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Stunning Beach-access House

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Beachside House
Outdoor dining
Spa Pool
Lounge
Sunroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Waikuku Beach, North Canterbury
  • Taranaki Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Lake Pukaki
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning Beach-access House

This award-winning house is luxurious living - spacious, modern, light, sunny and warm. Its tasteful decor and amenities give you all the comforts of home with a bach/beachside feel to it.

Fabulous Waikuku beach is only 3 minutes walk away through a beautiful pine forest. The patrolled beach (summer months only) is also known for its surfing. After a swim, rinse off under the outdoor hot water shower and sink into the spa pool to warm up (kids love this!).

Walking and biking options are many - from a stroll down the beach to the Ashley River Estuary to a mountain bike ride through the forest to the Waimakariri River.

Visit the popular Waipara vineyards just 15 minutes drive to the north, drive into Christchurch for the day, or try your hand at Pegasus Golf Course.

For evening relaxation, enjoy a peaceful soak in the spa pool. Watch the stars above, listen to the echo of the ocean and put the world on hold for a while!

Waikuku Beach, 25 minutes drive from central Christchurch and its international airport, has a carefree village atmosphere. It has a local store, tennis courts, and a playground with paddling pool and flying fox.

Special conditions:
Our much loved cat, Indy, is resident at this property so we hope you don't mind feeding her each day. Many thanks!
Property not truly toddler safe due to unfenced road access, external steps and internal staircase.

Smoking allowed outside only.

Extras:
Cleaning (Required, NZ$75 per stay)

Property manager

Philippa Sharplin

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The property is not fenced off from the street.
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Events

No events allowed
Low key celebrations ok.
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Pets

No pets allowed
We have a resident cat.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You are welcome to smoke outside

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: Low key celebrations ok.
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

About the area

Waikuku Beach

Located in Waikuku Beach, this holiday home is on a river. Rangiora Golf Club and Darjon Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Aqualand New Zealand and Spencer Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Woodford Glen Speedway or Rangiora Racecourse. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Waikuku Beach, North Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Taranaki Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Hagley Park - 28 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 29 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Sumner Beach - 50 min drive - 45.6 km

Getting around

  • Rangiora Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flat White Cafe and Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Artisan by Rangiora Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Station Cafe & Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Good Home - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Beach-access House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Beach-access House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Beach-access House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Beach-access House located?

This family-friendly Waikuku Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of South Oval, Taranaki Reserve and North Oval. Kings Avenue Stopbank Reserve and Pegasus View are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Beckie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Property
Beautiful home, everything we needed, and in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home, far exceeded expectations
Short stay to spend special time with my grandchildren, we loved the house, lots of different spaces and the kids loved the hot tub 😍 The garden was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Accommodations
This property has everything you need at a great location. It was top-notch in cleanliness, things provided, and location. You can't find a better place for your vacation/holiday. Philippa was wonderful to work with-replies to any inquires in a short period of time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waikuku Beach
Lovely clean and spacious family home that was a pleasure to stay in. We had a wonderful time and it was very relaxing, thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jill l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
stay in waikuku
lovely area and house works well for all ages. Cat an extra bonus
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location and amazing house
Awesome
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luxury at Waikuku
Wonderful spacious house, everything you could ask for. Hot tub wasn’t full which was a shame but sitting by the lovely fire made up for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Pam F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Forbes Family
Stayed two nights, Debbie went above and beyond to return my daughters phone after we got to Queenstown and had a message she had left it behind, thank you Debbie. The kids had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends for 68 years - our annual catch up.
We felt we were staying at a friends home. It was warm and inviting. We particularly enjoyed the fire. The company of the very friendly family cat added to the atmosphere. Central Christchurch is only 30 minutes away and the beautiful beaches right on the doorstep. We wanted for nothing. Sincere thanks from us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Our party of 6 stayed for 2 nights.
Our party of 6 stayed for 2 nights. The house is in a quiet community with limited retail or dining facilities. A spectacular beach is 200m from the house; a bird conservation area is 1 km north. The open floor plan offers separate corners to relax in, watch TV, eat and cook. The kitchen is well equipped. Disadvantages were few but included beds that were too soft, a friendly cat that exerted conjugal rights to one bedroom with no door, and a driveway occupied by the owner?s boat and car.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house
House was amazing, so well equipped, near the beach and estuary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

melanie e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best holiday house we have ever stayed at
Thank you for the most wonderful stay. We throughly enjoyed our time in your property. It is a delight to the eyes. Every room has a little piece of art that surprised us. The lounge and kitchen area is extremely welcoming. Gorgeous little spaces to get some time away from the kids. The spa was a real hit. Indy is the cutest cat ever. Honestly it was extremely hard to leave and we haven’t stopped telling people they should stay here. Hopefully when we return to see family again this will be available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Moray E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Family Time
The perfect spot for our family to come together! The home had everything we needed plus and worked well for our two families. Great location to the beach. We didn't want to leave! The booking process was an easy and seamless one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna E., Christchurch, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing holiday
A beautiful property so close to the beach. House has everything you need. We loved opening all the doors and just enjoying the peace and quiet after time on the beach. Our children loved it as much as the adults. Thank you much for the opportunity to stay in your wonderful house. One of our best holidays ever.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great house
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Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philippa D., Halswell Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Soooooo relaxing
A beautiful home with so many different areas to sit and relax in no matter what the weather. Enjoyed all the different tracks in the area and having the beach so close was lovely. Waikuku Beach is a beautiful spot to enjoy and the house has everything you need. We enjoyed a lovely family holiday with teenagers and their friends joining us. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krisztian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb
We had a fantastic holiday. House and location is absolutely superb. House is modern and clean, beach is a 5 minutes walk. Children loved Indy, the cat :) Very peaceful place. Could not be happier!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phil J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family house
An amazing property very close to the beach. Property very well maintained and well laid out. Worked perfectly for our family of 4. Indy the cat was also very friendly and well loved by everyone.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Honor C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home for a family weekend by the beach
We really enjoyed our time staying at this property. Beautiful home with good facilities and within walking distance to the beach. Clear communication from the owner about our stay and easy instructions about checking in and out.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S., Farmington, New York USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic beach house
We truly enjoyed our stay in this clean and spacious house. It had everything we could possibly need to make our stay relaxing and comfortable, with great spaces for entertaining our family. Nice short walk to the beach, and a terrific spot to come home to after long walks and swimming. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

10/10 Excellent

simone r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Great home quite near the beach. Very peaceful neighborhood and beach. House has everything to make it very comfortable. We enjoyed Indy the black cat as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqui C.

Great house - best we have stayed in Indy the cat was lovely Great spot to have a holiday
Great house - best we have stayed in Indy the cat was lovely Great spot to have a holiday
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The house was wonderful and it was lovely to be so near the beach.
The house was wonderful and it was lovely to be so near the beach. Thank you Philippa!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The house is lovely - very modern, and everything you need at hand (BBQ etc).
The house is lovely - very modern, and everything you need at hand (BBQ etc). Comfy beds, and three bathrooms was great for three couples. My only recommendation/constructive feedback would be that maybe the freezer needs to be empty next time - we needed somewhere to put ice, and the freezer was chocka with meat. It wasn't a problem, as we had a small blow up pool, which we put ice in outside, but just something to consider. Would definitely stay again and I will recommend to others :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Everything nothing to not like??
Everything nothing to not like??

About the host

Hosted by Philippa Sharplin

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What makes this property unique

Spa pool available for use

Languages:

English