Title: Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=72692007&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet ## Photo gallery for Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet (Ohoka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72700000/72692100/72692007/28197489.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, books - Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet (Ohoka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72700000/72692100/72692007/abe0ea0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet (Ohoka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72700000/72692100/72692007/e44bd0ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, books - Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet (Ohoka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72700000/72692100/72692007/1d7a9b05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet (Ohoka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72700000/72692100/72692007/f596cbe9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a serene retreat near Kaiapoi, where rural views and lush surroundings create the perfect haven. Enjoy good heating/cooling, a well-equipped kitchen with gas hot water, three luxury mattresses for restful sleep. With plenty of space to explore on its 10-acre grounds and super-fast Fibre Internet for entertainment. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - 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. ### Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet Our place is close to Kaiapoi. You’ll love our place because it has plenty of room, good heating / cooling, well-equipped kitchen, gas hot water with great pressure, three luxury mattresses for a perfect sleep and rural views out the back. It is good for couples and families (with kids). It's on a 10-acre established section with lots of space to explore. The Den has a 55 inch smart TV with Sky satellite TV, DVD player and Netflix if you have an account. It has super-fast Fibre Internet and WiFi. Note that there is an external floodlight/security camera facing the driveway. If you would like that disabled for your stay, please let me know. \*\* 100% refund if cancelled by the day before check-in. VRBO does not have this option but I can approve the refund if your plans change. Please let me know ASAP though, so someone else gets a chance to rent it \*\* ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Streaming services - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - 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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 Located in Ohoka, this vacation home is in a rural area. Bridge of Remembrance and Canterbury Earthquake Memorial are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Northlands Shopping Centre and Papanui Road. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Woodford Glen Speedway or One New Zealand Stadium. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby. [Visit our Ohoka travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ohoka.dx6223981) [View more Vacation homes in Ohoka](https://www.expedia.ca/Ohoka-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6223981-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-43.37783%2C172.58537&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lytJ3n-ICliX94BnHrFf_F2Wuos=) Ohoka, Canterbury ### What's nearby - Darjon Vineyard 6 min drive \- 7.6 km - Kaiapoi Food Forest 8 min drive \- 9.0 km - Aqualand New Zealand 9 min drive \- 9.7 km - Woodford Glen Speedway 9 min drive \- 11.5 km - Northbrook Wetlands 10 min drive \- 10.1 km ### Getting around - Rangiora Station 16 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 19 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 8 min drive - McDonald's 8 min drive - Red Eight Cafe 9 min drive - Spice 'n' life 8 min drive - The Lakes Restaurant 15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet? ### What time is check-out at Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet? ### Where is Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet 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 50 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Regina m. Aug 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous stay The house and property were gorgeous and was a very comfortable stay ##### Regina m. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh K. Feb 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Relaxation space This house was a serene place in a beautiful area. We loved the cosy feel inside in such a quiet area. ##### Josh K. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyn G. Dec 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay Beautiful home with everything we needed. Plenty of space outside for the children to play and kick balls around. We would certainly stay here again. ##### Lyn G. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David C. Jan 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious country retreat This property was an excellent family destination. It has spacious living areas to relax and very large bedrooms for the whole family. A fantastic place to stay and definitely recommend. ##### David C. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne D. Oct 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our family gathering We had an wonderful stay. I would like to thank the owners for their amazing help and thoughtfulness thoughout our stay. I would love to stay again, hopefully without the rest of the family🙂 Thank you ##### Suzanne D. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jenny R. May 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Plenty of room, well equipped, great hosts Property has plenty of room and is well equipped. Hosts were really helpful and understanding. ##### Jenny R. Stayed 55 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine D. Feb 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful cottage We love having our getaways at this cottage. It is always tidy and clean. It has lots of lovely touches that makes it feel like you are in your home: comfortable chairs, books, well-supplied kitchen. I would highly recommend this property. ##### Catherine D. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine D. Nov 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage We had a lovely getaway here, 4 friends just wanting to relax together. The house was well taken care of, comfortable bed, good showers, well equipped kitchen and comfortable couches in the living rooms. It felt like a home. ##### Catherine D. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Marama S. Dec 27, 2023 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely farm house Great house for a large family or small group of people. Well set up with everything you need. ##### Marama S. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bradley D. Nov 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! We loved our stay at this cozy home. Loved how close it is to Christchurch but far enough to have a private feel. It’s also not a far drive from some beaches which we really enjoyed. Everything worked great for us while staying at the house and it had everything we needed. The house has an older feel to it with modern touches which we thought was neat. Would definitely recommend the house if you’re looking for a place to stay near Christchurch! ##### Bradley D. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte H. Aug 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous and welcoming house - perfect bbq spot Thank you for having us to stay at your beautiful house and gardens, especially with the cherry blossoms coming out. It was so homely and a perfect place to host a engagement bbq. Amazing kitchen & bbq facilities, all very well equipped. It was a lovely place to unwind. The location was great, clost to Chch and only 10 mins out of Rangiora & Kaiapoi. But it really felt like a slice of tranquil countryside. ##### Charlotte H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lance & Vanessa A. Dec 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous House We loved staying at Simon's house. It is peaceful and quiet with absolutely everything you need. the beds are comfortable and there really isn't anything that hasn't been thought of. This is the second time we have stayed and both times loved it. It is handy to Christchurch as well as Rangiora. It is beautiful sitting outside as well as watching the rabbit in the morning. ##### Lance & Vanessa A. Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gareth T. Jan 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rural Retreat Fully equipped home, absolutely nothing lacking. Situated in a quiet rural area only 20 minutes from an international airport. Thank you to Michael for preparing the house and thank you to Simon for arranging. ##### Gareth T. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denis O. Nov 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ohoka Retreat We needed to leave the city over Guy Fawkes 2-7 november. We booked this lovely looking house in the country 45min; drive from our home. The house suited our needs for bedrooms, it was warm (cool weather happened),well appointed kitchen as we were totally self catering, a great selection of the owner's books, good laundry, lovely kitchen dining, and 2 lounges. Thankyou! ##### Denis O. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David G. Nov 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our second stay here and it was outstanding. The home is spacious, clean and tidy, nicely furnished, in a lovely setting, etc. A perfect rural getaway. ##### David G. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana D. Oct 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was thoughtfully provided. Excellent all around. ##### Dana D. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela S. Jun 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place to stay Loved staying here, the tranquility was just amazing! Would definitely stay here again. ##### Angela S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shailesh P. Jul 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Its a very quiet location and tidy place to stay kids enjoyed their stay , very spacious, clean and neat place ##### Shailesh P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison H. Nov 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place to stay. Was very clean and tidy and comfy beds. Will definitely stay again if we area Perfect ##### Alison H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zoe H. Jan 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent A lovely place to stay for our holiday ##### Zoe H. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle P. Aug 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and convenient Easy to access and short drive into Christchurch. Had everything we needed. Great place to stay. ##### Danielle P. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nuala T. Jul 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great, calm place Stayed here for a month while getting set up on new area. It was nice and quiet. A perfect retreat. ##### Nuala T. Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason l. Feb 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable Excellent home suited out group perfect location little hard to find at night tho ##### Jason l. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russell Mar 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Magnificent home on beautiful land. Perfect for a visit with family. Can’t speak more highly of the owners and how accommodating they were for my family and I. ##### Russell Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayde D. Oct 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Quiet Spot This was a great place for a bit of a quiet retreat, well appointed, spacious and tidy, not too far from Christchurch North. Everything we needed for a relaxed break away, without getting too complicated, great communication. ##### Wayde D. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022