10/10 Excellent
Jenny M.
25 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jenny M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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3-bed gem in Birdlings Flat with stunning lake & ocean views – a rare retreat!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6140 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Little River, Canterbury Region
- Banks Peninsula
- Lyttelton Harbour50 min drive
- Sumner Beach59 min drive
- Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bunk Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
3-bed gem in Birdlings Flat with stunning lake & ocean views – a rare retreat!
Step back in time at our three-bedroom lakefront home with stunning sea views, nestled in the heart of Birdlings Flat.
This comfortable and pet-friendly family home offers the perfect base to experience the rugged beauty of the area, just 200 meters from the treasure-filled beach. Spend your days beachcombing or exploring the dramatic coastline, then unwind in the evening at the bar while soaking in the officially recognised Dark Sky nights.
Only 40 minutes from Christchurch, our unique getaway offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature — ideal for families, couples, or anyone looking to relax and reconnect.
This comfortable and pet-friendly family home offers the perfect base to experience the rugged beauty of the area, just 200 meters from the treasure-filled beach. Spend your days beachcombing or exploring the dramatic coastline, then unwind in the evening at the bar while soaking in the officially recognised Dark Sky nights.
Only 40 minutes from Christchurch, our unique getaway offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature — ideal for families, couples, or anyone looking to relax and reconnect.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Birdlings Flat
Birdlings Flat is home to this holiday home. Lyttelton Harbour and Port Hills are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Ellesmere and Banks Peninsula.
Little River, Canterbury Region
What's nearby
- Hagley Park - 47 min drive - 53.1 km
- Akaroa Wharf - 47 min drive - 47.0 km
- Lyttelton Harbour - 50 min drive - 49.1 km
- Sumner Beach - 59 min drive - 56.0 km
- New Brighton Beach - 60 min drive - 58.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Little River Hotel - 9 min drive
- The One Next Door - 10 min drive
- Little River Café - 10 min drive
- Little River Diner
- Junction Coffee & Eats - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Jan Daffin
We are both long term residence of Birdlings Flat and love the place dearly. We are off on our own adventure and will be working in different parts of New Zealand for the next few years.
Birdlings FLat is like being on a permanent holiday, you cant help but relax when you drive in and even after years we are still in awe of this truly stunning part of New Zealand.
Birdlings FLat is like being on a permanent holiday, you cant help but relax when you drive in and even after years we are still in awe of this truly stunning part of New Zealand.
Why they chose this property
Situated only 40 minutes from Christchurch and another 45 minutes to Akaroa, we are well located to explore the beautiful Banks Peninsula. We are a tiny suburb off State Hightway 75, with a population of only 300 residence. No footpaths and limited street lighting leads to a quiet, beautiful village,
What makes this property unique
Our property is situated on the Lakeside of Lake Forsyth (Te Roto o Wairewa. We also have amazing views of Birdlings Flat beach and from the comfort of the couch you can enjoy the stunning beauty off Lake meeting ocean.
On our lake we have an amazing array of birdlife including the rare puteketeke (crested grebe), swans and plenty of geese. You will also quite regularly see fish leaping out the water.
Dark nights are also a unique part of our area although not officially listed as a dark sky area. On a clear night, enjoy breathtaking views of the Milky Way and a million stars sparkling above. Birdlings Flat is also a popular spot for the aurora for this reason.
On our lake we have an amazing array of birdlife including the rare puteketeke (crested grebe), swans and plenty of geese. You will also quite regularly see fish leaping out the water.
Dark nights are also a unique part of our area although not officially listed as a dark sky area. On a clear night, enjoy breathtaking views of the Milky Way and a million stars sparkling above. Birdlings Flat is also a popular spot for the aurora for this reason.
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