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Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet

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Interior
Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Ohoka, Canterbury
  • Popular LocationLake Pukaki8 min drive
  • Popular LocationInternational Antarctic Centre17 min drive
  • AirportChristchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)18 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Canterbury21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet

Our place is close to Kaiapoi. You’ll love our place because it has plenty of room, good heating / cooling, well-equipped kitchen, gas hot water with great pressure, three luxury mattresses for a perfect sleep and rural views out the back. It is good for couples and families (with kids). It's on a 10-acre established section with lots of space to explore.

The Den has a 55 inch smart TV with Sky satellite TV, DVD player and Netflix if you have an account. It has super-fast Fibre Internet and WiFi.

Note that there is an external floodlight/security camera facing the driveway. If you would like that disabled for your stay, please let me know.

** 100% refund if cancelled by the day before check-in. VRBO does not have this option but I can approve the refund if your plans change. Please let me know ASAP though, so someone else gets a chance to rent it **

Property manager

Simon Glass

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Printer

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
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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
Note from host: Note cleaning products and pills in the cupboards

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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
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

About the area

Ohoka

Located in Ohoka, this holiday home is in a rural area. Library Chambers and Riccarton House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Northlands Shopping Centre and Papanui Road. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Woodford Glen Speedway or Rangiora Racecourse. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Pukaki - 8 min drive
  • International Antarctic Centre - 17 min drive
  • Hagley Park - 19 min drive
  • University of Canterbury - 21 min drive
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Rangiora Station - 16 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Cbk Craft Bar & Kitchen Kaiapoi - 9 min drive
  • Kfc - 11 min drive
  • Teppanyaki Takao - 9 min drive
  • Plough Hotel - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Darjon Vineyard, Lake Pukaki and Kaiapoi Food Forest. Woodford Glen Speedway and Waimakariri River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of room, well equipped, great hosts
Property has plenty of room and is well equipped. Hosts were really helpful and understanding.
Stayed 55 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious country retreat
This property was an excellent family destination. It has spacious living areas to relax and very large bedrooms for the whole family. A fantastic place to stay and definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural Retreat
Fully equipped home, absolutely nothing lacking. Situated in a quiet rural area only 20 minutes from an international airport. Thank you to Michael for preparing the house and thank you to Simon for arranging.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance & Vanessa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous House
We loved staying at Simon's house. It is peaceful and quiet with absolutely everything you need. the beds are comfortable and there really isn't anything that hasn't been thought of. This is the second time we have stayed and both times loved it. It is handy to Christchurch as well as Rangiora. It is beautiful sitting outside as well as watching the rabbit in the morning.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Marama S.

Lovely farm house
Great house for a large family or small group of people. Well set up with everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We loved our stay at this cozy home. Loved how close it is to Christchurch but far enough to have a private feel. It’s also not a far drive from some beaches which we really enjoyed. Everything worked great for us while staying at the house and it had everything we needed. The house has an older feel to it with modern touches which we thought was neat. Would definitely recommend the house if you’re looking for a place to stay near Christchurch!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ohoka Retreat
We needed to leave the city over Guy Fawkes 2-7 november. We booked this lovely looking house in the country 45min; drive from our home. The house suited our needs for bedrooms, it was warm (cool weather happened),well appointed kitchen as we were totally self catering, a great selection of the owner's books, good laundry, lovely kitchen dining, and 2 lounges. Thankyou!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and convenient
Easy to access and short drive into Christchurch. Had everything we needed. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was spacious, very warm and comfortable. It had everything you need for a holiday. We really loved waking up and looking out into the field. It was a very relaxing time and the local area is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louisa D., Gold Coast, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
What a gem
Our time in this beautiful old home was everything we could have wished for and more. The property had everything you could need for your stay and was so clean, comfortable and well presented. The main bedroom was so inviting and such a comfortable place to sleep. It was truly one of the best homes we have ever stayed in. We will definitely re-visit and would love to see it in the warmer months. Huge thank-you to everyone involved in making our little trip so perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023