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Hill-side sanctuary - Stunning views

Vacation home with kitchen, near Sumner Beach

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Escape to a serene hillside sanctuary on the Port Hills, overlooking Christchurch and the southern alps. Surrounded by native bushland, this ecologically designed home features a naturally warm living space with an indoor tub offering panoramic views. Enjoy fresh organic produce from the garden and explore nearby Sumner Beach & Village or Taylor's Mistake Surf beach.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Hill-side sanctuary - Stunning views

A beautiful private hill-side sanctuary on the Port Hills overlooking Christchurch out to the southern alps. With less than a 5-minute drive or a 15-minute walk downhill, you will have access to Sumner Beach and Village. Alternatively, a short walk uphill to access mountain bike and walking tracks on the Port Hills.

The space:
A ecologically & sustainably designed home off a private lane surrounded by native bushland with arguably one of the best views in town. A beautiful well lit, naturally warm living space with 3 seperate bedrooms, 2 lounge rooms, indoor tub (with a view), large open kitchen and large garden. We are passionate about the environment offering our guests composting facilities, zero-waste organic natural products, home grown organic produce & native regenerative initiatives.

Guest access:
You will have access to the entire property, minus the indoor garage.
We live attached to the property and are happy to be available as needed. The house is completely independent & private although you may bump into us occasionally.

Other things to note:
Fresh laid eggs, seasonal organic fruit & vegetables, homemade preserves are available for purchase. The garden is scattered with fruit trees and stunning natives, we are very passionate about native forrest regeneration with a big focus on native planting on our 1/2 acre property.

Only a 15 minute walk down to Sumner beach or a make your way up the hill for an amazing panoramic view of Christchurch and Lyttelton harbour or take a stunning scenic drive along the port hills. Closest ski resort Mt Hutt 1.5hrs away.

Head down the hill to Sumner Beach & Village, with plenty of cafes, restaurant's and bars. 5-minute drive over the hill to Taylor's Mistake Surf beach and access to plenty of walks, or keep on going to Lyttelton for amazing views and a weekend farmers market.

24km from the airport, 14km from the city centre

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Composting
  • Garden

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hill-side Sanctuary - Stunning Views Christchurch
Hill-side Sanctuary - Stunning Views Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

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Clifton, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Sumner Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • New Brighton Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Taylor's Mistake Beach - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Christchurch Gondola - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Lyttelton Harbour - 10 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Rolleston Station - 33 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dotcom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Valley Inn Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Spur On Redcliffs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪metro cafe ferrymead - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hill-side sanctuary - Stunning views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hill-side sanctuary - Stunning views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hill-side sanctuary - Stunning views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hill-side sanctuary - Stunning views located?

Located in Clifton, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cave Rock, Shag Rock, and Anglican St. Cuthbert's. Sumner Beach and Mount Cavendish are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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