[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sanctuary At The Bay - Diamond Harbour Retreat Vacation home in Diamond Harbour with kitchen and fireplace ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107350000/107341000/107340965/d86487eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107350000/107341000/107340965/4d225ba3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107350000/107341000/107340965/a8c30f6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107350000/107341000/107340965/a53e2218.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107350000/107341000/107340965/cbd1d75a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in Diamond Harbour, Sanctuary At The Bay offers a warm welcome with two spacious living areas and waterfront views. Prepare meals in the inspiring kitchen or dine alfresco on the deck with BBQ facilities. Take advantage of a laundry room and double-carpeted garage during your stay. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## 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. ### Sanctuary At The Bay - Diamond Harbour Retreat Sanctuary At The Bay features four large bedrooms, including a master with a king bed, walk-in robe, and ensuite. Another large bathroom has a shower, toilet, and separate bath. Downstairs, you’ll find a separate toilet, laundry, and a double-carpeted garage. The inspiring kitchen is surrounded by two large living areas with waterfront views and a three-level terraced garden. You'll struggle to resist the temptation to return after your initial stay! If you feel like dining alfresco style, the BBQ and dining table can easily be moved out to the deck. Also just within a 10-minute walking distance are a supermarket, takeaway shops and a new restaurant (Two Thumb Brewing Co.). Whether you're here for work or a long holiday, you'll feel right at home. Book Sanctuary At The Bay and experience a beautiful Diamond Harbour holiday with your loved ones! Please note that the bottle of wine is not included in the package, it is for photo staging purposes only. Please note that there is a large single sofa bed in the downstairs lounge and two self inflating air beds available if requiredPlease 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 house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### 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 - 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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 643568 ## About the area Diamond Harbour is home to this vacation home. While the natural beauty of Sumner Beach 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 Wolfbrook Arena or Addington Raceway. [Visit our Diamond Harbour travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Diamond-Harbour.dx553248635926198213) [View more Vacation homes in Diamond Harbour](https://www.expedia.ca/Diamond-Harbour-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248635926198213-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.626736,172.72139&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7E%7DfiGuse%7D_%40%3FU%3FS%40U%3FU%40S%3FY%40S%40U%40UBS%40UBUBU%40QBSBUDSBUDQBUDUDQDUDSDQFQDUFQDSFQFUFQHQFQFOHQHQFQHOHQHMHOJQHOJMHOJOJKJMJOHKLOJKJKLKJKLMJILMLGLKLIJKLGNILILGLENILELGNGLENELENELENANGLANANCNANCL%3FNAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%40NBN%40L%40NFN%40LDNDLDNDLDNFLFLDNHLDLFLHNHLFJJLHLJLFLLJHLLJJLJJJJJLNHJJNJLJJJNHNJLHNJPHNHLHPHNFPHPHPFNFPHPFPFRFRDRFPDTFPDPDRDTDPDTBPDTBTDRBTBR%40PBTBT%40TBR%40T%40T%40R%3FX%40R%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTATAR%3FXARATATCTARCRCTAPCTCTETCRETCPETEPETEREPGRERGPERGRGPGPIRGPGNIPIPGPINIPILINKPINKLINKNKJKNKLIJMNKJKJMJKJMJKJMLMFMJMHKJMHOFMHMFMDOHMDMFOFMDODMBOFMDO%40ODMBO%40OBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAM%3FOCOAOCOAMCOEOAMEOGMCOEMEOGMGMEOIMEMGMIOGMIKKMIMKMGMMKKMKKKMKKKKKMOIKKMKOKKKOIOKMIOKQIOIMIQIOGQIQIQGOGQISGQGSGQESGQESGSEQESEUEQEUCUEQCSEUCUCUAQCUCSASCUAUAUAS%3FYAS%3FUAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5NbgUyW3olJ57e-ad9Cz_1jUxM4=) Diamond Harbour, Canterbury ### What's nearby - Lyttelton Harbour - 21 min drive - 5.9 km - Christchurch Gondola - 25 min drive - 8.8 km - Sumner Beach - 29 min drive - 12.4 km - New Brighton Beach - 31 min drive - 13.5 km - Taylor's Mistake Beach - 32 min drive - 14.2 km ### Getting around - Rolleston Station - 44 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 61 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Lyttelton Sea Foods - ‬32 min drive - ‪Coffee Culture - ‬32 min drive - ‪Valley Inn Tavern - ‬35 min drive - ‪Upshot Coffee - ‬36 min drive - ‪Fisherman's Wharf Lyttelton - ‬31 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sanctuary At The Bay - Diamond Harbour Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sanctuary At The Bay - Diamond Harbour Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sanctuary At The Bay - Diamond Harbour Retreat? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sanctuary At The Bay - Diamond Harbour Retreat located? > Situated in Diamond Harbour, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Church Bay and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Quail Island. Port Hills is 12.3 mi (19.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sanctuary At The Bay - Diamond Harbour Retreat 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqui O. Aug 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great views and very comfortable place to stay ##### Jacqui O. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue H. Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sue Highly recommend this lovely property. Lots of space, everything you need for a great stay and views stunning. ##### Sue H. 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