The Terrace - Perfect for skiers and families - Whitecliffs

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The property is surrounded with rural views.

Open plan living area,log burner fire and rural views.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Whitecliffs, Selwyn

Hororata Golf Club5 min drive
Rakaia Gorge26 min drive
Mount Hutt Skifield60 min drive
Ashburton (ASG)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

COMMON_AREA

2 Single Futons

Master suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Terrace - Perfect for skiers and families

"The Terrace" is a spacious modern house on a terrace beside the Selwyn River. Unbeatable views over fields and the majestic Canterbury foothills. Double glazing and log fire keep you cosy in winter but in sunshine you'll want to dine outside or just snooze on the sheltered swing seat. When evening arrives, watch the sunset glow behind the hills then be awed by the quiet serenity of the countryside and the absolute clarity of the stars.

Ideal base for skiing or exploring inland Canterbury. Also convenient for golf, fishing, hiking, cycling and tennis. Kids can build dams in the river, climb trees, use the play area in the old school grounds next door, or walk 5 mins to the local playground.

SKIING: Just 35 mins to either Mt Hutt or Porters Heights skifield turnoff.
GOLF: 5 mins to Glentunnel golfcourse or 15 mins to Terrace Downs resort.
RAKAIA RIVER: 15 mins (walkway, jetboating and salmon fishing).
METHVEN: 30 mins.
ARTHUR'S PASS: 50 mins.
CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT: 45 minutes.
GROCERIES: 5 mins to the Glentunnel store or 10 mins to shops and cafes in Darfield.

2 bathrooms, electric blankets, heated towel rails. Modern, well equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, breadmaker, coffee plunger, wine glasses, thermoses, etc. Family gear includes toys, bikes, tennis rackets, pole tennis, petanque, toboggan, board games, DVDs.

Beds for 6. One set of twin beds can be converted to a king. Also available: 2 single inflatable beds and spare bedding, OR one queen inflatable bed.

All linen, cleaning equipment soap, tea and basic pantry supplies provided. Just bring your own ground coffee and food or replace what you use.

Check out our rave reviews...
"Awesome house"
"Beautiful outlook"
“This would have to be the nicest holiday home we have ever stayed in"
"Gorgeous house, in an ideal spot for skiing Mt Hutt"
"Immaculate property in a beautiful, peaceful location"
"What an absolute "find"!"

Special conditions:
2 night minimum stay.

Infants under 2 yrs free if not using a bed (ie own baby bed arrangement).

25% deposit on confirmation, balance 7 days before commencement of stay unless by prior arrangement.

House to be left clean and tidy for next tenants, with rubbish removed (recyclables can be left in bin provided) and beds remade, but washing not required. Please leave property as clean as you found it on arrival. OPTIONAL CLEANING FEE: $100 (if you are unable to clean and return the property to the standard expected before your departure.)

Longer term tenancy can be arranged e.g. for work purposes.

If adjacent bookings are received you may be asked to vacate by midday.

No smoking inside.

Current Fees:
$165 for 1 or 2 adults/night, additional adults and children $25 each/night. Under 2yrs no charge.

Extras: Linen (included).

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to clean the house, remove rubbish and do the dishes before you leave.

Property manager

Jill

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The property is not securely fenced, care needed.

Events

No events allowed

Advise owners if larger groups plan to visit.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking indoors, dispose of butts if outside.

Cleaning: Guests must follow full cleaning instructions before departure, leaving the house in the same clean state as they found it.

Cleaning opt-out: If guests unable or unwilling to clean (eg early departure) a $100 cleaning fee will be required. Arrange with owners when booking.

Minimum 2 nights stay all year; apart from winter (June - Sept) and long public holiday weekends, minimum 3 nights stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Advise owners if larger groups plan to visit.

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Whitecliffs

Located in Whitecliffs, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Rakaia Gorge and Fowler Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waimak Alpine Jet and Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hunting.

Whitecliffs, Selwyn

What's nearby

Hororata Golf Club - 5 min drive
Rakaia Gorge - 26 min drive
Mt Cheeseman Ski Area - 29 min drive
Washpen Falls - 41 min drive
Mount Hutt Skifield - 60 min drive

Restaurants

‪Prime Foods Nz - ‬10 min drive
‪Hororata Cafe & Wine Bar - ‬11 min drive
‪Willows Cafe & Golf Course - ‬5 min drive
‪Hororata Village Bar & Cafe - ‬11 min drive
‪Coalgate Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Terrace - Perfect for skiers and families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Terrace - Perfect for skiers and families?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Terrace - Perfect for skiers and families?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Terrace - Perfect for skiers and families located?

This family-friendly Whitecliffs holiday home is located on the riverfront, 2.5 mi (4 km) from Hororata Golf Club, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Rakaia Gorge and Fowler Reserve. Kirwee Domain and Waimakariri River are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rohan W.

8 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic family getaway at the foot of the mountains

Great place to stay with the family if you are venturing into the mountains whether summer or winter. We went for the skiing and loved the warm house. Great insulation, wood heater and even towel warmers. Plus a couple of sun lounges behind bay windows. Comfy beds. And table tennis in the garage. Fabulous. We’d do it again.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

4 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really great time spent here

We had a really enjoyable and comfortable stay at Jill's home. Everything was clean, beds were comfy, house was always warm and such a special little spot. The house had everything we needed and it was a great base for our trip. Jill is an excellent host. Communication was exceptional from the start, with very clear instructions for everything. We hope to be able to go back and stay there again soon.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P., Wellington

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot

Clean, spacious, beautiful garden and outlook- thanks for a great stay

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia D., Auckland, New Zealand

29 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful paradise

Lovely home in Canterbury, everything you could need.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

20 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Healing time

The Terrace is a comfortable well appointed home that provided our group with the perfect respite for a few days after a terrible family loss. Space, comfort, sun, quiet ......

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Josh G.

11 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little spot!

Property was a fantastic place for us to setup base for a week of training and site seeing. The property had all the amenities needed for our stay and was clean and tidy. Hill did a fantastic job of preparing the home and ensuring we had everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Anna G.

3 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and complete accomodation

The house has a good collection of cooking bits and pieces. The village is in a calm environment with not many activities. But it has a great view to amuse yourself with. When we booked, I didn't recall seeing all of the clean up requirements, were not what we expected. But this could be bookabach vs Airb. It was a little stressful to ensure we meet the requirements in time for check out.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Chris B., Hamilton

8 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The propetry was a nice place to stay. It has a very homely feel & worked well for our 2 families.

A nice, enjoyable and functional place stay for a winter snow skiing hol;iday.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justine T.

10 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whitecliffs country charmer

Lovely house to stay in. Beautiful outlook across the mountains. Loved watching the tahr in the paddocks. Great fire.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Collin J.

20 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whitecliffs

Great thanks. Lack of an issue for working from there and some member in the 2020

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josine D.

29 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great warm house!

Easy communication with host. All the instructions were clear at the property. The house was big, warm and cozy. Only downside was no wifi. But plenty of other things to do instead!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R., Auckland

24 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place in a great location

A nice warm and cozy place to stay. Jill's communication was excellent. Very handy to Mt Hutt.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

priscilla C.

16 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely setting for a chill out

Lovely house in beautiful setting, clean and well maintained with all the expected amenities.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber M., United States

10 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

My son and I were in the country for work for a few weeks. This is our first time to New Zealand. This house provided many comforts of home. My son learned how to make and maintain a fire. The house is clear, beautifully decorated and maintained. The owner was excellent at communication not only about the property but also how to navigate the area. There was a lot for us that was culturally very different. I appreciate Jill and her patience with all my questions! I would highly recommend this home. Only drawback for me was the lack of wi-fi as I was there for work. But it did make the kid go out and explore rather than looking at his phone. Recommend this place 100%

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

8 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay especially for a quiet break

The Terrace is well appointed and easy to use. Fantastic spaces and outdoor areas. lots of information is provided to explore the areas around Canterbury. We felt like we could stay longer.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

12 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family getaway!

Stunning spot, private, fab views and so warm and homely. Wonderfully supportive and helpful host. Would love to return sometime, thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Jorun H.

28 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family friendly

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Terrace. House was well equipped, even had a drawer full of toys that our 3yo loved, and lots of games for older kids. Great communication with the host. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

9 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Stunning & Quiet place for Family

Absolutely perfect and awesome place to stay with the family. It's got a beautiful view of the river and mountains on a quiet section that seems far away from any other houses. The house is really nice, with a really warm fireplace and great bedrooms and large garage for table tennis. It has literally everything you need and Jill is very approachable and very helpful. Overall fully enjoyed it and well impressed!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

alan s.

2 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm homely stay

Modern clean property, well insulated with nice fire place. Great to chill at after a day on the slopes, much preferred over lodges. Oh and the view was nice! Cheers Alan

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Emilie A.

1 Aug 2021

Liked: Listing accuracy

Had a blast there. It was the perfect place to rest your head after a long day up the ski field

It was overall good. However there was a miscommunication regarding expectations and the original state of the property

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor C.

10 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends retreat and reunion

This place was absolutely amazing! Had everything we needed, set in an ideal location. Really didn't want to leave at the end of the stay. Would highly recommend Jill and her place. The location with the views of the mountains were amazing, felt like we were a million miles away from the city. The care to include takeaway menus in the books really saved us on Sunday night. Thanks again Jill.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

glyn m., Christchurch

3 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely weekend away

my partner and I had an amazing stay away. very private and stunning views. A really good host and amazing house would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel v.

9 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely AMAZING Home!!

This house is located in a beautiful spot with great views. From the moment we walked in the door we felt really comfortable and relaxed. The house is well equipped and the layout is spot on for families. We have stayed in quite a few holiday homes and we can honestly say that this one is the cleanest and most looked after home we have stayed in. Whitecliffs is a gorgeous, relaxing place to be.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea G.

6 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was just the break we need. Home is clean, well equipped, warm and stunning view.

Jill is amazing to deal with. Super quick responses and so friendly. Love how close it is to the city but you feel hours away.

10/10 Excellent

Lyn v.

29 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whitecliffs The Terrace

Very comfortable, suitable for our family. A short "leave the place as you found it" would have been sufficient, the lengthy cleaning instructions and remake the beds was ott putting, we have stayed in many bookabatch places and never encountered this

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jill

This property is in an extended family ownership. It is currently being managed and lived in by a family member who vacates the premises for all bookings. Some personal belongings are being stored on the premises, particularly in the master room and the garage, and you are requested to respect these by not using or disturbing them.

Why they chose this property

Summer benefits: we are right beside the Selwyn River and a track beside the property leads to a safe swimming area for children, plus plenty of shady trees along the riverbed to help avoid the hot Canterbury sun. Local opportunities for hiking, biking, golf, tennis.
Winter benefits: we are within 30-60 min drive in either direction to some of Canterbury's best skiing areas, and tobogganing when the snow is low enough.

What makes this property unique

Fully equipped with everything you need in the kitchen, or for children's entertainment or for baby needs.
Small pets welcome, but please keep keep them off all furniture and clean up after them everywhere on the property. This is a rural property and because we respect our farming neighbours' concerns regarding the well-being of their stock, dogs should be kept on a leash while outside.