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The Home From Your Dreams

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Interior
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 857.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Christchurch, Canterbury
  • Papanui Road
    15 min walk
  • Bailies Bar and Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Christchurch Railway Station
    16 min drive
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    22 min drive

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About the area

Christchurch

Located in Christchurch (Saint Albans), this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Papanui Road and Hare Krishna Temple. .This vacation home is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Sumner Beach and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Lyttelton Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Papanui Road - 15 min walk
  • Hagley Park - 2 min drive
  • Christchurch Casino - 3 min drive
  • Cathedral Square - 4 min drive
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 16 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sprig + Fern Merivale - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Metro - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Origin - ‬13 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.

The Home From Your Dreams

Summary:
Welcome to our fun house, the perfect retreat for family and friends looking for a memorable and enjoyable stay. Our house is packed with entertainment options, including pingpong, foosball, and a gaming console, and a hot tub. Providing endless hours of fun and laughter for all.

Very large lounge, dining, and kitchen area. 3 bedrooms, with plenty of bathrooms, two full bathrooms.
This Ohana property comes with all our standards, Amazon Alexa's, Prime, High Speed Wi-Fi. Everything you need

The Space:
This 90s era house as loads of character! After the recent renovations, the bathrooms are to die for! We turned the garage, into the perfect area for kids, teens or those adults who act like kids. It includes, pingpong, foosball, Xbox with games and Prime.

There is a toilet downstairs, with a laundry room in the garage.

For warmth we added a Heatpump and heaters in each bedroom. We also have extra blankets and electric blankets.
The outdoor spa is a must!

One bedroom with a king and ensuite downstairs, the 2 remaining bedrooms are upstairs, one with a queen and a floor mattress, and the other with 2 single beds, one is a pull out. We have an additional fold out single which can be moved anywhere, as well as a fold out single in the games room (not advised during winter months)

Outside you have a BBQ and a 4 person hot tub.

There are 2 dedicated parking spots

We also have quite a strict noise policy as the neighbours have small kids, so excessive noise and anything after 10pm is strictly limited, please consider this before booking.

Guest Access:
During your stay, you'll have exclusive access to all the amenities and spaces within the property.

The Neighborhood:
Living in St. Albans, you'll enjoy a range of amenities, including a variety of restaurants, cafes, and shops. The area is known for its trendy and eclectic vibe, with a mix of vintage and modern boutiques and eateries to explore.

One of the main highlights of the area is the stunning Hagley Park, which is located nearby. The park is the largest in the city, and is perfect for outdoor activities like jogging, cycling, and picnicking. The suburb is also home to a range of recreational facilities, including sports fields, fitness centers, and swimming pools.

Getting Around:
Bus stops on Springfield 1 minute away from the property.

Other Things to Note:
The property comes with:

• Coffee Pods
• Body Wash
• Prime
• 2x 55 Inch TV
• Hot Tub
• Amazon Alexa and voice automation
• Super Fast Wi-Fi
• Washing Machine & Dryer
• 2x FREE parking spots
• Self check-in
• BBQ & outdoor seating
• 2x Heat Pumps
• Pingpong, foosball tables
• Xbox with games


Please read the house rules before booking.

During Winter and Autumn the extra bed in the games rooms isn't available.

The property is on a shared driveway, with 2 dedicated parking spots, do not park more than 2 vehicles down the driveway and do not block the driveway.

As a guest please respect the neighbourhood.

Interaction with Guests:
While I won't be available in person, I'm committed to ensuring that your stay is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. You can reach out to me through Airbnb chat from 6AM - 12MN, Mondays through Sundays.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 622 sq ft (57.8 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

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 indicated 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

Property is also known as

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The Home From Your Dreams Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not suitable for 8 guests!
The house was unsuitable for 8 guests. There were 6 beds (including the trundle bed under the single).Aside from this there was the couch (reasonably comfortable), and a very uncomfortable camp bed, with a thin mattress, and the 2 halves joined at an adults hip level. Some of the cutlery had food bits baked on from the dishwasher - otherwise the house was clean. there was insufficient sheets to make up the beds with top and bottom sheets. There was a sense of neglect. with sellotape on the ceiling. Hose fittings incomplete. The description of a spacious lounge was at least an overstatement. I don't think all 8 of us would have been able to sit in there, if we had wanted to. Another concern, there was no information securing the property when we went out. We had good instructions on how to access but not exit. We locked Front D from the inside and walked out through the glass door in the garage, locking that. Overall, I was disappointed in the standard of presentation, and embarrassed that my elderly cousins (in their 80's)with poor mobility that required them to sleep downstairs had to sleep in the lounge as the garage which was touted as an alternative was cold and even more unappealing than the lounge.The other d/stairs bed room was used by another frail relative.We also had to bring in chairs from outside for table. I also think "The House From your Dreams" is rather a misnomer. Positives - plentiful hot water and good bathrooms. Very pleasant Cleaning lady
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

boyu s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Totally wrong description online
We booked 6 adults and one child, and the online description said there will be three bedrooms, one with a king bed and a single bed, second one with a king bed, the last one with two single beds. However, after we arrived, we could only find there were two king beds and one single bed in total, we tried to contact the property manager, they didn’t solve the problem for us, we have to book another property for our friends by the end. We tried to call the property manager afterwards, they said they would report it to their team, but never heard back from them.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dezire H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday getaway
Beautiful home had everything we needed and more! Plenty of entertainment The kids loved the game room and spa. Beds were comfortable would definitely stay again. Was perfect for our little getaway
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Was a great place to stay, very clean and extremely comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a wedding party
Great place to stay for our wedding party with plenty of activities (games room/ hot tub) for down time. Property was clean and tidy and the check in/ check out process was very easy. Only sleeps 7, though is advertised for 8. Cooking facilities (oven trays, utensils etc) were a bit limited - especially when cooking for 8 people - and the BBQ was rusted, but there was just enough to get by. Overall an easy and enjoyable stay, with excellent communication from the host for any queries we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qm H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
Great communication! Central location! Clean property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay at Ohana
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Ohana. Lots of space, very comfortable and central to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Very nice clean modern warm property with lots of activities for the family (games room). Would 100% stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning house!
We loved staying at this home. It has everything you need for an enjoyable stay, right down to extra towels, just in case! Super comfortable beds, very clean kitchen and bathrooms... Loved the gaming area in the garage... We only wish we had booked this for a longer time. Next time we're in chc, we'll definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024