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Holiday like a local in Central Christchurch

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Living area
Living area
Room
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 589 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Christchurch Central City, Canterbury
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Cathedral Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Matser

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Holiday like a local in Central Christchurch

This modern townhouse boast all the things you need for a comfortable, warm stay in beautiful Christchurch.

This house is in a block of 4, so perfect if you are booking for conferences or seminars and need guests together and close to the city.
15 Minute walk to the center of Christchurch and beautiful river walks, museums, art gallery and eateries.
Check out my other 3 listings.
It offers warmth & security in a home away from home with single internal access garage & alarm.
All linen included.
Cleaning / Key security fee applies.
Unlimited WiFi, sky and sky sport.
Portacot available.

Walk to the central city in 10 to 15 minutes. Head straight down Armagh St to the amazing Hagley Park. Take a stroll through the quiet and tranquil Red zone 5 minutes away or take an alternate route to the city along the new riverside boulevard.
The Margaret Mahy playground is an adventure for young and older children to enjoy a 5 minutes walk away

a maximum of 5 guests, and occupancy must not be exceeded.

- Cleaning fee applies to a standard exit clean. However, you are expected to leave the property in a satisfactory state. Excessively littered and/or dirty conditions at departure will result in extra cleaning hours being charged. This may include carpet cleaning or excessive rubbish removal for example.

- This is a residential dwelling and no parties or events are to be held at the property

Cleaning protocols:
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF

High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)

Property manager

Wendy sealey
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Christchurch

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Christchurch City Centre, a neighbourhood in Christchurch. The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts and Isaac Theatre Royal are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bridge of Remembrance and Riccarton House. Margaret Mahy Playground and High Street are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Christchurch Central City, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cathedral Square - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hagley Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pomeroy's Old Brewery Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Smokey T's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪C4 Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cathedral Junction - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday like a local in Central Christchurch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday like a local in Central Christchurch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday like a local in Central Christchurch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday like a local in Central Christchurch located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Margaret Mahy Playground, Barbadoes Street Cemetry and Transitional Cathedral. The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts and New Regent Street are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerin D.

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

Excellent stay

We had a wonderful time in Christchurch and loved staying here. It's very easy to walk around from here and was a great location for exploring. The home was cozy & had everything we needed. Our host was phenomenal and so helpful andaccommodating accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denice W.

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

Feeling like a local

Our stay was amazing! Everything about the unit was so comfortable. Wendy (host) is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Christchurch CBD

A wonderful stay…Wendy was a fabulous host, extremely helpful, giving us great ideas for our stay. The location was an 8 minute walk from the City centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cary S.

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

Excellent stay in central Christchurch

Clean and spacious townhouse within walking distance to the central business district. It's great for a couple like us or a small family. Wifi is excellent for those who work remotely. I'd totally stay there again if I ever make it to Christchurch again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

Comfortable, well-equipped house for family stay

Spacious house in a great location with all the amenities we needed as a family (washer, dryer, dishwasher, etc). Very clean and well organised, sheets and towels fresh, clean and well aired. Excellent communication from the host with many local suggestions. We had a great stay and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morag A.

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

Awesome on Armagh!

Really well equipped, modern and plenty of living space. Great location - walkable to the city. Lovely deck for enjoying a G&T at the end of the day 🙂.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Great access to town and restaurants

We really did feel like locals in this stay. We were able to walk down town to our tour pick up so we didnt have to worry about parking. We also found Pomeroys for dinner and Little Poms just a block away. Everything was wonderful. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

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

Samantha D

Great place to stay! Host was wonderful, great location, clean, tidy and an overall 5/5! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Great modern place and great location.

Wendy is lovely, highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

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

Great host, great location

so close to Christchurch, beautiful property. Wendy went above and beyond for us to feel welcome and maximise our time there. A fantastic visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

GILLIAN W.

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

Awesome Townhouse

Great central location. Very warm and comfortable with everything we needed. Lovely host. Would recommend and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

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

Wendy is an amazing host! This rental was perfect!

Clean, loads of room to unpack and feel at home, large, well equipped kitchen, and a perfect location to walk into town but still quiet at night
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

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

Clean affordable accommodation

Nice clean and tidy townhouse , very handy to have a garage as well . Was close to town and all amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sophia spurgin

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

Excellent start to our holiday

Wendy was very helpful both before and during our stay and there was plenty of information in the house. It was clean, comfortable and easy to walk into town
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

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

Home away from home

Could not fault the house at all, was a wonderful, inviting home away from home. The house was clean and we loved the pay it forward box, what a great idea. Will definitely recommend to others and stay again when we are back down that way.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was tops! We loved our stay at Holiday Like a Local! The property is in excellent condition and very clean. It is well-located to the Center City so we were able to walk to restaurants and parks. Parking is in a driveway. The kitchen is fully-equipped and we were able to wash clothes while there. The rooms were comfortable with two full baths. There is a nice fenced deck for relaxing. The owner left a great notebook with instructions, places to eat and visit, as well as other house information. She reached out twice before we arrived. I cannot say enough positive things about Holiday Like a Local. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

Amazing home away from home.

My family were so comfortable here, it was like being at home. The relaxed atmosphere is very important to our family that has members on the autistic spectrum and with anxiety. The location is fantastic, was just a short walk to the city centre or a quick drive to anywhere else you want to go.. The bach had everything we could need and Wendy was a great host. Very friendly and quick responses to my questions. We will choose to stay here next time we are in Christchurch. Thanks so much Wendy for helping to make our first family holiday in years an absolute dream.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

Highly Recommend

Great location and fantastic host, definitely use again if needed. Thanks a lot Wendy, really appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee M., Poolburn, Central Otago

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

Lovely stay

Great modern house, with everything you need. Wendy left some lovely gifts for the kids which was greatly received. Having the garage available for the car was great to get it off the street. Great communication with Wendy. Would definitely stay again. 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian B., Adelaide, Australia

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

Perfect for families

Excellent location, walk to city and huge kids playground, communication with Wendy was really easy. Really nice touch for the kids, Wendy had put chockies and jelly beans on their beds, she also has an awsome book collection and plenty of games for the kids to play, she had also put the air cond on warm for our arrival. We would definitely recommend. And would stay again, thanks Wendy. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B., Richmond

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

Steve's visit

An excellent property for my adult family with outstanding communications from the property manager. I have no qualms about recommending this property to anyone considering it,
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Beautiful unit in Christchurch

This is a terrific property. It is spotless and has everything you need in the kitchen. Wendy is available, and left snacks in the home for us. It is convenient to the downtown area. we enjoy walking, and we walked about a mile to our restaurants. Some of the other sites we had to drive to, such as the gondola, which is a few miles outside town, but this was an excellent location for us. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

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

Great Accommodation

House was exactly as described. It lies within a short walk to the city centre. Botanical Gardens and lovely riverside walks. House extremely well equipped with nothing left wanting. Wendy could not have been a more congenial and welcoming host and offered to be of help if needed. Thank you Wendy for a delightful stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Photos don't do it justice

A really lovely apartment. Very modern and filled with absolutely everything you could need. The three bedrooms are upstairs. The spacious main has a walk-in wardrobe (luxury when on holiday), plenty of drawers, and an ensuite (great shower pressure). The other two bedrooms share the other bathroom. Lovely courtyard which gets the sun in the afternoon, as does the lounge. Great location - close to the city and also various cafes and the wonderful Pomeroys pub. Would definitely recommend this accommodation to everyone. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol m.

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

Christchurch-amazing

From the first look at this property to the last day in Christchurch, Wendy has been a dream to work with. This property was the perfect location to the city center. A few eating establishments within walking distance. Wendy had a completely stocked kitchen which came in handy for our meals. Theee bedrooms worked well for us as we had neurological diseases and ease of alternate sleeping was great. Bathrooms had shower gel, shampoo and conditioner along with blow dryers. Also a scale which we did not use. No reason to see how well we were eating!!! Definitely this property would be my first choice if we come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

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