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Christchurch city center cottage

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Front Deck
Outside area 2
Front of house
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Fold out bed

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Christchurch city center cottage

Located on Fitzgerald ave, this cute cottage with off street garaged parking makes for an excellent centrally located place to stay in Christchurch. This cottage is close by to the Canterbury Museum, and a 5 minute drive away from Addington Raceway.

The neighbourhood is quiet and friendly which makes for a relaxing and comfortable place to stay in Central Christchurch. Please enjoy.

I hope you enjoy your time spent in the cottage.
Special conditions:
There is a strict no party policy. Dinner guests are welcome but late night loud music or anything that is likely to disturb neighbours will not be accepted. it also is completely non smoking.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$65.00 per stay); Linen (included);
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20033080
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, is home to this cottage. Margaret Mahy Playground and Christchurch Tram are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit New Regent Street and Bealey Avenue. The Arts Centre and Christchurch Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Christchurch City, Christchurch

What's nearby

  • New Regent Street - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cathedral Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Isaac Theatre Royal - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hagley Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peaches - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Scoundrel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Banh Mi Em - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rydges Latimer - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪bunrunners - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Christchurch city center cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Christchurch city center cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Christchurch city center cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Christchurch city center cottage located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Transitional Cathedral, One New Zealand Stadium and Christchurch Tram. Margaret Mahy Playground and New Regent Street are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

deborah l.

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

Family break

Easy walking distance to town, good communication with owner and easy checking in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Garage was a boon! (Just make sure you have a smallish car as it can be a bit tight). Loved the quirkiness of the place, the back yard privacy, convenience of everything. The owners certainly take pride in this place. Veranda great for sitting on a lazy arvo in the warmth. Would stay here again for sure
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia B.

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

This 'secret cottage' has great character

I really enjoy this cottage....it is clearly loved, and has survived since 1905..through earthquakes etc. It has a wonderful history, is totally private..and is like a quaint country cottage, in the middle of the city. It has all the facilities you might need. Plus an outside bath....fabulous!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Owen A.

Great character cottage.

Great character cottage. Perfect in so many ways! Maybe an annual 'deep clean' would be helpful. Planning to be back soon. Thank you
Verified

8/10 Good

Andy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great house with neat history. Handy to walk to town.

We were unaware it was only 2 bedrooms with 2 double beds... but worked just fine because the boys had sleeping bags on one bed. Dishwasher was not functioning safely with drawers unable to take weight so we chose to hand wash our dishes. Apart from that we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rafal W.

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

All as per listing

Great 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen W.

Liked: Location

Thanks

Cute place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Armin S.

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

Centrally-located and Charming

Recommended.
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pam G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Would not recommend

We’ve been traveling the South Island for 3 weeks, staying in various Rental homes and hostels, all about equally priced. We are not picky about our lodging. But this house is the only negative experience we had the entire time. It’s obvious the owners are proud of the history of the home and the artifacts on display. But we just want a comfortable place to stay for a few days, not a museum. First, this home does not sleep 5 as advertised. If they claim your pull out sofa is also a double bed, They have never actually opened it and slept on it. Finally got it opened (needs to be vacuumed under couch). I’m 5’6 and my legs were hanging 4 inches off the end. There was a huge bump across the middle. My 6’. 0 son slept on the floor all 3 nights. The house had cobwebs all over the place and several spiders. Ceiling fans had a thick layer of dust. It was very cluttered and felt small and cramped for 5 of us. The bathroom is basically in the kitchen and the bathroom door is see-through glass (why?!) so be sure to tell anyone in the house to look away if you are exiting the shower because you will be seen. We were kept awake with stray cats crying and fighting in the yard. Windows don’t open, to get fresh air you have to leave a door open, but then you have to deal with stray cats. There was a full size high chair taking up a lot of space in the small dining room. There was no clean sponge to wash dishes and no garbage liners. Drawers had household junk that were useless to us. A purely decorative, uncomfortable large church pew took up hall space. This house just was not a comfortable space. Too cluttered with dusty Knick-knacks to make it a comfortable living space. It’s not all negative...the WiFi worked well, there were plenty of towels provided, good water pressure and a washer AND dryer were available and the first dish washer we’ve seen in 3 weeks was in the house. Also it was inexpensive. But this was the only place we would not recommend out of all the equally priced homes we stayed in in our 3 weeks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret J.

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

One week in Christchurch

Lovely cottage, perfect location. However, the place is in need of a team of professional cleaners! I spent an hour cleaning on arrival. A discount for a weekly stay would have been appropriate, I think.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Page M.

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

Great Communication

Great property. Easy to communicate with the owner, who accommodated us very well.
Stayed 55 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nancy I.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cottage in Noisy Neighborhood

In another neighborhood, this home might provide a positive experience. The cottage itself is quaint with an interesting history. It provides all the basics. I would not call this a quiet neighborhood, quite the opposite - so much road noise as it is situated off of a main driving artery. During our Friday & Saturday night stay, you could hear loud car engines revving and loud music from cars racing all night long. Did not sleep well at all. We are not disappointed to be checking out after two restless nights. It does have good proximity to the CBD. My family walked to and from for our sightseeing, though I would not have felt comfortable walking alone in this area. Some kitchen glassware was quite dirty, but overall property was clean enough. Bathroom is challenging. Shower could benefit from a surround and drainage system needs attention. The open shower makes for a very slippery bathroom floor. While we did enjoy Christchurch, we did not enjoy this neighborhood. If I were doing it again, I would choose differently.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tony M.

Quaint and challenging

This was certainly a place less ordinary. Much care had gone into the decor of this cute inner city house and there was much to appreciate. For us the main challenge was the road noise especially the boy racers on the Friday and Saturday night. Just couldn't sleep despite ear plugs! We also had difficulty getting in through the gate. We arrived around 8.30 in the dark and it took at least 15 minutes for the gate to respond to our attentions. The TV was also a challenge. Perhaps this in many ways, little gem is more suited to the younger, tech savvy age group than retirees like us. A suggestion. Some information on local buses would be helpful for non car travellers.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Private oasis with so much character & comfortable, everything you need.

From initially booking to the end of our stay we were well looked after. James was prompt and thoughtful in making sure we were well accommodated. The house has so much character. Perfect for a grown family of 5 with plenty of room to relax indoors and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean-Marie O.

Quirky and great - excellent location

I really enjoyed staying here. It's a lovely place with a lot of history. There was a bit of a cold snap while I was in Christchurch and I totally appreciated the heating, which was excellent. Great central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Owen A.

Great little cottage

Great little cottage ... we enjoyed our second, longer stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

MIa C.

Great central location

Great central location. Hidden gem . Lovely cosy cottage.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Janet C.

Great little cottage, cosy and warm.

Great little cottage, cosy and warm. ideally situated to be able to walk into the centre of Christchurch in 10 minutes.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Anna W.

Great wee place to stay,

Great wee place to stay,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Loved the cottage and absolutely loved the back garden.

Loved the cottage and absolutely loved the back garden. Used the grill out back and had a lovely bbq with friends. Loved having the extra space for my family. Would highly recommend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lorraine S.

Sadly we were unable to stay at this property owing to being stranded in Takaka for nearly a week du

Sadly we were unable to stay at this property owing to being stranded in Takaka for nearly a week due to cyclone Gita with the only road out blocked. However James was really good to deal with in cancelling and the owners refunded our money.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Victoria P.

Great location, handy to central Christchurch.

Great location, handy to central Christchurch. The cottage is cosy and clean with full amenities including an electric fireplace. It's on a busy road but is set back form the road so really secure and private. We would stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

Fantastic Cottage, Great location for what I was in Christchurch for.

Fantastic Cottage, Great location for what I was in Christchurch for.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa J.

Loved this property.

Loved this property. So central yet with great parking. Some nice thoughtful touches and appreciated sky and wifi. Would love to stay again.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Stuart W.

Great location and delightful little cottage.

Great location and delightful little cottage. We appreciated the information note provided with history of the house and contents. Helped us to appreciate the story of the property. We enjoyed our stay

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