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SEACLUSION: Great Water Views, Wonderful for Big Families & Groups

Family-friendly holiday home in Akaroa with a fitness centre

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedroomsSleeps 11180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Explore the area

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  • Place, Linton The Giant House
  • Place, Akaroa Wharf
  • Place, Akaroa Lighthouse
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Small room adjoining Master (two single beds in trundler)

2 Single Beds

Downstairs Bathoom

Shower only

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SEACLUSION: Great Water Views, Wonderful for Big Families & Groups

The perfect place for large groups or several families to holiday together… This spacious 5-bedroom home is superbly configured to help guests come together when they want to and have privacy when they don’t. It is incredibly peaceful, located down a private drive and surrounded by native birds yet only a 10-minute downhill walk into town making it a great base from which to explore and enjoy beautiful Akaroa.

LOUNGE
Relax on one of the three 3-seater couches to catch games on SKY Sports (included) or stream a favourite movie (own log-in) on the 75” smart flat screen tv.

KITCHEN
The kitchen comes totally equipped with everything imaginable including an XL airfryer, dishwasher, nespresso machine (BYO pods), espresso maker (BYO finely ground coffee beans), kitchenaid stand mixer, hand mixer, blender, toastie and smoothie maker. An 8-seater dining table facilitates communal feasting and competitive board-gaming. There is a gas BBQ, tressle table and chilly bin for guest use in the garage.

BEDROOMS
Bedroom 1 – Queen bed with electric blanket (ground floor)
Bedroom 2 – Queen bed with electric blanket (ground floor)
Bedroom 3 – Single bunk beds (ground floor)
Bedroom 4 – Master - California King bed with separate sitting area, writing desk, flat screen tv with DVD player and chrome cast (upstairs)
Bedroom 5 – Single bed (adjacent to Master bedroom upstairs)
Additional mattresses – there is a foam single mattress stored under the bunk beds downstairs and an innerspring mattress kept under the single trundler bed upstairs which can be used with the single pull out bed frame within the grey ottoman in the expansive Master bedroom.

AMENITIES
- Separate toilet downstairs
- Shower and vanity downstairs
- Shower, vanity and toilet upstairs

RECREATION
- Unlimited wifi
- Extensive DVD and boardgame collection
- Huge amount of books for children and adults like
- 8 ball pool table & dart board (garage)
- Teenagers’ retreat with sitting area in garage
- Fitness equipment (weights and workout equipment) in garage for those who like to earn their down time
- Two scooters and trike
- Bodyboard and sandcastle toys
- Beachchairs
- Tennis racquets
- The deck has wicker outdoor lounges and fantastic views right down to the harbour and is the place to be for coffee or snoozing during the day or sundowners in the evening

FOR BABIES/TODDLERS
- Two portocots with own mattresses
- Change mat
- Umbrella stroller
- One plastic Mocka highchair, one wooden toddler highchair and one booster seat
- Stair gate
- Baby toys and books
- Children’s tableware
- Children's hard plastic paddling pool
- Slip n' slide


HEATING
There are heat-pumps in the lounge and Master bedrooms, individual heaters in other bedrooms, electric blankets for the Queen beds and extra blankets available to keep guests toasty warm in the cooler months. Please note that the wood burner is not maintained and is not available for use.

PARKING
There is plenty of parking both on-site (one space under the carport and space for 2 cars on the concrete pad in front of the garage) and off (at the top of the culdesac).

CLEANING
This home is maintained to an excellent standard by a fabulous local cleaner, and linen and towels are included in the mandatory $100 cleaning fee so that guests can pack light! Please note that bed making and BBQ/games room cleaning is not included in order to keep costs to a minimum.

* Please note that this home is situated in a family friendly neighbourhood and isn't available for parties.
* 1 Night stays may be available as last-minute gap fillers - please enquire
* Additional $100 applies per stay for cleaning and linen/towel provision

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Akaroa

Akaroa is home to this holiday home. Akaroa Lighthouse and Britomart Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Akaroa Golf Club and Fishermans Bay Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Akaroa, Akaroa

What's nearby

  • St Patrick's Catholic Church - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Akaroa Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Linton The Giant House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Bistro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Crater Cafe Akaroa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Common - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Aihe Restaurant & Bar - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is SEACLUSION: Great Water Views, Wonderful for Big Families & Groups pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SEACLUSION: Great Water Views, Wonderful for Big Families & Groups?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SEACLUSION: Great Water Views, Wonderful for Big Families & Groups?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SEACLUSION: Great Water Views, Wonderful for Big Families & Groups located?

This family-friendly Akaroa holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Artisans Gallery and St Patrick's Catholic Church. Akaroa Museum and Akaroa Wharf are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and excellent for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a big group
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kid friendly amenities great game selection and puzzles would have loved an extra night - host was very responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie G.

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

Second time staying here, we love it

Second time staying at this property. Host is super helpful and accomodating. Great for a family weekend away with plenty of room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michele H.

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

Great stay

Really enjoyed our stay, great location. Good facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda g.

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

Place to be

Beautiful house so very well equipped. Wonderful view from the master bedroom Warm and welcoming, we will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Awesome house with everything you need for a weekend away. Great communication before arriving, clean, comfortable beds and everything you could ask for in the kitchen! We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kareen H., Rakaia Mid Canterbury

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

Holiday

Great place for a family to celebrate a birthday
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Koren H.

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

Perfect for Families

This is a great property for families. Our 8 year old enjoyef playing with the toys on-site. Plenty of room and a nice view from the upstairs balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sandy J.

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

Nice visit

We enjoyed our stay and liked being able to walk into town(15min walk). The view from the master bedroom balcony was lovely! Annette did a great job of keeping in touch and providing all the information we needed. The only suggestion we had to be a 5 star rating would be to update some of the furnishings/decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare G.

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

Great house for a group

Well equipped house with plenty of space for our group of 5. Lovely and warm with great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

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

Great holiday house

Ideal location, suited our large family perfectly, lots of room for us all. 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Debbie M.

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

Family holiday

The house was perfect for our family holiday. Unfortunately the weather was terrible and we only had one sunny day. The games room was a blessing. Driveway was challenging with a boat but we managed. A good time was had by us all.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan H.

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

Great family layout

Good house for a family with some separation for us all to have our own space. Nice downhill walk into the village . Friendly helpful host .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie F.

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

Sole Sisters

Our group of six ladies came to Akaroa to walk The Banks Pennisula Track. Seaclusion was our base for two days after the walk to explore Akaroa. Lovely house with lots of room for us to spread out. Well provisioned with everything we needed. We even enjoyed the walk into and back from town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sonia L.

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

Family wedding

Couple of feedback comments - would be great if there was body wash provided and extra toilet paper. Some towels might need a few washes. They were dry but the ones that felt wet when you used them. We were down for a family wedding so did not spend a great deal of time at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, very well equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan A.

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

Good for families

Large family home,great toys for kids and pool table a bonus. Very good communication and clear instructions on how to enter property. A narrow and steep road up to house limits ability to walk to town with small children.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rob I.

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

Family & friends wedding accomodation.

Lovely view over Akaroa Harbour from upstairs. We enjoyed our stay. The house was large and just accommodated us all. A couple of wee things like some coffee pods and the beds made as we paid for the linen and towel option would have been good. Overall our stay was very comfortable thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

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

Great relaxed House for groups

Plenty of room for our group of 8 ladies - this house had everything we needed and was in a great location. Lots of room to spread out and relax. Well appointed kitchen & pantry, and more than enough wine glasses :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Akaroa Wedding

Seaclusion was perfect for our family stay in Akaroa, spacious, great views, family amenities provided (toys, games etc) and close to the village and the wedding venue.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Great location for family gatherings

Great property in a perfect location. The bach is very well equipped, everything you need for a fantastic weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan J.

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

Everything you need for a weekend away

Was happy with this property and ease of checkin. It has everything you need for a long weekend with nothing locked away - kids toys, books, fishing rod - even bait you can use. Thanks for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE F.

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

IDEAL FOR A FAMILY GATHERING

Great location and relaxed house for family get together
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis R.

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

Akaroa Hide Away

After we found the right road (there was no road sign at the start of the road) and negotiated the steep drive we found a very pleasant and well-appointed property. It had everything you need for group or family holiday. There are some repairs needed in the downstairs bathroom, but everything worked well. We were an older group of men and had plenty to do and a family group would find even more.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Wingman_Property_Mgmt

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I'm an Aussie who met a Kiwi in Tokyo, lived in Ireland, got engaged in South Africa then married in beautiful Akaroa many moons later! Despite the prior great travel experiences I have loved putting down roots in Christchurch where we have been now for 17 years.
We have a 13 year old girl and 11 year old boy who keep us very busy! When our place isn't booked in Akaroa we love getting over there as it is my happy place to escape - I love the native birds in particular, watching the Keruru (native wood pigeon who look like cute flying footballs!) and the fantails which love the trees around our place there.
Before getting our own place in Akaroa we stayed in lots of holiday rentals and often wished that they had had more things for littlies to do - so you'll notice there are heaps of children's books, games and toys at Seaclusion :)
We hope you love it as much as we do. Enjoy your stay!!

Why they chose this property

As soon as we looked through this property we knew it was the right one for us - we had been looking for a while as my Husband grew up in Akaroa and we wanted to offer our kids the same unplugged experiences as he was fortunate to have.
The house was immediately so welcoming - the previous owners had built it as a holiday home so it had already had many happy family memories created there. They actually retired there so they were very happy to know that it was being passed onto another family who would cherish it as they had.

What makes this property unique

Ideal for 2 families sharing or large groups

Languages:

English, Japanese

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