LuLu's place

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9.2

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Le Bons Bay, Canterbury

Le Bons Bay Beach3 min walk
Akaroa Wharf17 min drive
Okains Bay Beach45 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Please note this is a "clean yourself" property.
Please provide your own sheets and linen to go on beds and leave as you find it. Vacuum cleaner and cleaning products are provided.

"LuLu's place" is a real old school kiwi bach. Situated at 907 Le bons bay road.
Just a short walk to the beach with a nice rustic section full of native birds and vegetation.
It's a happy place for our family and we hope you can enjoy it as much as we do.
The bach has some old school quirks, but is comfortable and homely.
You have the use of 2 bedrooms both with double beds there is also a pull out couch in the lounge, a seperate bathroom and shower and an open plan lounge/kitchen.
At 60sq metres it's not the world's biggest but its dry and cosy.
There is a few mod cons like wifi and a smart TV. But mainly it's about being close to the beach and enjoying one of banks peninsulas best bays in a beautiful setting.
Can be cold at nights and heaters are provided. Decent sleeping bags/linen is recommended for colder months.
Please enjoy "Lucilles place" as much as we do, but respect her old rickety ways.

Property manager

Adam Holland

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Le Bons Bay

Located in Le Bons Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Akaroa Museum and Maori & Colonial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Banks Peninsula Track and Akaroa Golf Club.

Le Bons Bay, Canterbury

What's nearby

Le Bons Bay Beach - 3 min walk
Giant's House - 15 min drive
Akaroa Wharf - 17 min drive
Akaroa Lighthouse - 17 min drive
Okains Bay Beach - 45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LuLu's place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LuLu's place?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LuLu's place?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LuLu's place located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Le Bons Bay Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Peace Memorial Library. Okains Bay Maori & Colonial Museum and Banks Peninsula Track are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Hollie J.

6 Apr 2024

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

Charming bungalow stay

I loved my stay at Lulu's. The bungalow is charming, beautifully decorated and so close to the gorgeous beach. There were seals in the water every day and the area was chill and quiet. Thank you so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisa T.

4 June 2024

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

Great place- low key lovely

Awesome dealing with the owner, easy comms and clear expectations. Good facilities, basic and comfortable. Close to beach and easy to be in.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

7 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful

Very peaceful

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

kathryn w.

3 Mar 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

road safety

lack of gate didn't help relaxation at all, small toddler exproring on to main road.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl W.

26 Feb 2024

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

So good

Such a nice little house. Great escape.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Christchurch,New Zealand

15 Feb 2024

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

A break away

Another excellent stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Peter D.

22 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lulu's Place, Le Bons Bay

Real old style kiwi bach with great retro feel. More explanation about what bed linen and where blankets are located would be helpful. Great location, close to the beach. Delightful flair and attention to detail of Kiwi bach authenticity. Fantastic space for barbecuing and children playing. Our extended family really enjoyed it.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisa T.

15 Oct 2023

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

What a gift to share this Bach experience

If you are after a quintessential NZ Bach experience this is it. Great host communications great. We were there in a high wind event no power or internet and it was so comfortable with large hot water cylinder and bbq. A blessing to share this family bach

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess W.

5 June 2023

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

Real kiwi bach experience

The bach is old but cute with lots of character. Loved the retro art and interiors. Winter break so was chilly. Could do with an extra heater or two... glad we brought one with us. Location is great! We had a very chilled weekend and spent lots of time by the river and beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Christchurch,New Zealand

22 May 2023

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

Slice of heaven

Very peaceful. Scenery is beautiful.House is small but cosy and clean.Plenty of walks,down beach,through forest eta. Only noise is the wild birds and the sea. A true Gem.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon & Rebecca A.

28 Apr 2023

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

A slice of paradise!

A comfortable stylish true Kiwiana bach, off the beaten track, a wee slice of untouched New Zealand - just the way it used to be. From the well equipped cosy home to the beach, local domain (including basketball hoop, playground and flying fox) you have all you need for a chill weekend away from the hustle. Fantastic friendly hosts with excellent communication, make it a stress free easy weekend away.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheelagh C.

14 Apr 2023

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

Peaceful, picturesque haven

Lovely Bach very close to Le Bonnes Bay beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyson K.

3 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What you need

Great stay at Le Bons Bay. Property is homely, warma dn inviting. It is definitely a bit rustic, but has character, very kiwi Bach holiday feel to it and a great price. Thanks for the stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Nigel v.

29 Mar 2023

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

Thanks

We had a great few days staying here. Thanks heaps.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Pepe m.

26 Mar 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Little retro batch by the beach

Vacuum cleaner was found broken which might be the reason the last person could not clean after their stay. Other than that, it was a little retro batch easy to fall in love with.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

21 Mar 2023

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

Nice location

Nice location, all the home comforts needed for a wee holiday

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

14 Mar 2023

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

Home

A great cosy beautiful place to stay. Will go again

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Rosalind M.

12 Mar 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Self clean not ideal

Self clean may not be the greatest idea if the vacuum cleaner pipe is broken and you can’t clean, we had to find tape to fix the pipe to do clean. Also the bathroom has no curtain for privacy and the neighbours can see you get out of the shower. People before us left the sheets half washed so we had to re wash and hang sheets we did not even use. Beds did not have sheets as per website on beds which was ok as we brought our own. Website needs to be clear we are not overlooking the actual beach which is the impression you get on the pictures, but 3 mins walk away. Oven is past its used by date and really needs to be replaced. Overall we had a good time . My apologies if this is too critical but I think the truth is a good help for the future. Kind Regards Roz

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah R.

11 Mar 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic bach, lovely spot

The bach is rustic but has lots of personality and is clearly a family bach. It is in a lovely settlement near but not next to the beach. Very quiet area with natural beauty and lots of birds. We enjoyed a restful stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Allan B.

6 Mar 2023

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

Classic Bach stay

If you like the idea of staying at a friends bach then this is the place for you. Not sparkly clean like an motel but homely. Plenty of owners family stuff on site, but you wont go short of any utensils , shampoo etc if you forget! Take your own drinking water as water is supplied from a tank filled off the roof. Hopefully the owner will take a couple of suggestions such as replacing the blankets hung at the bedroom windows with curtains, serviceable but..... Nice deck and chairs and interesting artwork in the lounge. Overall a nice stay but remember its a homely bach not a fancy place to impress the girlfriend!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abbie H.

5 Mar 2023

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

Great little Bach

Pulling up to the Bach was just how was as a kid, eager to get inside and we were not let down!!! LuLu’s place is a beautiful bach with next to everything you’ll need. Communication was perfect & Adam was great to speak with. Beach is a good spot for a walk, with heaps of shells & views. All round great spot, will definitely be back. Thanks Adam ☺️

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin D.

27 Feb 2023

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

Classic Old School

Great wee classic kiwi bach. Clean and tidy. Great stay in a cracker spot. Very busy with 'stuff' everywhere. Minimalists will not enjoy! Not enough vinyl (lp's)! Thanks for sharing. Highly recommended.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

13 Feb 2023

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

Delightful Cottage

What a delightful property. Loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

8 Feb 2023

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

True kiwi bach

Thank you for letting us use your special bach, it did not disappoint, wish we could have stayed longer! We will be back.close to beach, easy care free living, lovely sheltered grounds, true to her description this old beauty is full of wonderful character and charm

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023