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Up from the Beach on Smith Ave

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Living area - door leads to open plan kitchen and dining.
Another angle of the living room.
This leads out to the deck.
Kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Akaroa, Banks Peninsula
    Akaroa Museum
    5 min walk
    Pohatu Penguin Habitat
    5 min walk
    Artisans Gallery
    7 min walk
    Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    85 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Sun Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Up from the Beach on Smith Ave

Renovated Villa located just up from Akaroa’s main beach, centrally located offering all day sun and great view. Good access with plenty of parking. Open plan living area opens up onto generous decking and patio area and sheltered garden setting.
Sky TV please bring own HMDI card.
Internet at this home - code instructions at the home.

This property is within 2 minutes down to the centre of the village of Akaroa and all it offers, and is well suited to those wanting to explore the beautiful Bank Peninsula region.

Tourist activities include both dolphin watching and swimming with dolphins, guided kayaking, fishing and swimming, hiking, walks and a relaxed village around which you can just stroll and enjoy the views, the people, the atmosphere...

There’s a good children’s playground if travelling with children, beaches for playing in and a pleasant drive by car to the outer bays of the Peninsula will find some of the best unspoiled beaches in Canterbury. Banks Peninsula even has a couple of hidden surfing spots which are world renown. The village also boasts a decent sized supermarket, many cafes, and a host of wonderful restaurants. The safe bay also offer great walks and hikes, along with boutique shopping, galleries, wineries and the famous Barry Point cheese factory.

Akaroa is 1,5 hours from Christchurch city, and has a regular mini-bus service operating between Christchurch City, and both the International and Domestic airports if you’re arriving from another city.

Special conditions:
Small boat parking area available at street
3rd bedroom is at end of hallway
HDMI bring own card for sky.

Extras: Cleaning ( NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

Akaroa Rental Homes

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Akaroa

Akaroa is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve and Ellangowan, while Akaroa Museum and Maori & Colonial Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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Akaroa, Banks Peninsula

What's nearby

  • Pohatu Penguin Habitat - 5 min walk
  • Giant's House - 7 min walk
  • Linton The Giant House - 8 min walk
  • Akaroa Wharf - 9 min walk
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Akaroa Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Trading Rooms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ma Maison - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪L'Escargot Rouge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Common - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Up from the Beach on Smith Ave pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Up from the Beach on Smith Ave ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Up from the Beach on Smith Ave ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Up from the Beach on Smith Ave located?

Situated in Akaroa, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Akaroa Museum, Artisans Gallery and Giant's House. Akaroa Wharf and St Patrick's Catholic Church are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway in Akaroa
The heat pump was on when we arrived which was much appreciated. The house was as described. Not much wood for wood stove but it was not as cold as we expected. Well equipped kitchen. Would be even nicer in summer or a sunnier weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location with a lovely house so warm and cosy
The house was very comfortable, warm and well laid out for 2 couples. Spacious living area with comfy chairs which is always good. The view was lovely only wish the weather had been better, can imagine it would be wonderful in the summer sitting on the deck overlooking the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay over the long weekend
We had a lovely stay at this bach. Enjoyed sitting out on the deck looking over the water. It was lovely and cosy with the fire and heat pump. So central to everything and we walked everywhere. I would definitely recommend this place to others.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and well-equipped home close to waterfront and shops.
The house is located up a short steep street from the main road, and we enjoyed sitting at the table on the front deck admiring the amazing view and soaking up the peace. Inside it’s more spacious than it looks from the outside with a big lounge and kitchen/diner with lots of access to the wraparound deck. We entertained 7 friends for lunch and a BBQ dinner on the Saturday and were impressed with the well equipped kitchen. We found the bed in the master bedroom a bit bouncy for a restful sleep, and the deck could do with some attention as raised nailheads made walking on it barefoot uncomfortable. Overall, however, we enjoyed our stay and felt it would be a great (and reasonably priced) place for two couples or two small families sharing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect
Great wee roomy house. Bedding configuration excellent. Well set up; practical layout. Location very close to town. Decks on two sides, with sun umbrellas, were great for relaxing. Very quiet, with views of the harbour. Lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely view and birdsong
The property is very comfortable with excellent beds and facilities. We enjoyed the outdoor areas and the view. Plenty of space for all
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labour weekend 2023
We enjoyed our stay over Labour weekend. The view is great, the accommodation is comfortable and nice and close to the shops and cafes. It was very quiet with just the morning birdsong to wake up to. We were very impressed with the size of the quails that visited us during our stay! We suggest the instructions for the dishwasher be redone as they are very difficult to read. Also perhaps consider having Chromecast on the TV? Thank you for allowing us to stay at your lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeline E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and close to everything!
We loved our stay, especially enjoyed the fire and the fact that we were walking distance to everything. Will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Hayley R., Ashburton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
My family of 6 enjoyed our stay, loved the views. It's a short walk down the hill to beach, not far away from shop and cafes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Very good well appointed spacious house with gorgeous views over the harbour. Close to all areas of the town . Thanks Tracey.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
The house is in such a great location. It was well setup and was comfortable enough for a larger group.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely house, lovely setting
A spacious character home with excellent modern facilities in a beautiful bird-frequented garden with a great view of the harbour. The walk up the hill a bit challenging for four 75-85 year olds!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Akaroa trip
A nice, clean property with all the amenities. The listing could have made it clearer that the third bedroom was literally just a bunk in the hall by the front door curtained off from the hallway. But apart from that, a great house
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house & great views
Lovely house - large & spacious with plenty of room for two families. The kids loved the curtained sunroom to sleep in and coming off the hallway meant it was isolated. Clean and functional kitchen and two bathrooms. Outdoor wrap around deck and two tables meant you could sit in the sun no matter what time of day - we spent most of our time out there with amazing views of the harbour. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Iain D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
We loved this property, awesome location and older style house that has been updated really well but keeping its heritage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ideal for our family
great, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend
This property was exactly as described and the view was amazing. It was very well presented and very clean. It was the perfect weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location , fabulous views
Would definitely recommend to others
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria Ligaya V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Very lovely place very big and very clean. Nice for family and friends and kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
A warm and comfortable family home provided a wonderful 3 generation family holiday even though the weather was terrible. Great view, comfortable beds and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, attractive house
12 Smith Street was a treat. The view was beautiful and and out door living was excellent. We all had a great time in Akaroa. The amenities in the house were plentiful. Location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great place, clean and tidy and close to beach

10/10 Excellent

Julie Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely older Akaroa house
A lovely solid elegant older home. Very comfortable, good amenities and great location

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kereru, Bellbirds and a view of the Ocean
Love the place. Warm, homely, central - gorgeous views.

10/10 Excellent

Marina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Ideal location for our sibling get away - great location, size, facilities, view and sun. Many thanks

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