Wainui with Akaroa harbour views

Are you looking for somewhere to gather and relax? Escape to tranquillity in spectacular rural Banks Peninsula. This holiday home suits couples or families who want to enjoy the view of Akaroa harbour and hear only the sounds of native birds.

This is a modern family farmhouse, just up the hill from Wainui beach. It was built by the owners 30 years ago, from macrocarpa timber milled from the property. Now the next generation of the family enjoy the comfort and quiet of the place whenever they can, and at other times are happy to share the property with guests.

With its four bedrooms, two bathrooms, spacious living and dining rooms, full-sized family kitchen, and big deck with barbecue, it works well for families getting together, who want space to spread out indoors, as well as the option to be outside. Relax and take in the view or play on the lawn. There are acres of farmland to explore or take a stroll down to Wainui beach.

The farmhouse sleeps 8-9 people. Upstairs is the master bedroom with queen bed and ensuite bathroom. Downstairs there are three more bedrooms and full bathroom. One x large bedroom with queen bed with own entrance to the lawn. One x large bedroom with 2 x single beds. One bedroom with 2 x bunkbeds. There’s an extra single bed upstairs to accommodate larger groups.

When the evenings turn cool and you gather inside, the two connected living areas are kept cosy with a big wood burner.

Plenty of off-road parking for cars and trailers.

When you stay here there’s lots to do in easy reach. On the Wainui side of Banks Peninsula, you have the beach and boat ramp, Saddle Hill scenic reserve, alpaca farm tours, winery garden bar, and cheese factory. The nearest hotel/bistro is at Duvauchelle, a twenty-minute drive. There you can also find gas, general store, and golf club. Akaroa is a half-hour drive, to art galleries, cake shop, farmers market, French-style cafes and restaurants, dolphin and penguin cruises, and a small supermarket.

Minimum stay 6 nights.