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Sunny, modern, private hilltop holiday home

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A spacious room with large windows, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a hilly landscape.
A wooden building with a balcony, white outdoor furniture, and a metal railing.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, toaster, and oven.
A dining area with wooden chairs and a table, a kitchen with blue cabinets, and a large window with curtains.
A two-story house with a staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Akaroa Museum

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Akaroa, Canterbury
  • Place, Akaroa Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Linton The Giant House
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Akaroa Wharf
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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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.
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Akaroa, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Artisans Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Akaroa Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Linton The Giant House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Common - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ma Maison - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Vangioni's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Butchery & Deli - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny, modern, private hilltop holiday home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunny, modern, private hilltop holiday home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunny, modern, private hilltop holiday home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny, modern, private hilltop holiday home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny, modern, private hilltop holiday home located?

Situated in Akaroa, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Artisans Gallery, St Patrick's Catholic Church and Akaroa Museum. Banks Peninsula War Memorial and Grounds and Akaroa Dolphins are also within 1 mile (2 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 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place for families to stay, host was very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Long wekend getaway

Was a nice stay up on the hill. Nice and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

The home was great. Albeit at the top of the hill, it's still walkable to town using trails that zig zag in the woods which is easier than walking back uphill on the road.We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and tidy. Issues with hot water quickly resolved. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location for our stay in Akaroa! There is an amazing view from the deck looking over the hills. We got great sunny weather which allowed us to go hiking every day and explore the town. The house was well stocked with everything we needed. Thank you to our wonderful hosts. I would definitely recommend this home to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter weekend away

Great stay over a long weekend. The house was larger than expected and had everything we needed. The house is at the top of a very steep hill so we ended up driving closer to the shops instead of walking in.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and views

Very quiet and scenic location. Loved hearing the birds in the bushes that surround the house. Nice views and sun into the living area through the large floor to ceiling windows. Lots of space. House was well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

McGregor's NT Australia

Well presented. Light filled and very spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

From Otaki

Very impressed with the facilities, the decor and cleanliness. A good view across the valley.The steepness of the road and steps into the house were a bit challenging for one of us, but didn't detract from our enjoyment of the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2025
Glad you enjoyed the stay. Guests can opt to use their car up and down the road, but there's no way to avoid climbing the steps unfortunately. There is a photo and some information about this in the house description if anyone wants more details.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house…perfect location

The house was perfect for our family of 5. Very well maintained and plenty of room kids and adults alike. All the amenities are in good condition and there’s everything you need for a lovely stay. The location was perfect. A stunning view over the valley, lots of sun and just a short walk into Akaroa. I had a couple of queries of my own making and Dave was super helpful and really responsive…an excellent host.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Get Together

Great stay over a few nights, excellent setout of the house and had everything we needed. The house is at the top of a steep hill and further than expected from restaurants etc but that also gave a stunning view over the valley and allowed for plenty of privacy and didn't detract from the stay. Only thing to be aware of is the deck can be a bit slippery when a heavy dew or rain.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well equipped house

A clean, warm,tidy house with plenty of beds and a nice sunny outlook. Plenty of games and jigsaw puzzles etc. Nice green setting and views. I recommend that if you watch tv etc bring your login details for the apps you like. Eg TVNZ, Three,Netflix etc in order to watch. Plenty of lovely walks in the vicinity. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anzac weekend

Excellent property, sunny and lots of space for socialising. Good location. The instructions were thorough and clear which was great.One note for the owner is the freeview had no connection. This was not an issue for us as we were not there to watch TV. This is just for the owners information.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Thanks for letting us know the Freeview had stopped working. We discovered that a recent change in the satellite used for Freeview has rendered our set-top box obsolete. We have now replaced it with a SmartVU dongle that gives both Freeview and Chromecast.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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