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The Rangers House on the Edge of a Forest

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Fireplace
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Okuku, Canterbury
  • Place, Loburn Domain
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Thomas Forest Conservation Area
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, A and P Showgrounds
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Rangers House on the Edge of a Forest

Escape from the noise and bustle of life to a cosy house on the edge of the Mt Thomas Forest Reserve. Spend your days exploring the forest via numerous, well maintained tracks through the bush or swimming at nearby Ashley Gorge. Experience space (this is a large property) and expansive views in every direction! Snuggle up on the large sofas with a book (there is a bookcase loaded with books in the house) or light the fire and enjoy the warmth. Open the french doors that lead to an outdoor patio with a table and BBQ available. If you are looking for an outing, take a drive to Oxford for lunch or the market on the weekend. Relax and enjoy being part of nature.
This property is newly renovated and has all the modern appliances you would need alongside space and freedom to unwind in a quiet and restful space. The bedrooms all have brand new, comfortable beds and built in wardrobes.
This property is ideal for anyone, singles, couple, families or groups who are looking for space and quiet in a rural setting. If you like the outdoors, there is the Wharfdale Track for mountain biking nearby and plenty of inspiration for painting or photography. Bird watch or sit in the sunshine - this is a place for both rest and recreation.
Pop to the nearby town of Oxford for lunch via a scenic drive. If you need a pizza, want to go the movies, get sushi or a magazine, then Rangiora is a short drive away.

The views and rural setting and outdoor space offer a chance for guest do all the things from their childhoods, outdoor cricket, bingo with the tennis racket, spotlight after dark and have a BBQ.

Enjoy birdsong in the morning against a mountain backdrop. Escape the world for a while!

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About the area

Okuku

Okuku is home to this holiday home. A and P Showgrounds and Orana Wildlife Park are local attractions and Darjon Vineyard is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda.
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Okuku, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Loburn Domain - 21 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Mount Thomas Forest Conservation Area - 22 min drive - 16.1 km
  • A and P Showgrounds - 27 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Hagley Park - 56 min drive - 67.8 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 58 min drive - 68.2 km

Getting around

  • Rangiora Station - 21 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 76 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a quiet getaway, incredible scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely peaceful setting. Perfect place to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Baydn M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
House really comfortable with lots of room inside and out. Very enjoyable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2026
Dear Baydn, thank you for your king review, I am very glad you enjoyed your stay . I agree that it is always good to have plenty of space to roam! Warm regards, Katrina
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, close to lovely walks (and cherries!). House is newly redecorated and so comfortable for a whanau stay. Helpful host
The climb up mt Thomas is worth the views
Stunning vistas from the top
Coming down the Summit track is pretty steep :)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Nice stay

Very friendly contact.Calm and clean accomodation.Lovely place. I would book it again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karyn G.

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

Beautiful house

Thank you so much for a lovely easy stay! Even having the curtains pulled and the lights on for us! Your house is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keiren C.

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

Great spot for a family weekend away

Beautifully located next to Mt Richardson DOC area with lots of forest walks at your doorstep. The property is huge and great for adventures for little kids (away from screens). The house is warm and beautifully recently decorated. Comfortable beds and nice bedding. There is no internet available and therefore no smart TV access (not necessarily a bad thing but notable). Would love to stay again in the summer months.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paulette P.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

1234

Took to long for a reply with details to arrive after money paid.Accommodation needed cleaning especially getting rid of cluster flys.Super comfortable beds. Warm sunny house with great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2025
Hi Paulette, I am so glad you enjoyed the comfortable beds - it makes such a difference to a stay away!! It is a warm house and I love the view too. I am not sure what you mean about the communication as it was sent as soon as we received your booking and when you rang, you said you didn’t want to log onto the app which is the usual way of communicating- so I sent it to your personal email within an hour. Warm regards, Katrina
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