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"We spent two nights in this excellent two bedroom cottage 15 minutes walk from Chch CBD. The cottage is spacious with separate dining and lounge areas which were very warm and comfortablewith elegant decor. The bedrooms were also spacious and comfortable. The well equipped galley kitchen provided everything we needed to self cater. Danielle is a very professional host and her communication about the property was timely and comprehensive. As with Danielle’s other property near Akaroa (Maison du...

"Beautifully presented.high standard of cleanliness. Great communication from hosts.arrived dark n cold night, house well lit and heat pump going. Very attentive caring hosts."

"We thought the property was delightful, had great ambience, practical, had everything we needed and was conducive to relaxation and peace, romantic getaway. Delightful hide away nestled in Governors Bay. Good base to explore banks peninsular. Just what we needed."

"We enjoyed our stay in this lovely house in Christchurch! It was beautifully decorated, very comfortable, and well provisioned. The location worked well with a grocery store within walking distance and quick access to central Christchurch. We would definitely stay here again!"

"May have left a jacket in the wardrobe and do not know how to contact the owner. Will send them a stamped addrressed pack to return it to me. Many thanks"

"Fantastic, well kitted, everything works and they went above and beyond for my pets."

"We had a beautiful sunny weekend to enjoy all the home had to offer. Stunning grounds. Pool was warm and clean. Tennis court was outstanding."

"Loved the quiet location and the wee outside area with the swing chair which my son loved. So many personal touches...milk and coffee cereals jams etc.i loved the hairdryer! So much that i bought one the same on the way home.Lovely lady who checked in in our son and wee dog while we were at Selwyn Sounds...thank you so much! A lovely place in a wee piece of paradise.Thanks so much xx"

"Not only is Blackbird well designed it is nicely decorated. Although not a large cottage it was cozy and met our needs."

"It was easy access to the accommodation which was spacious and clean. It was simple and we were comfortable. It is in a good location with a bus stop right outside. Frequent buses go to the city center and we could walk to the beach. I highly recommend this little gem."

"We were unaware it was only 2 bedrooms with 2 double beds... but worked just fine because the boys had sleeping bags on one bed. Dishwasher was not functioning safely with drawers unable to take weight so we chose to hand wash our dishes. Apart from that we enjoyed our stay."

"We wanted a place outside the Christchurch for our last night in New Zealand. The cottage was just perfect. It was had everything we needed. Wish we could have stayed longer."

"Beautiful country home, easy check in, great price. However the innternet is limited"

"Loved the ppty…thanks for sharing. Only small issue was getting the lock box code at the last minute. I would recommend the ppty."

"Beautiful property but Old and Needing Maintenance. Power went out in kitchen, couldn't find circuit board/fuses. Toilet in master bath quit working, plumber had to be called. Lamp on wall above bed inoperative and loose. Light above sink in master bath is out. Property needs attention before I would recommend. Shame, great location with potential."

"We enjoyed this VRBO. It is in an idyllic country setting. So peaceful and relaxing. Janette was a fabulous host. The property is exactly as described and was spotlessly clean. We highly recommend it."

"its what we expected and the owner helpful"

"Great little place."

"Great property for being in the centre of town. Need to address water damage in rooms."

"Excellent location. Building and furniture somewhat dated. "

"This was a fantastic property! Very spacious rooms and a fantastic area to walk around."