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Wainui with Akaroa harbour views

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and mountains.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a small table with a book. Large windows offer a view of a garden and mountains.
A two-story building with a balcony, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of a hilly landscape.
A house with a garden, a tree, and a view of the hills.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a sink, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Wainui, Canterbury
  • Place, Wainui Banks Peninsula
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Akaroa Wharf
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Akaroa Lighthouse
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Wainui

Located in Wainui, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve and Hinewai Reserve, while Akaroa Museum and Maori & Colonial Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Wainui, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Wainui Banks Peninsula - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Akaroa Museum - 33 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Linton The Giant House - 36 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 36 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 38 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Common - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Ma Maison - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Vangioni's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Butchery & Deli - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wainui with Akaroa harbour views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wainui with Akaroa harbour views?

As of 28 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wainui with Akaroa harbour views on 6 Jan, 2027 start from S$630, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Wainui with Akaroa harbour views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wainui with Akaroa harbour views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wainui with Akaroa harbour views?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Wainui with Akaroa harbour views located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Wainui Banks Peninsula and within 9 miles (15 km) of Duvauchelle Showgrounds and Akaroa Golf Club. Banks Peninsula and Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hosts were wonderful. The property was a home away from home, and the harbor views were breathtaking. We will definitely be back to enjoy the Wainui community and surrounds.
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was just a beautiful home. It's setting and view are fantastic and the home just gives you everything you need especially for larger groups. We were 4 adults and 2 kids and it was just great for us.The garden is gorgeous as well. We used our boat for fishing and visited Akaroa. All in all a really nice family place and easy to have lots to do , to have a great family holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, spacious, well cared for, lovely garden, beautiful views, very restful, a good base for day trips, we used the bbq, and the wood fire when the temperature dropped.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home has the absolutely stunning views of the bay, and with the yard in spring bloom, the views were framed by color. We had an amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with the hosts.Well-appointed kitchen with all of the equipment you need.Comfortable beds.Stunning views from the deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Helpful communication from the owner
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

great view

Very nice place to stay well equipped and lovely fire with plenty of wood. Just a bit far from the water.Very nice to arrive to the fire going Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May, 2025
Thank you for sharing your review and we're glad you found our place nice and had an enjoyable stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautifully appointed family home. All you need with a side serving of serenity. The Bell birds out the kitchen window were a joy and the night sky was beautiful. Warm and comfortable. We even got a lovely welcome gift. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Easter family getaway

Lovely property with really nice views across the harbour (when it wasn't too cloudy!). We appreciated the welcome gift and overall presentation of the accommodation, plus the wood burner was great. The only thing that confused us was the lack of a freezer, which we didn't realise would be the case. We very much enjoyed our relaxing stay though and my mum in particular loved the abundance of birdlife since she is an avid birdwatcher. Thanks Julie & Andrew, Nick & Elsie!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Long weekend stay

The property was nice and good location.We stayed labour weekend 2020. Andrew was quick to respond to any messages.Could have a few more cooking utensil,etc but did have the very basic.Only issues we had Day 1 we found a syringe and needle and Day 3(sunday)we had and unexpected visit from a real estate agent carrying out an open home!We paid top rates for this and were not happy and were not offered any kind of reparations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable star

Lovely big clean house, with beautiful view and fun paddocks to explore. Great adventure for the kids.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Well situated property with an amazing view. More than enough room for the whole family with the required amenities. A bbq would have been nice to fully utilise the outside deck area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect spot for some relaxing and fresh air, our family had a blast

I highly recommend this property to get away from the hustle and bustle, the gardens were fabulous, walks on the door step and great for boating
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Place

great place and location with fantastic views. a bbq would have been a nice addition to the place though.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal for a quiet break

A great experience close to nature. Amazing views over the harbour. Watching the cruise ships arrive and depart great to watch. Birdlife in abundance, night sky amazing. A very comfortable home to stay in with good coverage for internet and tv. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Very nice a relaxing place, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Big house. Great location

Great view. Lovely garden. Spacious house but needs a bit more love and attention to detail
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic house and location

Had a great long weekend in this house. Very clean and had everything we needed. Fantastic location. Andrew was very helpful with great communication. We will be trying to get back there as soon as possible for a longer break.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brilliant

stunning views and a beautiful home. Owners were brilliant to deal with
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
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