Nestled near the Rakaia River, Dunnabridge at Rakaia Huts offers a serene retreat for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Take a leisurely walk to the river mouth, enjoy fishing for Salmon or Trout, or unwind with board games and DVDs in this cozy bach.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 580 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Barbecue
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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.
Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK
Welcome to Dunnabridge at Rakaia Huts. The only rental accommodation at the Huts on the North side of the river. Close to the townships of Southbridge & Leeston if you are attending events in the area. A family bach with all the facilities you will need for a family weekend away for a bit of fishing or some peace and quiet. Plenty of places to sit in the sun to enjoy a book. Walks in any direction. If fishing is your thing then you have easy access to the Rakaia River. Try for a Salmon, Trout or Whitebait (in season) Not into fishing. No problem. Enjoy peace and quiet to do your own thing, walk, read, sit in the sun.
Bring the kids as plenty of entertainment. Great selection of board games, jigsaws, DVD's or playstation. No option of getting bored. Fully fenced.
Would recommend sturdy walking shoes for trips along the beach. It can be a long walk to the river mouth so easiest access option is four wheel motorbike.
Dogs OK (outside) as long as you tidy up!
Boat ramp is public facility at lagoon. 500 mts away
Very limited connectivity for internet and phone. There is as long as you stand in the right spot. Special conditions:
Plenty of blankets for extra warmth if required. Plenty of firewood supplied for fire. Kitchen consumables supplied (Tea, coffee, sugar), some basic pantry items plus cleaning products.
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video game console
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Fully-fenced
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
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 lift (single-level property)
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the sea
On a river
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Southbridge, this holiday home is on a river. Local points of interest include Lake Ellesmere and Salmon World. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking. Visit our Southbridge travel guide
Is Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK?
Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK located?
This family-friendly Southbridge holiday home is located by the sea, 11.8 mi (19 km) from Lake Ellesmere, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Salmon World and Lincoln University. Crown Research Centre and Foster Dog Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK Reviews
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Great wee Bach, warm, tidy, full of character. Good size property for kids to ride their bikes. Shame the nor’wester turned the river to chocolate milk. Awesome property, will stay again. 👍
An absolutely wonderful place to relax in! It more than met all our expectations with all the amenities on offer including a comfortable bed and a good shower! Unfortunately unexpected rain hampered our attempts to really explore the place and for my husband to do some fishing, but we did manage to visit the nearby beach and look at all the birdlife there. I would highly recommend this lovely bach.
What an awesome few days!
Arrived and parked the car and didn't start it up again till we left.
Fabulous spot. Fantastic crib.
Lots of walking. Fresh air. Great laughs, food and beverages! Terrific sleeps!
Thank you so much to our hosts for sharing this gem with us 😊
Very comfortable family bach with a great sense of the fishing history in a peaceful setting. Had everything you need and was a wonderful nostalgia trip for my old time fisherman dad (93 years old). We had a lovely time. Thanks for letting us bring the dogs. Great walks everywhere.
Everything you could need for a quiet stay away! The fire was so cosy and the bed was comfortable!
Very homely feel to this batch which has everything you need to relax. It was so quiet which was perfect. Was lovely with the fire going. Everything was cruisy and there at hands reach. The owner was very communicative with instructions. My only confusion was whether I was meant to turn the main power off when I left but didn't want the freezer to defrost!! Hopefully it was all okay. Stayed one night and having a late checkout was perfect to help get organised in the morning! Thank you, would love to come back.
This was a fabulous place to stay, very comfy dwelling and very clean and tidy. Lots of entertainment for children and well fenced and good sized area for the dog who had a wonderful time.
Lovely place to break our long travel. Beautiful location and very comfortable accommodation. Friendly neighbour making sure we were meant to be there.