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Retro living - with an edge

Vacation home near Sumner Beach in Christchurch

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom90 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Mount Pleasant, Canterbury
  • Place, Avon Heathcote Estuary
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ferrymead Heritage Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamaki Heritage Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Christchurch

Mount Pleasant stay.With a stay at this Mount Pleasant vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Avon Heathcote Estuary and 2 miles (3 km) of Ferrymead Heritage Park. Sumner Beach and Caddyshack City are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Avon Heathcote Estuary - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ferrymead Heritage Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tamaki Heritage Village - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sumner Beach - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Lyttelton Harbour - 8 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 22 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Valley Inn Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪metro cafe ferrymead - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Lil Brew Espresso Bar - ‬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.

Retro living - with an edge

Situated on the lower slopes of Mt Pleasant, tucked into the foot of the Port Hills. The ground level apartment is styled with retro furniture and contemporary art. The layout comprises of two bedrooms, open plan lounge, heat pump and laundry, bathroom; shower over bath, underfloor heating. North facing with a great deck leading out to a tranquil leafy garden setting. Secure and private. Ideally located between Lyttelton Harbour and Sumner Beach. Within easy access to walking and mountain biking tracks, tennis courts, park, surf beaches. Local shops, cafes, restaurants, supermarket 5 minutes away. Only 6km to the City centre and 3.5 Km to a swimming and surf beach.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 969 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • 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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

Sea Views Private Tranquil Garden Activity Haven

Frequently asked questions

How close is Retro living - with an edge to the airport?

This vacation home is 16 mi (33-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Retro living - with an edge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Retro living - with an edge to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.3 mi (6-min drive) from Sumner Beach and 2.3 mi (5-min drive) from New Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Retro living - with an edge offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Retro living - with an edge?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Christchurch Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Retro living - with an edge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Retro living - with an edge?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Retro living - with an edge have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Retro living - with an edge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Retro living - with an edge to downtown Christchurch?

This vacation home is 4.6 mi away from Christchurch.

Retro living - with an edge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elisabeth M.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Tim E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well located and eclectic decor

Great location in easy reach of beaches and city. Plenty of space for 2 people. Quiet location and pretty garden with nice deck.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply Fantastic!

We traveled through New Zealand for a month and stayed exclusively at VRBOs. This was our favorite VRBO. Suzanne went out of her way to ensure we were settled and to connect with us. The location is ideal for visiting Christchurch and is minutes away from Sumner ..a cute beach town. The apartment is better than in the pictures. Very spacious, has everything you need, comfy beds, sparkly clean, and has a wonderful outdoor space to enjoy. You could not ask for anything more and the best part of all is how reasonably priced it is for the area. Thank you Suzanne for our wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy getaway

Wonderfully spacious apartment with serene deck/backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang K., Düsseldorf, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice location

Very nice location, very friendly host
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vaishnaavi G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little hide away

Lovely place to stay over the weekend and Suzanne was very accommodating with our late check in. The interior decor and artwork were all very cool and very chic - thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Farit I., Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice and clean

We really enjoyed staying in such a wonderful place, many thanks!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

My pleasant

Photos of property need to be updated there is no veiw of lake from house veranda as advertised looking into neighbouring house. Bed very uncomfortable Dishes in cupboard not clean Outside seating dirty and covered in bird pooh No information on local area or where things located eg tea/coffee making facilities hidden away in obscure cupboard
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

Liked: Cleanliness

it was great

it was lovely me and my mother loved every thing about it was dog friendly and it was well fended.The host suzanne was wonderful and very helpful we would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

SARAH S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Away

Very nice place to stay. Comfortable and handy for our requirements.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for our Christchurch adventure

We had everything we needed for a base to visit our family in Christchurch. The space was clean, spacious and well equipped to make our own meals when endless meals out while travelling become tiresome and expensive!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda N.

Fabulous views from wonderful apartment.

Spacious and light second floor apartment in Mount Pleasant with amazing views and artwork.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Raúl v., Nijmegen Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness

Best stay ever

Suzanne is the best host we have met the past decade. So friendly, kind and forthcoming. The place is great. From the garden you have great view on the ocean. The neighborhood is quiet and pleasant. We loved our 2 stays here. Would love to return, 2nd time in my life saying that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024