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Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property

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Relax in this stylish living room with a comfortable sofa, small table, and decorative plant, featuring a fireplace and large windows.
Enjoy meals in the central island kitchen with ample counter space and dining area.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, oven, and window for natural light.
Guest rooms lead to a cozy space with a bed and window.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean and surrounding greenery from this room's window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Timaru, Canterbury
  • Ashbury Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • South Canterbury Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Timaru

Waimataitai stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Waimataitai vacation home, you'll find Timaru Lighthouse and Ashbury Park. Caroline Bay Beach and Dashing Rocks Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ashbury Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Canterbury Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 8 min drive
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Culture Timaru - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arthur St Cafe - ‬4 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.

Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property

This Stylishly renovated home has the ocean literally at its doorstep.
This gem is very conveniently located, walking distance to our town centre with cafes, restaurants and bars overlooking our beautiful Bay.
Our coastal walking track runs directly past this house, which invites safe and scenic walks or mountain biking.
Brand new Cplay Adventure Playground, Penguins & Aquatic centre are also just a stone throw away. Supermarket and Fast food options just a walk across the park.

Property manager

KatM6298

Languages

German

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  • Washer
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart 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

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please enjoy our place and keep in good condition

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Warm and welcome in Timaru

Walkable to town and the beach. Having the heat pump on before we arrived so the house was perfect temperature. Bedrooms did get cold if we closed the doors at night but were very cosy with the doors open. No obvious place for pantry type food that we did not put in fridge. Was perfect for our week stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great seaside location

Nicely renovated property, in a great location with sea views. Was ideal for walking access to Caroline Bay playground and the port to view the penguin in the evening. It was really nie to arrive with the fire already lit, it was a nice and thoughtful touch.The house had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aynsley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy little home

Perfect for our group of six (three couples). Nicely renovated older home. Full kitchen (coffee machine!). One bathroom and one separate toilet, so that may be a challenge for some groups. Magnificent shower, great pressure. Lounge with log burner - we made full use of that in this wintery weather, and gratefully used wood provided. Plus heatpump. Location close to town. Lovely street next to harbour, great views. Great host: would book again with no hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our favorite so far

We have booked several houses through book a bach and this one is by far our favorite. The house was lovely and also set up well for children. Communication from the host was prompt and helpful and the area was beautiful with ocean views and just a 10min walk from the biggest playground in NZ. We will be back and can definitely recommend this accommodation and host!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seaside Retreat

Loved our stay here. It has been totally renovated inside and was very well done. There was everything we needed.Maybe should mention the train at the back of the section but it didn't worry us. Would recommend !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot near the sea

Great wee spot near the sea and a walking park, quiet street apart from the odd train passing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darci M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful accommodation

Beautiful home within fantastic views of the ocean! We were very happy with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning stay

This property was fantastic to stay at. Great location, clean and the owner was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tastefully modernized home.

Clean and tidy and uncluttered. Was an ideal base for our group. Down near the seaside with lovely views over Caroline Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location

Wonderful stay. Very clean and beautifully appointed. Fantastic location with easy walk to town and around the cliffs. Couldn’t find the spa but didn’t detract from the stay. Perhaps just update the amenities list. Highly recommended - would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness

At short notice

Great place, nice spot, awesome view
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a beautiful holiday home

Very clean, host was very helpful and responded straightaway. Great views and very relaxing. The fire was going on arrival, lovely and warm. Totally recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024