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Light filled townhouse. Stroll to river, Te Pae and central city.

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Walled frontage with main bedroom upstairs.
Driveway and front gate.
Front courtyard.
Open plan lounge, dining and kitchen beyond
Kitchen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Christchurch, Canterbury
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Hagley Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Light filled townhouse. Stroll to river, Te Pae and central city.

The perfect base for your Christchurch Stay, located truly in the heart of the city. A sleek contemporary townhouse with the added bonus of a courtyard garden. Leave the car at home and simply step out the door - a vast array of eateries, shops and other amenities is just a short stroll away. Wander to the Avon river and follow the riverside walking trail to Te Pae, Oxford Terrace or further to the Botanic Gardens or the burgeoning Arts Precinct.

The north facing open-plan living is cleverly designed to bring the outdoors in. Large bifold doors can be pushed back to connect the securely fenced wraparound courtyard garden extending the living area and creating a superb sense of space. A gas fire lends ambience to the sitting area and overlooking the dining area is a beautiful high spec kitchen with a gas cooktop and stainless steel counter.

Upstairs, arranged along a light-filled gallery, are three double bedrooms, including a spacious master with WIR and tiled en suite plus a family bathroom with separate bath.

Off street parking is either inside the internal access garage (small cars only) or in front of the garage.

NB The open staircase makes this home unsuitable for babies, toddlers and the less mobile.

Property manager

Ken Atkins
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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 3–17
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, is home to this holiday home. Margaret Mahy Playground and High Street are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Bealey Avenue and New Regent Street. Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre and Christchurch Adventure Park are also worth visiting.
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Christchurch, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cathedral Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hagley Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Place Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cathedral Junction - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Himalayas Indian Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Child Sister - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rollickin Gelato Cafe - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Light filled townhouse. Stroll to river, Te Pae and central city. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Light filled townhouse. Stroll to river, Te Pae and central city.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Light filled townhouse. Stroll to river, Te Pae and central city.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Light filled townhouse. Stroll to river, Te Pae and central city. located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Barbadoes Street Cemetry and Hagley Park. Pegasus House and Bealey Avenue are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

angela p.

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

Great Stay

Perfect home, close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

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

Wonderful home and location

Our group of six, which included two kids, thoroughly enjoyed our stay - the house was modern, clean, and comfortable. The house is warm and has a gas fireplace in the lounge which we really appreciated. The kitchen is great to cook in - spacious with high-end appliances and a six-burner cooktop and two ovens. The location is great - walkable to a Christchurch tram stop and Margaret Mahy Park. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureena v.

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

Lovely stay

Nice accommodation, comfortable beds & lovely indoor gas fire. Great bottom floor with open plan kitchen & living.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

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

Modern, clean, walking distance to city center

Even though it was next to a busy street it was quieter than expected. Had everything we could need and we felt warmly welcomed when we arrived to the property. Use of garage was nice— it fit our Toyota hilander just fine. Nice walk to town to experience Christchurch. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel C.

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

Perfection

We koved our stay in Christchurch as this place was clean, roomy and well located on the edge of tbe CBD
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope B.

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

Well equipped modern house in good location

The house was just as described. It was very well equipped and the hosts were very responsive. The location was very convenient for the centre of Christchurch, and it was great to be able to kerp the car in a garage.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

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

Weekend in Christchurch

Our group of 6 had a wonderful stay, beds comfy, showers blissful, plenty of space, great layout, great location, great communication from owner
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Useful D.

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

Comfortableodern home.

Our 8th Bach this 5 week trip. 3 nights within walking distance of city centre and main attractions before flying home to the UK. Large garage meant parking and luggage handling was easy. Comfortable modern home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanie S.

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

Great House and Location

Awesome house and location. Fantastic little touches made the stay special
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenni G.

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

Illuminated holiday business trip

My partner and I stayed here to attend both a family wedding and present a business talk in Christchurch. The townhouse was superb. Beautiful morning to evening daylighting bathed within the townhouse. Creating a relaxing ambience from dusk to dawn.We love to walk. Staying here allowed us to walk to the city for our business presentation talk, restaurants and excellent gym.Our hire car easily parked within the closed garage and location very suitable to driveaway out to the beach at Sumner and Lyttelton.Perfect place to rest up and connect to the Christchurch lifestyle.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mac B.

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

Very satisfied

This was perfect for us, 3 full double bedrooms one with en-suite and spacious living area, well appointed kitchen etc. and a double garage with internal access, all walkable to the CBD.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brynlea H.

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

Great place to stay!

Lovely spacious townhouse with generous bedrooms and lots of gorgeous natural light. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

Contemporary Close to City Centre

Close to city center and a nice place to come back to after seeing the sites and shopping. Great communication with the hosts, clean, like a home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., New Zealand

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

Good size, good facilities

A quality establishment
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim s.

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

Church stay

Great house , no tv but no big deal, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

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

Thank you

High quality property in excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Good base for short stay in Christchurch

Property fully met expectations based on description in VRBO. Main living area - kitchen, dining table and lounge area - open plan and well-equipped. We had a couple of hot days - so really appreciated bring able to open up the large bi-fold doors. 10-15 mins walk into central Christchurch, so location worked for us. Although we didn't need it, good to have on-site parking. Hosts thoughtful. Communicated well brfore our visit and responded very quickly to a couple of practical questions when we got there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoni g.

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

New feel

great property
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Peter F.

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

Sunny & Spacious

Very comfortable and easy access to the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Girls trip

Lovely space. Close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Centrally located townhouse.

Modern, stylish, sunny townhouse on two levels, living areas on lower level. Well appointed modern appliances we were able to be self sufficient or dine out as town house a short walk to restaurants. Highly recommended central city accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Wonderful Stay in Christchurch

My family of four had a wonderful stay here in April. . It was open, inviting, clean, and well located. It was an easy walk to the Avon, Margaret Mary Playground, and to the CBD beyond. It was well furnished and had everything we could ask for. Check-In was a breeze and everything was communicated clearly. This was probably the nicest home we've ever visited using VRBO
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

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

Perfect stay in a stylish townhouse

We had a perfect stay in this centrally-located stylish townhouse. The light-filled great room and totally modern kitchen were our headquarters by day and the cozy bedrooms with luxury baths (loved the water pressure) provided a welcome refuge at night. We were able to walk everywhere in central Christchurch. A top VRBO!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Wonderful light filled home

Beautiful modern house with quality appliances, great features, personal touches and everything we needed for our family stay in Christchurch, easy walk into town and great hospitality and communication from Ken and Jenny
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

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

Homely Apartment

The apartment was clean, airy and had a very homely feel. The Hosts were extremely generous in leaving a very "Welcoming" gift. It was the best that we had stayed in on our holiday. Every need was thought of from the bathroom to the kitchen. With just a short, enjoyable walk to the city centre and eateries/bars, we felt that we were in a great location. I would highly recommend staying in this apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ken Atkins

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Languages:

English, French, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests