Diamond Harbour Hideaway

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Exceptional

6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Kitchen

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Diamond Harbour, Canterbury

Lyttelton Harbour
‪34 min drive‬
Christchurch Gondola
‪36 min drive‬
Sumner Beach
‪71 min drive‬
Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

***WINTER SPECIAL 3 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF 2***
Diamond Harbour Hideaway has two self contained flats. The top and ground floor flats can be rented separately or you can rent the whole property.

The downstairs flat has internal access from the top flat or uses external stairs. It has 3 double bedrooms and the decks off the dining and living areas.

The upstairs flat has 2 double bedrooms and bunk beds. It has views from the balcony and living areas over Purau Bay and Ripapa Island and out to the Lyttelton heads.

Diamond Harbour Hideaway is conveniently located, being just a short walk to the local restaurant/bar and ferry. Diamond Harbour is only 40 minutes from Christchurch either by car or bus-and-ferry.

Special conditions:
Minimum rental applies - 7 days over Christmas New Year.
Linen supplied for all beds.
Special rates for 3 night stays during winter. ($1000 for property or $600 for one flat)
Rates are GST inclusive
The property is not fenced for children.
Please enquire if you are wanting to rent one flat only for up to 6 people

Extras: Cleaning ($100.00 per stay per flat) Linen (included)

Property manager

Cathy Hide

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Young children need to be supervised outside.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Diamond Harbour

Located in Diamond Harbour, this holiday home is by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Church Bay and Quail Island, while Rutherford's Den and The Court Theatre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Christchurch Adventure Park and High Street. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.

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Diamond Harbour, Canterbury

What's nearby

Lyttelton Harbour - 34 min drive - 28.2 km
Christchurch Gondola - 36 min drive - 29.9 km
New Brighton Beach - 69 min drive - 37.2 km
Sumner Beach - 71 min drive - 38.1 km
Taylor's Mistake Beach - 83 min drive - 42.8 km

Getting around

Rolleston Station - 53 min drive
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪Coffee Culture Lyttelton - ‬32 min drive
‪Valley Inn Tavern - ‬36 min drive
‪Lyttelton Seafoods - ‬33 min drive
‪Christchurch Gondola - ‬35 min drive
‪The Rock Cafe - ‬42 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Diamond Harbour Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Diamond Harbour Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Diamond Harbour Hideaway?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Diamond Harbour Hideaway located?

This family-friendly Diamond Harbour holiday home is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Church Bay, Lyttelton Farmers Market and Quail Island. Lyttelton Harbour is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elisha N.

13 April 2022

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

Amazing stay

Great house to stay at, lovely views and spaces to entertain

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Annette S.

6 August 2024

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

Stunning views

Perfect location to relax and enjoy the surrounds and views in a spacious, well-appointed and equipped property for our family weekend of fun and relaxation.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maddie D.

29 June 2022

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

Lovely getaway

Lovely accommodation in a beautiful location!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy L.

30 December 2023

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

Wonderful relaxing stay!

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay, Cathy. We had the best time and the views were just incredible! Everything was lovely and as described 😍

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean L.

29 December 2022

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

Great holiday home for a family

We all loved our stay at Daimond harbour Comfortable beds and plenty of room Very well appointed kitchen Loved the Weber bar b que Everyone really enjoyed the view Would love to return one day

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

1 September 2023

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

Lovely spot

Great views, nice to be able to have so many of us stay in one house together

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

24 September 2024

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

Epic Views

We had a great stay, the place is well equipped with everything you need. has great views and area to relax, was handy having two living areas and kitchens. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

3 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

beautiful view

Amazing views whatever the weather

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bev c.

4 September 2022

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

Amazing weekend

The house has amazing views and plenty of space for 8+ people. Everyone loved staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bevan S.

20 September 2022

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

Diamond harbour

Awesome place to stay with a great host and stunning views

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

3 November 2023

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

Lovely area outside of Christchurch!

Gorgeous property and good size house for our group of friends. It is a bit of a drive from Christchurch but there are nice hikes around the area!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

18 April 2023

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

Amazing views!

Diamond harbour was an amazing spot for us to get ready at for our wedding. The bird life and views across Purau bay are gorgeous!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah k.

15 May 2024

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

Birthday celebration

Beautiful home, with million dollar vièws. Room for us all to spread out, but come together for meals. A wonderful weekend, we'd love to return!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chessie H.

1 February 2023

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

Best stay ever!

House was amazing – incredible view and so much space. It made our weekend so special! Thanks Cathy.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber I.

3 April 2023

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

Great stay

Beautiful house and the view is amazing. Well equiped house and perfect location. Would recommend to everyone. Had a bit of an issue with wifi so the young people of our group were a bit bent out of shape. Brilliant stay overall 🙂

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally A.

5 January 2024

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

Large family house with amazing views

Wonderful large property in quiet surroundings, with incredible views. Walking distance to village pub/diner. Access to the headland walkway and some great climbing a 2 minute walk from the house. We all loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

25 April 2022

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

Family holiday

Great property for our family for the long weekend had a fun time relaxing and enjoying the amazing view. We booked both levels and it suited us perfectly. Cathy was very helpful and prompt with her reply’s 👍😁

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

19 October 2022

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

Family get together

The whole experience was great! Cathy was super approachable and the commuication was easy. The property was stunning! Really spacious and equipped for all weather conditions, loved the game cupboard that had an extensive selection!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Helen P.

27 February 2023

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

Beautiful spacious home, great location.

Great home with stunning views, so comfortable with lovely furnishings and extra creative decoration to feel more homely. Only minor gripe was the kitchen felt and looked like it required a deeper clean. All in all though, I would recommend for a large group.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre H.

2 January 2024

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

Amazing views - beautiful home

Great base for exploring Diamond Harbour, Banks Peninsula, Lyttelton and Quail Island. We did heaps of walks and enjoyed being able to watch family members water ski in Pūrau Bay from the balcony. The house is comfortable and very well set up. Plenty of room for extended family whose ages stretched from nine to 84. We were able to have a quiet zone downstairs for those wanting to read and relax and there was space for us all to be together in the one area as well when wanted.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jenny h.

6 February 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Loved it

Property was beautiful, well stocked with everything you needed loved it. Only bad thing kitchen cupboard not clean invaded with ants had no power or spray, spent first hour cleaning out kitchen cupboard and washing all kitchen equipment thank God for dishwasher

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

22 December 2022

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

A great weekend away

The house has all the ingredients for a great weekend away! It is a good size for a large group. The upstairs and downstairs add a lot of flexibility in where to hang out and eat drink etc.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H.

2 November 2022

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

Perfect

The perfect spot with incredible views, great location & lots of space. Thanks.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

14 April 2022

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

Girls weekend

Girls loved the house

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Kate S.

10 February 2022

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

Wonderful family getaway

Such a beautiful spot with gorgeous views. This was such a lovely home to spend a long weekend In. Great to have so many bedrooms and double beds for all the couples. Ideal for a group of mostly adults (and babies). Great communication with the owner, only feedback would be that we had to do some cleaning in the kitchen on arrival before using and some of the bedrooms were musty smelling (perhaps after a few days of rain) and not as clean as expected. Overall a lovely stay though and we would book again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cathy Hide

You can travel the world to find one of the best places is just over the hill.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the view as soon as we walked in and decided this was the place we wanted to live.

What makes this property unique

Only a 40 minute drive to Christchurch but a world away

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

About this property