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Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK

Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK

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Property grounds
Dunnabridge
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Overview of Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Map
Selwyn District, Southbridge
  • Popular LocationLincoln University32 min drive
  • Popular LocationChristchurch Public Hospital59 min drive
  • AirportAshburton (ASG)69 min drive
  • Popular LocationLyttelton Harbour69 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK

Welcome to Dunnabridge at Rakaia Huts.
The only rental accommodation at the Huts on the North side of the river.
Close to the townships of Southbridge & Leeston if you are attending events in the area.
A family bach with all the facilities you will need for a family weekend away for a bit of fishing or some peace and quiet.
Plenty of places to sit in the sun to enjoy a book. Walks in any direction.
If fishing is your thing then you have easy access to the Rakaia River.
Try for a Salmon, Trout or Whitebait (in season)
Not into fishing. No problem. Enjoy peace and quiet to do your own thing, walk, read, sit in the sun.

Bring the kids as plenty of entertainment. Great selection of board games, jigsaws, DVD's or playstation. No option of getting bored. Fully fenced.

Would recommend sturdy walking shoes for trips along the beach. It can be a long walk to the river mouth so easiest access option is four wheel motorbike.

Dogs OK (outside) as long as you tidy up!

Boat ramp is public facility at lagoon. 500 mts away

Very limited connectivity for internet and phone. There is as long as you stand in the right spot.
Special conditions:

Plenty of blankets for extra warmth if required.
Plenty of firewood supplied for fire.
Kitchen consumables supplied (Tea, coffee, sugar), some basic pantry items plus cleaning products.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

Stephen Caunter
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 55 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please ask first.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southbridge

Located in Southbridge, this holiday home is on a river. Local points of interest include Lake Ellesmere and Salmon World. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Map
Selwyn District, Southbridge

What's nearby

  • Lincoln University - 32 min drive
  • University of Canterbury - 46 min drive
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 59 min drive
  • Lyttelton Harbour - 69 min drive
  • Rakaia Gorge - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gateaux Ciel - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Lake Ellesmere and within 25 miles (40 km) of Salmon World and Lincoln University. Crown Research Centre and Lincoln Event Centre are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet setting
Great place to stay. Well equipped and comfortable. Amazing forest restoration project nearby with an interesting trail.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A brief interlude
We stayed for the third time at Rakaia Huts and loved it once again. Clean, welcoming and oh so quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
A wonderful short break in the middle of a long drive. Peaceful and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous silence
So easy to find. House was lovely and clean. So quiet. Really nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Year get away
Property was exactly what we needed. Just a short stroll to the water and other great walks. Great place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Caunter

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Our family bach has created many memories for our family and it can do the same for you for your time on holiday.
I manage the property remotely as I live in Nelson. We still get to use it and it is a great base for a few projects that are on the go.

Why they chose this property

This is a family Bach we can now share with you. Nothing pretentious or over the top. Perfect for family getaway.
Fully fenced so suitable all ages

What makes this property unique

Be fishing on the river in next to no time. Trout, salmon, whitebait or just enjoy the nature.

Languages:

English

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