Title: The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday 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 # The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home Cottage in Wainui with kitchen ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39050000/39041900/39041821/803e6d30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39050000/39041900/39041821/404647e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39050000/39041900/39041821/b3a4ee6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39050000/39041900/39041821/0a79b692.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39050000/39041900/39041821/305cc1b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The Grandstand, a warm and charming home in Duvauchelle where you can unwind with family or friends. Wake up to native bird songs, enjoy modern comforts like WiFi and BBQ on the sheltered sundeck, relax by the fireplace or socialize in the open-plan living area. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking included ## 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. ### The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home Opening onto the sundeck and looking across to Duvauchelle this warm and charming home awaits to host your escape - Welcome to The Grandstand! Wake up in the morning to the bird song of the native Kereru, Tui and Bellbirds filling the air surrounding The Grandstand. Inside is an inviting space styled for comfort with a few modern touches. Enjoy relaxing in this space with your family or group, equipped with the must-haves, including WiFi and a BBQ. Ideal no matter the time of year, The Grandstand has great indoor/outdoor flow onto the sheltered sundeck to keep you cool in the summer and then in those colder months stay toasty warm snuggled up in front of the fireplace. At the end of a big day out, bring everyone together in the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area for some delicious holiday meals or to unwind in front of the TV. Try some local wine from the French Farm Winery with restaurant and bar is just a 3-minute drive from your front door! Lots of wonderful little bays nearby to choose from to test the water including Wainui Beach just a 6-minute drive, where you will also find boat storage available to rent, and fishing charters leaving from French Farm. An 18-minute drive will have you in the heart of Akaroa itself when you want to explore. Ready to host some relaxation this trip - The Grandstand has you covered! Guest are advised to use a lower gear when using the driveway as it is steep. Please 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 cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby ### 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 - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92820000/92817300/92817283/fad29a5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful piece of Paradise Wainui - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 25 reviews CA $144 CA $238 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=92817283&PinnedHotelID=92817283&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37870000/37868500/37868485/c1d5834f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spectacular views at Wainui Waterfront haven - Piwakawaka Retreat Wainui - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 63 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=37868485&PinnedHotelID=37868485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97590000/97582900/97582823/60830551.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Okains Bay award winning Luxury Escape - Relax and Rejuvenate! 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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 The Grandstand French Farm The Grandstand French Farm Holiday Home The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home French Farm The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home Private vacation home 596806 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.78511,172.90785&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:z%7BejGaaj%7E_%40%3FU%3FU%3FS%3FU%40W%40U%40U%40S%40U%40UBS%40UBUBSBUBQBUBSDUDUBQDUDQDUFQDSDSFSFQFQFSFQFQFQHQFQHQHOHQHOHQHOHOJMHQJOHKJOJMJOJKJOLKJKJKLKJKLKJMLGLKLILILILILGNILELILENGLELENENELGNENALENCNALCNANCNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NBLDN%40NDLFNDLDNDLDNFLDLHLDNHLFLHLHLHLHLJLFJLLJJJLJJJJJLJJNJJJNJLJNHJJNHPJLHNHNHPHNHPHNHPFPHPFPFPFPFRFPFPFRDRDRFPDTDPDTBPDTDTBRBTBPBTBRBT%40TBR%40T%40T%40R%40T%40T%40V%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FTAVARATATARATCTARCTCTCTCPCRCTETERCREREPETGPETEPGTGPGPGPGPGRGPIPGPIPINIPINIPILINKNIPKLILKLKNKLKJKNMJKJKJMJKLMJKJMFMLMFMJMHMHMFOHMDMFMDOHMDODMDODMDODOBMDO%40OBM%40OBO%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOAOCMAOCOAMEOCOEMEOEOEMEMEOIMEMGMEOIMGMIMIMKMGMMMGKKMKKMMKKKKKMKKOKKKMKOKMIMKMIQKOIOIMIQIOIQIOIQGQIQGQGSGQGQGQGQGUEQEUGQEUEQESCSESEUCUCSCQCUCUCUASCUAUASAUAUASAW%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Vj31I88CzNwwHDQFroSEi5rUm4w=) Akaroa, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Wainui Banks Peninsula - 6 min drive - 4.7 km - Akaroa Museum - 19 min drive - 17.2 km - Linton The Giant House - 20 min drive - 17.9 km - Akaroa Wharf - 21 min drive - 18.3 km - Akaroa Lighthouse - 22 min drive - 18.7 km #### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 77 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬19 min drive - ‪The Little Bistro - ‬17 min drive - ‪The One Next Door - ‬20 min drive - ‪Crater Cafe Akaroa - ‬17 min drive - ‪Grand Hotel - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home located? > Situated in Wainui, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Wainui Banks Peninsula and within 6 mi (10 km) of Duvauchelle Showgrounds and Akaroa Golf Club. Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve and Banks Peninsula are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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