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Reviews of Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa

Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa
Akaroa, Canterbury

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" "

8.6/10

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2023
Hi Deidre The kitchen is fully stocked with 2 drawers full of brand new cooking utensils - there is salt pepper oil and more in the pull out cupboard.. we supply more than any holiday home I have ever stayed in...

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2023
Hi Nikki As per our listing - it says we do not have a washing machine as the house is spring fed and not connected to the mains water Thanks

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

10/10 Excellent

Allen SW H., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful retreat
We loved our time at Children's Bay Retreat
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay
We had an incredible few days. The house was perfect for our group and the location and surroundings were magic. The bird life was a highlight for us. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
Lovely stay and can’t beat the view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Privacy and peace
Great property for some R and R . Loved being able to have my dog with me. Lovey big sliding doors , for the views . Great beds and furniture . I loved it so much that I stayed an extra night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grant O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome tranquil location
Fantastic property, amazing views; quiet; relaxing - epic!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hana R., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
We loved our stay in Children’s Bay. The home is modern and well equipped. The views are what made it so special though. Beautiful during the day and at night. We are looking forward to staying again sometime later this year. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, thank you
Excellent property, easy access to Akaroa and stunning views. Easy to deal with and very pleasurable stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Roeland D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views at nice location
Beautiful view and close to the village. Nice and modern home. Outside furniture could be improved do have it a little more comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax
My husband and my 3 adult children stayed here for 4 nights. The place was spotless and extremely comfortable. Showers were great and the beds were comfy. The views are stunning and are worth staying there just for them. We had lunch on the deck and if it had have been warmer weather we would have had breakfast there too. Would have been nice to have a washing machine if we had been staying a little longer. The air con/heat pump in the lounge needed some patience but got there in the end. It is a very peaceful and relaxing place. We even heard a Morepork at night time. This place is certainly a retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Nice spot very clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020