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A cozy living room with a piano, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a chandelier.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.
A cozy living room with a piano, a sofa with a floral cushion, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with a window.
A kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a hanging pot rack.
A white building with a gabled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Akaroa Museum

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Akaroa, Akaroa
  • Place, Akaroa Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Akaroa Wharf
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Akaroa Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪111 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Lounge

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

main

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Akaroa

Located in Akaroa, this vacation home is on a river. Banks Peninsula War Memorial and Grounds and Akaroa Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hinewai Reserve and Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Akaroa, Akaroa

What's nearby

  • St Patrick's Catholic Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Akaroa Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Linton The Giant House - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Common - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ma Maison - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Vangioni's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Butchery & Deli - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Show long wknd now avail 12 13 14 Nov Avail. WOW Tres Romantic French cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Show long wknd now avail 12 13 14 Nov Avail. WOW Tres Romantic French cottage?

As of Nov 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Show long wknd now avail 12 13 14 Nov Avail. WOW Tres Romantic French cottage on Nov 8, 2026 start from $134, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Show long wknd now avail 12 13 14 Nov Avail. WOW Tres Romantic French cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Show long wknd now avail 12 13 14 Nov Avail. WOW Tres Romantic French cottage?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Show long wknd now avail 12 13 14 Nov Avail. WOW Tres Romantic French cottage located?

This family-friendly Akaroa vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of St Patrick's Catholic Church, Akaroa Museum, and Banks Peninsula War Memorial and Grounds. Garden of Tane and Akaroa Wharf are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 54 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning place to stay with everything you need. Quiet, warm and welcoming and we love that it is pet friendly. Robin is a fantastic host. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 4, 2026
So rapt you enjoyed a great stay at my la vie en rose cottage ..You left the cottage as beautiful as it was on your arrival.. so are more than welcome to return anytime.... or to try my Purau Bay waterfront holiday home in Lyttelton Harbour only 45 mins from ChcH city .ciao and thankyou Robin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, plenty of things to do at the house and in the area. House was beautifully presented in all aspects.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 16, 2026
Thanks Matt, really appreciate your review ,, you are most welcome to return there or to try my other holiday home at Moananui lodge Purau Bay.... You left the venue clean and tidy and found on arrival Thankyou .robin [owner]
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house with a short walk into the centre of town and to the pub. Very peaceful street we enjoyed our stay very much with our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 14, 2026
And left the cottage beautifully .are welcomed back anytime or to stay at my Moananui Lodge Purau Bay waterfront property thankyou Robin owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly host, lovely home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 11, 2025
Thankyou Brian , pleased you left your review and enjoyed your stay and my new Beside the Stream development. welcome back any time to la vie en rose cottage Akaroa or try my Moananui Lodge Purau Bay 3 bedroom 2 storey hol home. Cheers Robin owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is super close to town, so good for walking everywhere. Great kitchen and bedrooms and lounge really comfy. Lovely deck for relaxing on.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautifully situated and well maintained. Everything we needed was there. A very relaxing week.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 25, 2025
Thankyou Stef, much appreciate your comments. about the newly decorated and developed interior and my new Beside the Stream project is developing well and adds yet another enhancing feature to my la vie en rose cottage Akaroa stay for my many guests. Robin owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 14, 2026
Thanks Lucy , much appreciated your comment ..Yes both improvements Ive made Im very happy with .they have further enhanced this awesome Akaroa cottage and grounds immensely . you are welcome back any time to there or try my Moananui lodge Purau bay waterfront hol home as you left the home clean tidy and ordered as you enjoyed on your arrival .thankyou Robin owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy winter getaway

Lovely cozy spot to relax and explore akaroa from.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2025
Thanks Zoe ,it was a joy to enter my cottage that you left so neat clean and tidy following all the house rules set out in the booklet. U are most welcome ot return anytime to stay or to try my Moananui lodge Purau Bay waterfront three bedroom holiday home ..Robin [owner]
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Perfect cottage & location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 2, 2024
Thanks Rose,appreciated your commetns. Yuo left a lovely clan and tidy home and are more than welcome to revisit some time or try another of my holiday homes such as Moananui Lodge Purau Bay or Akaroa.. Cgheers robin owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot and house.

Really nice place, well situated and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great place to stay

We had a lovely time at Rose Cottage. Everything needed for your stay has been provided. A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2023
Thanks Jenny ,so pleased you enjoyed la vie en rose. You are welcome back anytime there .......or try my Moananui Lodge Purau Bay[lyttelton harbour ] waterfront by holiday home
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice stay

Very comfortable, kids enjoyed the bunk bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pretty place

Very cute place to stay with friends as I did, super close to the town and such a great setting to relax in
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 19, 2024
Thank you ,much appreciated, Isobel......... You left a spotless tidy home as you found on arrival .so are more than welcome to return again, when you feel you need another relaxing peaceful holiday or try my Moananui lodge Purau Bay waterfront. cheers robin.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ideal place for rest and relax

Lovely water running by the back lots of rest
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay

Cute and quirky cottage in a great location. Lovely outdoor area for summer dining. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 8, 2024
Thankyou Sophie, You were great to deal with throughout and left a lovely clean and tidy home so are most welcome to return for another well deserved break away or to try my Moananui lodge Purau Bay waterfront holiday home in Lyttelton Harbour only 45 minutes easy drive from chch city. Thanks Robin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay

Everything was clean and tidy, the house was the perfect size for the five of us. Views, owner and property were amazing, we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2023
Thanks Hannah, Im so pleased you enjoyed my 'la vie en rose cottage Akaroa with its whole new refurbishment look . You left the home immaculate thankyou and are most welcome to return or to try my Purau Bay waterfront holiday home Moananui lodge. Cheers Robin [owner host]
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage in great location

Loved the location bedside the stream and reserve. Big enough for our family of four and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 8, 2024
Thanks very much Kylie .you were easy to deal with and I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay. You left the cottage and grounds as clean tidy and ordered as you enjoyed on your arrival So you are most welcome to return anytime or to try my Moananui lodge on the waterfront of Purau Bay in Lyttelton Harbour. Regards Robin [owner]
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Accomodation, Great Village and environs

All good at cottage including comfortable beds , amenities, large deck and reserve at back !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

Very handy to town, all you need and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2023
Thanks Vivienne, It was good meeting you on arrival on that very hot afternoon that day and it was a pleasure showing you round. The good weather continued for you as well. You are most welcome to return anytime or try my Lyttelton Harbour holiday home, Moananui Lodge on Purau Bay waterfront Thanks for leaving the home as tidy and clean as you enjoyed on your arrival.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful place to stay

Such a beautiful location with all that we needed and wanted. The house is well set up and easily accessible to walk into town and the waterfront. Waking up to the birdsong was a real bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A lovely stay

A lovely stay in Akaroa. A great location as a base for walking into the township. Was nice to be able to have the fire going over the cold weekend we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2023
Thanks fro your comments much appreciated. So pleased you had a lovely time .You left the place as tidy clean and ordered as you enjoyed on your arrival. you are welcome to return to My Purau Bay holiday home or my Akaroa one another time. Cheers robin 0wner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Top notch, very quite and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 8, 2025
Thanks Bruce much appreciated . Have i n last few days made some huge developments to the stream sides and have seating areas now right by its gurgling waters . landscaping to follow in next few weeks . its awesome please come back again .you are most welcome. Robin owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful cottage next to a stream with the sound of water flowing nearby

A beautifully renovated cottage with everything you would possibly want for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2023
Thankyou Melanie, I'm so pleased you enjoyed my la vie en rose for 11 nights. The cottage is just a delight for us & we enjoy sharing it with great guests like yourself who left the home spotless and in order, just as you enjoyed on your arrival. You are most welcome to returnthere or to try my Moananui Lodge on the waterfront of Purau Bay in Lyttelton Harbour. Cheers Robin chch[owner]
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful cottage

Had a splendid weekend at Rose Cottage, in a lovely setting, well equipped & a short walk to town 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2023
Thankyou Bernie, You are most welcome to return another time or try my Purau Bay waterfront home Moananui lodge. thanks for leaving the home as tidy clean and ordered as you found on arrival Robin owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay . Nice and close to restaurants and lovely accomadation thanks so much

Communication was great . Made things nice an stress free
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2023
Thankyou Tracey & for leaving the home as you enjoyed finding or your arrival clean tidy and ordered. You are more than welcome to stay again sometime or at my Purau Bay holiday home. cheers Robin [owner]
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