Beach Bach

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A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A modern living room with a TV, white furniture, a dining area, and a view of a garden.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a clock on the wall.
A modern living room with a dining table, white chairs, a sofa, and a TV.
A room with a wooden sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a garden.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Top-rated for value
    Guests love how much they get for what they pay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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The Pines Beach, Canterbury
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Sumner Beach
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Lyttelton Harbour
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Pines Beach

Located in Pines Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Northlands Shopping Centre and Merivale Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hagley Park and Waimakariri River. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Woodford Glen Speedway or One New Zealand Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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The Pines Beach, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 33 min drive - 26.3 km
  • University of Canterbury - 35 min drive - 28.1 km
  • New Brighton Beach - 47 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Sumner Beach - 49 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Lyttelton Harbour - 50 min drive - 42.7 km

Getting around

  • Rangiora Station - 19 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Woodend Hotel & Gateway Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thai Station - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Three Llamas Coffee House & Roastery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine & Moonlight - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Bach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Beach Bach?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach Bach on 27 February 2027 start from NZ$1,263, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beach Bach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Bach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Bach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Bach located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Waimakariri River and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Kaiapoi Food Forest. Darjon Vineyard and Woodford Glen Speedway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great bach

Very relaxing and great location
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great little bach

Well appointed and good value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great area, but for cost found accommodation tired and needed clean. Chairs uncomfortable and table and chairs not suitable for use ( very unstable and holes in table top surface). Beds very comfortable. Heat pump great. Dog enjoyed putdoor area. Great shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2026
Sorry to hear it wasn't as great for you. The table needed replaced but we didn't have time to get a new one organized and delivered...the guest before you had dragged it across the carpet and snapped the leg supports. I wasn't aware the Ikea seating wasn't comfortable...I'm really sorry to hear this as I had no idea...i haven't had other complaints...I will add extra cushions to make it more comfy. I'm so pleased it was great for the furr baby. We are about to give it a renovation due to wear and tear...hopefully, if you stay with us again, it will be much more comfortable. We always aim to improve where we are able.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Time to chill out

Just love this place so close to the beach just about every day, walking up and down the beach,nice and quiet. Some great mtb ride just down the road
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Baches are fun.

This Bach has a cheerful presentation, privacy and all amenities to ensure your holiday comforts. It is a peaceful place and having shopping facilities close by is a plus. Arrival was uncomplicated with key readily available.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Quiet and warm bach

This property is easy to locate in a quiet street, close to a lovely playground for children. I didn't feel that the listing accurately represented how 'bachy' this property was as it certainly needs some cosmetic work. We also found the cleanliness of the property to be below par.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2023
We are sorry you felt the cleanliness could have been better.... We strive to have the place at an extremely high standard, we wish you'd have informed us of this issue during your stay so we could have addressed this immediately for you - it is in the welcome book that we cannot help with grievances after the fact. Yes, It is a Bach, the name of the place is beach Bach and it's priced accordingly. There is some minor cosmetic work to be done but the price will also increase with the works done.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

Unfortunately, there was a damp, musty smell throughout the property.Although a microwave was supplied there were no suitable bowls/ plates that could be used to heat/ cook food.The bbq and outside area was unusable due to rust and cobwebs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Underwhelming but pet friendly

We stayed for 9 nights and, unfortunately, didn’t enjoy our time at this property. While we appreciated that it allowed us to bring our dog, the property was only just adequate for our needs. The condition of the property did not match the expectations set by the listing. The photos were outdated and did not reflect its current state.The bach was clean, but it’s very run down. There was noticeable rot to the skirting boards in the bathroom caused by a leaky shower, which urgently needs to be replaced. And the property appeared to have a damp problem smelling very musty. The outdoor area was disappointing as well. Although the listing advertised outdoor dining, this wasn’t possible due to excessive cobwebs, a rusted and unusable BBQ, and uneven paving that posed a tripping hazard—our toddler fell on it during our stay.We didn’t contact the host during our stay because the issues weren’t things they could resolve; the property simply needs significant maintenance and updates. While the location is excellent, with the beach very close and a fantastic playground just across the road, the property no longer felt like good value for money once all the additional fees were included.This property would be better marketed as a basic bach as is where is. Unfortunately, we wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Stay but………

Arrived at the batch at 4pm, had not received the access code. Manager of the property did not respond to email, text or phone calls until 4 hours later with the code!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 January 2023
Truly apologise for this and the stress and uncertainty it caused. We had internet issues on the day and therefore had no wifi calling and could not receive any calls or texts for several hours. We have remedied this since by adding a landline and also setup the app to automatically send these vital checkin details through.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely quiet break away

Great quite spot for a get away, walking to the beach short drive to the shops.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy beach bach

Cozy and warm. Secluded and within minutes from a beautiful beach. Great spot to relax for us and our dogs. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
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