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Spacious All-Day Sun!

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Exterior
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, towels, soap, shampoo
Fireplace, books

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Castle Hill, Canterbury
  • Cave Stream Scenic Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Porters Ski Area
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Castle Hill

Located in Castle Hill, this vacation home is within a 5-minute drive of Cave Stream Scenic Reserve and Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve. .This vacation home is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Porters Ski Area and 18 mi (28.9 km) from Mt Cheeseman Ski Area.

What's nearby

  • Cave Stream Scenic Reserve - 3 min drive
  • Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve - 4 min drive
  • Porters Ski Area - 18 min drive
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 49 min drive
  • Mount Olympus Ski Area - 66 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 75 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious All-Day Sun!

This spacious and sun-filled Castle Hill retreat is perfect for families, friends, and solo travellers looking to escape the hustle and bustle and get away into the mountains. Located in a stunning alpine environment, this property is a beautiful spot to relax and enjoy the surroundings, or as a launching pad to the many adventures close by. The indoor fire keeps things cosy in the winter and the newly-installed heat pump is there to give things a little boost if needed! Castle Hill is a charming alpine village set in the heart of the South Island. Only an hour away from Christchurch with plenty of activities to do nearby including snow skiing, mountain biking, climbing, and hiking!

Open plan living and kitchen makes it the perfect space for kicking back and relaxing! The sun streams into the house all day, keeping the it lovely and warm during the cooler months, while the front sliding doors open all the way up to allow for amazing indoor-outdoor flow in the summer. Perfect for sitting out on the deck and soaking up the sun! In winter the log burner and newly-installed heat pump easily keep the house toasty warm.

The upper level has two bedrooms each containing queen beds with additional single roll-aways, and a landing area with a sofa and single bed. It's the perfect set up for families or groups of friends!

The main bathroom is located on the upper level with the bedrooms, with the stunningly spacious open-plan central level dedicated to kitchen and living space. A second full bathroom and laundry is located on the lower basement level. The house is fully insulated and double glazed.

Linen sets for each bed and towels are provided.

Please note the loft area is not for sleeping as the gap between the railing is too large. Please keep any kids from climbing up, as tempting as it may be!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home offers books and games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Sam

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Double-glazed windows

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

Spacious All-Day Sun! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

TJ G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Things are not how they appear
I was not careful in checking the listing. There is no dining area. Only bar counter with stools. And only 4 at that in a house that can accommodate at least 7. I had 6 people and 2 of us had to eat standing. One of the bar stools rocks on its base and is therefore potentially dangerous. It makes you think you might fall off, you over correct and may actually fall off. It happened to 3 of us who used it and almost fell off. It is irresponsible to provide such unsafe furniture. There is no microwave oven. That is just incredulous. The house gives the impression that the owner tried to cut cost and save on basic amenities. There is construction material in the porch and on the deck and the side of the house. Over priced accommodation. Caveat emptor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely chalet
Great stay for families , nice sized lounge , 2 double bedrooms with single beds +loft + bedding area for kids , nice views and warm with fire place & heat pump. Well catered . Would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of winter paradise
Awesome. We had a wonderful skiing holiday in what is the best kept secret of the Canterbury skifields. Would love to do it again Thanks very much Frank
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Lis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in beautiful location
A week in castle hill with our family in winter. somehow the photos don't quite do it justice - the main living area is stylish (tho furniture not so much) and welcoming. the upstairs is good with overflow space in the loft for teenagers who want to spread out. wooden floors make it a bit noisy. the house warms and holds its heat well. the carport under the house keeps ice off the car windscreen. the kitchen is well appointed tho the oven confusing. one gotcha is no microwave for those used to one, and take some power boards if you have as many gadgets to charge as we have. there are only 4 bar stools around the kitchen bench and no dinner table. wifi worked well - essential for our kids. we'd definitely stay again - thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024