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Retro living - with an edge

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Experience the best of Christchurch at this Mt Pleasant apartment, where retro charm meets contemporary comfort. With a peaceful garden setting and an elevated view, you can unwind on the north-facing deck or explore nearby Lyttelton and Sumner Beach.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom90 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Retro living - with an edge

Situated on the lower slopes of Mt Pleasant, tucked into the foot of the Port Hills. The ground level apartment is styled with retro furniture and contemporary art. The layout comprises of two bedrooms, open plan lounge, heat pump and laundry, bathroom; shower over bath, underfloor heating. North facing with a great deck leading out to a tranquil leafy garden setting. Secure and private. Ideally located between Lyttelton Harbour and Sumner Beach. Within easy access to walking and mountain biking tracks, tennis courts, park, surf beaches. Local shops, cafes, restaurants, supermarket 5 minutes away. Only 6km to the City centre and 3.5 Km to a swimming and surf beach.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 969 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Sea Views Private Tranquil Garden Activity Haven

About the area

Map
Mount Pleasant, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Avon Heathcote Estuary - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ferrymead Heritage Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tamaki Heritage Village - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sumner Beach - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Lyttelton Harbour - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 22 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪metro cafe ferrymead - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Valley Inn Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KO-1 Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retro living - with an edge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Retro living - with an edge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Retro living - with an edge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retro living - with an edge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retro living - with an edge located?

Located in Mount Pleasant, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Avon Heathcote Estuary and Ferrymead Heritage Park. Sumner Beach and Caddyshack City are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Retro living - with an edge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang K., Düsseldorf, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice location

Very nice location, very friendly host
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

SARAH S.

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

Weekend Away

Very nice place to stay. Comfortable and handy for our requirements.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tim E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Well located and eclectic decor

Great location in easy reach of beaches and city. Plenty of space for 2 people. Quiet location and pretty garden with nice deck.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farit I., Western Australia

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

Very nice and clean

We really enjoyed staying in such a wonderful place, many thanks!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vaishnaavi G.

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

Great little hide away

Lovely place to stay over the weekend and Suzanne was very accommodating with our late check in. The interior decor and artwork were all very cool and very chic - thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey W.

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

Cozy getaway

Wonderfully spacious apartment with serene deck/backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

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

Perfect place for our Christchurch adventure

We had everything we needed for a base to visit our family in Christchurch. The space was clean, spacious and well equipped to make our own meals when endless meals out while travelling become tiresome and expensive!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

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

it was great

it was lovely me and my mother loved every thing about it was dog friendly and it was well fended.The host suzanne was wonderful and very helpful we would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raúl v., Nijmegen Netherlands

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

Best stay ever

Suzanne is the best host we have met the past decade. So friendly, kind and forthcoming. The place is great. From the garden you have great view on the ocean. The neighborhood is quiet and pleasant. We loved our 2 stays here. Would love to return, 2nd time in my life saying that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley H.

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

Simply Fantastic!

We traveled through New Zealand for a month and stayed exclusively at VRBOs. This was our favorite VRBO. Suzanne went out of her way to ensure we were settled and to connect with us. The location is ideal for visiting Christchurch and is minutes away from Sumner ..a cute beach town. The apartment is better than in the pictures. Very spacious, has everything you need, comfy beds, sparkly clean, and has a wonderful outdoor space to enjoy. You could not ask for anything more and the best part of all is how reasonably priced it is for the area. Thank you Suzanne for our wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert B.

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

My pleasant

Photos of property need to be updated there is no veiw of lake from house veranda as advertised looking into neighbouring house. Bed very uncomfortable Dishes in cupboard not clean Outside seating dirty and covered in bird pooh No information on local area or where things located eg tea/coffee making facilities hidden away in obscure cupboard
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda N.

Fabulous views from wonderful apartment.

Spacious and light second floor apartment in Mount Pleasant with amazing views and artwork.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018