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Takamatua Holiday Home

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A wooden deck with a table and benches, overlooking a lake with hills in the background.
A modern living room with two grey sofas, a flat-screen TV, a small wooden table, and a magazine rack.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a balcony.
A wooden staircase surrounded by lush greenery, leading up to a higher level.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Christchurch
  • Place, Artisans Gallery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Akaroa Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Akaroa Wharf
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪114 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Takamatua Holiday Home

Welcome to our Takamatua Holiday Home – perfectly positioned for panoramic views overlooking Takamatua Bay, while being a 10-minute drive from Akaroa village. Explore the surrounding bays and Akaroa but have the benefit of coming back to the quiet surroundings of this place.
Comprised of three bedrooms and sleeps up to five guests.
This property is unique as it has its own direct beach access.
This recently renovated holiday home has open plan living with a full kitchen and modern facilities.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20057152
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 is no 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Akaroa

Located in Akaroa, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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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Christchurch

What's nearby

  • Artisans Gallery - 12 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Akaroa Museum - 12 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Linton The Giant House - 15 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 16 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Common - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ma Maison - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hilltop Cafés & Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Vangioni's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Takamatua Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Takamatua Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Takamatua Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Takamatua Holiday Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of St Patrick's Catholic Church, Artisans Gallery and Akaroa Museum. Banks Peninsula War Memorial and Grounds is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful views from lovely clean cosy accommodation. Beautiful birdsong as well. We had a lovely Christmas to remember here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful sanctuary

We absolutely loved staying at this gorgeous Takamatua home. Great communication with the hosts and very clean, had everything we needed and the location was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice host and place. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

About the host

Hosted by Judith

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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