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Seaside Cottage - Glen Bay

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Exterior
view of back of cottage to sea
Front of house
Front of home with car parking, inside the property fence line.
view from driveway to front entrance

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Akaroa, Banks Peninsula
  • Akaroa Lighthouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Akaroa Wharf
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Akaroa Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Main bed room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Seaside Cottage - Glen Bay

This property is in within 15 minutes easy flat stroll or 2 minutes’ drive 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 traveling 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 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.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$70.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

Akaroa Rental Homes

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Akaroa

Located in Akaroa, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Akaroa Lighthouse and Giant's House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve and Ellangowan. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Akaroa, Banks Peninsula

What's nearby

  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Akaroa Museum - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Giant's House - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Linton The Giant House - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Akaroa Fish & Chips - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪L'Escargot Rouge - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Trading Rooms - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ma Maison - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Common - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside Cottage - Glen Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seaside Cottage - Glen Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside Cottage - Glen Bay?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Seaside Cottage - Glen Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Akaroa Lighthouse and Akaroa Wharf. Akaroa Museum and Artisans Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 220 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 220 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

pip c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Return visitors, great option for families
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location

We really enjoyed our stay! Amazing location. Very clean and well equipped bach. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday spot

Amazing location, authentic kiwi bach, well appointed and super clean. Would recommend to anyone and hope we can go back some time.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 day stay in Akaroa

The house was clean and tidy, and the setting/view was amazing. This was an ideal place to stay for our family of five. Would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bliss

Our 2nd stay. Veranda view magical. Watched dolphins pass by. Quaint batch. Very cosy. Plan to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful weekend at Glen Bay

We loved our stay at the seaside cottage. Such a peaceful place to relax and explore. Hope to return again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bliss

Beautiful location. Close to town but peaceful. View and sound of the sea wonderful.Cottage felt like a genuine bach. Straightforward access. Clean and welcoming. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful wee cottage

This cottage is so sweet - so old Akaroa. Very clean and comfortable for our 2 night stay - very quiet - lovely location across from the water. Everything we needed was there. We would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Seaside Cottage!

As always, Seaside Cottage was a wonderfully relaxing spot to enjoy Akaroa and perfectly suited our needs and budget. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great value, great location

We are repeat stayers, and happy to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ainsley D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a great stay in Akaroa, the property is just like the listing. It was perfect for our girls weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna-Marie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing

We had a wonderful weekend away with friends. Just what we needed before the Christmas busyness. Tracey was awesome to deal with :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katz W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute beachfront cottage

Awesome little place with all the amenities you could want. Perfect for our group of 3 adults, 3 children
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

End of the road charmer, read the fine print

We spent a few days in this retro beach house enjoying the popular village of Akoroa. It was a great location to walk to the village, but be staying in a very quiet, serene home with a terrific garden and expansive view. My only disappointment was having to pay for “renting” linens and towels, a first in five trips to New Zealand.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, easy place to stay

Great location opposite the water and in walking distance of the edge of the town and shops. Property was as described in the listing, very clean and tidy and well furnished. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful short trip

Beautiful location and very cool old bach which was perfectly set up. We did not want to leave. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephan e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Place in fantastic location. Simple but good value for money

Great location, well equipped with all necessary stuff. It's not chic but very quiet und peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quintessential

The Glen is a delightful cottage, cosy, comfortable and plenty of charm. The highlight for us, was having the magnificent scenery of the Akaroa Harbour, right on our doorstep.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot!

Another lovely stay at beautiful Glen Cottage- super smooth communication with property manager and such a great little cottage, the perfect getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul & Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

genuine historic cottage in gem locale

comfortable and down to earth historic cottage for those who value character and environment over glitz and modcons
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice (Jan) R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secret Location

Such a great place.. thank you for having us stay.. Too good to tell the world about!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy-Lee B., Chch NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best kept secret in Glen Bay!

Lovely cottage with everything you need at hand.. very comfortable beds and the view is to die for.. helped ourselves to yummy mandarins growing up the back of property.. will definitely come stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Juliane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This little house is settled right on the lake site. It is an old house with old-fashioned appliances and furniture (no dishwasher, but 10 peeler). The rooms were quite small with luggage, the beds were nicely made, ok comfortable. However, the view makes up for everything and that's exactly why we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the cottage, spent a lovely week of R &R, everything we needed was there

We will be back Janice & Glenis
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Myriam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous little place

Just what we wanted and super clean, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Akaroa Rental Homes

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What makes this property unique

Exceptional Order

Languages:

English