Title: Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa 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 # Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa Holiday home in Akaroa with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55510000/55503900/55503814/6a6d29e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55510000/55503900/55503814/ca5a7f97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55510000/55503900/55503814/48e59dd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55510000/55503900/55503814/a28c29ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55510000/55503900/55503814/383ede69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on the Children's Bay hill, Children's Bay Retreat offers a serene escape with panoramic views of Akaroa bay. Unwind in the sound of nature, indulge in luxury amenities like unlimited WiFi and Smart TV including Netflix, and enjoy state-of-the-art kitchen convenience. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Free WiFi - 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. ### Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa Welcome to Children's Bay Retreat, privately nestled in the Children's Bay hill, experience panoramic views of Akaroa bay and relax in the sound of nature! Newly renovated boasting 1 King bedroom with En Suite and 2 Queen Rooms - live in luxury during your stay! A 10 minute waterfront walk to Akaroa's restaurants and shops along Children's Bay walkway. Unique and incredibly special. Unlimited wifi, Smart TV including Netflix and state of the art kitchen! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Netflix - Smart TV - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Unlimited smartphone data usage ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33546100/33546057/cb776d89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Akaroa Holiday Home. 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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 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 Vrbo Property Children's Bay Retreat Akaroa Children's Bay Retreat - Akaroa Takamatua Children's Bay Retreat - Akaroa Private vacation home Children's Bay Retreat - Akaroa Private vacation home Takamatua ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.79461,172.9665&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:dwgjGsou%7E_%40%3FU%3FU%40U%3FS%40Y%40S%40U%40U%40S%40U%40UBSBUBUBSBSBSBUDUDSBQDUDQDUDQFUDQFUFQDQHQFQFSFQHQFQHQFOHQHMJSHMHOHOJQHOJIJOJMJOJKJOJKJKLKJKLMLKJKLILILILKLGLILILGNELILILENELENENELENELCNENANCLANCNANCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FP%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBNDLDNDLDNDLDNDLHLHLDNFLHLHLFLJLHLHJHLJLJJLLJJJJJJJLNJJJNHLLJHLJNHNJPHNHLHRHLHPHNFPHPHPFPFRFPFPFPFPDTFPDTFPDTDPBTDPDRBTDTBPBTBRBTBT%40R%40TBT%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FX%40R%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FTAT%3FVATATARATCTARATCTCRCTCTCPETCRETEPCTEPETGPERGRERGPGPGRGPGPGPIPIRGPILIPINIPINILKRILKNINMJINKLKJMLKLKJKJMJKJMJMJKHMJMHMJMHMFMFOHMDMFMHODMDODMDODMFODO%40MDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FMBQ%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAOCOAMCOAOCOEMAOEMGOEOEMEOEMEMIMGOEMIMGMGMIMKMIMKMIKKMKMKKKMKKKKMKMKKKMKOKOKKIOKQIOIMIOKQIOIQGMIQGSIQGQGQGQISEQGQGSESGSEQEUEQEUCQEUESCUCUCQCUCSCUCUASAUAUASAUAUAW%3FUAU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ASw-L7YMH_VzUyShEg2Kjl4qKr8=) Akaroa, Canterbury #### What's nearby - St Patrick's Catholic Church - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Akaroa Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Linton The Giant House - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles - Akaroa Wharf - 8 min drive - 1.6 miles - Akaroa Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 1.8 miles #### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 91 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Crater Cafe Akaroa - ‬15 min walk - ‪The Common - ‬14 min walk - ‪The Little Bistro - ‬13 min walk - ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Grand Hotel - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St Patrick's Catholic Church and Artisans Gallery. Akaroa Museum and Akaroa Wharf are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question