10/10 Excellent
Clare C.
5 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clare C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Entire home
Gem in Papanui Christchurch
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Papanui Road
- Place, Hagley Park
- Place, University of Canterbury
- Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Ensuite
1 Queen Bed
Queen Bed Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Single Bed Bedroom
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Gem in Papanui Christchurch
Another master piece presented to you. Check out our other holiday house Diamond Harbour Hidden Gem.
This brand-new house is packed with all the best design furnishings and warmth all year around. Perfect for a small family or business trip.
5 minute walk to Northland mall, everything you need, food, entertainment, groceries, etc. are just around the corner.
Going out, or staying in with Netflix and Ultra-fast WIFI, your call.
Easy access with Internal Garage and keyless entry.
This brand-new house is packed with all the best design furnishings and warmth all year around. Perfect for a small family or business trip.
5 minute walk to Northland mall, everything you need, food, entertainment, groceries, etc. are just around the corner.
Going out, or staying in with Netflix and Ultra-fast WIFI, your call.
Easy access with Internal Garage and keyless entry.
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Safety features for children
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Pets allowed upon prior approval ONLY
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Christchurch
Located in Papanui, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Lyttelton Harbour and Omarino Wine Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sumner Beach and Styx Mill Conservation Reserve. Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre and Christchurch Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Christchurch, Canterbury
What's nearby
- Papanui Road - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- St George's Hostpital - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
- Hagley Park - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
- University of Canterbury - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
- Christchurch Public Hospital - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Coffe Culture - 19 min walk
- Khmer Cambodian Cuisine - 12 min walk
- Nando's - 11 min walk
- Robert Harris Cafe - 8 min walk
- Tasty Thai Takeaway - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
8.0/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by William WEI
We have another holiday house in Diamond Harbour holiday house: https://airbnb.com/h/hidden-gem-at-the-backyard-of-christchurch
Why they chose this property
Plenty of shops and entertainments within 5 minutes from the house:
Northlink Shopping Centre (Warehouse, Mitre 10, Briscoes, Torpedo 7, KMart, etc),
Northland Shopping Mall (Countdown, Paknsave, cafe, banks, etc.)
Plenty of restaurant and bars (Brazooka, the coffee club, Papanui Flame, etc.)
Bottle Lake Forest Park and beach park is 10 minutes away and plenty of local parks and walks.
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is 8 minutes away and it's a family friendly zoo.
Northlink Shopping Centre (Warehouse, Mitre 10, Briscoes, Torpedo 7, KMart, etc),
Northland Shopping Mall (Countdown, Paknsave, cafe, banks, etc.)
Plenty of restaurant and bars (Brazooka, the coffee club, Papanui Flame, etc.)
Bottle Lake Forest Park and beach park is 10 minutes away and plenty of local parks and walks.
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is 8 minutes away and it's a family friendly zoo.
What makes this property unique
This beautiful town house is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac with plenty of street parking and there is an internal garage with one car access. Please do not park on the shared driveway.
Meadow Street is 5 mins walk to Northland Mall with everything you need. In connection with Main North Road, there are varieties of good restaurants and bars nearby.
Getting to the house is easy from all directions. 15 minutes drive from Christchurch International Airport, 12 minutes drive from Christchurch city centre and motorway 74 connecting north Canterbury is 2 minutes away. It just can't get easier to commute.
Meadow Street is 5 mins walk to Northland Mall with everything you need. In connection with Main North Road, there are varieties of good restaurants and bars nearby.
Getting to the house is easy from all directions. 15 minutes drive from Christchurch International Airport, 12 minutes drive from Christchurch city centre and motorway 74 connecting north Canterbury is 2 minutes away. It just can't get easier to commute.
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