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Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa

Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa

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Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Dining

Overview of Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa

9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Akaroa, Canterbury
  • Popular LocationLinton The Giant House3 min drive
  • Popular LocationAkaroa Wharf4 min drive
  • Popular LocationAkaroa Lighthouse5 min drive
  • AirportChristchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)94 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 6
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa

Welcome to Children's Bay Retreat, privately nestled in the Children's Bay hill, experience panoramic views of Akaroa bay and relax in the sound of nature! Newly renovated boasting 1 King bedroom with En Suite and 2 Queen Rooms - live in luxury during your stay! A 10 minute waterfront walk to Akaroa's restaurants and shops along Children's Bay walkway. Unique and incredibly special.

Unlimited wifi, Smart TV including Netflix and state of the art kitchen!

Property manager

Ben

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Smoke detector

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Please no pets on the beds

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Children's Bay Retreat Akaroa
Children's Bay Retreat - Akaroa Takamatua
Children's Bay Retreat - Akaroa Private vacation home
Children's Bay Retreat - Akaroa Private vacation home Takamatua

About the area

Takamatua

Located in Takamatua, this holiday home is by the sea. Akaroa Museum and Maori & Colonial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Banks Peninsula Track and Fishermans Bay Garden. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Akaroa Museum - 15 min walk
  • Giant's House - 3 min drive
  • Linton The Giant House - 3 min drive
  • Akaroa Wharf - 4 min drive
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - 4 min drive
  • Harbar - 15 min walk
  • Aihe Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • The Hilltop Cafés & Bar - 18 min drive
  • Akaroa Fish & Chips - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St Patrick's Catholic Church and Artisans Gallery. Akaroa Museum and Giant's House are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Deidre K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Poorly equipped
House was poorly insulated. Towel holder screwed into plasterboard-loose. No salt, kitchen utensils few and far between. Needs a woman’s touch badly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Nikki G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
It was ok
We love Akaroa and were very happy to have a short walk into town which is what you can enjoy doing from this property. Disappointingly we hadn’t realised this house did not have a washing machine - we never thought to check given the price we were paying and the fact we were booking a 3 bedroom home. With a family of 2 boys we need a washing machine so had to pay $4 to use the local motels facilities each time we needed to do a load of washing. This meant we needed to drive into town (not what we had wanted to do) and then wait 40 mins for the machines and then cart everything back and try and dry the clothes. This was such a shame and really detracted from the stay. The house also needed a good clean, the floor was quite dirty and most of the surfaces and the couch were coated in dog hair. We have left with all our clothes covered in dog hair and my son who is allergic also struggled with so much animal hair (there was no vacuum cleaner available to try and clean the floors).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Karen B.

Christmas Magic
Stunning location and views, well designed layout, a very spacious, light and airy property. A lovely relaxing 5 days over Christmas! Perhaps more attention to detail with cleanliness of the property, plus some maintenance required. Outdoor sun umbrella and laundry facilities (1 tea towel for a 5 day stay....) would be just perfect! Many Thanks, look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect family get away
We stayed here for three nights as a family of 5. It is a magical spot. A beautiful home with an incredible view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Belinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Dog Friendly luxury stay
Thank you for having such a lovely property available, we adored it! The only things we could suggest were to fix one of the dining chairs which had a loose leg, the middle bedrrom had no lightbulb in the lamp and the two spare rooms need mattress upgrades as there is a lot of roll together! This would not stop me staying agai though, what a spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Cathryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Modern holiday home with beautiful views
Great location on top of children's bay just a short from Akaroa town. Perfect position and loads of windows for beautiful views over Akaroa Harbour. Modern well designed home with up to date decor. Inside was clean though outside deck and windows needed a clean. Needs some TLC in terms of maintenance. Nothing major but some functional and aesthetic issues that took a bit away from the loveliness of the place. Overall though a lovely time was had by all the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoff A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views
Short stay in Akaroa . Perfect place to unwind and take in the exceptional views and quiet (except for birdsong ). Akaroa town walkable but we drove as the night temperature chilled down quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

anne s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Akaroa break
Superb location, lovely setting and outlook. Good for bird watching. Clean modern and spacious. Kitchen facilities a little limited for larger meals. Heat pump a bit "on and off" (may have been operator who was off!). No milk frother for coffee machine. if gate opened outwards easy to fit 3 cars in parking otherwise only 2!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Beautiful location. Magnificent views.
Great communication from the start. Easy to find and check in. Only criticism would be the house could have done with a dust. Other than that would definitely stay there again. Great we could take our dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property with stunning Views.
My daughter children and I had a lovely weekend staying in Akaroa for a week end. The house was warm and comfortable with unforgettable views. Thankyou for sharing your lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022