You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Christchurch city center cottage
Located on Fitzgerald ave, this cute cottage with off street garaged parking makes for an excellent centrally located place to stay in Christchurch. This cottage is close by to the Canterbury Museum, and a 5 minute drive away from Addington Raceway.
The neighbourhood is quiet and friendly which makes for a relaxing and comfortable place to stay in Central Christchurch. Please enjoy.
I hope you enjoy your time spent in the cottage. Special conditions: There is a strict no party policy. Dinner guests are welcome but late night loud music or anything that is likely to disturb neighbours will not be accepted. it also is completely non smoking.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$65.00 per stay); Linen (included);
Property manager
JPunnett
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Property amenities
Internet
Internet access
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Patio
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
Central Christchurch
Central Christchurch Cottage Cottage
Central Christchurch Cottage Christchurch
Central Christchurch Cottage Cottage Christchurch
About the neighborhood
Christchurch City, Christchurch
What's nearby
Cathedral Square - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Christchurch Casino - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Hagley Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Christchurch Public Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Christchurch Railway Station - 13 min drive
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Pomeroy's Old Brewery Inn - 8 min walk
Majors Takeaways Fish & Chip Burger - 9 min walk
Subway - 6 min walk
Smokey T's - 4 min walk
C4 Coffee - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Christchurch city center cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Christchurch city center cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Christchurch city center cottage?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Christchurch city center cottage located?
Located in Christchurch City Centre, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Transitional Cathedral and Hagley Park. Margaret Mahy Playground and New Regent Street are also within 15 minutes.
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Christchurch city center cottage Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Easy walking distance to town, good communication with owner and easy checking in and out.
deborah l.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good
Owen A.
27 April 2018
Great character cottage.
Great character cottage. Perfect in so many ways! Maybe an annual 'deep clean' would be helpful. Planning to be back soon. Thank you
Owen A.
8/10 Good
Andy J.
26 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Great house with neat history. Handy to walk to town.
We were unaware it was only 2 bedrooms with 2 double beds... but worked just fine because the boys had sleeping bags on one bed. Dishwasher was not functioning safely with drawers unable to take weight so we chose to hand wash our dishes.
Apart from that we enjoyed our stay.
We’ve been traveling the South Island for 3 weeks, staying in various Rental homes and hostels, all about equally priced. We are not picky about our lodging. But this house is the only negative experience we had the entire time. It’s obvious the owners are proud of the history of the home and the artifacts on display. But we just want a comfortable place to stay for a few days, not a museum. First, this home does not sleep 5 as advertised. If they claim your pull out sofa is also a double bed, They have never actually opened it and slept on it. Finally got it opened (needs to be vacuumed under couch). I’m 5’6 and my legs were hanging 4 inches off the end. There was a huge bump across the middle. My 6’. 0 son slept on the floor all 3 nights. The house had cobwebs all over the place and several spiders. Ceiling fans had a thick layer of dust. It was very cluttered and felt small and cramped for 5 of us. The bathroom is basically in the kitchen and the bathroom door is see-through glass (why?!) so be sure to tell anyone in the house to look away if you are exiting the shower because you will be seen. We were kept awake with stray cats crying and fighting in the yard. Windows don’t open, to get fresh air you have to leave a door open, but then you have to deal with stray cats. There was a full size high chair taking up a lot of space in the small dining room. There was no clean sponge to wash dishes and no garbage liners. Drawers had household junk that were useless to us. A purely decorative, uncomfortable large church pew took up hall space. This house just was not a comfortable space. Too cluttered with dusty Knick-knacks to make it a comfortable living space. It’s not all negative...the WiFi worked well, there were plenty of towels provided, good water pressure and a washer AND dryer were available and the first dish washer we’ve seen in 3 weeks was in the house. Also it was inexpensive. But this was the only place we would not recommend out of all the equally priced homes we stayed in in our 3 weeks.
Lovely cottage, perfect location. However, the place is in need of a team of professional cleaners! I spent an hour cleaning on arrival. A discount for a weekly stay would have been appropriate, I think.
Great property. Easy to communicate with the owner, who accommodated us very well.
Page M.
Stayed 55 nights in Oct 2019
4/10 Poor
Nancy I.
29 July 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Quaint Cottage in Noisy Neighborhood
In another neighborhood, this home might provide a positive experience. The cottage itself is quaint with an interesting history. It provides all the basics. I would not call this a quiet neighborhood, quite the opposite - so much road noise as it is situated off of a main driving artery. During our Friday & Saturday night stay, you could hear loud car engines revving and loud music from cars racing all night long. Did not sleep well at all. We are not disappointed to be checking out after two restless nights. It does have good proximity to the CBD. My family walked to and from for our sightseeing, though I would not have felt comfortable walking alone in this area. Some kitchen glassware was quite dirty, but overall property was clean enough. Bathroom is challenging. Shower could benefit from a surround and drainage system needs attention. The open shower makes for a very slippery bathroom floor. While we did enjoy Christchurch, we did not enjoy this neighborhood. If I were doing it again, I would choose differently.
Nancy I.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
6/10 Okay
Tony M.
19 April 2019
Quaint and challenging
This was certainly a place less ordinary. Much care had gone into the decor of this cute inner city house and there was much to appreciate. For us the main challenge was the road noise especially the boy racers on the Friday and Saturday night. Just couldn't sleep despite ear plugs! We also had difficulty getting in through the gate. We arrived around 8.30 in the dark and it took at least 15 minutes for the gate to respond to our attentions. The TV was also a challenge. Perhaps this in many ways, little gem is more suited to the younger, tech savvy age group than retirees like us. A suggestion. Some information on local buses would be helpful for non car travellers.
Tony M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca G.
12 November 2018
Private oasis with so much character & comfortable, everything you need.
From initially booking to the end of our stay we were well looked after. James was prompt and thoughtful in making sure we were well accommodated. The house has so much character. Perfect for a grown family of 5 with plenty of room to relax indoors and out.
Rebecca G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
8/10 Good
Jean-Marie O.
27 October 2018
Quirky and great - excellent location
I really enjoyed staying here. It's a lovely place with a lot of history.
There was a bit of a cold snap while I was in Christchurch and I totally appreciated the heating, which was excellent.
Great central location.
Jean-Marie O.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Owen A.
11 October 2018
Great little cottage
Great little cottage ... we enjoyed our second, longer stay.
Owen A.
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10/10 Excellent
MIa C.
27 September 2018
Great central location
Great central location. Hidden gem . Lovely cosy cottage.
MIa C.
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8/10 Good
Janet C.
8 July 2018
Great little cottage, cosy and warm.
Great little cottage, cosy and warm. ideally situated to be able to walk into the centre of Christchurch in 10 minutes.
Janet C.
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8/10 Good
Anna W.
17 May 2018
Great wee place to stay,
Great wee place to stay,
Anna W.
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10/10 Excellent
Lisa N.
9 April 2018
Loved the cottage and absolutely loved the back garden.
Loved the cottage and absolutely loved the back garden. Used the grill out back and had a lovely bbq with friends. Loved having the extra space for my family. Would highly recommend.
Lisa N.
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8/10 Good
Lorraine S.
14 March 2018
Sadly we were unable to stay at this property owing to being stranded in Takaka for nearly a week du
Sadly we were unable to stay at this property owing to being stranded in Takaka for nearly a week due to cyclone Gita with the only road out blocked. However James was really good to deal with in cancelling and the owners refunded our money.
Lorraine S.
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8/10 Good
Victoria P.
13 March 2018
Great location, handy to central Christchurch.
Great location, handy to central Christchurch. The cottage is cosy and clean with full amenities including an electric fireplace. It's on a busy road but is set back form the road so really secure and private. We would stay here again.
Victoria P.
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10/10 Excellent
Lee W.
8 February 2018
Fantastic Cottage, Great location for what I was in Christchurch for.
Fantastic Cottage, Great location for what I was in Christchurch for.
Lee W.
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10/10 Excellent
Alyssa J.
21 January 2018
Loved this property.
Loved this property. So central yet with great parking. Some nice thoughtful touches and appreciated sky and wifi. Would love to stay again.
Alyssa J.
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6/10 Okay
Stuart W., Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
8 January 2018
Great location and delightful little cottage.
Great location and delightful little cottage. We appreciated the information note provided with history of the house and contents. Helped us to appreciate the story of the property. We enjoyed our stay
Stuart W.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Andrew B.
16 December 2017
Quaint cottage with comfortable furnishings, and interesting history of the place.
Quaint cottage with comfortable furnishings, and interesting history of the place. We liked our three days there, and it is only a 15 minute walk to the city. Good to have a garage off street.
Suggested minor improvements would be to install Towel hooks to the bathroom and a double bin to the kitchen to seperate recycling materials.
Andrew B.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
25 September 2017
Nice wee home is in a good location with easy access to the garage.
Nice wee home is in a good location with easy access to the garage. very private love the outdoor bath