10/10 Excellent
Glenn P.
18 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Great location in Akaroa
Glenn P.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Apartment
Historic Shipping Office - Akaroa
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Akaroa, Canterbury
- Akaroa Wharf1 min walk
- Akaroa Lighthouse8 min walk
- Akaroa Museum9 min walk
- Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)86 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchenette
Garden
About this property
Historic Shipping Office - Akaroa
‘The Old Shipping Office’ a beautifully restored heritage building that was built in 1895. Set in the heart of Akaroa, this fully self-contained apartment is perfect for that romantic getaway, couples weekend, and of course families. With two bedrooms, our master room has a comfortable queen-sized bed, with the second room boasting a king-size bed that can be split into two singles upon request.
Property manager
Ben
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Housekeeping
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Akaroa
Akaroa is home to this apartment. Akaroa Museum and Maori & Colonial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Akaroa Golf Club and Fishermans Bay Garden.
Akaroa, Canterbury
What's nearby
- Akaroa Wharf - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Akaroa Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Akaroa Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Giant's House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Linton The Giant House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Akaroa Fish & Chips - 2 min walk
- L'Escargot Rouge - 1 min walk
- The Trading Rooms - 1 min walk
- Ma Maison - 9 min walk
- The Common - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Check-in
7.0/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
C M.
2 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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C M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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