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Country Retreat - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens.

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Desk, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Towels, soap, toilet paper

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waitohi, Canterbury
  • South Canterbury Museum
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Timaru Public Hospital
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Country Retreat - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens.

Shanagolden - centrally located 5 minutes from Pleasant Point and 20 minutes from Timaru with easy access to Ski fields at Mt Hutt (1 hour 37 mins), Mt Dobson (1 hour 27 mins) and Tekapo Round Hill (1 hour 45 mins). A tranquil native garden setting, perfect as a writers' or artists' retreat or for those seeking an escape from busy lives. Enjoy garden walks, evening birdsong or a game of Pétanque. Continental breakfast (with local produce) provided. Microwave and Air Fryer also available for meal preparation. Separate studio room with a garden courtyard and ensuite bathroom. Your hosts Patricia and Gerard have a comprehensive knowledge of Aotearoa / New Zealand's many attractions and have travelled and worked in 29 other countries and are happy to share a wine in the garden with guests. Patricia speaks French, Italian and Te Reo Maori as well as English.
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be close to Pleasant Point Museum and Railway. Enjoy features like free breakfast. The apartment includes amenities such as a kitchenette and a microwave.
  • The apartment offers a kitchenette, a washing machine, and a microwave
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Pleasant Point Museum and Railway and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from DB Brewery
Free breakfast is served.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Waitohi apartment.

Guests are served free breakfast.

Property manager

Gerard and Patricia Moore

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling

Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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.

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
This was the exact getaway I was looking for. The sleepout was brand new and very tidy. Shower was amzing and the bed very comfy. The owner was so welcoming and friendly. Cannot express how great this stay was! Thank you Gerard and wife (sorry I can't remember your name)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025