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Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Pool
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Leithfield, Canterbury
  • Leithfield Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Leithfield Beach Reserves
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Amberley Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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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.

Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul.

If you are looking for peace and quiet, look no further! Here is a restful haven with your peace in mind. We want you to enjoy your time out from the hectic pace of life and go the extra mile to ensure your comfort. The cottage is just a minute from the beach, so you'll have crashing waves to serenade you to sleep. Hector's food caravan (a literal hop, skip, and a jump away) is open to serve you the best local fish and chips on Friday and Saturday nights so you can simply put your feet up! North canterbury is abound with splendid wineries should you wish to venture a little further. Otherwise, Leithfield Beach boasts its own tennis courts, paddling pool for the kids, and playground. It is also a popular 4WD spot. Or simply meander along the beach with its many driftwood and pebble treasures. Amberley is just a five-minute drive and hosts some good eateries. You'll find all the necessary essentials here. But once you arrive at the cotttage, you probably won't want to leave! It's magic just staying put.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Leithfield Beach Reserves. Laundry facilities are available. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchenette.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchenette, washing machine and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Leithfield Beach Reserves and 5 minutes on foot from Leithfield Beach
As a guest of Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul., you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Leithfield cottage.

Property manager

nicola

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Other pets are negotiable ,please ask!

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Cosy and private cottage with crashing waves and bird song to soothe your soul. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lyn I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

From the time that we set eyes on your cottage we were hooked. The beautiful gardens front and back and the birds eating apples ,,. The atmosphere of the batch was amazing., We cranked up the fire and cooked potatoes so cool; Life as we knew it is still achievable.. Will definitley be back - .thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

G H., Dunedin

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful seaside retreat

Loved my first stay at the cottage. So close to the city yet far enough away to feel you’d escaped the rat race. Had everything I needed and very comfortable (especially the bed ) and very friendly and responsive host without intruding into privacy. I’ll be back and recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay

It was absolutely brilliant. So quirky and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely peaceful setting

Very much enjoyed our stay here and thank you for allowing pets
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super break in a great location

Had a lovely week away. Great location to the beach. Good facilities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eilish M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fairytale cottage

This was a gorgeous place to stay, full of fruit trees and birds singing and waves crashing. I am going to book again! So good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous

Lovely spot great host
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Linley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cosy, rustic little house with lovely gardens surrounding making it very private from neighbours and roadway. Owner was friendly and very responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing

Great cottage,we all loved the cottage ,gorgeous back yard and enjoyed watching the birds.. it was very clean and had everything we needed.. so close to the beach too. We wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

grant m.

Liked: Cleanliness

cosy and comfortable

its what we expected and the owner helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

We couldn't fault anything - it is all thought of by the owners

We loved the wee cottage. Not too far to travel from Christchurch, yet in easy distance of Amberley if you had forgotten anything. Lovely and clean. All linen supplied and we were grateful to be able to walk out and leave without having to clean. Very, very quiet environs, right next to the campground and two minutes walk to the beach and forest trails. It had everything you needed - heat pump, new tv with all the apps, good hot water, great parking, and a fabulous private wee backyard - shame it rained, but that made us relax a bit more! We will definitely be back and recommend to anyone who likes quaint and cozy over new and flashy. Friends who were staying at the campground were impressed too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A haven

From the minute I arrived I was impressed and delighted. Beautifully presented , scrupulously clean, quaint, quirky, comfortable , very private, within hearing of the sea, plentiful birdsong, easy access to beach, perfect spots for coffee outside at different times of the day. A truly awesome place to relax and take time out. Short drive from Chch. A definite place to add to your “escape to” list.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023