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Overleigh Homestead

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, books
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Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Port Levy, Canterbury
  • Lyttelton Harbour
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • New Brighton Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Sumner Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Levy

This vacation home places you 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Church Bay and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Quail Island. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Lyttelton Harbour - 30 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Christchurch Gondola - 34 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • New Brighton Beach - 40 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Taylor's Mistake Beach - 41 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Sumner Beach - 42 min drive - 15.1 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 49 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Culture Lyttelton - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Lyttelton Seafoods - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Lyttelton Coffee Company - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Eruption Brewing - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf Lyttelton - ‬43 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Overleigh Homestead

Beautiful scenic location with uninterrupted views of the sea at a historic homestead.

The homestead has established gardens and an assortment of large trees that were planted when the homestead was built in 1910.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an electric kettle.

Property manager

John Craw

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Port Levy, close to Lyttelton Harbour, Taylor's Mistake Beach, and Church Bay. You'll also find Lyttelton Farmers Market and Tree Crop Farm nearby.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is electric car charging available.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is Overleigh Homestead good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.

Does Overleigh Homestead have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

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

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), which is about 18 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Overleigh Homestead?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Overleigh Homestead.

Overleigh Homestead Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monique B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

A lovely homestead. Heaps of stuff for the kids and family to do and loads of space for all of us. A lovely trip away for our wee family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025