, beaches, parks, walking tracks all within easy reach. Sit on the patio and enjoy a glass of wine or a Nespresso coffee on the house, whilst watching the sun glistening on the sea. TV, radio with surround sound, Netflix, Wifi, everything you ever dreamed of for a luxury retreat at affordable rate! With all the flexibility of four bedrooms, master with walk in wardrobe and full ensuite, a 2nd bathroom, separate toilet and a substantial additional rooms, this home spans 250m2 (approx) of floor area, and is efficiently heated throughout by Honeywell central heating, HRV ventilation and solar panels to ensure a warm home all year round. Outside there's plenty of space for the kids to play, the pets to roam, and the adults to relax and unwind on your sunny balcony accessed off the main living. Laundry, entertainment unit lounge, extra living with sofa bed, plenty of parking space and much more... ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car available - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the bay ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Unit size: 2,691 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105500000/105490100/105490028/9409d04c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean Views at Rapanui Lodge- 4BR Gem with Parking Redcliffs - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.0 Very good 1 review CA $148 CA $306 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=105490028&PinnedHotelID=105490028&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107350000/107341000/107340965/d86487eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sanctuary At The Bay - 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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Hidden Gem at the Backyard of Christchurch Diamond Harbour Hidden Gem at the Backyard of Christchurch Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.62879,172.72548&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zjgiGgmf%7D_%40%3FU%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40Y%40S%40U%40UBS%40U%40UBSBQBUBUBUDSBSDSDSBSDSDUFQDSFSDSFQFQFSFSFQFQHMHSFQHQHOHQHMHOHQJOHMJOHOJKJMJOJKJOLKJKJKLKJKLKLKJILKLILKLGLILINGLELILENGLENELGNELCNGNALENCNANCLANCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBNDL%40NFLBNDLFNDNDLFLDLHNDLFLHLHLFLJLHLJLHJJLJLJJJJJLJJJJNJJJNJLJJJNHNJLHNHPHNJLHPHNFPHPFRHLFPFPFRHPDRFPFRDRFRDPDTDRDRBRDPDTBRBTBTBTBPBR%40TBT%40R%40T%40T%40R%40X%40T%3FR%40R%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTARAXARATATARCTATCRCRCRCTCTCRETEPCTEPETERERGPERGRGPERIRGPGPGPINGPIPGPINIPKNILIPINKNILKNKJKLKNKJKNKJMJKJKJMJMLKJMFMJMHMJMFMHMHMFODMHMDMHODODMDODMDODMBOBOBO%40MBOBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOAMCOCOAOCMCOCOEMEOEMEOEMEOIMEMIMEOGMIMIMGMKMIMKKGMKMMKKMKKKKKMKKOKKKOKMKKIOKMIOKOIQIMIOIQIOIQGQIQIOGQGQGQGUGQGQESGSEQGSESEUCQEUESCSESCUCUCSCSCSAUAUCSAUAUASAY%3FSAU%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=N1EeM_DtZvCd6f5PFhW-Ywb19YA=) Diamond Harbour, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Church Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Quail Island - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Lyttelton Harbour - 21 min drive - 5.9 km - Sumner Beach - 29 min drive - 12.4 km - Hagley Park - 35 min drive - 29.4 km #### Getting around - Rolleston Station - 47 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 56 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lyttelton Sea Foods - ‬31 min drive - ‪Coffee Culture - ‬31 min drive - ‪Valley Inn Tavern - ‬34 min drive - ‪Upshot Coffee - ‬35 min drive - ‪Fisherman's Wharf Lyttelton - ‬30 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch? > Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch located? > Situated in Diamond Harbour, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Church Bay and Quail Island. Ripapa Island and Port Hills are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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