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Overleigh Homestead

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A house surrounded by dense forest with a clear view of the surrounding hills.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, a television on a white cabinet, and artwork on the walls.
A kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a deer wall decal.
A lush garden with a variety of plants and trees, a pathway, and a bench.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Pet-friendly
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Port Levy, Canterbury
  • Place, Lyttelton Harbour
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Sumner Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, New Brighton Beach
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Overleigh Homestead

Beautiful scenic location with uninterrupted views of the sea at a historic homestead.

The homestead has established gardens and an assortment of large trees that were planted when the homestead was built in 1910.

Small dogs welcome.

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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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Only people who have booked allowed after 9 pm - no parties.
Since a working farm any dog will need to have been wormed and/or received a pill for hydatids 48 hours before arrival, costs circa $6 from a vet.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20135498
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Port Levy

Located in Port Levy, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Tamaki Heritage Village and Caddyshack City are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Lyttelton Farmers Market and The Tannery. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wilding Park Tennis Center or One New Zealand Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Port Levy, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Church Bay - 23 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Lyttelton Harbour - 37 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Sumner Beach - 45 min drive - 26.0 km
  • New Brighton Beach - 47 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Hagley Park - 57 min drive - 36.7 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 49 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lyttelton Sea Foods - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Spooky Boogie - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Super - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Armadillos - ‬44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Overleigh Homestead pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Overleigh Homestead?

As of 20 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Overleigh Homestead on 6 Mar 2027 start from AU$549, 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 Overleigh Homestead?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Overleigh Homestead?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Overleigh Homestead?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Overleigh Homestead located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Church Bay and within 20 miles (32 km) of Lake Forsyth and Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve. Banks Peninsula and Lake Ellesmere are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great to be able to take our dog and relax. Beautiful views of harbour. Lovely to see and hear birds - heaps of fantails just out the kitchen window. Clean, warm with fire, spacious. Thanks for a great stay.
Missy was definitely the boss!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful peaceful location Great hosts Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time, loved the beautiful garden, spacious rooms, wonderful character of the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes the host was welcoming - we loved the house and it was lovely to sit outside and have dinners with a lovely view.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with plenty of space to unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
"Overleigh" is a wonderful old house built in 1910 surrounded by gardens with a lovely view out to Pigeon Bay. The house has tall ceilings and a wide main hallway that is so restful. The bedrooms are big and extremely comfortable. And even though the kitchen has been modernised it still has that "country" feel. One of the features of the kitchen that I personally found exciting was that it had a junk drawer - a virtual treasure trove of bits and pieces just waiting to be used for something one day. Now I have to say this because it might be an issue for certain travellers. "Overleigh" is about 55 minutes' drive from Christchurch AND Akaroa. The sealed roads are extremely bendy, which I didn't mind but some may find tiresome. Now here's a warning - if you want to travel from the house to Akaroa - don't - repeat don't just take the shortest route that your GPS suggests. We ended up driving on a single lane gravel road perched precariously on the side of steep hills with very few areas wide enough to pass an oncoming car. Roads like this don't normally bother me but this "track" is not for the faint hearted. And being typical NZ the view of the scenery from the car was not impeded by safety barriers - a lovely touch for photographers - but a tad worrying for drivers and passengers... (Google Maps says go "via Port Levy-Pigeon Bay Rd, Pigeon Bay Rd and State Hwy 75") - DON'T!Overall - great house - definitely worth staying for two or three nights. Thanks John!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

A lovely homestead. Heaps of stuff for the kids and family to do and loads of space for all of us. A lovely trip away for our wee family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026

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Hosted by John Craw

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