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The Rangers House on the Edge of a Forest

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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, ottoman, and a view of a garden through large windows.
A bedroom with two beds, a white wardrobe, and a view of a garden through large windows.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a kettle on the counter.
A modern living room with a grey sofa set, a large window offering a view of the countryside, and a patterned wallpaper.
A dining area with a wooden table and black chairs, a brick fireplace, and a large wall clock.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Okuku, Canterbury
  • Place, Mount Thomas Forest Conservation Area
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Northlands Shopping Centre
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Papanui Road
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Okuku

Okuku is home to this holiday home. Local points of interest include Northbrook Wetlands and Orana Wildlife Park.
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Map
Okuku, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Mount Thomas Forest Conservation Area - 25 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Northlands Shopping Centre - 53 min drive - 65.3 km
  • Papanui Road - 55 min drive - 66.4 km
  • Merivale Mall - 59 min drive - 69.2 km
  • Bealey Avenue - 59 min drive - 68.5 km

Getting around

  • Rangiora Station - 21 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 76 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rangers House on the Edge of a Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Rangers House on the Edge of a Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Rangers House on the Edge of a Forest?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Rangers House on the Edge of a Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Rangers House on the Edge of a Forest located?

Situated in Okuku, this holiday home is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from Northbrook Wetlands and within 32 miles (52 km) of Leithfield Beach and Woodford Glen Speedway. Amberley Beach and Bottle Lake Forest Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great place. We loved waking up to birdsong and our children had a great time exploring the property. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a quiet getaway, incredible scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely peaceful setting. Perfect place to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, close to lovely walks (and cherries!). House is newly redecorated and so comfortable for a whanau stay. Helpful host
The climb up mt Thomas is worth the views
Stunning vistas from the top
Coming down the Summit track is pretty steep :)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
House really comfortable with lots of room inside and out. Very enjoyable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2026
Dear Baydn, thank you for your king review, I am very glad you enjoyed your stay . I agree that it is always good to have plenty of space to roam! Warm regards, Katrina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

Very friendly contact.Calm and clean accomodation.Lovely place. I would book it again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house

Thank you so much for a lovely easy stay! Even having the curtains pulled and the lights on for us! Your house is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for a family weekend away

Beautifully located next to Mt Richardson DOC area with lots of forest walks at your doorstep. The property is huge and great for adventures for little kids (away from screens). The house is warm and beautifully recently decorated. Comfortable beds and nice bedding. There is no internet available and therefore no smart TV access (not necessarily a bad thing but notable). Would love to stay again in the summer months.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

1234

Took to long for a reply with details to arrive after money paid.Accommodation needed cleaning especially getting rid of cluster flys.Super comfortable beds. Warm sunny house with great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2025
Hi Paulette, I am so glad you enjoyed the comfortable beds - it makes such a difference to a stay away!! It is a warm house and I love the view too. I am not sure what you mean about the communication as it was sent as soon as we received your booking and when you rang, you said you didn’t want to log onto the app which is the usual way of communicating- so I sent it to your personal email within an hour. Warm regards, Katrina
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