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Beachside Cottage. Le Bons Bay. Akaroa

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Beach
Dining
Games room
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Le Bons Bay, Canterbury
  • Place, Le Bons Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Akaroa Wharf
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Akaroa Lighthouse
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3/ Caravan

3 Single Beds

Living room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Beachside Cottage. Le Bons Bay. Akaroa


Only 90 minutes from Christchurch you will find "LuLu's place" it is a real old school kiwi bach.
We are a twenty minute drive from Akaroa which has a number of amenities and a short distance from a number of walks if you want to explore the rest of the Peninsula.
Lulus place is situated at 907 Le bons bay road on a nice rustic section full of native birds and vegetation.
The property is a 3 minute walk from the beach and the domain that contains a tennis court, kids play ground, flying fox, basketball hoop and rope swing.
It's a happy place for our family and we hope you can enjoy it as much as we do.
The bach has some old school quirks, but is comfortable and homely.
You have the use of 2 bedrooms both with double beds there is also a pull out couch in the lounge, a seperate bathroom and shower and an open plan lounge/kitchen.
At 60sq metres it's not the world's biggest but its dry and cosy.
There is a few mod cons like wifi and a smart TV. But mainly it's about being close to the beach and enjoying one of Banks Peninsulas best bays in a beautiful setting.
It can be cold at nights and heaters are provided. In winter we suggest bringing an extra blanket if you feel the cold it can get a bit chilly.
We provide clean sheets, pillows and duvets on the beds. Also bath mats and kitchen cloths.
Please provide your own towels.
Please enjoy "Lulus place" as much as we do, but respect her old rickety ways.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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
This is a clean yourself property. Please use cleaning products provided to clean hard surfaces and vacuum floors.
Linen is on beds but please provide your own sheets and blankets etc.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9574124
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Le Bons Bay

Located in Le Bons Bay, this cottage is near the beach. Akaroa Museum and Maori & Colonial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Akaroa Golf Club and Fishermans Bay Garden.
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Le Bons Bay, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Le Bons Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Akaroa Museum - 13 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 14 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Wainui Banks Peninsula - 25 min drive - 37.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Table Six - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachside Cottage. Le Bons Bay. Akaroa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beachside Cottage. Le Bons Bay. Akaroa?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachside Cottage. Le Bons Bay. Akaroa on 11 May 2026 start from NZ$150, 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 Beachside Cottage. Le Bons Bay. Akaroa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachside Cottage. Le Bons Bay. Akaroa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachside Cottage. Le Bons Bay. Akaroa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachside Cottage. Le Bons Bay. Akaroa located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Le Bons Bay Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Peace Memorial Library. Okains Bay Maori & Colonial Museum and Banks Peninsula Track are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very peaceful and lovely location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2026
Thanks for booking our little bach. A pleasure to have you stay Lulu
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kieran S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little Bach. Great garden for the kids, very close to the beach and park.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2026
Thank you for your review Kieran. Glad your enjoyed your stay in lebons. Kind regards Bridgett
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and comfortable with a lot of character! Le Bons was quiet and isolated - we loved our stay and hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2026
Thanks for your review Natalie. So happy you enjoyed your stay. Le bons is a very special place. Bridgett
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage, location was perfect for beach access. Will be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2026
Thank you for reviewing lulus bach. Le bons beach is definitely the perfect location. Look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind regards Bridgett
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tereza T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little place tucked in lush greenery, close to the beach. We felt at home and are already planning to come back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2026
Look forward to having you stay again. Thank you for booking and enjoying lulus as much as we do. Bridgett
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saskia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely wee bach, loved the decorations, so quirky and very homely. Awesome location so close to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2026
Thank you for booking a little bach. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Bridgett
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, clean and tidy, great retro classic kiwi bach. location excellent. Great communication with owners. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review lulus bach. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards Bridgett
Verified

8/10 Good

Petra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy, warm, lots of character. Everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Phil C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host easy to contact when needed. Loved our visit to the bay, the bach was so handy to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2026
Great guests, thank you so much for staying at lulus bach. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Bridgett
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house that we really enjoyed with the family. So much so that we have booked to come back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronika F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very homely bach, lots of family friendly games, amazing birdsong and pristine beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2025
Happy to hear you enjoyed le bons as much as we do. Take care Bridgett
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zac G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful and colourful bach, we adored our stay here and my 4 year old loved the felt tip collection. Thank you so much for sharing it with us, we created some great family memories here. Comfy beds, great coffee machine and beautiful birdsong. Close proximity to the beach and we had lots of fun playing hide and seek in the expansive garden. We will be back ! X
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2026
Thanks for your lovely review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at lulus bach. We would happily have you stay again. Kindest regards Bridgett
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

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

Lovely Bach

We loved staying at this little bach, it was comfortable and clean and had loads of character. If I was coming back to Le Bons Bay, I would definitely be happy staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

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

Nice location

Nice location, all the home comforts needed for a wee holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damasia d.

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

Perfect weekend

The batch was very cozy and close to the beach, we enjoyed the outside deck and the bbq. Perfect to enjoy with friends or family.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Berenike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bach has a lovely and cozy feel to it. Heaters kept us warm in June. Short walk to the beach and birds sang for us in the morning :).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

A break away

Another excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2024
Hi Lisa thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheelagh C.

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

Peaceful, picturesque haven

Lovely Bach very close to Le Bonnes Bay beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Home

A great cosy beautiful place to stay. Will go again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisa T.

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

Great place- low key lovely

Awesome dealing with the owner, easy comms and clear expectations. Good facilities, basic and comfortable. Close to beach and easy to be in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

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

Magic New Zealand Bach

Beautiful old bach that reminded me of childhood memories. Rustic bach, brilliant location and cool retro style furniture and accessories. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2025
Thank you so much for booking lulus. Glad you enjoyed or little bach with all its quirkiness. Kindest regards Bridgett
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hollie J.

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

Charming bungalow stay

I loved my stay at Lulu's. The bungalow is charming, beautifully decorated and so close to the gorgeous beach. There were seals in the water every day and the area was chill and quiet. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Glad you enjoyed the beach and the bach. Kindest regards Bridgett
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blair C.

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

Great

Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah R.

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

Rustic bach, lovely spot

The bach is rustic but has lots of personality and is clearly a family bach. It is in a lovely settlement near but not next to the beach. Very quiet area with natural beauty and lots of birds. We enjoyed a restful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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