Title: Chemin Wonder - Akaroa Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Chemin Wonder - Akaroa Holiday Home Holiday home in Akaroa with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107120000/107110100/107110010/8e0caf2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, printers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107120000/107110100/107110010/5750d0b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, printers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107120000/107110100/107110010/e47135a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107120000/107110100/107110010/47e42641.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107120000/107110100/107110010/75837144.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Chemin Wonder - Akaroa Holiday Home provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Chemin Wonder - Akaroa Holiday Home Basking in all-day sun, the large open plan living and dining area flows effortlessly through French doors to an expansive, sheltered hardwood deck with a sun canopy, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Featuring a tastefully decorated interior with naturally warm solid wood pine walls, the lounge is perfect for your relaxation and entertainment; boasting quality furnishings which include a large & very comfortable lounge suite, a Rimu coffee table, a 65" Samsung smart TV with Sky TV & Sports, Fibre internet with a wireless printer (great for those on a working holiday!) The adjoining dining area has a 6-seater table, with a window overlooking the small garden. The kitchen is also well-equipped with the essentials for whipping up homestyle meals at your pleasure. The generous main bedroom features double wardrobes and opens onto the deck. Both bedrooms provide an excellent sanctuary for a couple/small family and frame a wonderful view of the lush garden, hills and the sea over Children Bay. The spacious bathroom is equipped with a separate shower, a full bath, and a heater. A laundry area with a quality washing machine and dryer is also available next to a door that opens to the backyard with a clothesline if you prefer drying your clothes under the sun. Talk about total holiday convenience with all these amenities! Chemin Wonder is just a 15-minute stroll to the main shops, only a 5-minute walk to the nearest excellent cafe/restaurant at the Grand Hotel, and a short drive to exciting attractions such as the Akaroa Dolphins and the harbour. Enjoy a peaceful and memorable sun-filled getaway in beautiful Akaroa! Please note there are surveillance cameras at this property, placed in the outdoor areas for added security during your stay.Please note that the parking area on the driveway can have a maximum of 2 cars only. Another parking option is on the street, approximately 100m away.As the mezzanine barrier is below 1 metre high, all guests should take care in this area due to the risk of falls.Please note that the darts are not suitable for children.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53830000/53826000/53825925/6fbeada0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fantail Cottage with Sea Views - Akaroa Home Akaroa - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Fireplace 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=53825925&PinnedHotelID=53825925&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36300000/36291200/36291189/85cf7715.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Overton Cottage - Akaroa Holiday Home Akaroa - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=36291189&PinnedHotelID=36291189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92820000/92817300/92817283/fad29a5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful piece of Paradise Wainui - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 25 reviews £129 includes taxes & fees 21 Oct - 22 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=92817283&PinnedHotelID=92817283&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97590000/97582900/97582823/60830551.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Okains Bay award winning Luxury Escape - Relax and Rejuvenate! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 642813 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.805065,172.97063&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:pxijGmiv%7E_%40%3FS%3FU%3FU%40S%40Y%3FS%40U%40U%40SBU%40UBSBU%40UBSBUDQBUDUBSDQDUDQDUDUDQFQFUDQFQFQFQHQFQFSHQHQFOHQHMHSHOJMHQJOHMJOHKLOJMHKLOJKJKLKJKLMJILMLGLKLIJKLILGNILGLGLGNILENELELENENELENCNELANCNANANCLCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBNBN%40N%40NBL%40NDNBLDNDLDNDLDNDLDLHNFLFLFLHNFLHJJLHLFLJLLJHLLJJLJJJJJLNHJJLJNJJJNHLJNHPJLHNHRHLHPFNHPHPFRFPHPFPFPFPDPFTDPFPDTDPDTDTDPBRDTBTDPBT%40RBTBTBR%40T%40TBR%40T%40T%3FR%40X%3FR%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAT%3FRAV%3FTATARCTATARCTCTCRATCTEPCTERCTEPETEREPETGPERGRERGPGPGPIPGPGPIRIPGLIRILIPINKNINKNINKNKJKLKNIJMNKJKJMJKJMJKJMJMJMHMHKJMFOHMFMHMDOHMFMDOFMBODMFODMDO%40ODM%40OBOBO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAOCOCMAOEOAMEOEOGMEMCOGMEOGMIMEMIOGMIMGKKMIMKMIMKKKMKKKMKKKKKMOIKKOMMIKKOIOKOIOKOIOIQIMISGMIQISGQGQIQGQGQGQESGSGSEQEUESEQEUEQCUESCUEQCUCUASCUCUASCUAUASAU%3FUAWAS%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Vz9GKRZjPHTcTwYilFodCT3Kz5E=) Akaroa, Canterbury #### What's nearby - St Patrick's Catholic Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Akaroa Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Linton The Giant House - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Akaroa Wharf - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Akaroa Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles #### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 90 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬16 min walk - ‪The Little Bistro - ‬6 min walk - ‪Crater Cafe Akaroa - ‬10 min walk - ‪Grand Hotel - ‬7 min walk - ‪Kaimoana - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Chemin Wonder - Akaroa Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Chemin Wonder - Akaroa Holiday Home located? > Situated in Akaroa, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St Patrick's Catholic Church, Artisans Gallery and Akaroa Museum. Akaroa Wharf and Akaroa Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Chemin Wonder - Akaroa Holiday Home Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin W. 3 Mar 2025 ##### Martin W. 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