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Small Town Getaway

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Property grounds
Interior
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Southbridge, Canterbury Region
  • Place, Lincoln University
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Lincoln Event Centre
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Wolfbrook Arena
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About this property

Small Town Getaway

Want a change of scenery? Situated in natural surroundings, a quiet location. Southbridge is a small rural town South of Christchurch and 8 kms from Leeston township, lovely scenery with a strong farming community.
Southridge has a public swimming pool open in summer, Fish n chip / Chinese takeaway, play ground, reserve and an Indian food truck. There is a superette open 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm, as well as a local pub for an ale or meal in the Restaurant. The beach and the Rakaia River is known for its salmon and trout fishing, and 3 minutes by car to the Ellesmere speedway. Walking tracks include bird walk in harts Creek and the Rakaia huts walk.

On High Street Southbridge at the back of our property is a Studio style accommodation. With Nice outdoor area and garden. 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom. Kitchen and living area with Fold down Sofa bed.

Kitchen with electric stove
Fridge- freezer with iced filtered water and ice
Cutlery
Pots and pans
Safe drinking water
Microwave
Hot water jug
Electric AC and heater
Complementary milk, coffee, tea and hot chocolate and Sugar
TV and stereo
Books/magazines (movies and board games)
Bedding provided
Features at this apartment building include laundry facilities. The apartment offers a kitchen and a Smart TV.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine and Smart TV
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser
  • 6 miles (9.7 km) from Lake Ellesmere and 15.2 miles (24.4 km) from Salmon World
Small Town Getaway offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Southbridge apartment.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Paper towels
  • Water dispenser

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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.

Small Town Getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steph B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and had all you need
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was lovely, and host was nearby and approachable. It was great for what we needed .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jade T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nigel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable well equipped accommodation, with everything you could ask for in the kitchen, hosts were very friendly while respecting our privacy, nothing was a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026