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Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa

Holiday home in Akaroa with kitchen and patio

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Perched on the Children's Bay hill, Children's Bay Retreat offers a serene escape with panoramic views of Akaroa bay. Unwind in the sound of nature, indulge in luxury amenities like unlimited WiFi and Smart TV including Netflix, and enjoy state-of-the-art kitchen convenience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$852
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026

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About this property

Entire place

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

Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa

Welcome to Children's Bay Retreat, privately nestled in the Children's Bay hill, experience panoramic views of Akaroa bay and relax in the sound of nature! Newly renovated boasting 1 King bedroom with En Suite and 2 Queen Rooms - live in luxury during your stay! A 10 minute waterfront walk to Akaroa's restaurants and shops along Children's Bay walkway. Unique and incredibly special.

Unlimited wifi, Smart TV including Netflix and state of the art kitchen!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Please no pets on the beds

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Children's Bay Retreat Akaroa
Children's Bay Retreat - Akaroa Takamatua
Children's Bay Retreat - Akaroa Private vacation home
Children's Bay Retreat - Akaroa Private vacation home Takamatua

About the area

Map
Akaroa, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • St Patrick's Catholic Church - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Artisans Gallery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Akaroa Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Linton The Giant House - 7 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 8 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crater Cafe Akaroa - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Common - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Akaroa Corner Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Aihe Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa?

As of 30 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa on 14 Jan 2026 start from AU$851.78, including 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.

How much is parking at Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St Patrick's Catholic Church and Artisans Gallery. Akaroa Museum and Akaroa Wharf are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Delmar C.

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

Great location, great place

Views were fantastic, great ambience 100% would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Weekend with a view

We had a wonderful weekend with family, beautiful views and easy walk into Akaroa.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny P.

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

Absolutely beautiful views

Very peaceful and beautiful place to stay. House is well set up and comfortable. We had an excellent stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart D.

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

Fabulous holiday house!

Super accurate against photos and description. Such lovely holiday house. Beautiful views across harbour to Akaroa.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

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

Great place to stay

Amazing location and set up. You have everything at your fingertips ! The home is so well set up and very comfortable. Easy walk to town. Loved it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Beautiful home!

This was a lovely vacation home for a weekend in Akaroa. It was a little adventurous getting up and down the driveway with a campervan, but doable. Once there, the views are fantastic and it is truly a pretty easy walk to town. Kitchen was well stocked for basic cooking and bathrooms have nice amenities like heaters and heated towel racks. It was a lovely stay and we recommend it without reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

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Nice spot very clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Gorgeous!

A beautiful modern home with gorgeous views! It would have been nice to stay longer. 2 small issues - we had a cold night and a few extra blankets would have been nice. Also, we're filtered coffee drinkers, there was no instructions on how to use the Nescafe machine, and no viable filter coffee option. I recommend a simple French press and instructions for the machine! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Karen B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Magic

Stunning location and views, well designed layout, a very spacious, light and airy property. A lovely relaxing 5 days over Christmas! Perhaps more attention to detail with cleanliness of the property, plus some maintenance required. Outdoor sun umbrella and laundry facilities (1 tea towel for a 5 day stay....) would be just perfect! Many Thanks, look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Deidre K.

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

Poorly equipped

House was poorly insulated. Towel holder screwed into plasterboard-loose. No salt, kitchen utensils few and far between. Needs a woman’s touch badly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Nikki G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

It was ok

We love Akaroa and were very happy to have a short walk into town which is what you can enjoy doing from this property. Disappointingly we hadn’t realised this house did not have a washing machine - we never thought to check given the price we were paying and the fact we were booking a 3 bedroom home. With a family of 2 boys we need a washing machine so had to pay $4 to use the local motels facilities each time we needed to do a load of washing. This meant we needed to drive into town (not what we had wanted to do) and then wait 40 mins for the machines and then cart everything back and try and dry the clothes. This was such a shame and really detracted from the stay. The house also needed a good clean, the floor was quite dirty and most of the surfaces and the couch were coated in dog hair. We have left with all our clothes covered in dog hair and my son who is allergic also struggled with so much animal hair (there was no vacuum cleaner available to try and clean the floors).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

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

A perfect family get away

We stayed here for three nights as a family of 5. It is a magical spot. A beautiful home with an incredible view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Belinda R.

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

Perfect Dog Friendly luxury stay

Thank you for having such a lovely property available, we adored it! The only things we could suggest were to fix one of the dining chairs which had a loose leg, the middle bedrrom had no lightbulb in the lamp and the two spare rooms need mattress upgrades as there is a lot of roll together! This would not stop me staying agai though, what a spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Cathryn K.

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

Modern holiday home with beautiful views

Great location on top of children's bay just a short from Akaroa town. Perfect position and loads of windows for beautiful views over Akaroa Harbour. Modern well designed home with up to date decor. Inside was clean though outside deck and windows needed a clean. Needs some TLC in terms of maintenance. Nothing major but some functional and aesthetic issues that took a bit away from the loveliness of the place. Overall though a lovely time was had by all the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoff A.

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

Stunning views

Short stay in Akaroa . Perfect place to unwind and take in the exceptional views and quiet (except for birdsong ). Akaroa town walkable but we drove as the night temperature chilled down quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

anne s.

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

Akaroa break

Superb location, lovely setting and outlook. Good for bird watching. Clean modern and spacious. Kitchen facilities a little limited for larger meals. Heat pump a bit "on and off" (may have been operator who was off!). No milk frother for coffee machine. if gate opened outwards easy to fit 3 cars in parking otherwise only 2!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location. Magnificent views.

Great communication from the start. Easy to find and check in. Only criticism would be the house could have done with a dust. Other than that would definitely stay there again. Great we could take our dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Beautiful Property with stunning Views.

My daughter children and I had a lovely weekend staying in Akaroa for a week end. The house was warm and comfortable with unforgettable views. Thankyou for sharing your lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen SW H., Auckland

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

Wonderful retreat

We loved our time at Children's Bay Retreat
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

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

Loved our stay

We had an incredible few days. The house was perfect for our group and the location and surroundings were magic. The bird life was a highlight for us. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris V.

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

Great view

Lovely stay and can’t beat the view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

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

Privacy and peace

Great property for some R and R . Loved being able to have my dog with me. Lovey big sliding doors , for the views . Great beds and furniture . I loved it so much that I stayed an extra night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grant O.

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

Awesome tranquil location

Fantastic property, amazing views; quiet; relaxing - epic!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hana R., Christchurch

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

Amazing views

We loved our stay in Children’s Bay. The home is modern and well equipped. The views are what made it so special though. Beautiful during the day and at night. We are looking forward to staying again sometime later this year. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy T.

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

Great stay, thank you

Excellent property, easy access to Akaroa and stunning views. Easy to deal with and very pleasurable stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021