Title: Otahuahua - 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 # Otahuahua - Akaroa Holiday Home ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61580000/61573400/61573332/261183f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61580000/61573400/61573332/b4394f58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61580000/61573400/61573332/83054990.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61580000/61573400/61573332/1e7149f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61580000/61573400/61573332/7b605166.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In Otahuahua, iconic Akaroa views pour in through the large windows. Take a 10-minute walk to town with its cafes and shops or start your adventure on dry land from this holiday home. Unwind with modern comforts like a heat pump, outdoor sundeck and BBQ for dining al fresco. Discover native birdsong at dawn in the garden and bay or relax under an old totara tree's shade. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - 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. ### Otahuahua - Akaroa Holiday Home Welcome to Otahuahua! The name Otahuahua means the place of collecting eggs and is also the Māori name for Children's Bay, which is just below this wonderful holiday home. Stunning and iconic Akaroa views pour in the large windows, perfectly framed to offer an unforgettable backdrop whether you're waking up, lounging out, or even while you're preparing a delicious holiday meal. An intimate spot, for those seeking a very special break. You'll be just a 10-minute walk from town, with all its cafes, shops and other attractions, and if you're up for an adventure on dry land, there is great access to local walking tracks from Otahuahua. The must-do Children's Bay Walkway starts by the beach, two minutes walk from the house. This takes you through native woodland and up along the top of the peninsula with spectacular views. This quiet retreat not only feels like a little hideaway amongst the trees, it is also one of the very few truly waterfront houses around Akaroa Harbour. Being very recently rebuilt, it has all the modern comforts you might need to make it feel like home during your stay. There's a great outdoor sundeck and BBQ for outdoor dining, a heat pump for ideal temperatures all year long, and even the must-have Nespresso machine, so don't forget to pack your pods! The birdlife in the garden and in the bay fill the air with remarkable birdsong and dawn chorus in the mornings. There will be bellbird, tui, kereru, quail (some may be brave enough to come onto the deck), morepork (calling at night), kingfisher, heron, falcon, oystercatcher, geese, and lots more! On a fine day and at high tide, there will be plenty of people out on the water at the bay. If you plan to bring your jet skis to get out on the water, this is the ideal place to set-up! There is also ample private, drive-on, flat parking on-site. If you're up for an adventure on dry land, there is great access to local walking tracks from Otahuahua, and you'll be just a 10-minute walk from town. Discover something wonderful, Otahuahua is ready and waiting. Please note guest will need to supply their own Nespresso pods.Please note that as there are no barriers around the cliff edge to prevent falls, all guests should take extreme caution in these areas.As the property has unfenced access to the beach, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.Please note that access is through two gates (one at the beach) and up a steep and rough gravel road. if towing a boat you will need a 4WD. Once on the property, the on-site parking is level. Please ensure both gates are closed as there may be grazing animals.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 ### Beach - Beach nearby ### 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 ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Gravel flooring in public areas - 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 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 ![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 £113 includes taxes & fees 27 Sept - 28 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-27&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=92817283&PinnedHotelID=92817283&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55510000/55503900/55503814/6a6d29e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Children's Bay Exclusive - Akaroa Akaroa - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 30 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=55503814&PinnedHotelID=55503814&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20940000/20930400/20930343/5c94c563.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Duvauchelle Seaside Motel Duvauchelle - Parking included - Breakfast available - Laundry - Housekeeping 9.0 Wonderful 112 reviews £69 includes taxes & fees 27 Sept - 28 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-27&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=20930343&PinnedHotelID=20930343&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90550000/90543000/90542994/1908a04c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bushside Cottage - Akaroa Holiday Home Akaroa - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.6 Excellent 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=90542994&PinnedHotelID=90542994&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=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=36291189&PinnedHotelID=36291189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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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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 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 Otahuahua Akaroa Takamatua Otahuahua Akaroa Holiday Home Otahuahua Takamatua Holiday Home Otahuahua - Akaroa Holiday Home Takamatua Otahuahua - Akaroa Holiday Home Private vacation home Otahuahua - Akaroa Holiday Home Private vacation home Takamatua 596468 ## About the area Located in Akaroa, this holiday home is near the beach. Akaroa Museum and Maori & Colonial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Akaroa Golf Club and Fishermans Bay Garden. [Visit our Akaroa travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Akaroa.dx6024120) [View more Holiday homes in Akaroa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Akaroa-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6024120-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.794334,172.96&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:nugjG_gt%7E_%40%3FU%3FU%3FU%40S%40Y%3FS%40U%40U%40SBU%40UBS%40UBUBSBSBSDUBUDSDQBUDQFUDQDUFQFUDQFQFQFQFSHQFQHQFQHOHQHMHSHMJOHMJSHOJIHOLMJOHKJOLKJKLKJKJMLKLKLILIJILKLGLINILGLELINILENELELENENELENCNELANCNALCNANCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40NBN%40NBL%40NDLBNDNDLDNDLDNDLDLHNHLDLFLHNHJFLJLHLHLHJJLJLLJJLJJJJJJNJJJNJLJNJHHNJNHPJNHLHRHLHPFNHPHPFPFPFRHPFPFPDPFTDPFTDPDTDPDTDPBRDTBTDPBT%40RBTBTBR%40T%40TBR%40T%3FT%40R%40X%3FR%40T%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRAT%3FTAVAT%3FTARCTATARCTCTCRATCTEPCTERCTEPETEPETEPGRERGREPGPGRIPGPGPGPIRIPGLIPINIPINKNIPKLINKJKNKNKLKJKLKLKJMJKJMJMJKJMHMJMHMJKHOFMFMHMDOFMHMDODMDODMDOFODM%40ODMBO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAMCOEOAMEOGOEMEMEOEMEOIMGMEMIOGMGMIMKKIMKMIMKMKKKKKMKKKMMKMIKKMMOIOKKIOKQIMKOIOIQIOIQIMGQISGQIQGQGQGSGQEQGSGSESEQGUEQCUEQEUCSEUCUCQCUCSAUCUASCUAUASAU%3FUAWAU%3FU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=y2_syoZwB4iSvRSigGaMgSVXTo8=) 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 - ‪The Little Bistro - ‬13 min walk - ‪Grand Hotel - ‬9 min walk - ‪Crater Cafe Akaroa - ‬15 min walk - ‪Bully Hayes - ‬4 min drive - ‪La Thai Restaurant - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Otahuahua - Akaroa Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Otahuahua - Akaroa Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Otahuahua - Akaroa Holiday Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Otahuahua - Akaroa Holiday Home located? > Situated near the beach, 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 ## Otahuahua - 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith & Barbara C. 6 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and peaceful, beautiful views. We loved it, quiet and well suited to our needs. ##### Keith & Barbara C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John F. 6 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Otahuahua - Akaroa Holiday Home My wife and I stayed for four nights. We enjoyed the quiet location and local attractions. ##### John F. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy B. 11 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great choice Excellent for location to village, bike or walk, cleanliness and views amazing day and night. ##### Tracy B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon B. 26 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Relaxing… great view…. Gorgeous sheets and towels ##### Sharon B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry W. 2 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review Great location, though on the shadier side of the bay. Property was well equipped, it was clean and comfortable. It was lovely to have the bellbirds around the property. ##### Terry W. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cath P. 4 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful little slice of heaven Incredible setting, very private with amazing views. Compact little place with such great layout and facilities. Love, loved, loved it! ##### Cath P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandy K., Lake Hawea 26 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning Views Immaculately clean and cozy! Views were outstanding - so relaxing! Thankyou for having us 😊 ##### Mandy K. 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