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10/10 Excellent
Clare C.
5 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clare C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Entire home
Gem in Papanui Christchurch
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Christchurch, Canterbury
- Place, Northlands Shopping Centre5 min walk
- Place, Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre7 min walk
- Place, Papanui Road13 min walk
- Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)12 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Ensuite
1 Queen Bed
Queen Bed Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Single Bed Bedroom
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Gem in Papanui Christchurch
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- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Air-conditioning
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Safety features for children
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Pets allowed upon prior approval ONLY
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit
About the area
Christchurch
Located in Papanui, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Riccarton House and Bridge of Remembrance are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lyttelton Harbour and Margaret Mahy Playground. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at One New Zealand Stadium or Wilding Park Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Christchurch, Canterbury
What's nearby
- Northlands Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- St Bede's College Porforming Arts Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Papanui Road - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Saint Andrew's College - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Robert Harris Cafe - 8 min walk
- Noodle Union - 16 min walk
- Subway - 15 min walk
- Starbucks - 8 min walk
- Coffe Culture - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
8.0/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by William WEI
We have another holiday house in Diamond Harbour holiday house: https://airbnb.com/h/hidden-gem-at-the-backyard-of-christchurch
Why they chose this property
Plenty of shops and entertainments within 5 minutes from the house:
Northlink Shopping Centre (Warehouse, Mitre 10, Briscoes, Torpedo 7, KMart, etc),
Northland Shopping Mall (Countdown, Paknsave, cafe, banks, etc.)
Plenty of restaurant and bars (Brazooka, the coffee club, Papanui Flame, etc.)
Bottle Lake Forest Park and beach park is 10 minutes away and plenty of local parks and walks.
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is 8 minutes away and it's a family friendly zoo.
Northlink Shopping Centre (Warehouse, Mitre 10, Briscoes, Torpedo 7, KMart, etc),
Northland Shopping Mall (Countdown, Paknsave, cafe, banks, etc.)
Plenty of restaurant and bars (Brazooka, the coffee club, Papanui Flame, etc.)
Bottle Lake Forest Park and beach park is 10 minutes away and plenty of local parks and walks.
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is 8 minutes away and it's a family friendly zoo.
What makes this property unique
This beautiful town house is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac with plenty of street parking and there is an internal garage with one car access. Please do not park on the shared driveway.
Meadow Street is 5 mins walk to Northland Mall with everything you need. In connection with Main North Road, there are varieties of good restaurants and bars nearby.
Getting to the house is easy from all directions. 15 minutes drive from Christchurch International Airport, 12 minutes drive from Christchurch city centre and motorway 74 connecting north Canterbury is 2 minutes away. It just can't get easier to commute.
Meadow Street is 5 mins walk to Northland Mall with everything you need. In connection with Main North Road, there are varieties of good restaurants and bars nearby.
Getting to the house is easy from all directions. 15 minutes drive from Christchurch International Airport, 12 minutes drive from Christchurch city centre and motorway 74 connecting north Canterbury is 2 minutes away. It just can't get easier to commute.
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