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Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value

Christchurch vacation home in Sockburn area

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A modern living room with a beige sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, a floor lamp, and a fireplace.
A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and sink. There's a small table with a cutting board.
A cozy room with a white bed, two white chairs, a blue ottoman, and a large window with a view of a red building and greenery outside.
A wooden staircase with a handrail, leading to an upper level.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Christchurch, Canterbury
  • Place, Riccarton Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Riccarton Road
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Canterbury
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Christchurch

Sockburn stay.With a stay at this Sockburn vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Riccarton Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Riccarton Road. University of Canterbury and Air Force Museum of New Zealand are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Otukaikino Living Memorial Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Riccarton Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Riccarton Road - 8 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bush Inn Centre - 9 min drive - 2.6 km
  • University of Canterbury - 10 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beers by Bacon Brothers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Southern Spices - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Bay Mobile Café - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dubba Dubba - ‬3 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.

Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value

Blending elegant modern design with beautiful heritage features, including original wood panelling, a grand stairwell, and a gorgeous clawfoot bath, this home offers a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of space for families, large groups, on-site conferences, and retreats.

The layout has been thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience, with five generously sized bedrooms — two featuring private ensuites — and three bathrooms plus an additional separate toilet. Whether you're relaxing after a day out or spending time with loved ones, the open-plan living and dining areas provide an ideal setting. Guests have commented that the "spacious living areas and large lounge meant we had plenty of space to enjoy our stay," and particularly appreciated extras like the pool table in the garage.

The fully equipped kitchen (including a rice cooker) makes preparing meals easy, and complimentary toiletries are provided for your convenience. On-site parking and secure 24/7 access ensure a hassle-free stay. As one guest shared, the "comfortable beds, large bedrooms, and fantastic amenities" made their experience truly memorable.

Location-wise, you’ll find everything you need close by — from takeaways, bakeries, and cafés within a short walk, to easy access to Riccarton, the University of Canterbury, and the central city. Many guests have loved the convenience, with one noting the house is "conveniently located right next door to takeaways, a bottle shop and bakery."

- 5 good sized bedrooms (including 2 ensuite bedrooms)
- 3 bathrooms
- 1 Separate toilet
- Bathtub
- Spacious living/dining areas that are perfect for large groups
- Complimentary toiletries
- Rice cooker
- On site parking - parking for 4 vehicles
- Ideal for couples, business travellers, families and big groups.

We look forward to welcoming you and helping make your Christchurch visit a truly memorable experience!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets 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 fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Racecourse Villa Stunningly Renovated Home
Racecourse Villa - Stunningly Renovated Home Christchurch
christchurch-holiday-homes-RACECOURSE-VILLA

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value to the airport?

This vacation home is 3.7 mi (7-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value to the beach?

This vacation home is 13.5 mi (28-min drive) from Sumner Beach and 13.5 mi (30-min drive) from New Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Christchurch Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value to downtown Christchurch?

This vacation home is 4.1 mi away from Christchurch.

Charming Large Home | Perfect for Families, Groups & Business Stays, great value Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam L.

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

Great place to stay

Lovely spacious place. Just what we needed for our family group
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bridget H.

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

Christmas visit

We were a sizeable party (7) and it was just perfect for our number.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David U.

Very nice house

Very nice house with plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean T.

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

Geriatric girls trip

I had organised a geriatric girl’s road trip for my sister and a group of knitters/crafters, Racecourse Villa being the Christchurch leg. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. There was plenty of space for all 9 of us in this lovely property, clean and tidy, everything we needed. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bonnie O.

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

Did the trick....

An older home with charm. Lots of room to spread out. Stairs made it difficult for older folks but bedroom on the ground floor fixed that. Only negative was the road noise at night - a very busy street with truck activity was loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stu G.

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

Golf Trip

5 of us were there to play in the NZ Seniors Golf tournament. We chose the house because we needed 5 bedrooms handy to golf course and relatively central in Christchurch. Worked out fine for all..
Verified review

8/10 Good

Les N.

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

Great stay

The house was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah T.

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

Excellent place to stay.

This place was perfect for us as we had to travel the the racetrack each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Family venue

Great venue for extended family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

Lovely home for a largeer family

Beautiful house; with plenty of room for our large family. Peaceful and relaxing location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

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

Great stay

We had a group of 14 stay, house was excellent for our trip. Nice interiors and facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Good stay

Very well equipped property. The log fire makes the house very cosy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lin J.

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

Holiday house

All family members thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend. The pool room was very popular. Roomy, comfortable, nice atmosphere. Appreciated the extras.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toni E.

Relaxing and cosy

We all enjoyed the stay at this gorgeous property. Everyone was loving the fire. All the kitchen was well stocked with plenty of utensils cups etc. The beds and linen beautiful comfortable and clean. We would all definitely recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Juliet J.

A great base for a large group

A great base for a large group. We stayed here with a mixed-age group for a family wedding and it was awesome. Comfy beds, plenty of bathrooms and living space, well-equipped kitchen and reasonably kid-friendly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn J.

Great property

Excellent facilities and equipped for the large number of guests the property can accommodate. Lovely old house. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard Z.

Great for a group of friends

We have stayed there nights in that property and it was wonderful. The house has been well maintained, handy for amenities, only seven minutes to and from the airport. We all have had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

Clean, spacious and well-maintained home

The house is comfortable, spacious and light, and equipped with almost everything we needed for our group of 7 (3 adults, 4 kids). A small downside is that most of the bedrooms have no shelves or chest of drawers, although they do have closets. This is fine for a short stay, but for a longer stay, it's a little tricky figuring out where to put everything. We were lucky enough to be there during very warm weather, and the house does get quite hot, especially upstairs. There is one air-conditioning unit in the living room downstairs, but it didn't really do much to cool the upstairs bedrooms and the whole house got quite hot in the middle of the day. Other than those small issues, the house was perfect for our group. Communication with the property manager was fast and friendly, and they let us drop off our luggage early when we arrived sooner than anticipated. The washer and dryer are very useful. There's even an extra "sleep-out" room, attached to the garage but separate from the rest of the house. although we didn't use it. There is a small collection of shops literally next door, which was very useful for picking up milk, eggs, bakery items and Thai and Indian takeaway.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Wonderful house clean and tidy, everything we needed for an enjoyable stay,...

Wonderful house clean and tidy, everything we needed for an enjoyable stay, great location handy to everything and easy to find, no hesitation in recommending it
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Beautiful home, great layout, a little bit of luxury

This was the perfect place for our ladies weekend. Plenty of space, great layout. Beautifully decorated. Everything was perfect. We will be back. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
From a partner site

8/10 Good

lance d.

The configuration of the house was perfect for a large family gathering.

The configuration of the house was perfect for a large family gathering. While the house is a reasonably older one with a few drafts the fire more than compensated. We had a great short stay and this property would be perfect in summer for a Ionger family gathering. Thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vicky S.

Loved this house! Perfect for our large group of 10.

Loved this house! Perfect for our large group of 10. Great location with dairy, bottle store and Thai and Indian food available right next door. Riccarton Sunday Markets just around the corner too. Super comfy beds and loved the fire too. Would definitely stay here again.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Nitin P.

Average.

Average. Front door did not close from outside and had to use back door. Bathroom on ground floor did not have heater or mirror.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house.

Lovely house. Warms up quickly withe the heat pump and log burner in the lounge and plentiful supply of logs. Beds so warm and comfortable and showers powerful and plenty of hot water. Only 15 mins drive to CBD and 10 from airport. We would definitely want to stay here again and recommend it. Only downside is kitchen back door very draughty so kitchen quite cold.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place had everything we needed towels, linen,firewood and was tidy and clean would stay again

Great place had everything we needed towels, linen,firewood and was tidy and clean would stay again