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Ocean View tiny house

Cabin near Sumner Beach in Christchurch

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Interior
WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bathroomSleeps 210 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Christchurch, Not Applicable
  • Place, Sumner Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Taylor's Mistake Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Cave Rock
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Christchurch

Seaside stay .You'll find Taylor's Mistake Beach and Sumner Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this cabin. Cave Rock and Avon Heathcote Estuary are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Sumner Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Taylor's Mistake Beach - 19 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cobb Cottage - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Shag Rock - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cave Rock - 7 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 42 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lyttelton Sea Foods - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brigittes Sumner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dotcom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nom Nom Restuarant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Ocean View tiny house

A self contained tiny house set in tranquil woodland setting with views of the Pacific Ocean. Main living area contains comfortable seating and dining table. Kitchen has fridge and cooking hob. A ladder leads to the sleeping loft so guests should have a reasonable level of agility. There is a super comfortable mattress, quality linen and a view out to Banks Peninsula via an opening skylight. Tiled bathroom contains toilet and shower. French doors open to decking , outdoor furniture and barbeque area.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 108 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ocean View tiny house to the airport?

This cabin is 20.1 mi (54-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ocean View tiny house have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is Ocean View tiny house to the beach?

This cabin is 1.6 mi (5-min drive) from Sumner Beach and 11.3 mi (36-min drive) from New Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ocean View tiny house offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ocean View tiny house?

No, there is no casino at this cabin, but Christchurch Casino (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Ocean View tiny house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ocean View tiny house?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Ocean View tiny house have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Ocean View tiny house have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Ocean View tiny house to downtown Christchurch?

This cabin is 7.5 mi away from Christchurch.

Ocean View tiny house Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 206 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely host, cute tiny house, lovely town :)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely little place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hamish has great communication and also a lovely small home with amazing views. Lovely host and place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce Y.

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

Great little stay near the coast

Overall a great stay, good location, cute property, fast WiFi, comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Compact with everything well set out, great spot for walks or strolls.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Great place to stay

Stunning view over the sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is beautiful I highly tecommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

Great stay! Thanks!

Great example of a tiny house. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mamta p.

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

Beautiful tiny home

Amazing place to stay, great hosts
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Great little place

Rental was as described, truly enjoyed our night here
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay , beautiful area and lots of things close by to do. Great hosts excellent communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi H.

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

Fantastic tiny house!

My daughter and I had a wonderful stay here, very cute spot, and a great base to explore Sumner from.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Great Place

Exactly as listed, Hamish was very friendly and our stay at the tiny house was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great cozy tiny home with amazing view from bed!

I had a great stay and was very well accommodated; great hosts and great location!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie S.

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

Lovely get-away with an awesome view!

such a lovely place to stay. super warm and cozy and the view was un-real!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay N.

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

Great little space

Fantastic little tiny home, a quiet space close to coastal walks with fantastic views.Loved that it was out of the hustle and bustle of the mainncity but easy access to Sumner Beach cafes and east drive iver the hill to Littleton.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

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

Great short stay

Perfect location for a short getaway in a beautiful location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely location overlooking the volcano
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

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

Lovely views!

My son and I had a great weekend away, thank you. The tiny house was warm and charming, and the view was stunning. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AKIKO I.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Small cottage, great stay

Nice location with great views. Cosy cottage with everything I need. Like the place very much
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

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

Great tiny house in lovely location

perfect little tiny house to spend a night while traveling - could easily stay a few days with loads of hiking in the Port Hills and Taylors and Sumner beaches just moments away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely tiny home

We loved the quaint little home and it’s prime location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Perfect getaway

We had a lovely relaxing weekend at the tiny house - thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline P.

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

Tiny house, great view

A beautiful place to stay with everything we needed. The view from the bed was incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie m.

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

stay at the Little House

great placenice walk the 400' down to town and back upsteep stairs to loft - might be difficult for unstable adultsexcellent host
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025