Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa - Takamatua

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Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Breakfast available

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Parking available

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Akaroa, Canterbury

St Patrick's Catholic Church

12 min walk

Artisans Gallery

13 min walk

Akaroa Museum

15 min walk

Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)

91 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King

1 King Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom / semi en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Master en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa

Welcome to Children's Bay Retreat, privately nestled in the Children's Bay hill, experience panoramic views of Akaroa bay and relax in the sound of nature! Newly renovated boasting 1 King bedroom with En Suite and 2 Queen Rooms - live in luxury during your stay! A 10 minute waterfront walk to Akaroa's restaurants and shops along Children's Bay walkway. Unique and incredibly special.

Unlimited wifi, Smart TV including Netflix and state of the art kitchen!

Property manager

Ben

Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Breakfast available

Parking available

Similar properties

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Please no pets on the beds

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a 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

About the area

Takamatua

Located in Takamatua, this holiday home is by the sea. Akaroa Museum and Maori & Colonial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Akaroa Golf Club and Banks Peninsula Track. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Akaroa, Canterbury

What's nearby

Pohatu Penguin Habitat - 16 min walk
Giant's House - 3 min drive
Linton The Giant House - 3 min drive
Akaroa Wharf - 4 min drive
Akaroa Lighthouse - 5 min drive

Getting around

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

‪Akaroa Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
‪The Trading Rooms - ‬4 min drive
‪The Hilltop Cafés & Bar - ‬18 min drive
‪Ma Maison - ‬16 min walk
‪L'Escargot Rouge - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St Patrick's Catholic Church and Artisans Gallery. Akaroa Museum and Giant's House are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

1 September 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delmar C.

18 August 2024

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

Great location, great place

Views were fantastic, great ambience 100% would stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja W.

10 August 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Deidre K.

26 May 2023

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

Poorly equipped

House was poorly insulated. Towel holder screwed into plasterboard-loose. No salt, kitchen utensils few and far between. Needs a woman’s touch badly.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Nikki G.

25 April 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

It was ok

We love Akaroa and were very happy to have a short walk into town which is what you can enjoy doing from this property. Disappointingly we hadn’t realised this house did not have a washing machine - we never thought to check given the price we were paying and the fact we were booking a 3 bedroom home. With a family of 2 boys we need a washing machine so had to pay $4 to use the local motels facilities each time we needed to do a load of washing. This meant we needed to drive into town (not what we had wanted to do) and then wait 40 mins for the machines and then cart everything back and try and dry the clothes. This was such a shame and really detracted from the stay. The house also needed a good clean, the floor was quite dirty and most of the surfaces and the couch were coated in dog hair. We have left with all our clothes covered in dog hair and my son who is allergic also struggled with so much animal hair (there was no vacuum cleaner available to try and clean the floors).

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Karen B.

9 January 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Magic

Stunning location and views, well designed layout, a very spacious, light and airy property. A lovely relaxing 5 days over Christmas! Perhaps more attention to detail with cleanliness of the property, plus some maintenance required. Outdoor sun umbrella and laundry facilities (1 tea towel for a 5 day stay....) would be just perfect! Many Thanks, look forward to returning!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

13 December 2022

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

A perfect family get away

We stayed here for three nights as a family of 5. It is a magical spot. A beautiful home with an incredible view.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Belinda R.

16 October 2022

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

Perfect Dog Friendly luxury stay

Thank you for having such a lovely property available, we adored it! The only things we could suggest were to fix one of the dining chairs which had a loose leg, the middle bedrrom had no lightbulb in the lamp and the two spare rooms need mattress upgrades as there is a lot of roll together! This would not stop me staying agai though, what a spot!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Cathryn K.

12 October 2022

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

Modern holiday home with beautiful views

Great location on top of children's bay just a short from Akaroa town. Perfect position and loads of windows for beautiful views over Akaroa Harbour. Modern well designed home with up to date decor. Inside was clean though outside deck and windows needed a clean. Needs some TLC in terms of maintenance. Nothing major but some functional and aesthetic issues that took a bit away from the loveliness of the place. Overall though a lovely time was had by all the family.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoff A.

23 September 2022

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

Stunning views

Short stay in Akaroa . Perfect place to unwind and take in the exceptional views and quiet (except for birdsong ). Akaroa town walkable but we drove as the night temperature chilled down quickly.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

anne s.

18 September 2022

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

Akaroa break

Superb location, lovely setting and outlook. Good for bird watching. Clean modern and spacious. Kitchen facilities a little limited for larger meals. Heat pump a bit "on and off" (may have been operator who was off!). No milk frother for coffee machine. if gate opened outwards easy to fit 3 cars in parking otherwise only 2!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

24 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location. Magnificent views.

Great communication from the start. Easy to find and check in. Only criticism would be the house could have done with a dust. Other than that would definitely stay there again. Great we could take our dogs.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

9 June 2022

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

Beautiful Property with stunning Views.

My daughter children and I had a lovely weekend staying in Akaroa for a week end. The house was warm and comfortable with unforgettable views. Thankyou for sharing your lovely property.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen SW H., Auckland

6 June 2022

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

Wonderful retreat

We loved our time at Children's Bay Retreat

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Juliet

14 February 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

6 December 2021

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

Loved our stay

We had an incredible few days. The house was perfect for our group and the location and surroundings were magic. The bird life was a highlight for us. Would love to stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris V.

16 June 2021

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

Great view

Lovely stay and can’t beat the view

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

28 May 2021

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

Privacy and peace

Great property for some R and R . Loved being able to have my dog with me. Lovey big sliding doors , for the views . Great beds and furniture . I loved it so much that I stayed an extra night.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grant O.

3 May 2021

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

Awesome tranquil location

Fantastic property, amazing views; quiet; relaxing - epic!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hana R., Christchurch

17 April 2021

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

Amazing views

We loved our stay in Children’s Bay. The home is modern and well equipped. The views are what made it so special though. Beautiful during the day and at night. We are looking forward to staying again sometime later this year. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy T.

16 February 2021

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

Great stay, thank you

Excellent property, easy access to Akaroa and stunning views. Easy to deal with and very pleasurable stay. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Roeland D.

21 January 2021

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

Beautiful views at nice location

Beautiful view and close to the village. Nice and modern home. Outside furniture could be improved do have it a little more comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

16 October 2020

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

Great place to relax

My husband and my 3 adult children stayed here for 4 nights. The place was spotless and extremely comfortable. Showers were great and the beds were comfy. The views are stunning and are worth staying there just for them. We had lunch on the deck and if it had have been warmer weather we would have had breakfast there too. Would have been nice to have a washing machine if we had been staying a little longer. The air con/heat pump in the lounge needed some patience but got there in the end. It is a very peaceful and relaxing place. We even heard a Morepork at night time. This place is certainly a retreat.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020