3 Schlafzimmer2 BadezimmerPlatz für 8 Gäste1500 m²
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Küche
Haustiere erlaubt
Außenbereich
Parkplätze verfügbar
Grill
Kamin
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Diamond Harbour, Purau
Church Bay
Place, Church Bay
4 Autominuten
Ohinetahi Garden
Place, Ohinetahi Garden
17 Autominuten
Lyttelton Harbour
Place, Lyttelton Harbour
21 Autominuten
Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
49 Autominuten
Zimmer und Betten
3 Schlafzimmer (Platz für 8 Personen)
Schlafzimmer 1
1 Doppelbett und 2 Einzelbetten
Schlafzimmer 2
1 Doppelbett und 2 Einzelbetten
Schlafzimmer 3
1 Queen-Bett
2 Badezimmer
Badezimmer 1
Toilette · Nur Dusche
Badezimmer 2
Toilette · Nur Dusche
Weitere Räumlichkeiten
Terrasse oder Patio
Küche
Balkon
Garten
Essbereich
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Moananui Lodge am Wasser 15 Gehminuten zum Strand!
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Purau
Dieses Ferienhaus in Purau liegt im Stadtzentrum und am Strand. Port Hills und Clearwater Golf Resort bieten sich an, wenn du etwas unternehmen möchtest. Wer gerne shoppen geht, kommt hier auf seine Kosten: The Colombo und The Tannery. Ebenfalls einen Besuch wert sind diese beiden Highlights: Christchurch Adventure Park und Caddyshack City. Erlebe Wasserspaß pur beim Kajakfahren und beim Schnorcheln ganz in der Nähe oder genieße einfach die Natur bei einer Öko-Tour oder beim Radfahren.
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Gültig ab 13. Apr. 2026: Die Preise für 1 Übernachtung für 2 Erwachsene im Moananui Lodge am Wasser 15 Gehminuten zum Strand! am 26. Apr. 2026 beginnen bei 104 € (inklusive Steuern und Gebühren). Dieser Preis basiert auf dem niedrigsten Preis pro Nacht innerhalb der nächsten 30 Tage, der jeweils in den letzten 24 Stunden gefunden wurde. Die Preise können sich ändern. Wähle deine Reisedaten, um genauere Preise zu erhalten.
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Wann ist der Check-in bei Moananui Lodge am Wasser 15 Gehminuten zum Strand!?
Check-in ab: 14:00 Uhr.
Wann ist der Check-out bei Moananui Lodge am Wasser 15 Gehminuten zum Strand!?
Check-out ist um 12:00 Uhr.
Wo befindet sich Moananui Lodge am Wasser 15 Gehminuten zum Strand!?
Dieses Ferienhaus am Strand liegt im Stadtzentrum und ist dank der hervorragenden Lage (Purau) nur 2 km von Ripapa Island und 5,1 km von Church Bay entfernt. Ebenfalls in einem Umkreis von 25 km: Port Hills und Victoria Park.
Bewertungen
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10 – Hervorragend
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19 von insgesamt 51 Gästebewertungen haben eine Bewertung von 8 - Gut
8 – Gut
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2 von insgesamt 51 Gästebewertungen haben eine Bewertung von 6 - Okay
6 – Okay
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8,6/10
Sauberkeit
9,2/10
Check-in
9,4/10
Kommunikation
9,8/10
Lage
8,8/10
Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Bewertungen
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Elizabeth G.
22. Jan. 2026
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Enjoyed Purau, Moanahui Lodge was relaxed and comfortable. Great comms. Thank you
Elizabeth G.
Aufenthalt von 8 Nächten im Januar 2026
Antwort von VrboOwner am 22. Jan. 2026
You left a clean and tidy home so are welcomed back an ytime or to try my la vie en rose cottage in Akaroa for a change. Ciao Robin 0wner
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
karen k.
12. Sept. 2025
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Was a great home with wonderful view x
karen k.
Aufenthalt von 2 Nächten im September 2025
Antwort von VrboOwner am 13. Sept. 2025
Thanks Karen it was a pleasure dealing with you and you left the lodge as required lean tidy an all in order ,it was immaculate, a joy to walk into.
You ae most welcome to book again or try my la vie en rose cottage in Akaroa ,
regards Robin owner
Verifizierte Bewertung
8/10 – Gut
Josh B.
29. Juni 2025
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
A
Stay was fine. Property was as described.
Josh B.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Juni 2025
Verifizierte Bewertung
8/10 – Gut
Tim C.
1. Dez. 2024
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
What a view
Great location - amazing views. Comfortable, well appointed. We had a great stay
Tim C.
Aufenthalt von 5 Nächten im November 2024
Antwort von VrboOwner am 3. Dez. 2024
Thankyou Tim, I really rapt that you enjoyed my holiday home & dealing with you was easy and you left the place place immaculate as Requested thankyou .
You are welcomed back anytime to my Banks Peninsula holiday homes. Robin owner
Verifizierte Bewertung
8/10 – Gut
Monica g.
27. Jan. 2023
Gut: Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Great location
Fantastic location for a fun filled sunny holiday with tons of beautiful beaches and walks to explore.
Monica g.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Januar 2023
Antwort von VrboOwner am 30. Aug. 2023
Thanks Monica you were great to deal with and left the home lovely so are more than welcome to return again or to try my Moananui lodge Purau Bay waterfront holiday home as well.
Cheers
Robin Ferris chch[owner]
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Sarah W.
7. Jan. 2024
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Relaxing Stay
Great views across the bay and a great way to relax and unwind.
Sarah W.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Dezember 2023
Antwort von VrboOwner am 7. Jan. 2024
Thankyou Sarah,
I was most impressed with the clean tidy and ordered way you left the holiday home, as you enjoyed on your arrival,.
You are most welcome to book again at Moananui lodge Purau Bay waterfront or to try my romantic Akaroa la vie en rose cottage also fully interior renovated.
Regards Robin
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Diana B.
13. Nov. 2022
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
It was an amazing stay.
It was an amazing stay. Thanks 😊
Diana B.
Aufenthalt von 2 Nächten im November 2022
Antwort von VrboOwner am 31. Aug. 2023
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed my newly renovated Moananui lodge Purau Bay waterfront.
You left a clean tidy and ordered home the same as you enjoyed on your arrival. .
So are most welcome to return there or to stay at my la vie en rose cottage in Akaroa .Cheers
Robin [owner]
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Rebecca S.
22. Jan. 2020
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Lovely place to stay
Nice property in a lovely location. Some awkwardness with the booking due to issues with the app etc but worth it in the end.
Rebecca S.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Dezember 2019
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Samantha M.
23. März 2023
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Stunning location.
Property is only a short distance to the ferry that crosses to Lyttleton. Was a perfect spot for a short break.
Samantha M.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im März 2023
Verifizierte Bewertung
8/10 – Gut
Judy B.
28. Juli 2023
Gut: Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Family break in Purau
A great family place, plenty of bedding, wood burner with plenty of wood available. Loved the location for 3 small boys and chose it because it allowed our small dog to accompany us.
Judy B.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Juli 2023
Antwort von VrboOwner am 1. Sept. 2023
Thankyou .you struck a cooler wetter few days time but you would as you said have been snug warm and dry.
You left the home clean tidy and ordered as you enjoyed on your arrival so are most welcome to stay again or to try my other holiday home ,la vie en rose cottage in Akaroa that has also been beautifully interior redecorated. regards Robin [owner]
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
James G.
23. Juli 2022
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Purau Bay
Great location and perfect set up
Thanks Robin
James G.
Aufenthalt von 2 Nächten im Juli 2022
Antwort von VrboOwner am 31. Aug. 2023
Thanks so much. and pleased you obviously enjoyed your stay. You left the home neat and tidy so are welcome back anytime or to my other holiday home in Akaroa to enjoy another relaxing get away. .
Cheers Robin [owner]
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
shirleen p.
3. Sept. 2023
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Robins accommodation
We had such an amazing time here. The property was just across the road from the harbor so we can great views, the best part was that the property is pet friendly which was a huge bonus. Definitely a must stay and we will be back for sure! Thanks robin for your hospitality :)
shirleen p.
Aufenthalt von 2 Nächten im August 2023
Antwort von VrboOwner am 4. Sept. 2023
Thankyou .I'm very pleased you enjoyed your stay. You left the home lovely as found on arrival .so are are more than welcome to return or try my Akaroa holiday home la vie en rose cottage, Cheers robin
Verifizierte Bewertung
8/10 – Gut
Jane A.
10. Jan. 2024
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Purau Bay mini stay
Great location opposite the bay and lots of beds and space to cater for our family group of 8 plus being able to take the doggo was a real bonus. We can all learn from the water saving tips from Robin!
Jane A.
Aufenthalt von 2 Nächten im Januar 2024
Antwort von VrboOwner am 10. Jan. 2024
Thankyou Jane .I really appreciate your going to the effort of leaving such a lovely positive review. You are most welcome to book again there at Moananui lodge Purau Bay waterfront holiday home or to try my French cottage themed romantic la vie en rose cottage in Akaroa.
cheers Robin
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Mark C.
9. März 2023
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Clean, spacious & peaceful
A fantastic kiwi batch. Very clean and peaceful. Plenty of space and everything one needs to relax and enjoy a getaway. The property manager was great to deal with too
Mark C.
Aufenthalt von 2 Nächten im Februar 2023
Antwort von VrboOwner am 31. Aug. 2023
Thanks Mark. it was a pleasure hosting you. We hope you will return another time or try Moananui lodge at Purau in Lyttelton Harbour. Robin [owner]
Verifizierte Bewertung
8/10 – Gut
Joy J.
3. Apr. 2024
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Purau Bay Air B&B
Our party of 4 retired women attending a Teddington Easter weekend event enjoyed staying at a comfortable, three-bedroom house with plenty of beds and kitchen/dining room/lounge facilities for four guests. The view across the harbour to Lyttelton was a real plus. Generous outdoor furniture offered aided our options to eat and read outdoors during sunny weather.
Joy J.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im März 2024
Antwort von VrboOwner am 4. Apr. 2024
Thanks Joy .So pleased you enjoyed your time there. You left the lodge immaculate & are welcome back anytime or try my la vie en rose cottage in Akaroa which is also an awesome cottage and location.
Cheers Robin Ferris[owner]
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Kerilea Q.
2. Aug. 2022
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
R&R Getaway
Was great just to get away and have a break. Lovely house to do this in. Was inspiring and uplifting to look through the albums for the history and the journey owners endured. Thank you for sharing. Loved your text communication.
Kerilea Q.
Aufenthalt von 2 Nächten im Juli 2022
Antwort von VrboOwner am 31. Aug. 2023
Thankyou, for such positive feedback. please stay again there or my other holiday home[you have the brochure.. you will be most welcome, tell your friends of your experience!
Thanks
Robin [owner]
Verifizierte Bewertung
8/10 – Gut
Emma K.
31. Dez. 2024
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Great Christmas stay with our dogs
Great spot, with lovely views and surrounds. Lots of garden/beach games, which was good for a Christmas/summer stay. The house was perfect for us and our two dogs - photos don’t do it justice! Scenic drive to Christchurch - if you fancy it too. We just had to make sure we were well equipped with water etc but that was explained and we managed to fill bottles up in Diamond Harbour. Mostly quiet, and peaceful although we had a bit of noise late on the Friday evening/early morning - to be expected at this time of yeah perhaps! All in all a great place :)
Emma K.
Aufenthalt von 4 Nächten im Dezember 2024
Antwort von VrboOwner am 6. Jan. 2025
Thanks for your lovely full review , much appreciate you making the time to do so..
You left a lovely clean and tidy home as you found on your arrival ,thankyou ,,,\..
You are most welcome back anytime or try my other hol home at la vie en rose cottage Akaroa. robin cottage owner and director of holiday homes south nz ltd
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Alison M.
23. Okt. 2023
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Relaxing holiday spot within a short drive of Christchurch
Moananui is a special holiday spot. Within 3/4-hour drive of Christchurch you can feel a world away. The house is very well presented with all that you need for a short or longer stay and plenty of room to find a quiet spot to read a book or have a quiet snooze. The fully fenced section, immediately across the road from the beach is a real asset and meant a relaxed stay with our furry friend.
Diamond Harbour is a short drive away if you need supplies from the excellent 4 Square supermarket or choose to avoid cooking and have fish and chips for tea from Salt - they were delicious.
We highly recommend this holiday home and hope to return soon.
Alison M.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Oktober 2023
Antwort von VrboOwner am 26. Okt. 2023
Thankyou for yr comments .my h appreciated . You are more than welcome to revisit there again or try my other also fully renovated holiday home in Akaroa . La vie en 🌹 cottage. Regards Robin ( owner)
Verifizierte Bewertung
8/10 – Gut
Holly G.
9. Dez. 2022
Gut: Sauberkeit, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Lovely getaway
My husband and I and our dogs stayed for 3 nights and it was a lovely home and securely fenced for peace of mind. My only small point of improvement would be earlier communication about a bond being required versus an automated message at 1.30am the day of booking. That said, the refund process we straight-forward on return and the host was friendly and prompt with communication around it.
High tide swimming was lovely, the views were idyllic, it's easy to find and the perfect spot if you need to disconnect and relax for a few days.
Would definitely recommend this host and property to others and really appreciate the stay
Holly G.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Dezember 2022
Antwort von VrboOwner am 31. Aug. 2023
Thankyou for your positive review much appreciated.
Usually guests are contacted a little earlier re booklet house bond rules etc.
As it was an extremely busy time ,your details were somehow overlooked and therefore were prompty sent once that was discovered! It all worked out fine in the end.
You left the home as lovely as you enjoyed finding on your arrival and are most welcome to book again or try my other la vie en rose cottage holiday home at Akaroa. Cheers Robin [owner]
Verifizierte Bewertung
8/10 – Gut
Georgina F.
18. Jan. 2024
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
New Year's Stay with Partner & Friends
Myself, my partner and some of our friends stayed here over the New Year's period. We enjoyed our stay here as the property was across from the beach, there was a BBQ, and plenty of areas to sit and relax.
The property has lots of lawn/garden space for games e.g frisbee. It was also relatively clean on arrival but there were some cobwebs on the ceiling upstairs, although I can imagine they would be hard to get.
Also, initially when I had booked, I had booked to stay on different days and had already paid for our stay there with those dates. Later on, I was contacted that we had been double booked with another group..which was disappointing to hear (esp since we'd paid and confirmed it with our group).
However, we did still have a really good time at the Bach and managed to enjoy ourselves. We loved how close it was to the beach and we also had good fish n chips nearby.
Thanks for letting us stay.
Georgina F.
Aufenthalt von 2 Nächten im Dezember 2023
Antwort von VrboOwner am 26. Jan. 2024
Thanks for your positive and full review, Much appreciated. And... you left a clean and tidy home the same as you enjoyed on your arrival.
You are most welcome to stay another time there at my Moananui lodge Purau Bay waterfront or to try my La vie en rose cottage Akaroa holiday home.
I look forward to your next enquiry.
On a very rare occasion,with enquiries and confirmed bookings coming in from various sources especially at the most sought after time of the calendar, no matter how much checking and crosschecking is undertaken & believe me, I do this...sometimes a vacating date and an entry date for new guests might be at odds or confusing, or the booking sites get the dates wrong or haven't updated them correctly. Human error occurs in every facet of life in private and inbusiness ventures!
The alternative, when new guests arrive and the 'in house guests aren't due to leave til the following day,' is a situation I would not want to ever happen or worse, a double booking would be horrendous, so constant cross checking is the way forward and much contact by owner and guest by all media means is frequent and vital.
In the situation above, a final cross check showed up a discrepancy and so immediately, both the 'in house guests' booked to staying before the next incoming guests are due are contacted.
As well the new incoming guest group is contacted to work out a resolution or compromise. This was done satisfactorily in plenty of time on this rare situation that arose.
Temporary alternative accommodation arranged by the owner for one night,, might prove to be a last resort if necessary .
It would still ensure that guests get their holiday time.
In other situations, alternative dates could be agreed upon or a night held in credit for another time could also be a option. There's always a way!
Whatever the situation, the owner would ensure his top priority is that guests are suitably catered for and looked after at all times!
After nearly forty years in this business, the record is nothing short of excellent in regard to host hospitality and efficiency at not one, but several holiday accommodation venues owned and managed by the owner!
Verifizierte Bewertung
2/10 – Ungenügend
Jo C.
7. Jan. 2023
Verbesserungswürdig: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
This property was double booked
Didnt end up staying as owner had privately outside of bookabach extended previous occupiers stay to overlap with ours he didnt inform us till 30 mins prior to us taking up the property and we had already arrived. He arranged other cabin accomodation without our permission in a local campground that couldnt take our dog and suggested we travel back home to leave our dog elsewhere or allow him to find a neighbour near the property to take our dog . very un satisfactory as we chose his property because it allowed dogs. He now refuses to refund our money. Also requires you to bring everything with you including water toilet paper sheets towels everything. You dont discover all this including him wanting a further bond until after your no refund date has expired. Stay away from this property
Jo C.
Aufenthalt von 4 Nächten im Januar 2023
Antwort von VrboOwner am 31. Aug. 2023
It would be good if any of the above was fact.!
A very rare overlap caused by a discrepancy between available dates in regard to vrbo calendar bookings & owners was discovered & Immediately, the guests were phd & suitable alternative arrangements were put in place [a near impossible task at that high peak date 2 Jan] & these were made for just the 1st night of a 4 night stay by the guests.
The other 3 nights were still booked at the Lodge starting from 12 noon on 3 Jan for the remainder of the guests booking.
The other accommodation that the lodge owner swiftly & diplomatically managed to arrange at high noon time! were not one, but 2 fully self contained 2 bedroom units situated on a working farm in what used to be a fully operational motor camp.
Only because the owner knew the owners well , was this able to become a reality. The units were immediately cleaned & equipped ready with all linen towels provided.
These are situated about two minutes easy stroll from the Lodge & are also close to the beach front & to make it even easier, the owner arranged for all linen to b provided for that night[sheets pillowslips, towels, tea towels] where at the Lodge, it works on a Guests BYO linen basis .
By having the first night fully set up like this, meant that the guests did not to provide & make beds up for their 1st nights stay so that they could use their own linen at the lodge for the next 3 nights .
Being a working farm as well as a place of private only accommodation ,the guests dog was not included for that one night there.
But wait! Above & beyond the call of duty, the owner arranged for a known dog carer & good friend/ neighbour across the road from the Lodge to take special care for the guest's dog for that 1 only evening in a caring & secure setting...the dog would have no doubt been spoiled & taken for a walk or swim along the beach that evening and likely the next morning as well!
The guests could have easily strolled the 2 mins round after 10. 30 am next day & collected their dog & enjoyed him until they were able to book into the Lodge by about 11.30/ 12 noon for the duration of the 4 night stay at Purau.
Due to Unreasonableness, non flexibility & a total lack of any appreciation by the guests in this very rare situation & despite the fact that the owner offered alternative dates at the venue & a full refund of 1 nights stay, the guests decided to cancel their 4 night stay.
4 nights were provided ..owner had fulfilled the booking.
Verifizierte Bewertung
6/10 – Okay
Verifizierter Reisender
9. Apr. 2024
Gut: Check-in, Kommunikation und Lage
Mixed emotions
The communication with the owner was excellent, and started a few weeks out. Responsive and informative about the area. He met us also at a recommended grocery store with a welcome gift; nice touch.
Upon arrival at the property the immediate impression was of a rustic property with first impression kind of unkempt. Lots of blankets on furniture which looked kind of old and maybe needed a good dry cleaning. Kitchen was clean.
As a non Kiwi, we had to pay for sheets/towels/kitchen towels. I didn't realize we're also responsible for soaps of all kinds, toilet and kitchen paper. In fairness it was explained in the booklet with one of his emails which I DIDN'T read closely enough. This an important consideration if you're flying in from somewhere.
We couldn't immediately figure out which sheets were clean as there were various already on the beds. seems like you also need to make your own bed.
water conservation stressed before and during the stay. Fair enough although buckets in the showers were at first a bit intimidating. And then the home closing work assignments about vacuuming etc. was a bit over the top. I think maybe cleanliness impression is up to performance of the previous guest.
So, awesome location! Super communicative and friendly owner. Comfortable beds and kudos for the environmental responsibility.
Verifizierter Reisender
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im April 2024
Antwort von VrboOwner am 13. Apr. 2024
Regarding guests comments
In essence, its essential that ALL guests especially those from out of NZ in this case,, U.S, take time to read thru the comprehensive & concise house rules & all important information set out so clearly in the 4 page booklet & attachments they receive by email well in advance of their stay & the many [as they referred to,] communications by ph & messages geared to assist in every possible way to ensure their stay is completely trouble free,all queries are answered & above all, that their stay is a comfortable & enjoyable one.
This is time consuming for the owner ,but as can be seen .in the U.S guests stay, very necessary!
Even with all that effort, when guests fail to take heed or understand how the vast majority of NZ private holiday homes are organised & run & what is perfectly familiar to NZ & Aussie guests, they might find to be different & foreign to their experience, they are liable to find things are not quite what they were expecting.
The old adage..U can take a horse to water but you can't make him drink!
rings true her
The owner is also 24 /7 available to speak[no queue waiting ,electronic replies, or answer phone message...all Live!!! by phonetext /email to offer any help, advice & to answer any query guests may have.
99% of the queries received by the owner of many years in this business have already been discussed with guests prior & answered or are laid out clearly in the booklet & attachments all Guests receive in advance
PS The 'blankets' referred to on couches etc are actually new & expensive furniture 'throws' designed for that purpose to enhance the comfortable homely, unique or quaint look of the living areas . [Obviously these are not part of the U.S decor scene!] It is purposefully made to look as the guests described.. Rustic.. as the lodge is situated on the waterfront of a very rural country-like, historic bay, no street lights etc
Making own beds up on arrival with own or hired linen is very common at many nz holiday homes & once again is fully explained on the Booking sites where properties are advertised & also in the 4 page booklet checklists of what to take & what to do arrival & before guests vacate.. & by phone, so really there is no excuse for not knowing this information.
Disappointing after so much effort & time & advice by owner, even meeting the guests in person in chch beforehand & presenting them with a welcoming bottle of wine! Holiday in your own country you guys!!
Verifizierte Bewertung
6/10 – Okay
Candice B.
6. Jan. 2023
Gut: Check-in und Lage
short stays reccomend
The home is situated in a lovely bay.
the home is big enough to accommodate 6 people.
We choose this home as it allows dogs, is close enough to chch for us to drive into work, and we can kayak and paddle board on the bay.
The home was surface cleaned when we arrived.
I deep cleaned when we left.
The bunk beds are not comfy, the mattresses are thin and old, the bunks are very wobbly and squeak when ever someone moves, the single bed in that room is comfy.
the master room bed is very comfy.
the upstairs double bed is comfy enough.
the home is pretty well fenced enough to keep a large dog in, we did have too block up part of the fence when the neighbors arrived with small dogs who could get through.
the kitchen is equipped well.
The lack of water caught us off guard, having to not flush if its yellow, reminded us of EQ times. No washing machine was a pain as we stayed for such a long time.
The owner did call me multiple times while we were there but as I had no reception I didnt realize until the end of our stay and listened to his long voicemails then recieved long texts as he had accidentally double booked the home for just one night. I felt very sorry for the couple who had booked from the 2nd as we weren't out until the 3rd. They were a lovely couple and told the owner they would like a refund, the owner wasnt calm or reasonable. We stayed until the 3rd, the owner did ask us to vacate on the 2nd then asked us to vacate at 10am on the 3rd but the vacate time is 12, I politely declined as we had plans and to pack and clean.
the home may sleep 6 but I had to pay an extra $35 per night for the 6th person.
The owner will call and text alot but this didnt bother me to much until he randomly walked in through the gate on our second to last day at the home.
I would only book your stay through book a Bach. I booked the 1st week through book a Bach then emailed saying I wanted a 2nd week, I ended up emailing the owner, he told me it was cheaper to go through him. he made the process very confusing as he would call often and ask if I still wanted the 2nd week, I would say email me the invoice. I never received the invoice just an email in mid December right before our stay, with all these figures, it was very frustrating especially when the price went up.
I will not be staying there again.
Overall this home is adequate for short stays.
Candice B.
Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im Dezember 2022
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Chris K.
14. Dez. 2022
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
Very nice location, as stated
Everything was great, great facilities and unbeatable location. There is a bond to pay beforehand which wasn't immediately clear from listing, but understandable. Thanks again!
Chris K.
Aufenthalt von 2 Nächten im Dezember 2022
Verifizierte Bewertung
10/10 – Hervorragend
Aggi S.
24. Juni 2022
Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
First holiday ever with our dog
This was a great place to test out if holiday-ing with our dog would be possible. Secured property to keep Luna safe and the beach across the road where she could have her first taste of salt water (not appreciated) 😄. The bach had all we needed and was easy to keep warm during a cold weekend. Diamond Harbour is close-by and has a supermarket, restaurant and take-away so you don't need to go too far to stock up.
Aggi S.
Aufenthalt von 3 Nächten im Juni 2022
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Zu Gast bei robbo14th
Home was co designed,built, decorated and landscaped by the owner from 1996 & continues to be well maintained both inside and the established grounds by the owner. Newly redecorated throughout with carpet and vinyl planking, curtaining, furniture and new framed themed [birdlife & baches nz artists] was completed by Dec 2021
Darum fiel die Entscheidung auf diese Unterkunft
Why Not!!! It's got it all for a great relaxing holiday. Phone for many ideas to enjoy during your stay
Das macht diese Unterkunft einzigartig
This waterfront two storey home right at the centre point of Purau Bay three double bedrooms includes a comfortable king bed & which have been just double glazed, 2 bathrooms, new curtains & blinds, new framed wall pictures & new vinyl planking & carpet throughout. This lovely property has extensive deckings with hooded gas bbq & inside, a cosy logfire, & electric heating. Set in established gardens & lawn areas, there are wide views of the sea, Purau & other beaches, peninsulas, craggy steep mountains and bush from every window & new double glazing in bedrooms. There's a lounge library wardrobe with choice of indoor & outdoor games plus a large tv & dvd player. Fully equipped kitchen with all appliances including new air fryer, fridge freezer & microwave oven ! Its only 45 minutes from Christchurch city and an 8 minute ferry ride from Diamond Harbour to Lyttelton Town, the port of Christchurch. Catch the popular Farmers market every Saturday from 10 to 1.00pm It's a superb base to explore Lyttelton Harbour bays and the wider Banks Peninsula bays & attractions . Akaroa is only an hours scenic easy drive away. Numerous opportunities for recreational pursuits.....Walking tracks,cycling, golf, water sports, photography, art , night sky watching or simply relaxing!