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Unwind in a Real, Cute, Comfortable Bach in Takamatua

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The sunny front deck - fabulous in the afternoon & evening
Plenty of seating and room to spread out.
View of front and rear decks
From the porch to the street (culdersac) - grapes look good but very few grapes.
seating in the sun by the french doors, and dining area & kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Akaroa, Banks Penninsular
  • Akaroa Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Akaroa Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Akaroa Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Massive Master Space

1 King Bed

Sunny Queen

1 Queen Bed

Twin Option

1 Child Bed

Inside bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Unwind in a Real, Cute, Comfortable Bach in Takamatua

Old French Road will provide a lovely getaway. It is comfortable and homely whilst retaining its original bach character with wooden floors, mix and match furniture and knick knacks noone is quite ready to throw out.
Its sunny position overlooked by an old walnut tree and surrounded by roses, grape vines and natives is a lovely spot to grab a book and some time with friends and family.

Less than 2 minutes away the water to paddle in (when its not mudflats), the stream to do white-baiting and just a little further away a jetty to jump from. Within a short 3km drive you can enjoy the cafes, restaurants, galleries and boutique shops of Akaroa.

Whether it be a summer of sunshine enjoying BBQs outside on the deck or tucked up warm and cosy in front of the open fire (or heat pump) after sunset in winter, this bach will let you get away from it all.

There is a deck with seating and dining table out the back which is great for catching the early sun and a chair & couch set up on the front deck, perfect for sipping a wine or gin in.
The shower pressure is great after a new hot water cylinder has been put in, so you are good to go.

Linen (Optional, NZ$15.00 per person);
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$70.00 per stay);
Extra Guest (Optional, NZ$25.00 per night);

Special conditions:
*Smoking only allowed outside and butts to be collected.
*Family pets ok with prior approval - you must bring a bed for them and they are not to be on the beds or furniture. It is fully fenced.
*There is a culvert that runs across the corner of the front garden so you will need to watch small children.
*Two night minimum stay on weekends. Three night minimum stay long weekends.
*Price quoted is up to 4 people.
When guests leave please close main gate.

Property manager

Lizzie Parker

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Akaroa

Located in Akaroa, this holiday home is near the beach. 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. Scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
Map
Akaroa, Banks Penninsular

What's nearby

  • Akaroa Museum - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Pohatu Penguin Habitat - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Linton The Giant House - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Akaroa Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪L'Escargot Rouge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Trading Rooms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ma Maison - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Common - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unwind in a Real, Cute, Comfortable Bach in Takamatua pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unwind in a Real, Cute, Comfortable Bach in Takamatua?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unwind in a Real, Cute, Comfortable Bach in Takamatua?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unwind in a Real, Cute, Comfortable Bach in Takamatua located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of St Patrick's Catholic Church, Artisans Gallery and Akaroa Museum. Giant's House and Akaroa Wharf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jos L.

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

Cute traditional bach with lots of character.

Very cute property, great set up with great communication from the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna N.

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

Lovely spot

The communication with Lizzie was great. Lovely spot, had everything we needed for a couple of nights stay. Board games were heaps of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Takamatua green bach a great stay away

Lizzie was great to communicate with. So appreciative to be able to take our dog on holiday. Amazing location with Children’s bay walkway in walking distance and just a quick drive over the hill to Akaroa
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Tony

Great little bach, even with the terrible weather we had a great time,playing board games etc.Has everything you need.Will definitely stay again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

learne m.

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

Learne

Once again, a fab stay at this comfortable, easy bach. The place just invites you to kick back and relax. Lizzy is very friendly and approachable. A perfect place to loll about in or come back to after a day on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

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

Unforgettable

Great kiwi bach, so well equipped in such a beautiful relaxing spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Lovely place to stay.

A lovely peaceful spot. House had everything we needed and we particularly enjoyed trying our the paddleboards. We would definitely go there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo d.

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

Long weekend

excellent great location Lizzie very good with communication will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri B.

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

Wonderful Oasis Getaway

We arrived quite late but check in instructions were clear and we made our way into the property with no issues. The location is supurb just a hop skip and jump down to the water at the end of the road. The Queen bed has quite a firm mattress, we are used to a soft one but didn't effect our stay too much Communication with the host was easy and I only wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette L.

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

Lovely holiday

This is the second time we have stayed and had a lovely time. Great location and lovely bach
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine S.

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

Time out in Takamatua.

We had a great time in your lovely cottage. It was so comfortable and was very well equipped. It was very peaceful, great for putting your feet up with a good book. Our two small dogs thought it was pretty good as well. Lorraine
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

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

Dream bach, perfect for relaxing

We loved our week long stay here. The bach is cosy, comfortable and very well equipped. Nice beds and linen. Lovely quiet spot to relax, our kids and dog enjoyed swimming down near the jetty. Don't miss the walk over the hill to Akaroa for stunning views. Delicious fish and chips at Kaimoana and excellent coffee at The Common. Thanks for having us Lizzie, we hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

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

Amazing Bach and great communication!

This place had soooo much more than we thought - literally every need was covered. It’s cute and cosy with outdoor space and in a perfect location. Can’t recommend enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

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

Perfect for relaxing

We really enjoyed our stay, everything we needed. Great layout of spaces both inside & out. Very comfortable, lovely hot shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaye J.

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

Charming Holiday Bach

On a friends recommendation, I booked this bach for a get-away family Christmas. It was perfect! Lovely little bach with everything we needed for our 6 night stay. Very well equipped and tastefully decorated with that personal touch. We made the most of the walks in the area, paddle boarding etc, and only a 3 minute drive to Akaroa. The two deck options worked well for us and so great having a fully fenced section for our dog. Stress free! Fantastic communication from the host made things very easy. Highly would recommend this bach.Would book again! Thank you Lizzy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morag M.

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

Super cute Kiwi bach

Excellent base so close to Akaroa and to family who live in Takamatua. House so we'll set up and resources. Back deck is the perfect place to start the day with a coffee in the sun. Lizzie provided amazing communication and the whole process was seemless.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Beautiful retreat

Beautiful environment lovingly maintained and decorated
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Relaxing Stay

A lovely bolt hole from Christchurch. The bach was comfortable, warm and great outside space for coffee in the morning or a wine at night. Fabulous comms with the owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael C.

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

Lovely spot

The house was even better than the photos. There was lots of space and a relaxed vibe. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony v.

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

Quaint Kiwi Bach

The location was perfect for our stay - very peaceful and only a short drive to Akaroa. The bach was very quaint and had everything that we needed. Enjoyed our stay and would like to come back when it is warmer to do some water activities. The scenery and views on the peninsula are absolutely stunning!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

A relaxed holiday vibe

Our family loved our stay at Lizzie's place - it's a relaxing holiday destination with a very cozy and welcoming vibe. We would definitely stay again if we have the opportunity.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

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

Perfect Change of Scene

We felt so relaxed in this beautiful spot. Plenty of space for everyone to relax, including our two dogs. Everything we needed to cook with and we were comfy and warm. Great communication from host. And lovely locals!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

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

Comfortable Bach

Lovely interesting property with all the necessities and some extras. We enjoyed our stay and would love to stay again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen J.

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

So chilled!!

Such a chilled wee relaxing spot, mates were in treasure heaven upon discovering the range of coffee pods! Love how the place catered for all those little needs from speaker/device charger to indoor/outdoor seating & restful decor. Thanks again for sharing :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lizzie Parker

Host profile image
Im a NZer that lives rurally, 10km from Darfield but work in Rolleston. I have a couple of dogs that love heading out to Takamatua and chilling out.

Why they chose this property

It was an opportunistic purchase as Takamatua had a good feel about it - not in the busy hustle of Akaroa but still had a holiday feel and enough walks around for the dogs. It is a really cute bungalow that needed some TLC - the previous owner had set it up beautifully and it just needed a touch up.

What makes this property unique

Parking for the boat; kennel for the dog

Languages:

English