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Camp de base is the ideal 'base camp'

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A two-story house with a sloped roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various plants.
A round wooden table with chairs, a wooden deck, and a wooden fence with palm trees.
A small, single-story building with a sloped roof, a window with white curtains, and a red door.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.
A wooden bed with a headboard, a bedside table, and a wooden bench with a black and white striped cushion.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Akaroa Museum

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Akaroa, Christchurch
  • Place, Akaroa Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Linton The Giant House
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Akaroa Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪111 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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About the neighborhood

Akaroa

Akaroa is home to this vacation home. Akaroa Museum and Maori & Colonial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Banks Peninsula War Memorial and Grounds and Akaroa Lighthouse. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Akaroa, Christchurch

What's nearby

  • Akaroa Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Artisans Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Linton The Giant House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ma Maison - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crater Cafe Akaroa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Common - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aihe Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Camp de base is the ideal 'base camp' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Camp de base is the ideal 'base camp'?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Camp de base is the ideal 'base camp'?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Camp de base is the ideal 'base camp' located?

Situated in Akaroa, this vacation home is steps from Akaroa Museum, Banks Peninsula War Memorial and Grounds, and Artisans Gallery. St Patrick's Catholic Church and Akaroa Dolphins are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well appointed, super convenient, and lots of space to relax. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 8, 2026
Thank you !! Appreciate the booking and a review. Tracey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and has everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 5, 2026
Thank you very much for the booking and review. Tracey
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 28, 2026
Thank you for the booking and review. cheers Tracey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with children. Super close to walk everywhere. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 15, 2026
many thanks :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Lots of space inside and out. Comfy beds. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 11, 2026
thank you very much .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, it was a wonderful stay. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 8, 2026
thank you very much for the booking and review. Tracey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday break

Great location and very enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 26, 2023
Thank you very much Tracey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Perfect walking distance to all Akaroa amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house in a great location

We had a wonderful stay, awesome location close to the grocery store and Daly’s wharf. Very clean and had all the amenities we needed - thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 10, 2023
Many thanks for your stay and review. Very nice guests. Tracey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Nice place in a great location, close to shops and restaurants. Super quiet, and a great hub for exploring the many bays of Banks Peninsula.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2023
Thank you for the booking and review. Also massive shout out for being really calm about the wifi issue that we had for your time at the home. 2 degrees - have updated the modem and we really hope that is the end of our issues. Much appreciated for your kindness. Tracey.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Great place to stay , close to town . Just walk in and relax
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 9, 2024
Thanks for your booking and review.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super handy location

Clean and comfy. Lovely spot for a family holiday .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 19, 2023
Hi thanks for your review, we are happy you enjoyed the space. Tracey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feels like home

Lovely homely place. Plenty of space and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 13, 2024
Thank you. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great base

We really enjoyed using this property for our staff retreat, all the spaces were great for our team and proximity to waterfront was brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 1, 2023
Thanks very much for the booking stay and your review. Tracey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

We had a great stay in Akaroa. This location was perfect to walk to local shops. Nice backyard and great house set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 20, 2023
HELLO Thanks for your booking and review for our property. Much appreciated and we hope to have you book again in the future. Tracey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oldies get together

We have stayed in this house several times and enjoyed it every time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 1, 2024
Thanks very much for your booking and on going stays.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family from Canada and Australia

Fantastic stay, great location and comfortable house! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 27, 2023
Thanks so much for your review and the booking. Hope to see you again, Tracey
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

This house is in a fab location in Akaroa. It is so close to the main street and all the shops and cafes it has to offer. The house is very spacious. It has the basics of what you need for a short stay. Checking in and out was very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 28, 2025
thank you very much . Tracey
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Holi

Great place to stay and enjoy Akaora and other bays. We have been here 4 years now and we will be back. Thank you for providing us with your beautiful hoilday home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 10, 2025
Beautiful thank you very much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location and house

Another great stay at this holiday home, located in a great spot centrally in Akaroa, with all we need for a great stay. Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 17, 2025
Thank you very much for the stay and review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Child friendly

Lovely safe place for children and so handy to everything. It is bigger than it looks in the pictures too which was a nice surprise and the beds were great especially good solid bunks. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 14, 2024
Many thanks . Tracey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

awesome location great week plenty to do

100%
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 28, 2022
thanks for the stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for boating

Awesome location and access to the boat ramp was fantastic. Tracey was awesome to deal with 10/10.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 14, 2024
Many thanks for your booking and great review. Thanks for letting us know about the leak. It has now been all fixed and no more buckets required. Tracey.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great communication and a tidy and spacious Bach

Enjoyed our stay, plenty of room and a well maintained and clean bach. Off street parking was good but a little tight for the boat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 16, 2023
Thanks very much for your booking. Tracey
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Really enjoyed our stay. Great location. Found the seating in the living room very uncomfortable. Also would have been nice to have some green grass to play/sit on. Other wise a good place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
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