Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly)

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A view through a window of a wooden deck with a cat sitting on a mat.
A compact hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a dining table, and a kitchenette.
A small, single-story house with a covered porch, a fenced yard, and a pet house.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and small refrigerator.
A compact living space with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a cabinet.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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West Melton, Canterbury
  • Place, Retford Common
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Orana Wildlife Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, West Melton Skate Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchenette

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About the area

West Melton

Located in West Melton, this cottage is in a rural area. Riccarton Road and Bush Inn Centre 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. Orana Wildlife Park and Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling.
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Map
West Melton, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Retford Common - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Orana Wildlife Park - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • West Melton Skate Park - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
  • True and Daring Winery - 7 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Euromarque Motorsport Park - 9 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Rolleston Station - 14 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Sushi Platter - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly) ?

As of 11 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly) on 4 January 2027 start from NZ$184, 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 Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly) ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly) ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly) ?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly) located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Orana Wildlife Park, Waimakariri River and Euromarque Motorsport Park. Larcomb Vineyard and Genesis Drive Park are also within 9 miles (15 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. 27 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was an amazing stay with my dogs
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for the lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was amazing the host were lovely! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything anyone could need for a short stay, really well equipped, lots of linen and towels if needed.Easy drive to town and was easy to find. Lovely country area. Very friendly host. All in all, perfect for our needs as an older couple wanting peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good for price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice private quite location and easy to find
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Very peaceful and easy roads into the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect long term accommodation

Perfect spot for one of our workers who said he had a great time staying here. Nice & close for work, friendly & helpful owner Perfect for the 2 weeks he was here.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 October 2023
It was lovely to meet Stu, he left the place so clean and it would be a pleasure to have him back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Base for Exploring Christchurch.

I really enjoyed my stay! The property was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The hosts were friendly and made me feel right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Thanks Iain. It was a pleasure to host you, and thank you so much for the delicious nuts you left behind, I’ve been enjoying those
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great service and nice spot

Very helpful host worked really well for me and the dog for two nights thanks v much
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Recommend accommodation

Lovely people, especially good to have a wee back yard for our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2023
It was lovely hosting Kaylene, her partner and her dog. They followed any house rules I had in place perfectly and left my place immaculate, even washing my towels and stripping the bed. You could not ask for more kind and respectful guests and I wish them well on their travels.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

West Melton

It was perfectly located, close to family.Excellent for our dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and Comfortable

Excellent location, well equipped, very affordable. We'll likely come back here if we're in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SISS Week

Easy communication with host, host gave us helpful information with regards to our stay with our horses. Easy check in and accommodation had everything we needed for the week. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great peaceful

Very quiet, Nice to have extras like orange juice, coffee machine,Loved that. nice warm bed and so soft.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Country Gem!

Had a wonderful stay, lovely hosts and absolutely perfect place to bring your dog. Great walks in the area and an enclosed courtyard for your dog to run around in. Will definitely be visiting again. Thanks so much Helen and family ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
It was a pleasure hosting you. Thank you for leaving the place so clean and tidy too! We look forward to the next time you come up, and if you’re entering another dog show we would love to come along and cheer you guys on. (Hopefully the lambs are weened and don’t try to suckle on you next time!)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

comfortable stay

stay for the week due to a wedding here in christchurch, was very comfortable stay was peaceful and quiet, loved the fact it had netflix for my girls to chill after a long day out of activities, and i love how it had every thing we needed in it to , towels , plates , cups all the basic needs.really enjoyed our stay and we most definitely will love to return and stay agains.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and Beautiful

Really enjoyed our stay, very cozy tiny home to relax in. Everyone was happy. Helen was very helpful with things to do with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

West Melton Bach

My third stay with Helen. This place is great for two people. It’s clean and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2025
Great guests, welcome back anytime and highly recommend to other hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous farm stay

A very considerate and hospitable host. Very accommodating with guests. No complaints and no negatives about the stay. Can’t wish for more. Would stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to host you, and thanks again for leaving the place so clean. Good luck in your new house
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Perfect size for our needs.Amazing extras to make that extra feel like home, thank you.Nice and quiet away from the city.Great to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pet friendly

Everything we needed for our short stay in transit to Invercargill. Thankyou.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Puppy trip home!

Helen was so accommodating as we were returning from Murchison with a puppy. Spotlessly clean and very homely. Great location as not far from West Melton.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Scarlet Oak Dr

Quiet, cozy room with well equipped kitchen, and a comfy bed. Great to arrive to a warm place to stay and the breakfast cereal was very helpful as the shops are 15 minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good Accommodation and Excellent Host

Helen was lovely. She even provided a litter box and litter for our cat, put on the heat pump for a cosy arrival, had a couple of fresh eggs in the fridge and was very helpful - Well done.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 October 2023
Was a pleasure to host you and your son. Thank you for leaving the place so clean, and I wish you all the best in the next stage of your life
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