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Family Orientated -Pet Friendly

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view from driveway to front entrance
view of the living space
living space
Queen bedroom
view for single beds
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Akaroa, Banks Peninsula
  • Popular LocationAkaroa Wharf6 min walk
  • Popular LocationAkaroa Lighthouse7 min walk
  • Popular LocationGiant's House19 min walk
  • AirportChristchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)86 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Family Orientated -Pet Friendly

A family orientated, simple kiwi holiday home situated on a flat sunny fully fenced section. Located in a quiet historic area with flat drive on access. For the children and pets it is located just down from the Garden of Tane bush reserve and play ground and also is very close to the local area school grounds.
This property also has free wifi.

This property is in within 3 minute’s walk down to the centre of the village of Akaroa and all it offers, and is well suited to those wanting to explore the beautiful Bank Peninsula region.

Tourist activities include both dolphin watching and swimming with dolphins, guided kayaking, fishing and swimming, hiking, walks and a relaxed village around which you can just stroll and enjoy the views, the people, the atmosphere...

There’s a good children’s playground if travelling with children, beaches for playing in and a pleasant drive by car to the outer bays of the Peninsula will find some of the best unspoilt beaches in Canterbury. Banks Peninsula even has a couple of hidden surfing spots which are world renown. The village also boasts a decent sized supermarket, many cafes, and a host of wonderful restaurants. The safe bay also offer great walks and hikes, along with boutique shopping, galleries, wineries and the famous Barry Point cheese factory.

Akaroa is 1,5 hours from Christchurch city, and has a regular mini-bus service operating between Christchurch City, and both the International and Domestic airports if you’re arriving from another city.
Special conditions:
Small dog is allowed but please no big dogs. If you have questions please call the office to speak to Tracey. Dogs are to be kept off the furniture and please pick up the dog droppings.This property use to allow bigger dogs but NOW no longer does due to poor owner responsibility. . If the care of the house is not followed by the pet owners this will no longer be available as a pet friendly home.
Only 1-2 small dogs at a time.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$70.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

Akaroa Rental Homes

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

Akaroa

This holiday home is located in Akaroa. Akaroa Golf Club and Banks Peninsula Track are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve and Ellangowan. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Map
Akaroa, Banks Peninsula

What's nearby

  • Akaroa Wharf - 6 min walk
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 7 min walk
  • Akaroa Museum - 13 min walk
  • Giant's House - 19 min walk
  • Linton The Giant House - 20 min walk

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Harbar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Aihe Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Akaroa Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Common - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Orientated -Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Orientated -Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Orientated -Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Family Orientated -Pet Friendly located?

Situated in Akaroa, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Akaroa Wharf and Akaroa Lighthouse. Akaroa Museum and Artisans Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G., Christchurch

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Akaroa
Great spot, and home had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, dog friendly place.
The bach was as expected based on listing. Warm and comfy. Location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Quaint Kiwi Bach
Ver quaint kiwi bach, not flashly but perfect for what we needed for a couple of nights, easy walk to main street, and pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Di G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Basic but great for us
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Great steay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Bernadette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed in Akaroa
Second stay at Williams Street bach and enjoyed the relaxing time. Heat pump kept us very warm. Beautiful daily walks in Garden of Tane and down town. The Jack Russell dogs enjoyed their stay. This stay unfortunately followed rain and the ground was very wet. The weather while there however was very good.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trudi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly Imperfect
This is a typical old-school kiwi bach, nothing fancy but it's in a great location which is why this is our third time staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homely family bach
We just really loved our stay - we loved that it was a kiwi bach style, where we could relax, read, play board games, chill out on the front porch, easily walk to the village and Garden of Tane.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend with the grandchildren
Peaceful location. Bird song! Clean and tidy inside. Well equipped kitchen. Our grandson loved all the toys!! However, the outside deck area had what looked like a dog poop on a child's toy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Amy D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Stay was good overall! Had great communication with the property manager and sent out belongings we left. Had everything you needed, perhaps getting rid of cobwebs before people arrive would be good. But overall close to everything and great that you can bring your dog!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Lizzy A.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Very original Bach
Be aware that this is a musty smelling old kiwi bach. The garden is overgrown, the furniture is old and uncomfortable. We paid for 3 nights and stayed for 1.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Bach
Was perfect for our wee family, super close to Garden of Tane and easy walking distance to shops :) had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Lovely Relaxing Break
The house was very suitable for our purpose, lots of time sitting on front porch in the afternoon sun, lots of walks with our little dog, a Border Terrier,. Good food at Bully Hayes and numerous cafes. Overall we had a wonderful very relaxing short holiday
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Linda L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Akaroa short break
Great short stay despite the weather. Really nice to be handy to Garden of Tane for dog walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great little house.
Very well located, handy to town. Good facilities though wifi would have been nice. Perhaps good not to have it on holidays though so no stars knocked off for that!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
clean, good location
House was clean and perfect for our family and dog. Good location close to Garden of Tane and short walk to main street.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect low key family cottage
This was our second stay at this property and we love it. Location is amazing for kids of all ages - close enough to town and Garden of Tane to walk anywhere and plenty to entertain. It's great to have somewhere that's pet friendly. I've seen review that it's not 100% dog proof, but it's obvious from pics that it's not and pet friendly doesn't necessarily mean dog proof. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jeanette T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
"The Great and not so Great."
Hi. I really enjoyed my stay in the cottage. It is very cosy and adequately equipped. The location is excellent. Sadly the property is not pet-proof as small dogs can get under the gate, under the house, and through holes into the neighbour's property. If it is going to be advertised as pet friendly then these difficulties need to be addressed with adequate fencing. Thanks for the opportunity to stay at 5 Williams St. Regards Jeanette
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish it was longer
It was lovely to get away… though a bit challenging trying to remove the spider webs from the ceiling above the bunks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esther K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent family stay
Was so comfortable with little ones staying here. Lots of fun toys, books for story time and a fully fenced section for safety. Excellent location walking distance to town. We loved everything about staying here. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Akaroa rental
The property was exactly as listed on book a bach, great location and rooms and everything you need, kitchen and laundry facilities. Great to have toys and books for kids too and wifi. When we left we lifted cushions off couches to make sure we hadn’t left anything behind and it reinforced a bit further cleaning of dust around the house could make the stay even more enjoyable. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian & Jan S., Christchurch, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Have stayed at this Bach 4-5 times over the years and it gets better every time.Excellent location and very quiet with easy access to the shops. Enclosed Large section makes for good family time.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Dennis F.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
This is a great property to rent with young children- plenty of toys to play with. Also close to jetty, beach and Garden of Tane.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely bach in Akaroa
For us this was the perfect find in Akaroa. A traditional bach with everything we needed on a lovely large section with cottage garden. Easy walk to the beach too. Highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Weila L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Tidy and clean, handy location, dog friendly. We returned the 2nd time. Really enjoyed our stay. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Akaroa Rental Homes

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What makes this property unique

Historic Area of Akaroa. In easy walking distance of all the village has to offer
Has free wifi.

Languages:

English
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