Riccarton 5BR, 400m to Westfield Mall - free parking

A five-bedroom townhouse in Riccarton, sleeping nine. Room for the whole family or group, a proper kitchen, a private courtyard, and an internal double garage. Westfield Riccarton, the city’s largest mall, is a six-minute walk, and a little reserve with a stream and a playground sits right out front. A clean, roomy, affordable base for your Christchurch stay. Stays of up to 90 days welcome. For longer, just ask.

THE SPACE
★ The house
Three levels. The ground floor is open plan: kitchen, lounge, and dining all in one. Two big sofas, a wall-mounted TV, a heat pump, and bifold doors out to the courtyard. Books and a giant Jenga for downtime. This is where everyone lands at the end of the day.
The bedrooms are all upstairs, away from the living space. Four on the middle level, one more up top with its own ensuite. Several open onto balconies with rooftop views across Riccarton. A heater in each, and fans for warmer nights.

★ The kitchen
Set up for cooking proper meals, which keeps the costs down on a family stay. Wall oven, gas hob, rangehood, full-size fridge-freezer, dishwasher, and microwave. Filter coffee machine, plunger, rice cooker, and air fryer. Granite benchtops and a breakfast bar with stools. Tea and coffee on the bench when you arrive. The dining table seats six.

★ Sleeping
Four queens and a single, sleeping nine. Fresh, crisp linen on every bed. Two bedrooms have their own ensuite, including the private queen up top. The other three share the main bathroom, which has a bath and a separate shower. A separate toilet on the ground floor keeps mornings easy with nine of you.

★ What’s included
● Fresh, crisp bed linens and fluffy towels, nothing to pack
● Free unlimited Wi-Fi, reliable for streaming and video calls
● Heat pump in the living area, a heater in every bedroom, fans provided
● Wall-mounted smart TV with streaming
● Wall oven, gas hob, rangehood, full-size fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave
● Filter coffee machine, plunger, rice cooker, air fryer, kettle
● Washing machine and dryer in the ground-floor laundry
● Internal double garage with room for two cars
● Eco-friendly bathroom toiletries
● Books and a giant Jenga
● Wool blankets for the courtyard
● Self check-in via lockbox

★ Location and neighbourhood
You’re in Riccarton, one of Christchurch’s busiest inner-west suburbs. Flat, walkable, with the mall, the university, and Hagley Park all close. A little reserve sits about fifty metres from the door: a stream, native planting, ducks, a playground, and walking paths. Free run-around space for the kids, right on the doorstep.
On foot:
● Westfield Riccarton, 6 minutes (400m)
● Hagley Park, 15 minutes
● Christchurch Farmers’ Market at Riccarton House (Saturdays), 18 minutes
By car:
● University of Canterbury, 5 minutes
● Christchurch Hospital, 6 minutes
● Wolfbrook Arena, 6 minutes
● Riverside Market and the city centre, 6 minutes
● Christchurch Airport, a short drive

★ Where to eat
The end of the street opens onto Riccarton Road, one of Christchurch’s best cheap-eats strips: casual, multicultural, and easy on the budget when no one feels like cooking. A few worth knowing:
● Riccarton Noodle House, a local institution for over twenty years, Cambodian home cooking, great for takeaways or a family feed
● Little Spicy, big, generous Chinese plates made for a hungry group
● Sasuke, a small Japanese spot in the Windmill Centre doing ramen, katsu curry, and sashimi
● Ngon Ngon Bánh Mì, fresh Vietnamese bánh mì, crepe cakes, and Vietnamese coffee
● Hello Vietnam, hearty Vietnamese, with phở the pick on a cold night
● Park Ranger, a proper cafe for brunch, salads, sandwiches, and baked goods
● Dux Dine, a vegetarian and pescatarian menu in a heritage villa with a sunny courtyard
● Welcome Chinese Vegetarian, long-running vegan and vegetarian Chinese, dumplings and claypot rice (Upper Riccarton)
● Daphne’s, a BYO dim sum institution at Church Corner, book ahead for a big table
● Rollickin Gelato, small-batch gelato, the easy win with the kids after dinner

★ Practical info
● Check-in: from 3pm via lockbox, code arrives the day before
● Checkout: 10am
● Internal double garage with room for two cars
● No smoking
● No pets

★ Long stays
Stays of up to 90 days welcome. For longer, just ask.
The place is set up for it. A full kitchen for cooking actual meals, a washing machine and dryer so you can unpack properly, free unlimited Wi-Fi, and room for everyone to have their own space. Weekly and monthly pricing available, message us with your dates.
Suits families between homes, anyone relocating to the city, visiting staff or students at the University of Canterbury, and anyone in town for a longer stretch who wants room to spread out without paying for it.

★ Who this works well for
● Families and groups who want space without the price tag. Five bedrooms, room for nine
● Anyone in town for the University of Canterbury. Five minutes up the road
● Visiting medical staff or patients’ families. Christchurch Hospital is a six-minute drive
● Event-goers. Wolfbrook Arena and Riccarton Park both close by
● Longer stays. Full kitchen, laundry, and a double garage, set up for actually living here

★ BookaHome
BookaHome has been managing Christchurch holiday homes for 14 years. We know the city, we know these properties, and we’re contactable if anything needs sorting. Message us or call us, and guests regularly mention how easy the check-in and communication are. A free personalised itinerary planner comes with your booking: restaurant picks, day trips, and what’s on while you’re here. Just ask when you book.

GUESTS LOVE
Drawn from recent guest reviews:
“Ideal for our group of eight. The accommodation was clean and well appointed.” John
“Perfect spot for a family or group! Well set up, has everything you need and plenty of space.” Gemma
“Very comfortable and warm. Within walking distance to Riccarton Mall, shops and restaurants.” Tina
“So close to Riccarton Mall, the CBD and the airport. Communication from the team was excellent.” Mark
“Clean and tidy, and exactly as described. Good showers, warm, comfortable beds.” Russell & Carolyn
“Peaceful, private and safe. Close to all amenities and lots to do around the area.” Adriena
“The second time I have stayed at this property. It is central to everything.” Julie

GUEST ACCESS
You have the whole townhouse to yourself. Three levels, five bedrooms, three bathrooms, your own laundry, a private courtyard, and an internal double garage. The home runs over three levels, so please note there are stairs between floors. Self check-in via lockbox at the front door, the code comes through the day before you arrive.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
The home runs over three levels with stairs between floors. All bedrooms are upstairs; the kitchen, living, and dining are on the ground floor. If stairs are a problem, this may not be the right property for you. Several upstairs bedrooms open onto their own balconies with rooftop views.
A little reserve with a stream, ducks, a playground, and walking paths sits about fifty metres from the door.
A portacot, highchair, and baby bath are available on request at an additional charge, just let us know when you book and they’ll be ready on arrival.
The property sleeps nine: four queen beds and one single.
No smoking, no pets.
Security camera with audio at the front door only. Outside the property. Records entry and exit. Not inside the home.