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Spacious sunny cottage (airport close, family, pet friendly, disability access)

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Front entrance of cottage
Summer sunset
Bathroom amenities
Second bedroom king single bed.
Dining area with TV and books

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Christchurch, Canterbury
  • Place, Russley Golf Club
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Nunweek Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, International Antarctic Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious sunny cottage (airport close, family, pet friendly, disability access)

This warm, self contained cottage is bathed in morning sun and coffee on the deck is perfect. Built in 2017 this 116 sq meter cottage is well insulated with double glazing and a heat pump. Its 5 minutes to the airport and also on the bus route to a local mall, Canterbury University & the city. It was built for disability access and has ramps front and back an extra large shower to suit a shower chair if required. Dog friendly with conditions, definitely family & LGBTI+ friendly and kids are welcome. It is in a quiet position at the rear of our property which means we are close by to help out if needed.

Chris and Catherine are excellent hosts and look forward to you enjoying your stay with us. For short stay guests, breakfast and tea coffee, milk etc. will be provided. On street parking is available. The two bedrooms, 1 gueen and one with a king single and a single bed can sleep 4 people but let us know if you have additional requirements and we work with you to create a plan.

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Events must be low key and behavior reasonable.

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Guests responsible for damage and cleaning fee.

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Must pick up all cigarette butts

Please remove your shoes at the front door

Please make sure you don’t leave food out overnight as you will attract ants

Please place you own rubbish and recycling in the appropriate bins.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9885944
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Events must be low key and behavior reasonable.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Christchurch

Burnside, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, is home to this cottage. Riccarton House and Bridge of Remembrance are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Arts Centre and Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Margaret Mahy Playground and Christchurch Tram are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, cycling and mountain biking.
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Christchurch, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Russley Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nunweek Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • International Antarctic Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Omarino Wine Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 15 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kendal Fish & Chips - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Good Thai - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Monteiths Brewery Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Brown Jug (Lbj) Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious sunny cottage (airport close, family, pet friendly, disability access) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious sunny cottage (airport close, family, pet friendly, disability access)?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious sunny cottage (airport close, family, pet friendly, disability access) on 15 May 2026 start from NZ$255, 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 Spacious sunny cottage (airport close, family, pet friendly, disability access)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious sunny cottage (airport close, family, pet friendly, disability access)?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious sunny cottage (airport close, family, pet friendly, disability access)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious sunny cottage (airport close, family, pet friendly, disability access) located?

Located in Burnside, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nunweek Park, Omarino Wine Park and International Antarctic Centre. University of Canterbury and Papanui Road are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oh so easy very accommodating definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2026
Thanks so much Craig we hope to see you all back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really lovely accomodation and wonderful hosts
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2026
Thanks for choosing our Cottage Shelley and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic place to stay. Close to the airport. Lovely hosts. Exceptionally well presented and appreciated the extra touches (e.g. milk and bread, snacks and of course the coffee machine :) ).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good stay . Everything was perfect Beautiful people and property I had my dog staying with me there . Excellent stay Thank you very much Would highly recommend this property and people to stay with
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2025
Thanks Marianne, we loved having you and Bella to stay. So sorry we didn't get to say goodbye, we didn't realise you were leaving on Thursday. Hope the trip home went well. Highly recommend this guest to other hosts. Excellent guest and our wee dog loved Bella Dog. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LISA B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place to stay! from the moment we arrived we were welcomed and helped during our stay with lifts to places. We were treated like friends or family and we can't rave enough about the wonderful stay we had. Very clean, fully equipped ottarll
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 November 2025
Wonderful people to host, felt like we had known them before, just delightful guests. Wouldn’t even have known anyone stayed the place was left spotless. Highly recommend. Sorry to hear your feedback cut off before you finished, not sure if you can respond to this but otherwise don’t worry.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vesna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay. Warm and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2025
Kia ora Vesna, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again one day. Take care Catheirne and Chris
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host very friendly and helpful. Had eggs, milk, bread and some great cookies for us. The space is very comfortable and a great cozy feel. I would recommend this for all travelers. Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully comfortable cottage with friendly hosts who go the step above to make your visit a good one. Bread and milk, eggs,
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2026
Thanks so much for choosing our Cottage Jane and for being such a great guest we look forward to having you stay again at sometime in the future
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was very welcoming. Very polite. Cottage was very clean and tidy.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 December 2025
Great to have you stay again. Thanks so much for staying in the cottage. We hope to see you again. Catherine and Chris
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Art Christian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is lovely and very close to the airport. The host is very friendly and made us feel welcome. Even asked for our preferences and made sure the fridge was stocked with them.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2025
Thanks so much for choosing our cottage, it was lovely to meet you. We hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regginald D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt comfortable and place is fully stocked with food and toiletries. Our puppy loved it too! Highly recommended to anyone! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2026
Lovely to have all of you and your puppy stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margs S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely lovely. Home was gorgeous. Very clean and well cared for. Quiet peaceful place. Thank you Catherine and Chris you were awesome hosts. I didn't take photos too upload.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Lovely Hosts

Very comfortable stay, our staff loved it here and we will book again.Super great hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2025
Kia ora Jillian thanks for choosing our cottage for your colleagues. They left it beautiful and tidy. Highly recommend them to other hosts. Take care Catherine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage with all the amenities you can ask for. Very gratuitous host. Can't ask for a better place to stay. Thanks, we enjoyed it and will be staying there again if we come to Christchurch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2025
Kia ora Georg, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for the postcard saying thanks for returning your cell charger. No worries. We hope tom see you again. Take care Catherine and Chris
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline M.

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

ChCh cottage

Excellent accommodation that was perfect for our needs. Lovely quiet location and we really appreciated the hosts' extra effort to make us welcome and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2025
Thanks so much for your lovely review Pauline. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect as usual. Always stay here when we come to Christchurch, love it. They even seem to be able to organise the weather for us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2025
Kia ora Dianne, our first response to you was deleted sorry. We wanted to say thanks to you and your family for coming and staying again. We look forward to seeing you all another time. Catherine and Chris
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendon M.

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

Great wee spot!

Very tidy and close to airport and stores. Good host.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2025
Thanks for your positive review Brendon, we are glad you enjoyed the cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

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

Short term stay

Very impressed, warm homely cottageWell appointed with everything you would need
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Thanks Jackie, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Highly recommend Jackie and friends to other hosts. We hope to see you again. Catherine and Chris
Verified

10/10 Excellent

craig m.

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

our stay

great for my post knee replacment surgery before flying home.pet friendly made a difference as my wife joes kitten came to.central to airport and city. the giris chris and catherine are very accomodating and helpfull.we wouldnt hesitate staying again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2025
Kia ora Craig it was lovely to have you and wife and fluffy friend here to stay. Thanks for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy. We hope you are all doing well. All the best Catherine, Chris and Pipi.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

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

Spacious Cottage

Couldn't be better Wonderful host
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2025
Kia ora Wayne, apologies for the delayed response. It was great to meet you all, highly recommend you to other hosts. Thanks for choosing to stay with us. Take care. Catherine and Chris
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Just the loveliest house in a great location in Christchurch

Really well setup. Lovely garden. Nice and cozy and super friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2025
Thanks Paul, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will come and stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Lovely little spot

This place completely met our expectations and more. Clean, attractive, easy to find and there’s a bonus veggie garden and outdoor cat!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2025
My apologies for the delay in responding Carol. Thanks for being such lovely guests. Highly recommend to other hosts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

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

Would come back again

Convenient location. Clean, warm and cosy cottage. Chris and Catherine were friendly and generous hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2025
Thanks so much for your review Jan. All the best with your travels around the South.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

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

Moving house

Chris and Catherine were friendly, considerate, and accommodating hosts. The Cottage was a great and welcoming place to stay. A massive thanks to Catherine and Chris.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Perfect for what we needed!

This lovely 2 bedroom unit is located close to CHC. Everything about this place exceeded expectations. Our host was very friendly and accommodating. We would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2025
Thanks so much for your lovely review Carole. We are so happy you enjoyed the cottage and you were amazing guests. Thanks for taking care of our place. Chris and Catherine

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