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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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Dunnabridge
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5861.1 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lyttelton Harbour
  • Place, Lincoln University
  • Place, University of Canterbury

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);

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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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please ask first.
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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.
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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

Is Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK located?

This family-friendly Southbridge holiday home is located by the sea, 11.8 mi (19 km) from Lake Ellesmere, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Salmon World and Lincoln University. Crown Research Centre and Foster Dog Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Caunter

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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.

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

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