10/10 Excellent
Daina C.
16 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
Daina C.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Apartment
Country Getaway - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Waitohi, Canterbury
- DB Brewery17 min drive
- Timaru Public Hospital24 min drive
- Caroline Bay Beach27 min drive
- Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)23 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Country Getaway - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens.
Shanagolden - centrally located 5 minutes from Pleasant Point and 20 minutes from Timaru with easy access to Ski fields at Mt Hutt (1 hour 37 mins), Mt Dobson (1 hour 27 mins) and Tekapo Round Hill (1 hour 45 mins). A tranquil native garden setting, perfect as a writers' or artists' retreat or for those seeking an escape from busy lives. Enjoy garden walks, evening birdsong or a game of Pétanque. Continental breakfast (with local produce) provided. Microwave and Air Fryer also available for meal preparation. Separate studio room with a garden courtyard and ensuite bathroom. Your hosts Patricia and Gerard have a comprehensive knowledge of Aotearoa / New Zealand's many attractions and have travelled and worked in 29 other countries and are happy to share a wine in the garden with guests. Patricia speaks French, Italian and Te Reo Maori as well as English.
Property manager
Gerard and Patricia Moore
Languages
English, French, Italian
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Amenities
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Waitohi
Waitohi is home to this apartment. South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pleasant Point Museum and Railway and Botanical Gardens. Pleasant Valley Daffodils and Geraldine Observatory are also worth visiting.
Waitohi, Canterbury
What's nearby
- DB Brewery - 17 min drive - 20.0 km
- Ashbury Park - 19 min drive - 22.0 km
- South Canterbury Museum - 22 min drive - 24.3 km
- Timaru Public Hospital - 24 min drive - 25.9 km
- Caroline Bay Beach - 27 min drive - 23.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tea Pot Inn - 12 min drive
- The Shearers Quarters - 18 min drive
- Blues Kitchen - 11 min drive
- Subway - 11 min drive
- 100% Homemade Cafe & Catering - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
6.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Gerard and Patricia Moore
Languages:
English, French, Italian
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