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Stunning Beach-access House

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A modern two-story house with a deck, outdoor furniture, and potted plants.
A sandy beach path leading to the ocean with grassy dunes on either side.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of houses, a bookshelf, and a chair.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a view of a garden through large windows.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a window providing natural light.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends

    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.

  • At the centre of it all

    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
3 bedroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Waikuku Beach, North Canterbury
  • Place, Taranaki Reserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, South Oval
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pegasus View
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning Beach-access House

This award-winning house is luxurious living - spacious, modern, light, sunny and warm. Its tasteful decor and amenities give you all the comforts of home with a bach/beachside feel to it.

Fabulous Waikuku beach is only 3 minutes walk away through a beautiful pine forest. The patrolled beach (summer months only) is also known for its surfing. After a swim, rinse off under the outdoor hot water shower and sink into the spa pool to warm up (kids love this!).

Walking and biking options are many - from a stroll down the beach to the Ashley River Estuary to a mountain bike ride through the forest to the Waimakariri River.

Visit the popular Waipara vineyards just 15 minutes drive to the north, drive into Christchurch for the day, or try your hand at Pegasus Golf Course.

For evening relaxation, enjoy a peaceful soak in the spa pool. Watch the stars above, listen to the echo of the ocean and put the world on hold for a while!

Waikuku Beach, 25 minutes drive from central Christchurch and its international airport, has a carefree village atmosphere. It has a local store, tennis courts, and a playground with paddling pool and flying fox.

Special conditions:
Our much loved cat, Indy, is resident at this property so we hope you don't mind feeding her each day. Many thanks!
Property not truly toddler safe due to unfenced road access, external steps and internal staircase.

Smoking allowed outside only.

Extras:
Cleaning (Required, NZ$75 per stay)

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The property is not fenced off from the street.

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Events

No events allowed

Low key celebrations ok.

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Pets

No pets allowed

We have a resident cat.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You are welcome to smoke outside

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20022171
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
Note from host: Low key celebrations ok.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Waikuku Beach

Located in Waikuku Beach, this holiday home is on a river. Rangiora Golf Club and Darjon Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Aqualand New Zealand and Spencer Park. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Waikuku Beach, North Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Taranaki Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Oval - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • North Oval - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kings Avenue Stopbank Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pegasus View - 11 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Rangiora Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Artisan Rangiora Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine & Moonlight - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Woodend Hotel & Gateway Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thai Station - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Joe’s Garage - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Beach-access House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stunning Beach-access House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Beach-access House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Beach-access House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Beach-access House located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of South Oval, Taranaki Reserve and North Oval. Kings Avenue Stopbank Reserve and Pegasus View are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely Property

Beautiful home, everything we needed, and in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waikuku Beach

Lovely clean and spacious family home that was a pleasure to stay in. We had a wonderful time and it was very relaxing, thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home, far exceeded expectations

Short stay to spend special time with my grandchildren, we loved the house, lots of different spaces and the kids loved the hot tub 😍 The garden was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location and amazing house

Awesome
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Accommodations

This property has everything you need at a great location. It was top-notch in cleanliness, things provided, and location. You can't find a better place for your vacation/holiday. Philippa was wonderful to work with-replies to any inquires in a short period of time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

stay in waikuku

lovely area and house works well for all ages. Cat an extra bonus
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Forbes Family

Stayed two nights, Debbie went above and beyond to return my daughters phone after we got to Queenstown and had a message she had left it behind, thank you Debbie. The kids had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxury at Waikuku

Wonderful spacious house, everything you could ask for. Hot tub wasn’t full which was a shame but sitting by the lovely fire made up for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2024
Hi Shelley. Thanks for staying. I’m really sorry about the hot tub. We are overseas at the moment and it broke down 2 days before our departure. It was impossible for us to get it fixed at that point. But glad you enjoyed your time nonetheless.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends for 68 years - our annual catch up.

We felt we were staying at a friends home. It was warm and inviting. We particularly enjoyed the fire. The company of the very friendly family cat added to the atmosphere. Central Christchurch is only 30 minutes away and the beautiful beaches right on the doorstep. We wanted for nothing. Sincere thanks from us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Our party of 6 stayed for 2 nights.

Our party of 6 stayed for 2 nights. The house is in a quiet community with limited retail or dining facilities. A spectacular beach is 200m from the house; a bird conservation area is 1 km north. The open floor plan offers separate corners to relax in, watch TV, eat and cook. The kitchen is well equipped. Disadvantages were few but included beds that were too soft, a friendly cat that exerted conjugal rights to one bedroom with no door, and a driveway occupied by the owner?s boat and car.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
I am responding a little way down the track .... but wanted to let potential guests know that we have now replaced all the mattresses so the beds are super comfortable now.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous house

House was amazing, so well equipped, near the beach and estuary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best holiday house we have ever stayed at

Thank you for the most wonderful stay. We throughly enjoyed our time in your property. It is a delight to the eyes. Every room has a little piece of art that surprised us. The lounge and kitchen area is extremely welcoming. Gorgeous little spaces to get some time away from the kids. The spa was a real hit. Indy is the cutest cat ever. Honestly it was extremely hard to leave and we haven’t stopped telling people they should stay here. Hopefully when we return to see family again this will be available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Family Time

The perfect spot for our family to come together! The home had everything we needed plus and worked well for our two families. Great location to the beach. We didn't want to leave! The booking process was an easy and seamless one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing holiday

A beautiful property so close to the beach. House has everything you need. We loved opening all the doors and just enjoying the peace and quiet after time on the beach. Our children loved it as much as the adults. Thank you much for the opportunity to stay in your wonderful house. One of our best holidays ever.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

great house

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Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Soooooo relaxing

A beautiful home with so many different areas to sit and relax in no matter what the weather. Enjoyed all the different tracks in the area and having the beach so close was lovely. Waikuku Beach is a beautiful spot to enjoy and the house has everything you need. We enjoyed a lovely family holiday with teenagers and their friends joining us. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb

We had a fantastic holiday. House and location is absolutely superb. House is modern and clean, beach is a 5 minutes walk. Children loved Indy, the cat :) Very peaceful place. Could not be happier!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family house

An amazing property very close to the beach. Property very well maintained and well laid out. Worked perfectly for our family of 4. Indy the cat was also very friendly and well loved by everyone.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful home for a family weekend by the beach

We really enjoyed our time staying at this property. Beautiful home with good facilities and within walking distance to the beach. Clear communication from the owner about our stay and easy instructions about checking in and out.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic beach house

We truly enjoyed our stay in this clean and spacious house. It had everything we could possibly need to make our stay relaxing and comfortable, with great spaces for entertaining our family. Nice short walk to the beach, and a terrific spot to come home to after long walks and swimming. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thanks Andrew. You are very welcome. I’m thrilled you had a great time at our place. We love to share it as it is such a great holiday spot!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Great home quite near the beach. Very peaceful neighborhood and beach. House has everything to make it very comfortable. We enjoyed Indy the black cat as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thanks Simone (from us and Indy!). I’m glad our place worked so well for you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house - best we have stayed in Indy the cat was lovely Great spot to have a holiday

Great house - best we have stayed in Indy the cat was lovely Great spot to have a holiday
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The house was wonderful and it was lovely to be so near the beach.

The house was wonderful and it was lovely to be so near the beach. Thank you Philippa!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The house is lovely - very modern, and everything you need at hand (BBQ etc).

The house is lovely - very modern, and everything you need at hand (BBQ etc). Comfy beds, and three bathrooms was great for three couples. My only recommendation/constructive feedback would be that maybe the freezer needs to be empty next time - we needed somewhere to put ice, and the freezer was chocka with meat. It wasn't a problem, as we had a small blow up pool, which we put ice in outside, but just something to consider. Would definitely stay again and I will recommend to others :)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Everything nothing to not like??

Everything nothing to not like??

About the host

Hosted by Philippa Sharplin

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What makes this property unique

Spa pool available for use

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