Title: Central Rakaia Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Central Rakaia Home Vacation home in Rakaia ## Photo gallery for Central Rakaia Home ![Interior - Central Rakaia Home (Rakaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111790000/111780900/111780890/a0951a80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Central Rakaia Home (Rakaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111790000/111780900/111780890/f9a24aec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Central Rakaia Home (Rakaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111790000/111780900/111780890/33d18145.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Central Rakaia Home (Rakaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111790000/111780900/111780890/1434a8b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Central Rakaia Home (Rakaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111790000/111780900/111780890/8eea9951.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Central Rakaia Home provides everything you need. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities ## 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. ### Central Rakaia Home Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally located place. A recently renovated home located in Rakaia. It features a garden and is 48 km from Mount Hutt, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking. The house is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a breakfast bar, a fully equipped kitchen. The accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. The space Rakaia is nice and easy to get around. It is flat and small and has everything you need there. I love the sunny days and it can get cold being in the South Island so it is beneficial to bring a warm jacket. Locals are very friendly and there is usually something going on at one of the pubs -the South or Railway. Good coffees at the Mobil, nice Indian food, takeaway fish and chips, a small supermarket, and good roasts and other meals at the Railway Tavern. My onsite security includes two outside cameras and my border Paul who lives right down the back in a caravan. Maveric his boxer is behind a gate and is so friendly. Paul keeps the outside tidy and takes care of my home. Other things to note We do weekly cleans. If you book longer than 10 days we visit on each 7th day at a convenient time. You can request to stay for longer than 31 days. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100650000/100642600/100642546/3b64b2f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunrise Mountain View Cabin Springfield - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews CA $126 CA $218 total includes taxes & fees Feb 11 - Feb 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=100642546&PinnedHotelID=100642546&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88480000/88478500/88478477/03dcd43f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mulberry Cottage at Gunyah by Mt Hutt Methven - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19&selected=88478477&PinnedHotelID=88478477&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118020000/118012500/118012478/56c4c13d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Saffrondreams Farmstay by Tiny Away West Eyreton - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave CA $83 CA $132 total includes taxes & fees Feb 8 - Feb 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=118012478&PinnedHotelID=118012478&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118020000/118012500/118012488/ac710e73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Saffrondaze Farmstay by Tiny Away West Eyreton - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave CA $83 CA $132 total includes taxes & fees Feb 8 - Feb 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=118012488&PinnedHotelID=118012488&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109351700/109351617/44da5a04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vintners Retreat by Tiny Away Burnham - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available CA $121 CA $170 total includes taxes & fees Feb 8 - Feb 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=109351617&PinnedHotelID=109351617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109351700/109351615/eb4bfbf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riesling Cabin by Tiny Away Burnham - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 2 reviews CA $121 CA $170 total includes taxes & fees Feb 10 - Feb 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=109351615&PinnedHotelID=109351615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107170000/107166700/107166638/6dfcdad2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large Holiday Home in Rolleston Rolleston - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19&selected=107166638&PinnedHotelID=107166638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108430000/108427400/108427335/b53a6d48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Location ,location sunny house in rolleston Rolleston - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19&selected=108427335&PinnedHotelID=108427335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88870800/88870714/w1024h763x0y0-09b65ae4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! 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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 Rakaia is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rakaia Gorge and Ashburton Domain, while Ashburton Aviation Museum and The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum are cultural highlights. 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