Title: Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=99390483&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul. Cottage in Leithfield with kitchenette and patio ## Photo gallery for Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul. ![Exterior - Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul. (Leithfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99390500/99390483/b4a645cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool - Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul. 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(Leithfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99390500/99390483/c24f940f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this restful haven, just a minute from Leithfield Beach. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and serene sounds of crashing waves as you unwind in comfort, with Hector's food caravan nearby serving local fish and chips on Friday nights. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul. If you are looking for peace and quiet, look no further! Here is a restful haven with your peace in mind. We want you to enjoy your time out from the hectic pace of life and go the extra mile to ensure your comfort. The cottage is just a minute from the beach, so you'll have crashing waves to serenade you to sleep. Hector's food caravan (a literal hop, skip, and a jump away) is open to serve you the best local fish and chips on Friday and Saturday nights so you can simply put your feet up! North canterbury is abound with splendid wineries should you wish to venture a little further. Otherwise, Leithfield Beach boasts its own tennis courts, paddling pool for the kids, and playground. It is also a popular 4WD spot. Or simply meander along the beach with its many driftwood and pebble treasures. Amberley is just a five-minute drive and hosts some good eateries. You'll find all the necessary essentials here. But once you arrive at the cotttage, you probably won't want to leave! It's magic just staying put. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88670000/88664000/88663902/b11988db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pacific View by Tiny Away Leithfield - Ocean view - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 8 reviews CA $138 CA $178 total includes taxes & fees Dec 23 - Dec 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=88663902&PinnedHotelID=88663902&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93250000/93240600/93240598/40a66152.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 Bedroom Central City Escape Christchurch City Centre - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 5 reviews CA $94 CA $181 total includes taxes & fees Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=93240598&PinnedHotelID=93240598&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38002000/38001940/12c96d7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside Retreat Waimakariri District - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Kitchen 9.6 Exceptional 49 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=38001940&PinnedHotelID=38001940&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116750000/116741200/116741138/bcc2dff6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Cottage on Established Rural Farm. 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.207573,172.75519&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:fbufG%7Dfl%7D_%40%3FU%3FS%3FU%40U%3FS%40U%40U%40S%40UBU%40S%40UBUBSBUBQBUDUBSDSDSBQDUDQFUDQFQFUDQFQFQFQFQHSFQHQFOHQHMHSHMHOHQJOHMJOJMHMJMJOJKJKLOJKJKLKJKLKLILKJGLMLGLILGNILGLILENILELENILCNCNELENCLENANCNALANCNCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBNBN%40L%40NBN%40NDLBNDNDLBLBNHNDLDLHLDNHLFLHLFLHLFLHLJLJJHLJLJJJLJJJJJJNJJJNJLJLJLHNJLHNHPHNJLHRHLFPHNFPHPFRFPHPFPFPDPFPDTFPDTDPDTDPDRBRDRBTBTBPBTBRBTBT%40R%40T%40TBR%3FT%40T%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FTAR%3FTATAR%3FTCTARATATCTCRCRCTCPCTCTETCPEREREREPETGPETGPEPGRGPIPGPGPIPGPINGPINIPKNILIPINKNILKNKJKNKLKJKNKJKJMJKJMJMLKFMJMJMHMFMHMHMFMHOFMDMHMDODOHMDM%40OFOBMBODOBO%40MBO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMEOCMCOGOAMEOIMEMEOIMEMGMIOGMIMIMGMKKIMKMGMMKKMKKKKKMOKKKKKMKOIKKOKMIOKOIQIMIOIQIOIQGOIQGQIQGQGQGQGSEQGUGQEQGUEQESCSESEQCUEUCUCQCUCSCSAUAUCUASAUAUAS%3FUAU%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IhcmDXaZvG8hXzGdo7gU1C3O0Tk=) Leithfield, Canterbury #### Getting around - Rangiora Station - 24 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Vintage Espresso - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Amberley Hotel - ‬8 min drive - ‪Amberley Tea Rooms - ‬8 min drive - ‪Nor'Wester Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Pukeko Junction - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul.? ### What time is check-out at Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul.? ### Where is Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul. 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Seth Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication An amazing get away from the city with my partner ##### Seth Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry W. Feb 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely peaceful setting Very much enjoyed our stay here and thank you for allowing pets ##### Kerry W. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle P. Jan 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super break in a great location Had a lovely week away. Great location to the beach. Good facilities. ##### Michelle P. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce H. Jan 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Lovely spot great host ##### Bruce H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Dave S. Mar 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our stay It was absolutely brilliant. So quirky and comfortable ##### Dave S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### G H. Apr 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful seaside retreat Loved my first stay at the cottage. So close to the city yet far enough away to feel you’d escaped the rat race. Had everything I needed and very comfortable (especially the bed ) and very friendly and responsive host without intruding into privacy. I’ll be back and recommended. ##### G H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela C. Nov 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very relaxing Great cottage,we all loved the cottage ,gorgeous back yard and enjoyed watching the birds.. it was very clean and had everything we needed.. so close to the beach too. We wished we could have stayed longer. ##### Angela C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eilish M. Jan 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fairytale cottage This was a gorgeous place to stay, full of fruit trees and birds singing and waves crashing. I am going to book again! So good. ##### Eilish M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Linley Dec 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication A cosy, rustic little house with lovely gardens surrounding making it very private from neighbours and roadway. Owner was friendly and very responsive ##### Linley Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### grant m. Oct 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### cosy and comfortable its what we expected and the owner helpful ##### grant m. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyn I. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay From the time that we set eyes on your cottage we were hooked. The beautiful gardens front and back and the birds eating apples ,,. The atmosphere of the batch was amazing., We cranked up the fire and cooked potatoes so cool; Life as we knew it is still achievable.. Will definitley be back - .thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise. ##### Lyn I. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally C. Oct 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A haven From the minute I arrived I was impressed and delighted. Beautifully presented , scrupulously clean, quaint, quirky, comfortable , very private, within hearing of the sea, plentiful birdsong, easy access to beach, perfect spots for coffee outside at different times of the day. A truly awesome place to relax and take time out. Short drive from Chch. A definite place to add to your “escape to” list. ##### Sally C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Duncan F. Oct 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We couldn't fault anything - it is all thought of by the owners We loved the wee cottage. Not too far to travel from Christchurch, yet in easy distance of Amberley if you had forgotten anything. Lovely and clean. All linen supplied and we were grateful to be able to walk out and leave without having to clean. Very, very quiet environs, right next to the campground and two minutes walk to the beach and forest trails. It had everything you needed - heat pump, new tv with all the apps, good hot water, great parking, and a fabulous private wee backyard - shame it rained, but that made us relax a bit more! We will definitely be back and recommend to anyone who likes quaint and cozy over new and flashy. Friends who were staying at the campground were impressed too. ##### Duncan F. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah L. Dec 19, 2024 ##### Sarah L. 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