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Urban Locale: Bars, Bites, Shops

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Christchurch, Canterbury
  • Place, Papanui Road
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St George's Hostpital
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bealey Avenue
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

With a stay at this vacation home in Christchurch (Saint Albans), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Merivale Mall and Papanui Road. .This vacation home is 6.2 mi (10 km) from New Brighton Beach and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Sumner Beach.

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Merivale Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St George's Hostpital - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bealey Avenue - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hagley Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 10 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yellow Cafe & Roastery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Okioki - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Majestic At Mayfair - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Café On Caledonian - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Urban Locale: Bars, Bites, Shops

Welcome to our brand new 2-bed, 2.5-bath haven in the heart of Merivale! Enjoy easy access to shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and bars just steps away. Our lock-and-leave setup ensures convenience, while free on-street parking and secure bike storage cater to your transport needs. With every comfort considered, you'll find everything you need for a seamless stay in this vibrant urban locale.

You have access to the entire brand new townhouse.
2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms are located upstairs. Lounge, kitchen, dining and separate toilet are located downstairs. Sofa bed available in the lounge.



Both rooms are fitted with queen beds and hotel quality linen. Free on street parking and a secure bike lock up available.
You are minutes walk to the heart of Merivale, where you will find Christchurch’s high end shopping mall complete with restaurants and bars.

Business travelers will love the bright fresh space and fibre internet to conduct your meetings and the access to all your shopping and eating needs just steps away from the property.

You have access to the entire townhouse

Your host Kate lives locally and is available to answer any questions or concerns throughout your stay. You'll have private access to the property via a secure key code, so there’s no need to meet in person—check-in is completely contactless for your convenience.

No parties or events are permitted.

Guests 5 and 6 will be accommodated on a double-sized sofa bed in the lounge—ideally suited to one adult or two children.

Free on-street parking is available on our quiet urban street.

Enquire about bike rental if you'd like to explore the city on two wheels.

If you would prefer to supply your own linen, I’m happy to offer a special rate with this cost removed—just let me know when booking.
Due to being in a complex we have strict rules in place to ensure a peaceful stay for all guests and neighbours.
We kindly ask that you refrain from making loud noise outside between the hours of 10pm and 7am. If you are unable to comply with this rule, we kindly ask that you do not book with us.
Additionally parties or large gatherings are not allowed, and any unauthorised gatherings disturbing our neighbours will result in immediate cancellation with no refund.
Check out time is 10am please get in touch 24 hours in advance if you would like to request a late checkout or early check in. There may be a fee.

Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the property. Please vape outside.
Any damages or extra cleaning caused by smoking or pets will result in a $200 fee. We would appreciate it if our home is left in a reasonable condition, please take care when carrying bags upstairs and remove
your shoes. Any additional cleaning required will be charged at $60 per hour.
Please report any damages, spills or stains so we have ample time to get these sorted before next guests arrive. A charge for replacement or cleaning may be applicable.

Kate & Travis
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

383750

Urban Locale: Bars, Bites, Shops Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was in perfect condition. Bella and I really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025