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SEACLUSION: Great Water Views, Wonderful for Big Families & Groups

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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

5 bedroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Gym
    GymGym
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Akaroa, Akaroa
  • Popular LocationGiant's House7 min walk
  • Popular LocationAkaroa Wharf19 min walk
  • Popular LocationAkaroa Lighthouse4 min drive
  • AirportChristchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1 Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (Single Bunks)

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom (Californian King bed)

1 King Bed

Small room adjoining Master (two single beds in trundler)

2 Single Beds

Downstairs Bathoom

Shower only

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

SEACLUSION: Great Water Views, Wonderful for Big Families & Groups

The perfect place for large groups or several families to holiday together… This spacious 5-bedroom home is superbly configured to help guests come together when they want to and have privacy when they don’t.

Downstairs includes the kitchen, dining and living rooms as well as separate toilet, bathroom with shower, 2 large bedrooms featuring water views and Queen beds, and a third bedroom with single bunk beds.

The kitchen comes totally equipped with everything imaginable including an XL airfryer, dishwasher, nespresso machine (BYO pods), kitchenaid stand mixer, blender, toastie and smoothie maker. An 8-seater dining table facilitates communal feasting and competitive board-gaming, and the expansive lounge has a 75" smart tv and Bluetooth speakers. Unlimited wifi, SKY (including Sports), an extensive DVD and games collection as well as plenty of books and magazines provide numerous options for rainy/lazy days.

Upstairs is a huge Master bedroom featuring a Californian King bed, office desk and sitting area overlooking the water, a flat screen TV with DVD player and chrome cast and an ensuite. Between the ensuite and the Master room is a smaller bedroom with single bed trundler and additional room for a portacot if needed. The deck has fantastic views right down to the harbour and is the place to be for tea, coffee and books during the day or sundowners into the evening.

This property comes beautifully equipped for young families with 2 portacots, a highchair for babies, a wooden highchair for toddlers, an umbrella stroller, body board, books and toys provided. For the adults there is a games room in the garage which includes a 7ft pool table and dart board. There is also plenty of gym equipment for those who like to earn their down time.

In the cooler months heat-pumps in the lounge and Master bedrooms, individual heaters in other bedrooms, electric blankets for the Queen beds and extra blankets are available to keep you toasty warm.

There is plenty of parking both on-site (including one space under a carport) and off for a boat and cars.

This home is maintained to an excellent standard by a fabulous local cleaner, and linen and towels are included in the cost so you can pack light! Please note that bed making and bbq/games room cleaning is not included in order to keep costs to a minimum.

Located down a private drive and surrounded by native birds you will find this home to be incredibly peaceful while being only a 10-minute walk down the hill into town, making it a great base from which to explore and enjoy beautiful Akaroa.

Notes:
* This home is situated in a family friendly neighbourhood and isn't available for parties.
* 1 Night stays may be available as last-minute gap fillers - please enquire
* Additional $100 applies per stay for cleaning and linen/towel provision
* Special conditions: Heat pumps have been installed so guests are asked not to use the wood burner which is not maintained.

Property manager

Wingman_Property_Mgmt
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Japanese

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No 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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Akaroa

This holiday home is located in Akaroa. Giant's House and Akaroa Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve and Ellangowan. Scuba diving, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Akaroa, Akaroa

What's nearby

  • Giant's House - 7 min walk
  • Linton The Giant House - 8 min walk
  • Akaroa Museum - 11 min walk
  • Akaroa Wharf - 19 min walk
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Harbar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Aihe Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Akaroa Fish & Chips - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Common - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is SEACLUSION: Great Water Views, Wonderful for Big Families & Groups pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SEACLUSION: Great Water Views, Wonderful for Big Families & Groups?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SEACLUSION: Great Water Views, Wonderful for Big Families & Groups?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SEACLUSION: Great Water Views, Wonderful for Big Families & Groups located?

This family-friendly Akaroa holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Giant's House, St Patrick's Catholic Church and Artisans Gallery. Akaroa Museum and Akaroa Wharf are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for family!
This was perfect for our family stay of 6 adults, 1 x 7 year old and a 7 month old baby. Well equipped and with plenty to keep the 7 year old amused especially as the weather was very wet! We will return sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rhyannon E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Proper holiday house
Lovely location walking distance from Akaroa, our kids loved the pool table and darts and we enjoyed sitting on the little balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tessa b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Lovely stay, perfect for our families , thanks for a great trip
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous family stay
Excellent location and well set up property for a family with small kids - especially one travelling light (ie from rural Australia for us). Plenty to keep the kids occupied when the weather wasn’t on our side and lots to explore nearby when it was. Would also be great for multiple families/larger groups - would recommended fighting for the main bedroom upstairs! Great view and super comfy super huge bed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Charlotte R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place for your family to stay
The house was perfect for my family with plenty of space for us all to share meals together and play games. We all loved the pool table and it would have been nice to have the fire going.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Families orientated
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Duncan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need for a weekend away
Was happy with this property and ease of checkin. It has everything you need for a long weekend with nothing locked away - kids toys, books, fishing rod - even bait you can use. Thanks for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
IDEAL FOR A FAMILY GATHERING
Great location and relaxed house for family get together
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Koren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Families
This is a great property for families. Our 8 year old enjoyef playing with the toys on-site. Plenty of room and a nice view from the upstairs balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Really enjoyed our stay, great location. Good facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Akaroa Hide Away
After we found the right road (there was no road sign at the start of the road) and negotiated the steep drive we found a very pleasant and well-appointed property. It had everything you need for group or family holiday. There are some repairs needed in the downstairs bathroom, but everything worked well. We were an older group of men and had plenty to do and a family group would find even more.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway
Awesome house with everything you need for a weekend away. Great communication before arriving, clean, comfortable beds and everything you could ask for in the kitchen! We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal Getaway
Group of 6 adults, 3 couples stayed at this awesome location, well appointed, spacious and had everything we needed and more, Annette was so excellent to deal with and communicated everything to us really well, will definitely be back at some point, thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a group
Well equipped house with plenty of space for our group of 5. Lovely and warm with great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Meg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Over 70b group
all good but bunks are not 2 single beds as information said in a VERY small room for 70 + age group
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
two day family stay
We were happy with the accomodation, although a little tired. It rained all weekend and were impressed at all the games and entertainment available to keep the kids and ourselves occupied. Over all, a very relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kareen H., Rakaia Mid Canterbury

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
Great place for a family to celebrate a birthday
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sole Sisters
Our group of six ladies came to Akaroa to walk The Banks Pennisula Track. Seaclusion was our base for two days after the walk to explore Akaroa. Lovely house with lots of room for us to spread out. Well provisioned with everything we needed. We even enjoyed the walk into and back from town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sonia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family wedding
Couple of feedback comments - would be great if there was body wash provided and extra toilet paper. Some towels might need a few washes. They were dry but the ones that felt wet when you used them. We were down for a family wedding so did not spend a great deal of time at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Marion T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for larger family groups
Great location although the driveway is quite steep to get out off. The pool table and games were much appreciated and the property was large enough to have everyone together or to have their own space. Well equipped kitchen and large dinning table. Excellent communication from Annette, the property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Worked well for 5 adults, one with limited mobility. Easy walk to the shops and cafes etc, Good exercise back up the hill,
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Janette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
A home away from home ideal for all ages
Great place for a family getaway. Has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Madge S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space. Ideal for families
Great house. Loved Akaroa
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Armand v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property for a large group to stay, good views and a tidy property
Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

nicole h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven on the hill
This house is just perfect for big groups . We were 6 mums getting away for the weekend plenty of space . The bird sounds , view out the kitchen window ( ever changing mountain backdrop ) the view from the front lawn while sipping on wine and the sun setting . Very comfortable beds and decent couches in the lounge room ( a lot of places have crappy uncomfortable couches ) these were great . I really could have stayed longer . Very helpful host . You have a wonderful house
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Wingman_Property_Mgmt

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I'm an Aussie who met a Kiwi in Tokyo, lived in Ireland, got engaged in South Africa then married in beautiful Akaroa many moons later! Despite the prior great travel experiences I have loved putting down roots in Christchurch where we have been now for 10 years.
We have a 10 year old girl and 8 year old boy who keep us very busy! When our place isn't booked in Akaroa we love getting over there as it is my happy place to escape - I love the native birds in particular, watching the Keruru (native wood pigeon who look like cute flying footballs!) and the fantails which love the trees around our place there.
Before getting our own place in Akaroa we stayed in lots of holiday rentals and wished that they had had more things for littlies to do - so you'll notice there are heaps of books, games and toys at Seaclusion :)
We hope you love it as much as we do. Enjoy your stay!!

Why they chose this property

As soon as we looked through this property we knew it was the right one for us - we had been looking for a while as my Husband grew up in Akaroa and we wanted to offer our kids the same unplugged experiences as he was fortunate to have.
It may sound corny to say, but the house was immediately so welcoming - the previous owners had built it as a holiday home so it had already had many happy family memories created there, then they had actually retired there at the end so they were very happy to know that it was being passed onto another family who would cherish it as they had.

What makes this property unique

Ideal for 2 families sharing or large groups

Languages:

English, Japanese

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