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Purau Bay - Slice of Paradise!
We had a wonderful stay, its a beautiful spot, quiet and very peaceful. James is a great host, messages and replies promptly. The cabin is warm and cosy. The dogs are lovely, its a dog friendly area which was great for us as we brought our dog.

Two storey estuary house, mins walk to beach.
I had a long stay here and thoroughly recommend both the accommodation and the hosts. Colleen and Shelley are lovely hosts, very easy to communicate with and respond very quickly to any questions. They made the stay a pleasure. The place is seconds away from the beach and the estuary, with lovely walks to enjoy. It is a tranquil place to come and relax.

Surf Break Apartment 1
Perfect location for beach and walkable restaurants. Everything was as described. Great patio to hang out.

Surf Break Apartment 2
Sehr charmante Wohnung in kurzer Gehdistanz zum Meer. Die Kommunikation mit Cheryl war äusserst schnell und sehr freundlich. Es war uns sehr wohl.

Sumner beachfront townhouse
What a great spot! The kids loved being by the beach and playground, and coffee and food was just a short stroll. Ann made up the space perfectly for our family of 5, and there was plenty of bedding and heating. Off street parking was a bonus. We would definitely stay here again.

Sunsoaked seaside 1 bedroom 1 bath
Had a great stay! The place was clean, cozy, and exactly as described—the heated toilet seat was 👌🏽. The host was super responsive and made check-in a breeze. Would definitely stay again!

Beach Guest House with pool & private beach access
overall a great stay. the flat was as expected, fully functional and good equipped. access to the beach was nice, especially to observe the early sunrise. it's outside of New Brighton, to shops and bars it would be a 6+km walk (a bit long). there is a bus stop in front of the house which brings you to New Brighton in 10-15 min and into the city (bus interchange) in 40-45 minutes. with a car you probably would be better off. but it was absolutely OK without. the host Robert is a very nice guy. we had some good chats.

Ocean House
A very special stay. House is perched on the cliff side/hillside very intimate with the sea below. Faces north. Very sunny. Interesting house. Decor is great, arty. V clean. V light and bright. Everything we needed. A good way to get fit walking on the hills. We loved it.
Beachfront home rentals with a pool

#1 The Wharf Seaview Apartments by AVI
Thanks, this was a lovely place in a great location

#3 - The Wharf Seaview Apartments by AVI
Modern flat with beauty view. The host is really friendly, helpful and patient.

#72 3 Bedroom Apt with partial Water Views
Loved the location. Good view of the water. The children loved that there were 3 ice cream shops just around the corner!!! Good eateries.

#56 Le Petite Palais - La Voyageur Waterfront Apts
Enjoyed our stay at Akaroa for one night. Apartment was 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen and dining area are smallish but met our needs, reasonable sized lounge with view of water which was lovely to have . Off street parking which was great. Easy walk to restaurants, cafes and main wharf where boat trips leave from. Nice place to stay in Akaroa.

#4 The Wharf Seaview Apartments by AVI
The place is exactly like the pictures. super cozy. it has a beautiful view. Close to everything. I had a great night. It was a pity that the swimming competition was canceled and the place is no longer being used. Thank you.

#2 The Wharf Seaview Apartments by AVI
Accomodation was clean and roomy, with a great view of the harbour. The front deck is a nice addition and perfect to relax in the sun a people watch. Would stay again.

#64 La Voyageur Waterfront Apts by AVI
A great apartment in a perfect location. Amazing view to the Akaroa bay. Best location in town. Very homy feel apartment. Would love to come back.

#70 The Penthouse Suite
Such a lovely space. Hosts were super friendly and welcoming. Accomodation was prefect and well worth it, views were private so no one could see in but gave us a lovely vista of the wharf & harbour. Seating was comfortable. Will definitely be back. x
Private beachfront home rentals

Little Port Cooper School House and Farm Hike
What a fabulous location Cute little hut. Very basic but all you need. Very clean and well looked after by other people that have used it. Bbq and gas cooker with plenty of gas and as explained all the basics there. Highly recommend for a remote stay. Would definitely return

Waterscape Apartment
We enjoyed a wonderful stay at this lovely apartment. Right and centre of town with views of the water, surprisingly very peaceful as well. The apartment was immaculately tidy and clean, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We would be very happy to return to such a spectacular location.

Sumner Esplanade Seaside Escape
Fantastic stay at Lana’s place. Great location right opposite the beach, but the icing on the cake was all the thoughtful touches and the attention to detail…..All those little things you need… she had thought of them all. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay. We will definitely be recommending this cute wee place to all our friends.

Cave Rock Guest House - studio apartment
Very comfortable and personal in great location

Beachside Townhouse, 2 Bedrooms 2-3 beds, 2 bath
Great little townhouse in a great location for the city. Really well presented, clean, tidy with clear instructions. Highly recommended.

Beachfront Bach - retro at the beach
Wir waren als Familie zu dritt in dem Haus. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Es ist alles vorhanden, was man braucht. Ganz besonders ist die Lage direkt gegenüber vom Strand und das Ambiente der Einrichtung. Das Team von bookahome war immer für uns erreichbar und hat uns bei allen Fragen weitergeholfen. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Waterfront 2-Bedroom Harbour View Apartment
Perfect location within Akaroa. Was so busy with fantastic things to do such as hiking and boat tours and all the shops that I didn’t get a chance to respond to Adam making sure we got in ok. Everything was as described and easy to use. Laundry in the unit was great! Heating was perfect and the view of the bay was perfect for sunset and sunrise. If you’re not used to it you should know that the town shuts down really early so plan on your meals a little earlier than usual. Pay attention to his instructions as they were perfect as far as checking in and leaving.

Cockle Lane Beach Studio Two
I had a quick stay here and it was great! The beach is incredibly close and it had everything I needed for one night. The only downside is there is no AC, but that does not impact my rating, since it states that in the listing. Highly recommend!
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