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Up from the Beach on Smith Ave

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A wooden deck with a round table and chairs, overlooking a lake and hills.
A neatly made bed with a floral-patterned bedspread, a dark headboard, and a white wall with a door.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a built-in microwave. There are black bar stools and a window with a view of trees.
A white house with a dark door, a black umbrella, and a wooden deck with chairs.
A conference room with a wooden table, black chairs, and potted plants.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Akaroa Lighthouse

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Akaroa, Banks Peninsula
  • Place, Akaroa Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Akaroa Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Akaroa Lighthouse
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Sun Room

1 Single 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

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About the area

Akaroa

Akaroa is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hinewai Reserve and Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve, while Akaroa Museum and Maori & Colonial Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
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Akaroa, Banks Peninsula

What's nearby

  • Akaroa Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Linton The Giant House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Artisans Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Common - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ma Maison - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vangioni's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Butchery & Deli - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Up from the Beach on Smith Ave pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Up from the Beach on Smith Ave ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Up from the Beach on Smith Ave ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Up from the Beach on Smith Ave ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Up from the Beach on Smith Ave located?

Situated in Akaroa, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Akaroa Museum, Banks Peninsula War Memorial and Grounds and Artisans Gallery. Akaroa Dolphins and Akaroa Wharf are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful holiday home, well equipped, warm, close to town centre, lovely views, will defiteley be coming back here! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely place to stay. We enjoyed sitting outside during the day in the sunshine and sitting by the fire at night. The kitchen has everything you need. The close proximity to the town was great, we just walked down the road and the kids loved the beach at the bottom of the street. Thank you for providing such a lovely home for us to gather as a family. We certainly hope to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely warm house, Log fire a real bonus.Awesome views and lots of opportunity to sit or dine outsideComfortable furniture and well appointedProximity to beach and shops is ideal
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2026
thank you so much for a great review. Tracey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing beautiful home to stay in! Stunning spot with gorgeous view! Thanks so much for an idilic marvelous weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2026
Many thanks again. Tracey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time we have stayed at this property. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

Perfect for family weekend. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2024
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean and had everything we needed thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2026
really appreciate your feedback and review. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A comfortable place with good outdoor spaces, it proved to be a hood spot for six adults. Great view and right in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
thank you very much
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming host. Great home and location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2026
Many thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Stay

Comfortable property well located near Akaroa restaurants, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, amazing view, the third bedroom that's just as you enter the front door, doesn't have a door, but curtains, which was a bit of a surprise. We would stay again. Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2026
Many thanks for your booking.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Awesome, beautiful little spot...fully enjoyed every moment....will definitely book again

My whole family loved staying and visiting....beautiful home...thank you
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Perfect place to sit outside in the sun at the end of an activity filled day and enjoy the view. Kitchen very well equipped. We stayed 5nights and were sad to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2026
Thank you very much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for an amazing stay. The house is beautiful with terrific views. We loved every moment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2025
Thank you very much for your review. Thanks Tracey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful relaxing weekend

We loved the location and log fire was fabulous in the evenings.Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
Easy to deal with and a pleasure. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Perfect place to stay in Akaroa! Loved the fireplace! Tracey was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2024
Thank you for your booking and review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stage

Great stay, clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2024
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clear communication from the host. Great location. Plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2026
Many thanks for your booking and review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family weekend in Akaroa

A great villa with fantastic views of the harbour and easy walk into town and the shops. Plenty of living spaces and great deck for outdoor entertaining.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home

Beautiful restored villa, so warm and immaculate
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet peaceful spot up from town, views to the bay and the sounds of the birds were amazing. House was homely and warm enough space for grandparents and kids to spread out. Walk down to the township easy walk back up a little tougher for the not so fit lol .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2026
Many thanks for your booking and review. warm regards.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful view

My family of 6 enjoyed our stay, loved the views. It's a short walk down the hill to beach, not far away from shop and cafes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2023
thank you very much for the stay and review. Thanks Tracey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

What a lovely view and superb location!

We loved this house. We sat on the porch and soaked in the view. It was a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank-you very much . Tracey Akaroa rental Homes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, comfortable and close to everything!

We loved our stay, especially enjoyed the fire and the fact that we were walking distance to everything. Will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2023
Many thanks for the review and stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

Great bach for a getaway. Central and great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2025
Thank you
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