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Urban Locale: Bars, Bites, Shops

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Saint Albans

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Interior
Dining
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Christchurch, Canterbury
  • Place, Papanui Road
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St George's Hostpital
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bealey Avenue
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Christchurch

Saint Albans stay.At this Saint Albans vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Merivale Mall and Papanui Road. St George's Hostpital and Saint Andrew's College are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Merivale Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St George's Hostpital - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bealey Avenue - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hagley Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 10 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yellow Cafe & Roastery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Okioki - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Majestic At Mayfair - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Café On Caledonian - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Urban Locale: Bars, Bites, Shops

Welcome to our brand new 2-bed, 2.5-bath haven in the heart of Merivale! Enjoy easy access to shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and bars just steps away. Our lock-and-leave setup ensures convenience, while free on-street parking and secure bike storage cater to your transport needs. With every comfort considered, you'll find everything you need for a seamless stay in this vibrant urban locale.

You have access to the entire brand new townhouse.
2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms are located upstairs. Lounge, kitchen, dining and separate toilet are located downstairs. Sofa bed available in the lounge.



Both rooms are fitted with queen beds and hotel quality linen. Free on street parking and a secure bike lock up available.
You are minutes walk to the heart of Merivale, where you will find Christchurch’s high end shopping mall complete with restaurants and bars.

Business travelers will love the bright fresh space and fibre internet to conduct your meetings and the access to all your shopping and eating needs just steps away from the property.

You have access to the entire townhouse

Your host Kate lives locally and is available to answer any questions or concerns throughout your stay. You'll have private access to the property via a secure key code, so there’s no need to meet in person—check-in is completely contactless for your convenience.

No parties or events are permitted.

Guests 5 and 6 will be accommodated on a double-sized sofa bed in the lounge—ideally suited to one adult or two children.

Free on-street parking is available on our quiet urban street.

Enquire about bike rental if you'd like to explore the city on two wheels.

If you would prefer to supply your own linen, I’m happy to offer a special rate with this cost removed—just let me know when booking.
Due to being in a complex we have strict rules in place to ensure a peaceful stay for all guests and neighbours.
We kindly ask that you refrain from making loud noise outside between the hours of 10pm and 7am. If you are unable to comply with this rule, we kindly ask that you do not book with us.
Additionally parties or large gatherings are not allowed, and any unauthorised gatherings disturbing our neighbours will result in immediate cancellation with no refund.
Check out time is 10am please get in touch 24 hours in advance if you would like to request a late checkout or early check in. There may be a fee.

Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the property. Please vape outside.
Any damages or extra cleaning caused by smoking or pets will result in a $200 fee. We would appreciate it if our home is left in a reasonable condition, please take care when carrying bags upstairs and remove
your shoes. Any additional cleaning required will be charged at $60 per hour.
Please report any damages, spills or stains so we have ample time to get these sorted before next guests arrive. A charge for replacement or cleaning may be applicable.

Kate & Travis

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

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
  • Fire extinguisher

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

383750

Frequently asked questions

How close is Urban Locale: Bars, Bites, Shops to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.9 mi (17-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Urban Locale: Bars, Bites, Shops?

As of Mar 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Urban Locale: Bars, Bites, Shops on Mar 30, 2026 start from CA $138, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Urban Locale: Bars, Bites, Shops have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Urban Locale: Bars, Bites, Shops to the beach?

This vacation home is 9.1 mi (25-min drive) from Sumner Beach and 6.2 mi (17-min drive) from New Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Urban Locale: Bars, Bites, Shops offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Urban Locale: Bars, Bites, Shops?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Christchurch Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Urban Locale: Bars, Bites, Shops?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Urban Locale: Bars, Bites, Shops?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Urban Locale: Bars, Bites, Shops have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Urban Locale: Bars, Bites, Shops have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Urban Locale: Bars, Bites, Shops to downtown Christchurch?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Christchurch.

Urban Locale: Bars, Bites, Shops Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was in perfect condition. Bella and I really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025