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Up from the Beach on Smith Ave
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Akaroa, Banks Peninsula
- Place, Akaroa Museum5 min walk
- Place, Linton The Giant House6 min walk
- Place, Akaroa Wharf8 min walk
- Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)84 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Master Suite
1 King Bed
Sun Room
1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Up from the Beach on Smith Ave
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the neighborhood
Akaroa
Akaroa is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve and Duvauchelle Showgrounds, while Akaroa Museum and Maori & Colonial Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.

Akaroa, Banks Peninsula
What's nearby
- Akaroa Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Linton The Giant House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Akaroa Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- St Patrick's Catholic Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Akaroa Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Akaroa Corner Cafe - 8 min walk
- Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - 7 min walk
- Crater Cafe Akaroa - 5 min walk
- Grand Hotel - 12 min walk
- La Thai Restaurant - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Mar 13, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Miles M.
Mar 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miles M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah D.
Feb 9, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sarah D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gina B.
Jan 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gina B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ray T.
Oct 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ray T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sonia p.
Mar 9, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




sonia p.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sanjay P.
Jan 19, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sanjay P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Liz J.
Nov 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway
Liz J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Juanita K.
Sep 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Juanita K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charles B.
Oct 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Stay
Charles B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Raymond H.
Apr 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome, beautiful little spot...fully enjoyed every moment....will definitely book again
Raymond H.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul M.
May 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing weekend
Paul M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Carmel R.
Jan 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carmel R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather D.
Jun 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home
Heather D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amarlie V.
Dec 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Amarlie V.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kate W.
Dec 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stage
Kate W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sue W.
Apr 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend in Akaroa
Sue W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Wendy J.
Oct 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Wendy J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul B.
Jan 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
Paul B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Geraldine B.
Apr 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Geraldine B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Phil S.
Nov 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Phil S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cavel C.
Jan 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay.
Cavel C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Madeline E.
Oct 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and close to everything!
Madeline E.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Hayley R.
Jan 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
Hayley R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joanna K.
Jan 21, 2019
What a lovely view and superb location!
Joanna K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
About the host
Hosted by Akaroa Rental Homes
What makes this property unique
Sunny and Warm
Languages:
English
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