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Sandhill Gardens Retreat, close to Rangiora, Woodend ,Kaiapoi and Pegasus.

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Main living room
Dining room
Private kitchen
Kitchen
family room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master bedroom, upstairs

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sandhill Gardens Retreat, close to Rangiora, Woodend ,Kaiapoi and Pegasus.

Large modern villa with 4 large bedrooms , multiple sleeping options for family groups. With a wrap around verandah and ranch sliders from downstairs living areas and bedroom you can access the north facing, beautiful and well established gardens and lawns. Enjoy the amazing sunsets and night sky gazing. Nearby Woodend beach is great for swimming in summer and the woodland beach reserve trail can be walked or biked from Woodend all the way through Pegasus to Waikuku. The home's quiet rural setting with established trees and gardens, contains an abundance of mature plant species including Rhododendrons, Camelias, Pin oaks, Maples, Dogwoods, flowering Cherries, Roses and Hydrangeas which provide a haven for native birds. Listen for the tui , fantail , quail and pheasant's call. With a rural outlook on all sides , but 5 minutes from the main highway and just 5 - 10 minutes from Kaiapoi, Woodend and Rangiora townships. The best of both worlds!

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    House Rules

    Check in after 2:00 PM

    Check out before 10:00 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

    Check-out instructions

    The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

    Load and start the dishwasher

    Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

    Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

    Please leave sheets and pillows on the beds, it's easy for our clean up, but do place used towels on the floor in the nearest bathroom.

    Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

    Important information

    You need to know

    Property Registration Number No
    Property # 9592508
    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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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

    About the area

    Woodend

    Located in Woodend, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Darjon Vineyard and Rangiora Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Lilybrook Centre and Northlands Shopping Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqualand New Zealand, or check out an event or a game at Woodford Glen Speedway. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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    Woodend, Canterbury

    What's nearby

    • Darjon Vineyard - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
    • Kaiapoi Food Forest - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
    • Northbrook Wetlands - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
    • Kaiapoi Dog Park - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
    • Woodford Glen Speedway - 9 min drive - 12.0 km

    Getting around

    • Rangiora Station - 9 min drive
    • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 19 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
    • ‪Artisan Rangiora Bakery - ‬8 min drive
    • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
    • ‪Woodend Hotel & Gateway Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
    • ‪Joe’s Garage - ‬5 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Sandhill Gardens Retreat, close to Rangiora, Woodend ,Kaiapoi and Pegasus. pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    How much does it cost to stay at Sandhill Gardens Retreat, close to Rangiora, Woodend ,Kaiapoi and Pegasus.?

    As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandhill Gardens Retreat, close to Rangiora, Woodend ,Kaiapoi and Pegasus. on 25 May 2026 start from NZ$233, 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 Sandhill Gardens Retreat, close to Rangiora, Woodend ,Kaiapoi and Pegasus.?

    On-site parking is available at the property.

    What time is check-in at Sandhill Gardens Retreat, close to Rangiora, Woodend ,Kaiapoi and Pegasus.?

    Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Sandhill Gardens Retreat, close to Rangiora, Woodend ,Kaiapoi and Pegasus.?

    Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

    Where is Sandhill Gardens Retreat, close to Rangiora, Woodend ,Kaiapoi and Pegasus. located?

    Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Kaiapoi Food Forest, Aqualand New Zealand, and Lilybrook Centre. Geisha Road Amenity Area and Waimakariri River are also within 6 miles (10 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. 33 out of 38 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

    9.8/10

    Cleanliness

    10/10

    Amenities

    10/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    9.8/10

    Check-in

    9.8/10

    Communication

    9.6/10

    Location

    9.8/10

    Listing accuracy

    Reviews

    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Trinity South Christchurch

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Was good, near enough to the campsite where everyone else was.
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
    Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2026
    Good to hear and tank you for leaving everything in clean and tidy condition
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Kelly-Jo P.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Great host
    Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
    Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2026
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review , it’s always good to hear our guests have enjoyed their stay. Welcome back anytime.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Gill G.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Really enjoyed our stay, close to Chch but out in the country. Woodend Beach also close by and was stunning
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Lama M.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    This place is beautifully presented and was very comfortable
    Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
    Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2025
    Thanks Lana, happy to hear the house worked well for you all.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Meghan V.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Wonderful stay!! House was roomy and comfortable. Garden was amazing!! Margaret was a kind and responsive host.
    Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
    Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2026
    Meghan and friends were great guests. They left the house clean, neat and tidy. Thanks for staying Meghan and welcome back any time. Hopefully the weather will be better next time.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Clara S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Great house for large groups, many bedrooms and complete bathrooms.Beautiful gardens
    Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
    Response from VrboOwner on 9 January 2026
    Thank you Clara for taking the time to leave a review. It's always great to hear their stay has met guests' expectations and worked well.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    orion F.

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

    Great stay

    We had an awesome time
    Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Julie

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Everything was set up ready for our stay. Good communication with the owner before the visit. Beautiful accommodation. Felt like a country retreat but easy driving distance to shops etc.
    Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    martin p.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    The place was very nice. Accommodated 8 of us comfortably. Clean and tidy. Close to where we wanted to be. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was easy to cook in.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
    Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2025
    Thanks for taking the time to write a review. And thank you for leaving everything clean and tidy. Hope the golfing went well! Regards Margie
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Trinity South Christchurch B.

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

    Great!

    Great stay, thank you!
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
    Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2025
    Thanks James for taking the time to write a review, we’re glad you had a good stay.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    lynda b.

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

    Woodend stay

    Loved it!Great place. great hosts!
    Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
    Response from VrboOwner on 15 January 2025
    Great guests, left the house very clean and tidy. Welcome to come back and stay again anytime.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Diego C.

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

    Great place to stay

    The house was clean tidy and everything was great, happy to recommend staying there
    Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Maree S.

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

    Wonderful stay

    What an amazing property. Highly recommend.
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Peter K.

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

    Nice Stay

    Lovely place clean and tidy with a beautiful fire and plenty of wood
    Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Catherine D.

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

    Another relaxing stay

    Our second time at this property. A lovely house to have time away at. Nice places to walk to. Well equipped, always clean and tidy, comfortable beds, and nice and warm. I am sure we will be back.
    Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
    Response from VrboOwner on 9 January 2026
    Thank you Catherine.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Logan C.

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

    Amazing

    The house and location was perfect for what we needed , would 100% recommend
    Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
    Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2025
    Thanks Login . Welcome back anytime
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Jeanette W.

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

    A Beautiful stay in a beautiful home

    Very spacious home in a beautiful setting. Comfy beds and all the home comforts you are likley to need
    Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Irene K.

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

    Wonderful stay! Highly recommend!

    We will definitely be back if we are ever in the area again. Margaret was amazing. Everything was well organised, and the rooms were spotless, with fresh linens. We were impressed by how clean and well-maintained everything was. If you are looking for a clean, welcoming, and well-kept place to stay, this is the spot.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Paul M.

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

    Family get together

    The place was perfect for our extended family who had gathered for a funeral. Gorgeous fire & plenty of space & bathrooms for everyone. Short drive to Woodend Beach which we loved too. Definitely recommend.
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Ineke R.

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

    Fantastic property

    Great location, you feel well away from everyting, but you are only 10mins from Rangiora. So much space in the house, great layout, everything you need. Awesome place to sray.
    Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
    Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2024
    Hi Ineke, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and it was lovely to meet you all . Thanks for your positive feedback.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Rachel G.

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

    New years family escape

    Fantastic house, good sized bedrooms, large bathrooms, multiple spacious communal areas. Great communication. Would love to come back, there is so much to do in the area.
    Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Dave W.

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

    Sandhill Road House

    Large, spacious and secluded. Very comfortable. Ideal for our needs.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
    Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2021
    Thanks Dave. Glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for leaving everything the so clean and tidy.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Julia B.

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

    Wonderful homely stay

    We had such a lovely time! The place felt like staying with family. The owners were around more than I anticipated , but their horse was not well so understandable.
    Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Angela M.

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

    Fantastic Family House

    We had the best time on this property catching up with family. So much living space and beautiful blossoms to look at in the garden. Fantastic rural outlook but close to supermarkets/food places as well. Would highly recommend this house
    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Murray N.

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

    Race weekend

    Love this place. Perfect for what we needed. Slept 7 of us men, with plenty space for us al. Well looked after properly with everything we needed
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
    Response from VrboOwner on 22 November 2023
    Thanks Murray. Good to hear the space worked well for you all . And thank you for leaving the property clean and tidy.

    About the host

    Hosted by margiebr3

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    We are semi retired and enjoy the quiet country life, fresh air and peace that having a semi rural property offers us. This property is close to Christchurch city , just 20-25 minutes away and to the main arterial routes to Rangiora , Kaiapoi and Woodend, just 5 minutes away. So we have the benefit of easy access to services, shops etc combined with a quiet rural lifestyle. There are multiple walking and cycling tracks nearby , the beach is 5 minutes up the road , and cafes , bars , restaurants and wineries within a few kms.

    Why they chose this property

    A quiet, peaceful, rural outlook with all services and main roads nearby .
    The best of both worlds and space to spread out relax. Large living areas and multiple bathrooms to accommodate larger family groups , extended family etc with ease.

    What makes this property unique

    Amazing night sky. Warm log fire for cold winter nights with free firewood supplied, as well as a heat pump.
    Walking , cycling tracks to explore the area, beaches and swimming pools nearby.
    Easy access to main highway North to visit Hanmer Springs , Wineries etc as well all the other local attractions .20 minutes into Chrischurch City to Margaret Mahy playground, the city tram loop, the hot water pools at New Brighton, boating on the Avon, Willowbank wildlife centre and Orana Park for the young ones. Or the shopping , Riverside Market, the gondola and Adrenalin Forest for young and old alike.

    Languages:

    English

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