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Sunny spacious well equipped home for families and friends to relax - Geraldine

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with blinds, and a hanging light fixture.
Room
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a fireplace.
A living room with a grey sofa, a framed landscape painting, a framed abstract painting, and a black wood-burning stove.
A living room with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a television.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 10•3 bedrooms•7 beds

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Geraldine, Geraldine
  • Place, Geraldine Historical Society Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Geraldine Observatory
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sunny spacious well equipped home for families and friends to relax - Geraldine

Sunny, well equipped 3 bedroom home five minutes walk to town. An ideal place to get away for a couple, extended family or small group. Sleeps 10. Geraldine is a great place for a family holiday, retreat from the city or as a stopover on your way to Mt Cook and the Southern Lakes. Four ski-fields within 1.5 hours drive. Cafes, wine bars, bakeries. Food tasting at Barkers' fruit processors, chocolate shop, Talbot Forest Cheese all nearby.. Bush walks, salmon and trout fishing. Swimming and picnic spots in river that runs through town and nearby gorges. Variety of arts and crafts and sudios. Vintage car museum. Two golf courses, white water rafting, tennis courts, children's playgrounds, heated community swimming pool (November- March). House is 5 minutes walk from town, river and bush walks. Sunny and warm. BBQ and outdoor area. Well equipped including children's toys. Double garage. Great log fire.
Attending a wedding at Stonebridge? We are only 5 minutes drive away.
Bed layout: Bedroom 1: Queen bed and single bed, Bedroom 2: Queen bed and single bed, Bedroom 3 Double bunk (single at the top and double at the bottom) and a single bed.

Linen is provided

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
Smoking permitted outside. Please remove any butts

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20001176
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Geraldine

Geraldine is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Peel Forest Park and Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve, while Geraldine Historical Society Museum and Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Geraldine Observatory and Pleasant Valley Daffodils. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Geraldine, Geraldine

What's nearby

  • Geraldine Historical Society Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Geraldine Observatory - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 40 min drive - 44.1 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barker's Foodstore & Eatery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mundel's Cafe and Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Crown Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Running Duck - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny spacious well equipped home for families and friends to relax - Geraldine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunny spacious well equipped home for families and friends to relax - Geraldine?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunny spacious well equipped home for families and friends to relax - Geraldine?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny spacious well equipped home for families and friends to relax - Geraldine?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny spacious well equipped home for families and friends to relax - Geraldine located?

This family-friendly Geraldine holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Geraldine Historical Society Museum and Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve. Geraldine Observatory and Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jacky j.

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

Great stay

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elysia B.

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

Awesome stay

Lovely spot, clean and tidy with everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Lovely stay

My parents stayed for the weekend and loved the house. Great location. Easy to chat with the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil O.

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

History in a comfortable home

Loved our stay. Was well set up for families like ours, historical home and loved sitting back with the kids down in front of a fire
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzie N.

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

Great host and house

Fantastic stay for our family the house was large and great location the host has exceptional communication thoroughly enjoyed thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dallas K.

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

New Year Family getaway

The property is a large sprawling bungalow with plenty of room for an extended family group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb, 2023
Glad you enjoyed the house and had a great time with plenty of room for your extended family group.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie W.

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

Fantastic stay

We had a fantastic stay - a cosy house even when the weather was wet. The log fire was great at keeping the place warm. Plenty of space, quiet and lovely birdsong to wake us up. Close to the Main Street, so easy walking to the shops and cafes (highly recommend the Running Duck for food). We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May, 2025
Glad you enjoyed the house and found it cosy and warm. You are very welcome to stay again.😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josephine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovey stay and nice and warm with the fire. Everything that would be needed was there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

absolutely lovely

everything was great, thank you. lovely place and host. we won’t hesitate to book again :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alistair N.

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

Geraldine stay

Very comfortable, centre of town nice and warm with log burner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenis T.

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

Jyst what was needed for Geraldine weekend away

Property perfect for weekend away with family, close to main street , very homely and comfortable, commication easy with owner, Highly recommend to all
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne N.

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

Family Getaway

We're all pentioners, so really enjoyed the roomy house, lovely sunny veranda to sit on and short walk to town for those without sore knees.😁
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Didn't want to leave

House was perfect for us, felt really homely and so much space, we are hoping to book again in the future for our next family get together ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nathan J.

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

Good location.

Great little house close to town. Only knock was the cleanliness with a large list of jobs expected from the owner before leaving, such as vacuuming, washing tea towels etc, which showed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar, 2023
Hi Nathan So glad you enjoyed the house and especially the proximity to town. We have taken on board your comment re cleaning requirements for guests and simplified the instructions so it isn’t so arduous. We always have a cleaner come in between guests as we like to keep the cleanliness at a high standard.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denis H.

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

Great

We come every year to play golf tournament will be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb, 2023
Great to have you back again! Hope the golf was good or at least a lot of fun!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan d.

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

Family get together ❤️

The house was perfect for our family get together. The abundance of column heaters & fireplace made for a cosy stay. Plenty of seating for everyone & the kitchen was well stocked. We will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sophie m.

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

Event in Geraldine

Amazing weekend, we were in town for an event, plenty of space to prepare and very close and convenient to everywhere. Thanls!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hannah d.

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

Calm stay with everything you'd want

Great property with an interesting history shown in the decor. Lots of things provided to do in and around the house for families. Well equipt kitchen. Nice areas to sit outside with comfy chairs. Very close to geraldine centre so can walk for a meal/drink/coffee. The whole town has some interesting history. Really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ros W.

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

Warm and comfortable

We stayed during winter and the log burner was fantastic! There was plenty of fire wood in the garage. The house has tonnes of space, games and toys for the kids and even play equipment outside. Perfect for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Sunny, warm and convenient

We loved basing ourselves in charming Geraldine while our daughter umpired at a hockey tournament in Timaru. The house was quiet, warm and perfect walking distance to town for coffee and breakfast at Barkers. Recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olwyn P.

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

Warm and comfortable.

Spacious house. Well appointed. Plenty of puzzles, dvds and cds to entertain yourself. Log fire was very effective. I would definitely stay again. Interesting documented history of the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gwenda H.

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

Perfect base in Geraldine

We have stayed at Kay's bach before and it was just as great this time. So much to do in the area and this is the perfect base to do so. It is a quintessential kiwi bach - warm, comfortable, unpretentious and very relaxing. Only a couple of blocks to town, cafes, market etc. Definitely recommend. I am sure we will be back. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Geraldine delight

Lots of space for 6 people, great to have toys for children, well organised and lots of kitchen utensils. Loved the story that went with the house and how close it was to the main area and a short drive to timaru.highly worth it. Thanks! Hoping to book this place again for end of 2024
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Geraldine's Hidden Treasure

This centrally located, clean, well appointed cottage is loaded with understated charm and accommodations to very comfortable living. Pared with the fascinating history of the property, the cottage itself and its expansive & private back yard, you ate left wanting nothing. Its an ideal location to base your explorations of the Cantebury region. I recommend this property to both shodt and longer-term travellers. Kay, a gem herself, is helpful and quick to resoond. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dew D.

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

Perfect base for hiking in Peel Forest

As a group of hikers we enjoyed the location, so close to many great hikings. We also enjoyed the heated pools in Geraldine, the fantastic cinema with big confy seats and in the way back we went to the Staveley ice rink and Methven hot pools. A fantastic weekend. The house itself is spacious, warm and has everything snd more you might need. The host looks after every little detail to make sure you have a nice stay, and communication was great. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by kayso70

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I grew up in Geraldine and love to return to enjoy the walks, river gorges, quaint shops, art galleries and cafes.
I love to see couples, extended families and groups of friends enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this spacious house and it's unique history. We have lots of people come to celebrate birthdays, weddings and other family events.
It also works well for people on business in Geraldine providing a homely atmosphere while working away from home.
We have been running the holiday home for over 20 years and have many people who return year after year to enjoy the house and location.

Why they chose this property

We chose this house as a holiday home because it sunny and bright. It has a wonderful private back yard to relax in with friends and family and is so close to the town centre, gardens, playground, supermarket and cafes. We hardly ever get into our car when we stay here unless we want to venture out to explore the river gorges nearby, Peel Forest, Tekapo or Caroline Bay in Timaru.

What makes this property unique

Great place for children, lots of room, 3 minutes walk to playground and swimming pool.
Unique history ... it was the first hospital in the area!

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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