One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near University of Canterbury
Sleeps 12•6 bedrooms•7 beds
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Balcony
Internet access
Explore the area
Christchurch, Canterbury
Riccarton Road
Place, Riccarton Road
8 min walk
University of Canterbury
Place, University of Canterbury
8 min walk
Westfield Riccarton Mall
Place, Westfield Riccarton Mall
15 min walk
Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
10 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Bel Air Mansion | 6BR | Sleeps 12 | Near CBD
Summary:
Stay together in style at Puriri, a spacious 6-bedroom Christchurch villa in Sydenham, sleeping up to 12 guests. Gather around the dining table, enjoy a game of pool, unwind by the cosy fireplaces, or share easy meals from the full kitchen. Outside, relax in the private fenced backyard with room to enjoy time together. Close to Christchurch CBD, Riverside Market, Hagley Park, dining and shopping, it’s an ideal family or group city stay. Book Puriri and make Christchurch feel like home. Book now!
The Space:
❤️ Why Guests Love Staying Here
⭐ Sleeps up to 12 guests across 6 bedrooms
🎱 Pool table + darts for fun nights at home
🔥 Cosy living spaces with two fireplaces
🍳 Full kitchen with gas cooking, oven, dishwasher & espresso machine
🌿 Private fully fenced backyard with outdoor dining, BBQ & fire pit
🧸 Family-friendly with toys, high chair & outdoor playground
🚗 Free onsite parking + free street parking
🧺 Washer & dryer for easy longer stays
📶 Wi-Fi throughout the home
🔐 Easy self check-in with smart lock
📍 Convenient Sydenham location close to central Christchurch
Guests regularly praise the home for being spacious, comfortable, well equipped, private, and ideal for larger groups.
Puriri is a large, character-filled home with room for everyone to relax without feeling crowded.
The multiple living areas make it easy to spend time together while still giving guests space to spread out. One of the favourites is the games lounge, where you can enjoy the pool table, darts, TV, and Xbox 360 after a day exploring Christchurch.
The home features 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a full kitchen, dining area, generous lounges, and private outdoor spaces.
It’s a particularly comfortable choice for families, friends travelling together, multi-generational groups, and business or event guests needing more bedrooms and shared space.
🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements
Rest and recharge across six comfortable bedrooms:
• Bedroom 1: Queen bed
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed + sofa bed
• Bedroom 3: Single bed
• Bedroom 4: Bunk bed
• Bedroom 5: Queen bed
• Bedroom 6: Queen bed
Fresh bed linen, towels, extra pillows, and blankets are provided for your stay.
🍳 Cook, Dine & Gather
The kitchen is well equipped for everything from quick breakfasts to relaxed group dinners.
You’ll have a gas stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, cookware, dishes, kettle, espresso machine, coffee, and dining table.
Start the morning with a fresh coffee, prepare an easy family meal, or bring home your favourite Christchurch takeaway and enjoy it together around the table. ☕️🍽️
🎱 Entertainment & Comfort
There’s plenty to enjoy without leaving the house.
Challenge the group to a game of pool or darts, settle in with the TV or Xbox 360, or relax in one of the spacious living areas by the fire.
For added convenience, the home also includes Wi-Fi, washer and dryer, heating, self check-in, and free parking.
Amazon Alexa is available throughout the home for music and home automation.
🌿 Private Outdoor Living
When the weather is right, take the gathering outside.
The fully fenced private backyard features outdoor furniture, a dining area, gas BBQ, fire pit, and children’s playground, giving families and groups another comfortable space to enjoy.
Fire up the BBQ, share a meal outdoors, or enjoy a relaxed afternoon while the kids play nearby. 🍃🔥
To respect neighbouring families, outdoor activity is limited after 9:00 PM.
Events, gatherings, and additional guests require prior approval.
📍 Stay Close to Christchurch CBD
Puriri is conveniently located in Sydenham, making it a great Christchurch city base for sightseeing, dining, shopping, family trips, business travel, and events.
Approximate drive times:
🚗 Christchurch CBD — 5–10 mins
🍴 Riverside Market — 7–10 mins
🌆 The Terrace — 7–10 mins
🛍️ Cashel Street — 7–10 mins
🌳 Hagley Park — 8–12 mins
🌸 Christchurch Botanic Gardens — 8–12 mins
🎨 Christchurch Art Gallery — 8–12 mins
🏛️ Te Pae Convention Centre — 8–12 mins
🎭 New Regent Street — 8–12 mins
🚵 Christchurch Adventure Park — 10–15 mins
✈️ Christchurch Airport — 15–20 mins
Drive times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic.
💯 Perfect For
✅ Large families and multi-family trips
✅ Groups of friends
✅ Family reunions and celebrations
✅ Business travellers and work groups
✅ Conference and event guests
✅ Weekend Christchurch getaways
✅ Longer group stays
✅ Guests wanting space close to the city
💬 What Guests Say
Guests consistently mention how large, comfortable, private, and well equipped Puriri feels.
Families love having multiple spaces to enjoy together, while the pool table and outdoor areas are popular highlights for both adults and children.
Reviews also frequently praise the comfortable beds, cleanliness, convenient location, excellent facilities, and responsive hosting.
Several guests have said the home exceeded expectations — and Puriri has even welcomed returning guests who chose to stay again. ⭐️
🌸 Your Christchurch Stay Starts Here
If you’re looking for a spacious 6-bedroom Christchurch villa where your whole group can relax, cook, play, and spend quality time together, Puriri is ready to welcome you.
Enjoy the privacy of a large home, plenty of entertainment, family-friendly amenities, outdoor living, and easy access to Christchurch CBD.
✨ Book Puriri and make your next Christchurch group stay feel easy, comfortable, and memorable.
Guest Access:
During your stay, you'll have exclusive access to all the amenities and spaces within the property.
The Neighborhood:
Very private neighbourhood. Considered Christchurch's wealth suburb.
We will have a firm no noise policy after 9pm which is monitored and enforced.
Getting Around:
Very close to Riccarton Rd, which has access to Christchurch's full transport network.
Other Things to Note:
📩 You’ll receive a trusted welcome link after booking with all property details, access codes, Wi-Fi, and easy instructions for your stay. Please take a moment to complete it — it helps us prepare everything for your arrival.
Portacot and high chair are available upon request for a small fee of $25.
This is a quiet residential area
Outdoor noise must be kept to a minimum after 9:00 PM. All activity should move indoors by this time to respect our neighbours, many of whom have young children.
Doors must remain closed after 9:00 PM
This helps maintain a peaceful environment and prevent noise from carrying. Noise complaints may result in penalties or immediate intervention.
Parking is limited to four vehicles
Only off-street parking for four cars is permitted. No additional vehicles allowed.
No motorbikes or motorcycles
These are not permitted on the property under any circumstances.
No gang affiliation allowed
Any gang patches or gang association is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate eviction.
Interaction with Guests:
While I won't be available in person, I'm committed to ensuring that your stay is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. You can reach out to me through Airbnb chat from 6AM - 12MN, Mondays through Sundays.
Add dates for prices
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties
Stylish Home w- Private Spa, Indoor & Outdoor Fire
Prebbleton
Stylish Home w- Private Spa, Indoor & Outdoor Fire
• No loud noise after 10:00 pm
Please keep noise to a minimum after 10:00 pm, especially outdoors. The property is in a residential area, and our n...
Important information
You need to know
Property # 9941831
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Christchurch
Riccarton, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, is home to this villa. Styx Mill Conservation Reserve and Mona Vale reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Arts Centre and High Street. Travelling with kids? Consider Christchurch Botanic Gardens and The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts.
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Columbus Coffee - 14 min walk
Gong Cha - 16 min walk
Starbucks
The Coffee Club - 16 min walk
Ngon Ngon Banh Mi Cafe - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Bel Air Mansion - Sleeps 12 Villa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Bel Air Mansion | 6BR | Sleeps 12 | Near CBD?
As of 12 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bel Air Mansion | 6BR | Sleeps 12 | Near CBD on 13 September 2026 start from NZ$637, 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 Bel Air Mansion - Sleeps 12 Villa?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bel Air Mansion - Sleeps 12 Villa?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bel Air Mansion - Sleeps 12 Villa?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bel Air Mansion - Sleeps 12 Villa located?
Located in Riccarton, this family-friendly Christchurch villa is within a 10-minute walk of Riccarton Road, University of Canterbury and Riccarton House. Westfield Riccarton Mall and Mona Vale are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very short stay but wish it were longer!! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here had everything you would ever needClean Spacious, warm homely feelQuick and easy communication Would definitely recommend especially for.larger groupsThanks Ohana!
Charlie T.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review. Glad Puriri felt clean, spacious and homely and that it had everything your family needed. I’ll pass your comments to the team — pleased communication was quick and easy. Hope to welcome you back for a longer stay.
We stayed here as a group travelled to attend the event. Communication with the owner was great and prompt and the location was perfect for our stay. The only disappointment was that the spa advertised in the listing was unavailable during our stay. Overall, we still had a good stay.Thanks Ohana
Nileshni S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review. Glad our communication was prompt and the location suited your group. I’m sorry the spa was unavailable during your stay — I understand that was disappointing and we’re working to reduce any future downtime. Glad you still had a good stay, and we’d love to host you again.
Multiple bedrooms made for a comfortable stay with our family of 8. Pool table and darts entertained us all. Convenient location just 15 minutes from the airport and restaurants, close to New World grocery store.
This Ohana house was perfect for what we need for our staff team work retreat. We needed a place big enough that would suit the different needs of families with young kids. The house was beautiful, clean and great for little ones. We very much enjoyed our short stay and look forward to hopefully come back again!
We had a wonderful stay as a large group of friends celebrating a couple of life’s milestones in style with a chef preparing and creating a special surprise degustation dinner. It catered for our large group perfectly. And a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Really great house with great facilities for a large family or group but can see why they are so strict on the house rules about noise given the proximity of the neighbours to the outdoor living area. The only thing that wasn't made clear was that the 6th bedroom is accessed through another bedroom. However, we had a great stay and would book again if in the area.
We enjoyed staying in Bel Air Mansion.
The house is very big, clean. The kitchen is good and complete. The billiard table is good we can have fund playing billiard there.
The host is responsive.
Only one point that the hot water was not running about 10:15pm until 6:30am, which some of us cannot take shower during that time. After we sent message on 6:15am, the hot water was running again about 6:30am.
Overall was good.
Juniwati G.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Amanda S.
5 June 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Just fell short
A few things to be aware of before you book.
The central heating was not working, and the house is large so it’s needed. The property managers weren’t helpful on arrival to get it working. Someone came the next day but had no luck. I think this was connected to the heated towel rails also not working.
The outdoor fireplace only works (20 min at a time) if you press the ignition button along with using a light and match. Its must be an old fireplace. The flames were coming out a bit too far as well.
The kitchen is not well equipped for the size of the house.
The odd mouse was seen running around the kitchen. Also note the spa pool is at the front near the road, not on the deck as the photos. It’s a bit weird and cold run to the house.