Charming Cottage | House in Akaroa

Charming 1800's cottage located in the heart of Akaroa village just 1 street from the waterfront, wharf and restaurants in a fully fenced spacious cottage garden setting.

Great family home and great appeal to the over 50's.

This home has had some nice touches made to the interior of the home keeping with the era and has a very cosy feel.
Modern touches with a smart tv , wifi, new carpet and heat pump means this very central home feels like it has something for everyone.

The garden space, deck and out door furniture allows you to take a book sit under a tree and listen to the bird life that Akaroa is well known for.
Kayaks are available if you are a confident user. With the yacht club and ramp 5 mins away.

Cottage History - It was built along with the smaller cottage next door, by Captain Bruce, a whaler in 1856. It was built for his son-in-law and nieces after his only daughter passed away.

Only approx. 1 minutes’ walk down to the main wharf and cafes and the centre of the village of Akaroa and all it offers, and is well suited to those wanting to explore the beautiful Bank Peninsula region with the i-site centre for all your exploring and nature watching information centre a 5 min walk.

Tourist activities include both dolphin watching and swimming with dolphins, guided kayaking, fishing and swimming, hiking, walks and a relaxed village around which you can just stroll and enjoy the views, the people, the atmosphere...

There’s a good children’s playground if traveling with children, beaches for playing in and a pleasant drive by car to the outer bays of the Peninsula will find some of the best unspoiled beaches in Canterbury. Banks Peninsula even has a couple of hidden surfing spots which are world renown. The village also boasts a decent sized supermarket, many cafes, and a host of wonderful restaurants. The safe bay also offer great walks and hikes, along with boutique shopping, galleries, wineries and the famous Barry Point cheese factory.

Akaroa is 1,5 hours from Christchurch city, and has a regular mini-bus service operating between Christchurch City, and both the International and Domestic airports if you’re arriving from another city.
Special conditions:
Parking for 2 cars.
No Small children under 5 because of the age - this home has a steep staircase to the single bedroom.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$70.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillow cases)
or hire linen sets with all that you require for the stay. Tracey 0274 209650

This 3 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Laundry, Air Conditioner, TV, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. This House is less than 5 km from Akaroa, and gives visitors the opportunity to explore it. The rental House has 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Akaroa. Enjoy your stay in Akaroa at this House.