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Otahuna Hideaway-Secluded and private 1 bedroom cottage

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Miscellaneous
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Tai Tapu, Canterbury
  • Port Hills
    12 min drive
  • Christchurch Gondola
    31 min drive
  • Lyttelton Harbour
    35 min drive
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    34 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Tai Tapu

Located in Tai Tapu, this apartment is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Frensham Gardens and Port Hills. .This apartment is 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from Sumner Beach and 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Lyttelton Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 23 min drive
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 25 min drive
  • Christchurch Gondola - 31 min drive
  • Lyttelton Harbour - 35 min drive
  • Sumner Beach - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 27 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Craythorne's Public House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sign of the Kiwi - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Old Vicarage - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Halswell Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tai Tapu Hotel - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Otahuna Hideaway-Secluded and private 1 bedroom cottage

Secluded and private 1 bedroom cottage

This beautiful one bedroom hideaway is perfect for couples or small families who would like to holiday out of the city and experience more of beautiful Canterbury. Located in Tai Tapu in a lovely property called Wooldale which is just across from the iconic Otahuna Lodge, this delightful cottage is in an ideal spot for anyone who wants a holiday with a little bit more privacy.

It is a 30 minute drive from the Christchurch Airport, and a 25 minute drive back into the middle of Christchurch so it is the perfect getaway for people who would like a private holiday without straying too far from the city. The cottage has one spacious bedroom containing a queen bed, it has a comfy bench seat right next to the window, perfect for curling up with a book. There is also double doors leading out to a table and chairs for anyone who wants to sit out in the sun in the morning with a cup of coffee. The bathroom has a large shower, vanity and toilet. The kitchen is fully self-sufficient with an oven, stovetop, microwave and toaster, as well as a washing machine. The living room has a two-seater couch plus two chairs, a four-seater round table and a TV.

The land surrounding the hideaway is breath-taking. There are trees surrounding the large area and a great spot in the middle to set up chairs or picnic blankets to have some food or wine at lunchtime. There is a 5 minute walk down to a lovely area of native bush and pond to get a bit of exercise as well. Very close is the historical Otahuna Lodge and Gardens, a piece of New Zealand history. The restaurant in the lodge is also newly open to people who aren’t staying directly at the Lodge if it is booked in advance.

Otahuna Hideaway is a beautiful place to holiday and relax away from the city. There is plenty of space to park cars to do the 5 minute drive or 30 minute walk away to get to the delicious Raspberry Cafe which has some amazing food. The hideaway is also a 6 minute drive and a 50 minute walk into the centre of Tai Tapu which has a great restaurant and cake shop, as well as a library and a golf course.

*The cottage is on shared land with the owner’s home.

Bed Configuration
Master Suite: 1 x Queen Bed
Living Area: 1 x Double Sofa Bed (Made up on Request)

Amenities:
Air Conditioning
BBQ
Cook Top
Deck/Patio
Dining Area
Dishes & Utensils
Dishwasher
Fire Extinguisher
Fridge
Full Kitchen
Garden
Hair Dryer x 2
Heating
Ironing Board
Kettle
Laundry Facilities
Linen Provided
Lounge Room
Microwave
Outdoor Furniture
Pantry Items
Parking
Smoke Detector x 2
Sofa Bed
Stove
Toaster
TV
Washing Machine
Wireless Internet
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned apartment, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Christchurch Holiday Homes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

1 Bedroom Hideaway Tai Tapu
christchurch-holiday-homes-OTAHUNA-HIDEAWAY
1 Bedroom Hideaway Private vacation home
1 Bedroom Hideaway Private vacation home Tai Tapu

Otahuna Hideaway-Secluded and private 1 bedroom cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend break
Quaint cottage in lovely garden surrounds. Quiet and peaceful rural area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine M.

Fair to middling
Positives - presents well for a first impression; warm. Advisory - suitable for short stays only. Recommendations - that the owner and property manager spend time in the house as a guest would in order to improve customer experience and upgrade internal amenity. A thorough deep clean would be a great start to get rid of grease marks up the wall behind the cooker, brown spots on the kitchen ceiling, black marks inside the washing machine, lift the tacky feeling from the dining table etc…
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Philip W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Philip
Very nice house in a very quiet location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway in Tai Tapu
Tranquil location but still close to Chch. The friendly dog next door that came to visit was a bonus too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022