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Bright and Spacious 2BR near Ara Institute and CBD

Vacation home in Christchurch with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Christchurch, Canterbury
  • Place, Cathedral Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, New Regent Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Located in Waltham within a mile (2 km) of Eastgate Mall, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of One New Zealand Stadium. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fenced private yard, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • New Regent Street - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Isaac Theatre Royal - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Riverside Market - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Under the Red Verandah - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Scoundrel - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Space Academy - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪C4 Coffee - ‬19 min walk

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bright and Spacious 2BR near Ara Institute and CBD

Escape to this modern and private 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in Waltham—perfect for a relaxing stay! 🌟 Enjoy easy access to Christchurch’s top spots, including Ara Institute, Catholic Cathedral College, and Zone Bowling Garden City.

🚗 Free allocated car park
👩‍🍳 Fully equipped kitchen for home-cooked meals
🚿 Tiled bathroom w/ Bidet toilet for extra comfort
📶 Fast WiFi & 50” TV for entertainment
☀️ Spacious courtyard to soak up the sunshine

Your ideal Christchurch stay awaits! ✨

✨ Modern & Cozy 2-Bedroom ✨

Perfect for families or travelers, this secure and stylish 2-bedroom townhouse offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from Christchurch’s city center. Relax in the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area, which extends onto a private backyard—ideal for unwinding after a long day.

🛏️ Comfortable Bedrooms
• 2 bedrooms, each featuring a luxurious Queen bed with premium linens. Plus sofa bed in the living room to accommodate your 5th and 6th guests - please note sofa bed linen is an additional fee.

🍽️ Fully Equipped Kitchen
• Modern appliances & all essentials for home cooking
• Complimentary coffee (instant & plunger), tea, hot chocolate, milk, sugar, cooking oil, salt & pepper
• A welcome treat jar to start your stay on a sweet note

📺 Stay Connected & Entertained
• 50” Smart TV with streaming & live channels
• High-speed WiFi—perfect for work or leisure

🛁 Stylish 2.5 Bathrooms
• 2 full bathrooms with tiled showers, heated bidet toilets, heated towel rails, vanities & mirror cabinets
• 1 additional half bathroom for extra convenience
• Complimentary soap, shampoo, conditioner & body wash

🌿 Private Outdoor Space
• A cozy backyard with seating—ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation

🌡️ Year-Round Comfort
• Heating & air conditioning (living area only)

🧺 In-Unit Laundry
• Washer and dryer with detergent provided

📍 Prime Location for Work & Leisure
• Close to cafés, shopping, entertainment, and business districts

Whether you're visiting for work, a family getaway, or a weekend escape, this thoughtfully designed space offers all the comfort and convenience you need for an enjoyable stay! 🚀

🔑 Self Check-In Made Easy!
Carebnb offers a fully contactless check-in process for a hassle-free arrival
✔️ Before your stay, we’ll send detailed instructions on entry, including door codes & Wi-Fi passwords

🏡 Exclusive Access
Guests will have full & private access to the property—the host does not live on-site

😊 Here to Help!
We are local and available to assist with any issues that may arise during your stay.

Carebnb is dedicated to making your experience comfortable & enjoyable.

🚪 Easy Check-Out
When it’s time to leave, simply check out on your own—no hassle!

🚗 Parking Notice 🚗
✅ One allocated car park space available at the property.

🔊 City Noise Disclaimer
This property is located in a vibrant city area, so you may hear typical urban sounds such as pedestrians, traffic, and neighboring residents.

The property is much quieter with windows closed, but if you're a light sleeper, we recommend bringing earplugs for extra comfort.

⏳ Early Check-in & Late Check-out
We can accommodate early check-ins and late check-outs for an additional $10 per hour (max 2 hours). This covers express cleaning to ensure a seamless experience.

Availability is subject to request, so please let us know in advance!
We have strict rules in place to ensure a peaceful stay for all guests and neighbours. Please refrain from making loud noise outside between the hours of 10pm and 7am. If you are unable to comply with this rule, we kindly ask that you do not book with us.

Additionally parties or gatherings are not allowed, any unauthorized gatherings will result in immediate cancellation with no refund.

Check out time is 10am and late checkouts must be requested 24hours in advance.

Smoking is prohibited inside the property and any damages or extra cleaning caused by smoking or pets will result in a $200 fee.

We expect the house to be left in a reasonable condition and any additional cleaning required will be charged at $60 per hour.
Any damages, spills or stains must be reported and may result in a charge for replacement or cleaning.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events 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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

376102

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Waltham, close to Sumner Beach and Lyttelton Harbour. You'll also find Cathedral Square and Riverside Market within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Bright and Spacious 2BR near Ara Institute and CBD a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Does Bright and Spacious 2BR near Ara Institute and CBD have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), which is 10.4 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Bright and Spacious 2BR near Ara Institute and CBD?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Bright and Spacious 2BR near Ara Institute and CBD.

Bright and Spacious 2BR near Ara Institute and CBD Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great accomodation
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oleseni V.

Liked: Cleanliness
EXCELLENT, EVERYTHING WE EXPECT FOR OUR FAMILY TO HAVE WAS THERE, OUR FAMILY ENJOY THE ENVIROMENT THE NEIGHBOURHOOD AND THE SHOPPING CENTER AROUND THE CORNER WAS VERY ADVANTAGE FOR US. VERY NICE AND CLEAN ALSO VERY SAFE FOR MY FAMILY. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING OUR STAY SAFE AND ENJOYABLE.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025