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Ocean View tiny house

Cabin with kitchen, near Sumner Beach

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Kohanga sits at the bottom of the garden with Banks Peninsula in the background
Terrace/patio
Kohanga with outdoor table and chairs
Skylight view out to Boulders Bay
View from sleeping loft

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 210 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Sumner Beach
  • Place, New Brighton Beach
  • Place, Lyttelton Harbour
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Loft

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Ocean View tiny house

A self contained tiny house set in tranquil woodland setting with views of the Pacific Ocean. Main living area contains comfortable seating and dining table. Kitchen has fridge and cooking hob. A ladder leads to the sleeping loft so guests should have a reasonable level of agility. There is a super comfortable mattress, quality linen and a view out to Banks Peninsula via an opening skylight. Tiled bathroom contains toilet and shower. French doors open to decking , outdoor furniture and barbeque area.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Parking available

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

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

About the area

Christchurch

Located in Christchurch, this cabin is by the sea. While the natural beauty of Sumner Beach and Hagley Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Lyttelton Harbour. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wilding Park Tennis Center or Taiora QEII Recreation and Sports Centre. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Christchurch, Not Applicable

What's nearby

  • Sumner Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Taylor's Mistake Beach - 19 min walk - 1.5 km
  • New Brighton Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lyttelton Harbour - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Christchurch Gondola - 12 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 42 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dotcom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Valley Inn Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Spur On Redcliffs - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Upshot Coffee - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean View tiny house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View tiny house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View tiny house?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View tiny house located?

Situated by the sea, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Taylor's Mistake Beach and Sumner Beach. Cave Rock and Shag Rock are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 202 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Great place to stay

Stunning view over the sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great cozy tiny home with amazing view from bed!

I had a great stay and was very well accommodated; great hosts and great location!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirjam G.

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

Comfy tiny house

We really enjoyed the stay at the tiny house. It has everything we needed. The hosts are friendly and were always available.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Axel Z.

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

Very nice tiny house

The stay was lovely. The tiny house is in the garden of the owners house, well equipped and clean with a perfect view on the bay area / sunrise. Just bear in mind, that you have to climb up some steps to get into bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

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

A Perfect Spot

A perfect little spot to enjoy the surrounding area of Taylors Mistake and Sumner. Access to town, beaches and the great trails is perfect. Wonderful and welcoming hosts that helped above and beyond with our stay. Highly recommend as a short or long getaway!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

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

Great location

Beautiful little tiny home with a great view. Owners are very friendly and accommodating. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betti Ann Y.

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

Perfect tiny house

We loved our stay at the tiny home. It is perched above Sumner with a bedroom view of the ocean and set in a lovely garden. The house had everything we needed and a delightful ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harriet E.

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

Cute tiny home

We loved our night stay in this tiny home. Beautiful view and walk to Taylors mistake
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

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

Great Place in a great location

Loved my stay here at Hamish and Ronene’s home! They’re amazing hosts, super helpful and really lovely! The home had everything you need, really clean and tidy! Will definitely be coming back again. Cheers!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

AMELIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay in Christchurch. The nearby Taylor's mistake beach and the Godley beach park were beautiful. The communication with the owner was excellent and the tiny house was exactly what we expected and needed. It is a steep walk from the bus stop but the views alone a worth the effort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

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

Delightful

The tiny house is a work of craftsmanship with everything that we might have needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alistair W.

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

Great spot

Well presented tiny home. Loved the location for something different, a jog to the heads to explore the WW11 guns at the heads was a highlight. Hamish was a great host and very accomodating letting us store the bikes in the garage. 100%
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

All good!

Great tiny house with everything you need for a nice stay. Hamish is very helpful & friendly. Nice scenic, quiet location (except for some wind noise occasionally). Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey L.

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

Cozy & peaceful tiny house by the sea!

We had such a wonderful stay at Hamish & Ronene’s tiny house. Such a cozy, peaceful and warm refuge during the wintertime. We enjoyed falling asleep to the sound of the ocean, watching the sunrise from the loft bed (super comfy!) and relaxing on the couch with the sun streaming through the window. The tiny house is in an unreal location - a short walk down to both Sumner and Taylor’s Mistake on beautiful trails. Hamish & Ronene are so lovely and went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay N.

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

Great little space

Fantastic little tiny home, a quiet space close to coastal walks with fantastic views.Loved that it was out of the hustle and bustle of the mainncity but easy access to Sumner Beach cafes and east drive iver the hill to Littleton.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Compact with everything well set out, great spot for walks or strolls.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

steph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Sumner

Beautiful location, little tricky access.Great communication with owner.Very tiny but comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

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

Lovely views!

My son and I had a great weekend away, thank you. The tiny house was warm and charming, and the view was stunning. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Excellent

. Bright warm friendly tiny house. Amazing sunrises
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix B.

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

What a gem

This accomodation is absolutely terrific. It's small, yes. But it has absolutely everything you need and is very cozy. Haemish couldn't have been a better and more welcoming host. I would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn L.

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

Taylors mistake gem

What a cute well designed little tiny house at thd end of the garden . Private and well laid out ..thd loft bed anx view of thd sunrise was magical
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Enjoyed our Stay

We loved our stay in the little house. Even though compact, the house was well equipped for a short stay, the bed in the loft very comfortable, and the shower was lovely and hot. Hamish is a kind and accommodating host, responsive to any need. We enjoyed our walk along the cliffs, too, and visit to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie m.

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

stay at the Little House

great placenice walk the 400' down to town and back upsteep stairs to loft - might be difficult for unstable adultsexcellent host
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah G.

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

Wonderful Place!

Hamish really has a neat tiny home. Our favorite part was the big window in the bedroom loft which opened onto the ocean!Thanks for the stay, it was great to meet you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Great Place

Exactly as listed, Hamish was very friendly and our stay at the tiny house was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Hamish Kelland

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We are a semi retired couple who have travelled extensively and now enjoy sharing our unique property with others

What makes this property unique

Our cliff top location allows extensive views of the ocean and walking tracks to 3 beautiful swimming beaches. Kohanga tiny house is nestled at the bottom of our extensive organic garden.
Access if via a side gate. It is only a 20 minute walk to Sumner village where there are numerous cafes, eateries, shops, bars, supermarket, library and movie theatre.
The Purple Bus runs (every 15mins during peak hours) to Christchurch city and the airport.

Languages:

English

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