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Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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9.4 out of 10
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5861.1 sq ft
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Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK
Welcome to Dunnabridge at Rakaia Huts.
The only rental accommodation at the Huts on the North side of the river.
Close to the townships of Southbridge & Leeston if you are attending events in the area.
A family bach with all the facilities you will need for a family weekend away for a bit of fishing or some peace and quiet.
Plenty of places to sit in the sun to enjoy a book. Walks in any direction.
If fishing is your thing then you have easy access to the Rakaia River.
Try for a Salmon, Trout or Whitebait (in season)
Not into fishing. No problem. Enjoy peace and quiet to do your own thing, walk, read, sit in the sun.
Bring the kids as plenty of entertainment. Great selection of board games, jigsaws, DVD's or playstation. No option of getting bored. Fully fenced.
Would recommend sturdy walking shoes for trips along the beach. It can be a long walk to the river mouth so easiest access option is four wheel motorbike.
Dogs OK (outside) as long as you tidy up!
Boat ramp is public facility at lagoon. 500 mts away
Very limited connectivity for internet and phone. There is as long as you stand in the right spot.
Special conditions:
Plenty of blankets for extra warmth if required.
Plenty of firewood supplied for fire.
Kitchen consumables supplied (Tea, coffee, sugar), some basic pantry items plus cleaning products.
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
The only rental accommodation at the Huts on the North side of the river.
Close to the townships of Southbridge & Leeston if you are attending events in the area.
A family bach with all the facilities you will need for a family weekend away for a bit of fishing or some peace and quiet.
Plenty of places to sit in the sun to enjoy a book. Walks in any direction.
If fishing is your thing then you have easy access to the Rakaia River.
Try for a Salmon, Trout or Whitebait (in season)
Not into fishing. No problem. Enjoy peace and quiet to do your own thing, walk, read, sit in the sun.
Bring the kids as plenty of entertainment. Great selection of board games, jigsaws, DVD's or playstation. No option of getting bored. Fully fenced.
Would recommend sturdy walking shoes for trips along the beach. It can be a long walk to the river mouth so easiest access option is four wheel motorbike.
Dogs OK (outside) as long as you tidy up!
Boat ramp is public facility at lagoon. 500 mts away
Very limited connectivity for internet and phone. There is as long as you stand in the right spot.
Special conditions:
Plenty of blankets for extra warmth if required.
Plenty of firewood supplied for fire.
Kitchen consumables supplied (Tea, coffee, sugar), some basic pantry items plus cleaning products.
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please ask first.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Southbridge
Located in Southbridge, this holiday home is on a river. Local points of interest include Lake Ellesmere and Salmon World. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

Selwyn District, Southbridge
What's nearby
- Lincoln University - 37 min drive - 45.4 km
- Wolfbrook Arena - 54 min drive - 68.8 km
- Riccarton Road - 54 min drive - 64.9 km
- University of Canterbury - 55 min drive - 69.5 km
- Christchurch Public Hospital - 57 min drive - 72.0 km
Restaurants
- Southbridge Takeaways - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Stephen Caunter
Our family bach has created many memories for our family and it can do the same for you for your time on holiday.
I manage the property remotely as I live in Nelson. We still get to use it and it is a great base for a few projects that are on the go.
I manage the property remotely as I live in Nelson. We still get to use it and it is a great base for a few projects that are on the go.
Why they chose this property
This is a family Bach we can now share with you. Nothing pretentious or over the top. Perfect for family getaway.
Fully fenced so suitable all ages
Fully fenced so suitable all ages
What makes this property unique
Be fishing on the river in next to no time. Trout, salmon, whitebait or just enjoy the nature.
Languages:
English
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