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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Ohoka, Canterbury
  • Lake Pukaki
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hagley Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • International Antarctic Centre
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ohoka

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute drive of Darjon Vineyard and Lake Pukaki. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Pukaki - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Hagley Park - 22 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • International Antarctic Centre - 22 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 24 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 24 min drive - 16.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rangiora Station - 16 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Platform Bar, Restaurant and Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Eight Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kaiapoi Fish & Chips & Burgers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Urban Revival - ‬6 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.

Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet

Our place is close to Kaiapoi. You’ll love our place because it has plenty of room, good heating / cooling, well-equipped kitchen, gas hot water with great pressure, three luxury mattresses for a perfect sleep and rural views out the back. It is good for couples and families (with kids). It's on a 10-acre established section with lots of space to explore.

The Den has a 55 inch smart TV with Sky satellite TV, DVD player and Netflix if you have an account. It has super-fast Fibre Internet and WiFi.

Note that there is an external floodlight/security camera facing the driveway. If you would like that disabled for your stay, please let me know.

** 100% refund if cancelled by the day before check-in. VRBO does not have this option but I can approve the refund if your plans change. Please let me know ASAP though, so someone else gets a chance to rent it **
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. A Smart TV comes with satellite channels and a DVD player, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, an electric kettle, and an ironing board.

Property manager

Simon Glass

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Note cleaning products and pills in the cupboards

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 12:00 PM

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.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Ohoka, close to Lake Pukaki, Clearwater Golf Club, and Darjon Vineyard. You'll also find Kaiapoi Food Forest and Woodford Glen Speedway nearby.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

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

Is this vacation home adjacent to 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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet?

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

Are there hot tubs at Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet?

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

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

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 far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), which is 14 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet?

Yes, every accommodation at Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet comes with a deck.

Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great farmhouse retreat the whole family can enjoy!

Everything you need is there to make your stay memorable. Location to Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Christchurch and surrounds perfect. Airport only 17 mins away. Us Ozzie's found it a bit cold around April with Temps around 3⁰C at night and 15⁰C in the daytime. After we worked out the generous heating appliances supplied in the house. All was fine. Although an electric blanket or two would have not gone amiss.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding prep

It was perfect for us
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Relaxation space

This house was a serene place in a beautiful area. We loved the cosy feel inside in such a quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful cottage

We love having our getaways at this cottage. It is always tidy and clean. It has lots of lovely touches that makes it feel like you are in your home: comfortable chairs, books, well-supplied kitchen. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable

Excellent home suited out group perfect location little hard to find at night tho
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Beautiful home with everything we needed. Plenty of space outside for the children to play and kick balls around. We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

We had a lovely getaway here, 4 friends just wanting to relax together. The house was well taken care of, comfortable bed, good showers, well equipped kitchen and comfortable couches in the living rooms. It felt like a home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our family gathering

We had an wonderful stay. I would like to thank the owners for their amazing help and thoughtfulness thoughout our stay. I would love to stay again, hopefully without the rest of the family🙂 Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous and welcoming house - perfect bbq spot

Thank you for having us to stay at your beautiful house and gardens, especially with the cherry blossoms coming out. It was so homely and a perfect place to host a engagement bbq. Amazing kitchen & bbq facilities, all very well equipped. It was a lovely place to unwind. The location was great, clost to Chch and only 10 mins out of Rangiora & Kaiapoi. But it really felt like a slice of tranquil countryside.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous stay

The house and property were gorgeous and was a very comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nuala T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great, calm place

Stayed here for a month while getting set up on new area. It was nice and quiet. A perfect retreat.
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Plenty of room, well equipped, great hosts

Property has plenty of room and is well equipped. Hosts were really helpful and understanding.
Stayed 55 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious country retreat

This property was an excellent family destination. It has spacious living areas to relax and very large bedrooms for the whole family. A fantastic place to stay and definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rural Retreat

Fully equipped home, absolutely nothing lacking. Situated in a quiet rural area only 20 minutes from an international airport. Thank you to Michael for preparing the house and thank you to Simon for arranging.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance & Vanessa A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous House

We loved staying at Simon's house. It is peaceful and quiet with absolutely everything you need. the beds are comfortable and there really isn't anything that hasn't been thought of. This is the second time we have stayed and both times loved it. It is handy to Christchurch as well as Rangiora. It is beautiful sitting outside as well as watching the rabbit in the morning.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Marama S.

Lovely farm house

Great house for a large family or small group of people. Well set up with everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We loved our stay at this cozy home. Loved how close it is to Christchurch but far enough to have a private feel. It’s also not a far drive from some beaches which we really enjoyed. Everything worked great for us while staying at the house and it had everything we needed. The house has an older feel to it with modern touches which we thought was neat. Would definitely recommend the house if you’re looking for a place to stay near Christchurch!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ohoka Retreat

We needed to leave the city over Guy Fawkes 2-7 november. We booked this lovely looking house in the country 45min; drive from our home. The house suited our needs for bedrooms, it was warm (cool weather happened),well appointed kitchen as we were totally self catering, a great selection of the owner's books, good laundry, lovely kitchen dining, and 2 lounges. Thankyou!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and convenient

Easy to access and short drive into Christchurch. Had everything we needed. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was spacious, very warm and comfortable. It had everything you need for a holiday. We really loved waking up and looking out into the field. It was a very relaxing time and the local area is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louisa D., Gold Coast, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

What a gem

Our time in this beautiful old home was everything we could have wished for and more. The property had everything you could need for your stay and was so clean, comfortable and well presented. The main bedroom was so inviting and such a comfortable place to sleep. It was truly one of the best homes we have ever stayed in. We will definitely re-visit and would love to see it in the warmer months. Huge thank-you to everyone involved in making our little trip so perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

brent h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Farm stay

Living in a relatively small Australian coastal town it was a nice experience staying at the Ohoka farm house. Everything we needed for our week long stay was there. Thankyou
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Very comfortable home. Sight issue when using clothes dyer circuit braker, other than that all good.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

We really enjoyed our stay here. The home is older but beautifully restored and has everything you could need. The beds are comfortable, the home is warm and the kitchen well stocked with all the pets, pans, plates and utensils you could need. The home was spacious and homely with quality linens and bookshelves stacked with a huge and varied selection that made me want to curl up in a comfy chair and read all day!! The location was great for our needs. Rural with plenty of space and a large fenced yard. Overall a fabulous stay. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent home on beautiful land. Perfect for a visit with family. Can’t speak more highly of the owners and how accommodating they were for my family and I.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023