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SEACLUSION: Great Water Views, Wonderful for Big Families & Groups

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Akaroa, Akaroa
  • Akaroa Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Akaroa Wharf
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Akaroa Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪94 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1 Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (Single Bunks)

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom (Californian King bed)

1 King Bed

Small room adjoining Master (two single beds in trundler)

2 Single Beds

Downstairs Bathoom

Shower only

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

SEACLUSION: Great Water Views, Wonderful for Big Families & Groups

The perfect place for large groups or several families to holiday together… This spacious 5-bedroom home is superbly configured to help guests come together when they want to and have privacy when they don’t.

Downstairs includes the kitchen, dining and living rooms as well as separate toilet, bathroom with shower, 2 large bedrooms featuring water views and Queen beds, and a third bedroom with single bunk beds.

The kitchen comes totally equipped with everything imaginable including an XL airfryer, dishwasher, nespresso machine (BYO pods), kitchenaid stand mixer, toastie maker, blender and smoothie maker. An 8-seater dining table facilitates communal feasting and competitive board-gaming, and the expansive lounge has a 75" smart tv and Bluetooth speakers. Unlimited wifi, SKY (including Sports), an extensive DVD and games collection as well as plenty of books and magazines provide numerous options for rainy/lazy days.

Upstairs is a huge Master bedroom featuring a California King bed, office desk and sitting area overlooking the water, a flat screen TV with DVD player and chrome cast and an ensuite. An ottoman that opens out into a single bed offers more sleeping options. Between the ensuite and the Master room is a smaller bedroom with single bed trundler and additional room for a portacot if needed. The deck has fantastic views right down to the harbour and is the place to be for tea, coffee and books during the day or sundowners into the evening.

This property comes beautifully equipped for young families with 2 portacots with mattresses, a highchair for babies, a wooden highchair for toddlers, an umbrella stroller, body board, books and toys provided. For the adults there is a games room in the garage which includes a 7ft pool table and dart board. There are weights and a bosu ball for those who like to earn their down time.

In the cooler months heat-pumps in the lounge and Master bedrooms, individual heaters in other bedrooms, electric blankets for the Queen beds and extra blankets are available to keep you toasty warm.

There is plenty of parking both on-site (including one space under a carport) and off for a boat and cars.

This home is maintained to an excellent standard by a fabulous local cleaner and linen and towels are included in the cost so you can pack light! Please note that bed-making and bbq/games room cleaning is not included in order to keep costs to a minimum.

Located down a private drive and surrounded by native birds you will find this home to be incredibly peaceful while being only a 10-minute walk down the hill into town, making it a great base from which to explore and enjoy beautiful Akaroa.

* Please note that this home is situated in a family friendly neighbourhood and isn't available for parties.

* 1 Night stays may be available as last-minute gap fillers - please enquire

* Additional $100 applies per stay for cleaning and linen/towel provision

* Special conditions: Heat pumps have been installed so guests are asked not to use the wood burner which is not maintained.

Property manager

Wingman_Property_Mgmt
Premier Host

Languages

English, Japanese

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Akaroa

Akaroa is home to this holiday home. Giant's House and Akaroa Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve and Ellangowan. Scuba diving, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Akaroa, Akaroa

What's nearby

  • Giant's House - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Akaroa Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pohatu Penguin Habitat - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Akaroa Fish & Chips - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪L'Escargot Rouge - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Trading Rooms - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ma Maison - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Common - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is SEACLUSION: Great Water Views, Wonderful for Big Families & Groups pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SEACLUSION: Great Water Views, Wonderful for Big Families & Groups?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SEACLUSION: Great Water Views, Wonderful for Big Families & Groups?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SEACLUSION: Great Water Views, Wonderful for Big Families & Groups located?

This family-friendly Akaroa holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Giant's House, St Patrick's Catholic Church and Artisans Gallery. Akaroa Museum and Akaroa Wharf are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

linda g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place to be
Beautiful house so very well equipped. Wonderful view from the master bedroom Warm and welcoming, we will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rob I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family & friends wedding accomodation.
Lovely view over Akaroa Harbour from upstairs. We enjoyed our stay. The house was large and just accommodated us all. A couple of wee things like some coffee pods and the beds made as we paid for the linen and towel option would have been good. Overall our stay was very comfortable thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxed House for groups
Plenty of room for our group of 8 ladies - this house had everything we needed and was in a great location. Lots of room to spread out and relax. Well appointed kitchen & pantry, and more than enough wine glasses :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for family gatherings
Great property in a perfect location. The bach is very well equipped, everything you need for a fantastic weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sandy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice visit
We enjoyed our stay and liked being able to walk into town(15min walk). The view from the master bedroom balcony was lovely! Annette did a great job of keeping in touch and providing all the information we needed. The only suggestion we had to be a 5 star rating would be to update some of the furnishings/decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Really enjoyed our stay, great location. Good facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
IDEAL FOR A FAMILY GATHERING
Great location and relaxed house for family get together
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Akaroa Wedding
Seaclusion was perfect for our family stay in Akaroa, spacious, great views, family amenities provided (toys, games etc) and close to the village and the wedding venue.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
The house was perfect for our family holiday. Unfortunately the weather was terrible and we only had one sunny day. The games room was a blessing. Driveway was challenging with a boat but we managed. A good time was had by us all.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Janette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
A home away from home ideal for all ages
Great place for a family getaway. Has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Duncan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need for a weekend away
Was happy with this property and ease of checkin. It has everything you need for a long weekend with nothing locked away - kids toys, books, fishing rod - even bait you can use. Thanks for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Lovely stay, perfect for our families , thanks for a great trip
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Koren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Families
This is a great property for families. Our 8 year old enjoyef playing with the toys on-site. Plenty of room and a nice view from the upstairs balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rhyannon E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Proper holiday house
Lovely location walking distance from Akaroa, our kids loved the pool table and darts and we enjoyed sitting on the little balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway
Awesome house with everything you need for a weekend away. Great communication before arriving, clean, comfortable beds and everything you could ask for in the kitchen! We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal Getaway
Group of 6 adults, 3 couples stayed at this awesome location, well appointed, spacious and had everything we needed and more, Annette was so excellent to deal with and communicated everything to us really well, will definitely be back at some point, thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kareen H., Rakaia Mid Canterbury

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
Great place for a family to celebrate a birthday
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a group
Well equipped house with plenty of space for our group of 5. Lovely and warm with great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah S.

Perfect place for a weekend away with 2 families
We loved our stay here and found the layout of the house perfectly suited us (2 families with 6 kids under 5!). Loved the big lounge and dining area. Appreciated all the toys and house was lovely and warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We have stayed at a lot of Akaroa holiday homes.
We have stayed at a lot of Akaroa holiday homes.This one was one of the best appointed most peaceful locations with outstanding views and native birds.

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday house
Ideal location, suited our large family perfectly, lots of room for us all. 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Philippa d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Worked well for 5 adults, one with limited mobility. Easy walk to the shops and cafes etc, Good exercise back up the hill,
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for family!
This was perfect for our family stay of 6 adults, 1 x 7 year old and a 7 month old baby. Well equipped and with plenty to keep the 7 year old amused especially as the weather was very wet! We will return sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

lovely spacious house with everything you need, beds are comfy and sheets are lovely.
lovely spacious house with everything you need, beds are comfy and sheets are lovely. Upstairs private master bedroom with lounge and ensuit was fantastic .

8/10 Good

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family layout
Good house for a family with some separation for us all to have our own space. Nice downhill walk into the village . Friendly helpful host .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Wingman_Property_Mgmt

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I'm an Aussie who met a Kiwi in Tokyo, lived in Ireland, got engaged in South Africa then married in beautiful Akaroa many moons later! Despite the prior great travel experiences I have loved putting down roots in Christchurch where we have been now for 10 years.
We have a 10 year old girl and 8 year old boy who keep us very busy! When our place isn't booked in Akaroa we love getting over there as it is my happy place to escape - I love the native birds in particular, watching the Keruru (native wood pigeon who look like cute flying footballs!) and the fantails which love the trees around our place there.
Before getting our own place in Akaroa we stayed in lots of holiday rentals and wished that they had had more things for littlies to do - so you'll notice there are heaps of books, games and toys at Seaclusion :)
We hope you love it as much as we do. Enjoy your stay!!

Why they chose this property

As soon as we looked through this property we knew it was the right one for us - we had been looking for a while as my Husband grew up in Akaroa and we wanted to offer our kids the same unplugged experiences as he was fortunate to have.
It may sound corny to say, but the house was immediately so welcoming - the previous owners had built it as a holiday home so it had already had many happy family memories created there, then they had actually retired there at the end so they were very happy to know that it was being passed onto another family who would cherish it as they had.

What makes this property unique

Ideal for 2 families sharing or large groups

Languages:

English, Japanese

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests