10/10 Excellent
Michelle N.
7 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michelle N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Apartment
Country Getaway - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens.
Apartment in Waitohi with free breakfast
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Waitohi, Canterbury
- Place, Pleasant Point Museum and Railway6 min drive
- Place, DB Brewery19 min drive
- Place, Caroline Bay Beach23 min drive
- Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)21 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Country Getaway - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens.
Shanagolden - centrally located 5 minutes from Pleasant Point and 20 minutes from Timaru with easy access to Ski fields at Mt Hutt (1 hour 37 mins), Mt Dobson (1 hour 27 mins) and Tekapo Round Hill (1 hour 45 mins). A tranquil native garden setting, perfect as a writers' or artists' retreat or for those seeking an escape from busy lives. Enjoy garden walks, evening birdsong or a game of Pétanque. Continental breakfast (with local produce) provided. Microwave and Air Fryer also available for meal preparation. Separate studio room with a garden courtyard and ensuite bathroom. Your hosts Patricia and Gerard have a comprehensive knowledge of Aotearoa / New Zealand's many attractions and have travelled and worked in 29 other countries and are happy to share a wine in the garden with guests. Patricia speaks French, Italian and Te Reo Maori as well as English.
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Amenities
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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
Waitohi
Waitohi is home to this apartment. South Canterbury Museum and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pleasant Point Museum and Railway and Botanical Gardens. Pleasant Valley Daffodils and Geraldine Observatory are also worth visiting.
Waitohi, Canterbury
What's nearby
- Pleasant Point Museum and Railway - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
- DB Brewery - 19 min drive - 24.8 km
- Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge - 19 min drive - 25.2 km
- Ashbury Park - 21 min drive - 27.4 km
- Caroline Bay Beach - 23 min drive - 28.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- @Ustin92 - 11 min drive
- Subway - 11 min drive
- Teapot Inn - 12 min drive
- The Jolly Potter - 11 min drive
- 100% Homemade - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
8.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
2 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Daina C.
16 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
Daina C.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
About the host
Hosted by Gerard and Patricia Moore
Languages:
English, French, Italian
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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