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Fitzgerald Cottage CBD
Front door
Lounge
Garden Zen
Gas Fire Atmosphere

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Christchurch City, Christchurch
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Cathedral Square
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Fitzgerald Cottage CBD

This stunning property has been lovingly recreated and rebuilt from scratch to the exact architectural specifications of the 19th century house once at this site. The new cottage encompasses the quaint look, high stud and roominess of the old, but also incorporates the insulation, modern outfitting and comfort of the new.

From the moment you drive your car behind the drive's unique electric gates you enter a safe haven in the city. Before you the light, airy Zen garden designed by the owner and actioned by the master landscaper Lindsay Philps from GoFar Landscaping Company. Pause at this unique, private vista knowing it is yours to enjoy for the duration of your stay.

Once inside the house, explore the 2 generous bedrooms, living area, well-appointed galley kitchen and the "has it all" bathroom. Double-glazed sash windows, ceiling roses and ornate fire-surrounds create a sense of atmosphere harking back to a less stressful era. This attention to detail is, these days, somehow absent in most modern spec homes. Built to last, built to impress, built for safety.

This regenerating area of Christchurch is close to everything. You can start every day with a quick walk to Little Poms cafe for a wonderful breakfast and brunch and later meander down to the famous Pomeroys Public bar and restaurant. Or, by car, continue along Kilmore Street and within two or three minutes you are in the exciting Casino precinct with its Victoria Street dining and bars.
Once you have finished with your evening's activities retire to Fitzgerald Cottage, pop some of your favourite music on through the bluetooth-able sound system and relax in the warmth and comfort of your Christchurch haven.

Although I prefer 2 day bookings, I will take single night bookings at $220. Make an enquiry for a speedy response.
Special conditions:
Although I prefer 2 day bookings, I will take single night bookings at $220. Please enquire regarding this option.

Smoking allowed outside only.

Suitable for two couples, or small family.

Portacot and highchair available.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

DanielleSk1
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Christchurch

Located in Christchurch, this cottage is in the city centre. Bridge of Remembrance and Riccarton House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lyttelton Harbour and Margaret Mahy Playground. High Street and Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Christchurch City, Christchurch

What's nearby

  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cathedral Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hagley Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 15 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pomeroy's Old Brewery Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Majors Takeaways Fish & Chip Burger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Smokey T's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪C4 Coffee - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fitzgerald Cottage CBD pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fitzgerald Cottage CBD?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fitzgerald Cottage CBD?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fitzgerald Cottage CBD located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Margaret Mahy Playground, Barbadoes Street Cemetry and Bealey Avenue. Transitional Cathedral and The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 326 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 349 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Myriam V.

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

Christcurch stay

Everything was so clean and organized. A lovely warm feeling. Couldn't have asked for better!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LANCE B.

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

Fortune on Fitzgerald

the property was very well appointed, functional kitchen and bathroom. Nice and warm, convenient location in Christchurch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

City getaway

Charmingly presented. Excellent location. Very comfy beds and property well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karisma V.

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

Fitzgerald Favourite

This gorgeous cottage has become our go-to Christchurch stay. A beautifully cared for character home that is an easy flat walk to all the bars and restaurants. Danielle has thought of everything you could possibly need. Such a lovely contrast to the miles of new townhouses and just as comfortable. Will look forward to our next stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Excellent stay in Christchurch

Lovely character property, close to city
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer and Carl H.

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

Perfection in Christchurch

What a hidden gem. Fitzgerald cottage had everything we needed; it really is a hidden oasis in the middle of the CBD. My adult daughter commented that she wished she was friends with the owner as she has "the best taste ever" in decorating. Everything was comfortable, clean and just overall fantastic. Communication was great and we will definitely try to stay here again when next in Christchurch. Thank you for allowing us to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie S.

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

Christchurch home

Very easy check in process. Incredible and unexpected garden area that’s really nice to spend time in. Home has everything you need including a nice bath. Road noise was very loud at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan W.

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

Amazing central accommodation

We had a very comfortable stay, within close proximity to the city, supermarkets and other amenities. The house has everything you need and is a very pleasant place to be! The host was very helpful and communicative. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

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

Pure escapism

A prime city location, and yet so calm and peaceful. With one of Christchurch's top cafe for breakfast a one minute stroll. However, such is the detailing and warmth of this beautiful appointed home, you may not want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

No regrets

Everything regarding our stay at Ferguson Cottage was without fault. Danielle was most considerate offering early check in to suit our flight arrival. The property is very well equipped, cosy and comfortable. The garden appears to have grown considerably since the original listing and is a well kept delight. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

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

Great property and location

Fantastic property. Extremely well equipped and a great location. Quiet residential area but easily walkable to the centre. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Very impressed

A beautifully clean home outdoor area very relaxing so handy to everything. Everything was done to help us with last minute appointment changes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

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

Such a great stay!

We found this 2 bedrooms home delightful for our stay in Christchurch. Very good communication with the host. Access instructions were easy to follow and we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Beautiful garden in the back yard and lovely seating in the sun just from the lounge. Would highly recommend this place for a stay and hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett H.

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

Goid

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ash N.

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

Absolute Gem!

A fantastic property, with a superb location. We thoroughly enojoed our stay. It was warm, comfortable, and a perfect place to base our Christchurch adventures from. We absolutely loved it and will stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maeve B.

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

Third stay and still loving it!

This is our third time staying in this house. We absolutely love it. It is super comfortable, private and clean. There are so many excellent finishing touches around the house that make it feel very luxurious. Communication with Danielle has always been seamless. The location is fantastic. I would not hesitate to recommend this accommodation to others and have done so several times! Looking forward to our next stay! Thank you. 😊
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Two night Stay

A fabulous old house that has been renovated to perfection. Under floor heating in Kitchen and bathroom was fantastic. Very quaint and we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael D.

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

So lovely but noisy

The house is gorgeous and warm as toast on a very cold Christchurch weekend. If we had not had to sleep there I would give it 5 stars but the noise from the busy road was relentless until the middle of the night both nights (we were there Fri & Sat so maybe it would be less noisy during the week.) And the main bed needs a more comfortable mattress or topper and new pillows-everything in the house was so comfortable (the underfloor heating, the bathroom, the beautiful carpet) it's a pity the bedding let it down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen And Alexandra G.

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

Brilliant

A beautiful, warm, cosy quiet place. Fell in love with it. Really wish I lived there.. great stay. Thank you will be back..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Home away from home but prettier!

Gorgeous, comfy, great location! I will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene M.

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

Superb location

My friend and I stayed 2 nights for our visit to Christchurch. We both loved the home, location and it was very comfortable and cosy with the gas flame heater.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

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

Very comfortable and relaxing stay

This property is very secure, great location, beautifully appointed and decorated, and with so many personal touches that it was a complete pleasure to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Ritsy on Fitzgerald

The house is beautiful, warm, well catered for, secure and a fantastic place to stay so would highly recommend. A 10 minute easy walk into the city centre. Communication with the owners was spot on and prompt. Would definitely book again when visiting Christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Phoenisis M.

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

Oasis in the city

Fitzgerald Cottage was quite comfortable, and provided everything we needed during our stay. The only difficulty was figuring out how to run the dishwasher. The garden in the back had many trees and birds, and felt very peaceful.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Cat issues

The house and garden have been done nice. The main issue is the strong smell of cat urine that hits you as you enter the property. It is especially strong at the back door and deck area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by DanielleSk1

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What makes this property unique

Restful Zen-like garden with North-west aspect and mature trees.

Languages:

English

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