Title: Home Sweet Home - 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 # Home Sweet Home Family-friendly vacation home in Timaru ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107904100/107904018/e8110743.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, video games, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107904100/107904018/58ddddc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107904100/107904018/14725aad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107904100/107904018/c252c288.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107904100/107904018/ff4c600e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Enjoy the warmth of a log fire in this spacious 3-bedroom home, perfect for families or workgroups. With private parking and an open-plan living area, you'll have everything you need to unwind after a long day - including a fully-equipped kitchen or the option to dine out just minutes away. The kids will love burning off energy on the trampoline and exploring games room filled with arcade games, toys, and board games. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - 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. ### Home Sweet Home No Cleaning Fee!! Looking for family- friendly or workplace accommodation? We tick all the boxes. With 3 bedrooms, open plan living, big log fire, private off street parking on a flat section. Everything you need for cooking but if you don't feel like it a 1 min drive to a restaurant saves that hassle. There is a trampoline and a big back yard for the kids to burn off some energy. Also, a games room with arcade games with toys and board games to keep them amused. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104370000/104363900/104363881/fed61354.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property Waimataitai - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=104363881&PinnedHotelID=104363881&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32626400/32626336/a605acd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sun Soaked Lookout Timaru Marchwiel - Hot tub - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 49 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=32626336&PinnedHotelID=32626336&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102010000/102002000/102001931/8ad77a2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Find your stay peaceful and comfortable with luxury. 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Temuka - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=116252828&PinnedHotelID=116252828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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=-44.398785,171.23132&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hw%7DmGwrbt_%40%3FU%3FU%3FW%40U%40S%3FU%40U%40U%40SBW%40UBU%40SBUBUBSBUDQBUDSDUBQFUDUDQDUFQFSDSFQFQFQHUFQFMHSFOHSHOHQHMHQJOHOJQHOJMHMLMJOHIJOLKJOLKJKLKJKLILKLKJILGLKLINILGLELINELGNELGLENENELENANELCNANCLANCNCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBNBN%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LDNDLDNDLFNDLFLDNHLDLFLHNHLJJFLHLJLJJHLJLJJJLJJNJJJNJHJNJLJLJLHNJPHNJNHLHPHPHNFRHNHNFPFPHRFRFPFPDRFRDPFTDPDTDTDPDTBRDTBPDTBR%40TBTBRBT%40T%40RBV%40T%3FT%40T%40R%3FT%40V%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAV%3FTATAR%3FTATCVATARCTCTCRATCTERCPETCTETEPERETEPGTEPGTEPGPGPGTIPGPGRILIPGPINIPIPINKLINKPINKLKLKLKNKJKNKJKLMJKLMJMJKFMJMLMFKHMJOFMHMHMBOHMDMHODMDODMDODMDOBODM%40OBO%40OBO%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCMAOEOCMEOEOEMEMEOEMIOEMIMCMIOIMGMKMIKGMMMKMGKKMKKMMKKMMKKOIKKOMMIMKMIOKQIOKMIQIOIQIOIQGQIQGOGQIUGQGQGQEQGUGQEUEQEUGSCQEUEUCUEQCSCUCUCSAUCUASCYASAUAU%3FSAUAU%3FW%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3rQRPkMMnRTp9dntLQ_rD-29A5Q=) Timaru, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Botanic Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Ashbury Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - South Canterbury Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km - Caroline Bay Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km - Timaru Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.9 km #### Getting around - Timaru Station - 5 min drive - Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk - ‪Coffee Culture - ‬2 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Home Sweet Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Home Sweet Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Home Sweet Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Home Sweet Home located? > Located in West End, this family-friendly Timaru vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Botanic Gardens and Aigantighe Art Gallery. Ashbury Park and South Canterbury Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Timaru Station is 24 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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