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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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West Melton, Canterbury
  • Place, Orana Wildlife Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Retford Common
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, West Melton Skate Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette

About this property

Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly)

Just 15 minutes from Christchurch airport, 5 minutes to local shops and restaurants, 20 minutes into town centre and just over an hour to the local ski fields this rural cottage is central to all your needs. 5 minutes up the road is the National Equine Centre, Orana Park Zoo, Mcleans island with its numerous bike and walking tracks plus paint balling and multiple other adventures. Walking distance to local wineries. The cottage is seperate from our house which is set on 10 acres of land.
Enjoy Netflix, Neon and Prime TV on us with access to free wifi during your stay. Your welcome to bring your furry friend along (add the Pet fee at time of booking and please follow the rules carefully to keep our own pets safe and stress free aswell as our own)
The kitchenette has all plug in appliances and enjoy tea and coffee on us!
If you’re lucky you will hear our resident moorpork at night, and the bellbird can be heard most days during the day, watch out for the numerous quails as you drive in and walk around too! please note, the property is not set out to be suitable for infants (no locks on cupboards etc) so bring them along at your own risk.
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We do not have a change table, cot or high chair
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Dogs are to be kept on lead around the grounds
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights
Please turn off the heatpump and all lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9847186
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

West Melton

Located in West Melton, this cottage is in a rural area. Riccarton Road and Westfield Riccarton Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Styx Mill Conservation Reserve and Retford Common. Orana Wildlife Park and Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling.
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West Melton, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Orana Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Retford Common - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • West Melton Skate Park - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • True and Daring Winery - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Harewood Golf Club - 9 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Rolleston Station - 14 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Golden Mile Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Two Fat Possums - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hornby Working Mens Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Les Délices Bakery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly) ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly) ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly) ?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly) located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Orana Wildlife Park, Retford Common and Waimakariri River. True and Daring Winery and Larcomb Vineyard are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aoife K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was amazing the host were lovely! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maddison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was an amazing stay with my dogs
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for the lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice private quite location and easy to find
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

HEATHER W.

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

Great location

Very peaceful and easy roads into the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick K.

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

West Melton

It was perfectly located, close to family.Excellent for our dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee P.

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

Perfect long term accommodation

Perfect spot for one of our workers who said he had a great time staying here. Nice & close for work, friendly & helpful owner Perfect for the 2 weeks he was here.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
It was lovely to meet Stu, he left the place so clean and it would be a pleasure to have him back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iain E.

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

Perfect Base for Exploring Christchurch.

I really enjoyed my stay! The property was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The hosts were friendly and made me feel right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2024
Thanks Iain. It was a pleasure to host you, and thank you so much for the delicious nuts you left behind, I’ve been enjoying those
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

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

Great service and nice spot

Very helpful host worked really well for me and the dog for two nights thanks v much
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene B.

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

Recommend accommodation

Lovely people, especially good to have a wee back yard for our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
It was lovely hosting Kaylene, her partner and her dog. They followed any house rules I had in place perfectly and left my place immaculate, even washing my towels and stripping the bed. You could not ask for more kind and respectful guests and I wish them well on their travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen E.

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

great peaceful

Very quiet, Nice to have extras like orange juice, coffee machine,Loved that. nice warm bed and so soft.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emerson M.

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

Peaceful and Comfortable

Excellent location, well equipped, very affordable. We'll likely come back here if we're in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donnya B.

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

SISS Week

Easy communication with host, host gave us helpful information with regards to our stay with our horses. Easy check in and accommodation had everything we needed for the week. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Home away from home

Perfect size for our needs.Amazing extras to make that extra feel like home, thank you.Nice and quiet away from the city.Great to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jade A.

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

comfortable stay

stay for the week due to a wedding here in christchurch, was very comfortable stay was peaceful and quiet, loved the fact it had netflix for my girls to chill after a long day out of activities, and i love how it had every thing we needed in it to , towels , plates , cups all the basic needs.really enjoyed our stay and we most definitely will love to return and stay agains.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig O.

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

West Melton Bach

My third stay with Helen. This place is great for two people. It’s clean and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2025
Great guests, welcome back anytime and highly recommend to other hosts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith J.

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

Pet friendly

Everything we needed for our short stay in transit to Invercargill. Thankyou.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

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

Little Country Gem!

Had a wonderful stay, lovely hosts and absolutely perfect place to bring your dog. Great walks in the area and an enclosed courtyard for your dog to run around in. Will definitely be visiting again. Thanks so much Helen and family ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
It was a pleasure hosting you. Thank you for leaving the place so clean and tidy too! We look forward to the next time you come up, and if you’re entering another dog show we would love to come along and cheer you guys on. (Hopefully the lambs are weened and don’t try to suckle on you next time!)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley M.

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

Quiet and Beautiful

Really enjoyed our stay, very cozy tiny home to relax in. Everyone was happy. Helen was very helpful with things to do with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor S.

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

Fabulous farm stay

A very considerate and hospitable host. Very accommodating with guests. No complaints and no negatives about the stay. Can’t wish for more. Would stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to host you, and thanks again for leaving the place so clean. Good luck in your new house
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As it is in the pic is how it is, clean, tidy and just what we needed. Very much appreciated the free bottle of milk and the juice, it was just what we didn't know we needed after our long drive down to chch.Thank you for having us
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

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

Puppy trip home!

Helen was so accommodating as we were returning from Murchison with a puppy. Spotlessly clean and very homely. Great location as not far from West Melton.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane J.

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

Scarlet Oak Dr

Quiet, cozy room with well equipped kitchen, and a comfy bed. Great to arrive to a warm place to stay and the breakfast cereal was very helpful as the shops are 15 minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location although a tad hard to find but the host provides great instructions. had everything i’d need in the kitchen for a short stay. had a hairdryer although no place to plug it - or my own hair tools - in near a mirror which makes styling a bit trickier. overall good value for money and i loved the very sweet and friendly cat that’s around!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret U.

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

Good Accommodation and Excellent Host

Helen was lovely. She even provided a litter box and litter for our cat, put on the heat pump for a cosy arrival, had a couple of fresh eggs in the fridge and was very helpful - Well done.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
Was a pleasure to host you and your son. Thank you for leaving the place so clean, and I wish you all the best in the next stage of your life

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