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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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 **

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

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Ohoka, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Lake Pukaki - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Sequoia Reserve - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Hagley Park - 22 min drive - 24.2 km
  • International Antarctic Centre - 22 min drive - 26.3 km
  • University of Canterbury - 24 min drive - 26.0 km

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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Family-friendly, well-equipped, spacious country house,garden and Fibre Internet located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Darjon Vineyard, Lake Pukaki, and Kaiapoi Food Forest. Oak Tree Reserve and Woodford Glen Speedway are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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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

Josh K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Regina m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Lyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay

Loved staying here, the tranquility was just amazing! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Shailesh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Its a very quiet location and tidy place to stay

kids enjoyed their stay , very spacious, clean and neat place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding prep

It was perfect for us
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Nuala T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Alison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to stay. Was very clean and tidy and comfy beds. Will definitely stay again if we area

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

A lovely place to stay for our holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

Wayde D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Quiet Spot

This was a great place for a bit of a quiet retreat, well appointed, spacious and tidy, not too far from Christchurch North. Everything we needed for a relaxed break away, without getting too complicated, great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Mona Anne L., Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely house

The house and neighbourhood are simply beautiful and peaceful. My family and in particular my hubby really loves the place.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay

Perfect for our needs, loved the furnishings, felt like a home away from home! The main lounge was my favourite room to escape to and read one of the books of the bookshelf. Huge thanks to Simon our host, we would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara T., Yass, NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, Comfy and Cozy

Beautiful house and great yard to play and explore for kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Owesome Ohoka

Had a wonderful time again with nice sunny days House was always warm and welcoming after days out exploring Canterbury
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

brent h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Alistair R., Perth, Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The cutest little house…

This property is a mere 15 minutes from the airport and a little more to towns and the City. Everything you need is here and was an easy gateway to our adventures
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lance & Vanessa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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