You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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
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Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Shower
Shampoo
Hair dryer
Soap
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Netflix
Streaming services
Games
Outdoor areas
Patio
Garden
Laundry
Near laundromat
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Power boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Golf nearby
Kayaking nearby
Hiking nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated 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
Note from host: Please no pets on the beds
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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Vrbo Property
Children's Bay Retreat Akaroa
Children's Bay Retreat - Akaroa Takamatua
Children's Bay Retreat - Akaroa Private vacation home
Children's Bay Retreat - Akaroa Private vacation home Takamatua
About the neighborhood
Akaroa, Canterbury
What's nearby
Akaroa Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Pohatu Penguin Habitat - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Giant's House - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Akaroa Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Akaroa Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 91 min drive
Restaurants
Akaroa Fish & Chips - 4 min drive
L'Escargot Rouge - 4 min drive
The Trading Rooms - 4 min drive
Ma Maison - 16 min walk
The Common - 14 min walk
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?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa located?
Situated by the sea, this vacation 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 mi (2 km).
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Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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!
House was poorly insulated. Towel holder screwed into plasterboard-loose. No salt, kitchen utensils few and far between. Needs a woman’s touch badly.
Deidre K.
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).
This was a lovely vacation home for a weekend in Akaroa. It was a little adventurous getting up and down the driveway with a campervan, but doable. Once there, the views are fantastic and it is truly a pretty easy walk to town. Kitchen was well stocked for basic cooking and bathrooms have nice amenities like heaters and heated towel racks. It was a lovely stay and we recommend it without reservation.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!