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Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Akaroa, Canterbury
  • St Patrick's Catholic Church
    12 min walk
  • Artisans Gallery
    13 min walk
  • Akaroa Museum
    15 min walk
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    91 min drive

Room options

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!
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of St Patrick's Catholic Church. Breakfast (surcharge) is available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Within a 15-minute walk of St Patrick's Catholic Church and Artisans Gallery
This vacation home offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

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
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • 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

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Smartphone data usage (unlimited)

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

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Please no pets on the beds

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie S., Alameda, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
This was a lovely vacation home for a weekend in Akaroa. It was a little adventurous getting up and down the driveway with a campervan, but doable. Once there, the views are fantastic and it is truly a pretty easy walk to town. Kitchen was well stocked for basic cooking and bathrooms have nice amenities like heaters and heated towel racks. It was a lovely stay and we recommend it without reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Amazing location and set up. You have everything at your fingertips ! The home is so well set up and very comfortable. Easy walk to town. Loved it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful views
Very peaceful and beautiful place to stay. House is well set up and comfortable. We had an excellent stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous holiday house!
Super accurate against photos and description. Such lovely holiday house. Beautiful views across harbour to Akaroa.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delmar C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great place
Views were fantastic, great ambience 100% would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

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