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Nestled near the heart of Merivale, this property offers a warm retreat within walking distance to Hagley Park and the Christchurch Arts Center. With its brand-new kitchen, open-plan living space flows into a private courtyard perfect for relaxation.

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9.0 out of 10
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Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Perfect location - Merivale

  • The heart of Merivale only a 5 minute walk away you will find a shopping mall or 20 minutes to the city. So close to Hagley park the botanical gardens the Christchurch arts center & museum. The city offers many new fabulous dining options along the avon river. A city bus stop super close, the airport is a 10 minute ride in a car. This property has just been completely renovated including a brand new kitchen. Offering open plan living, kitchen & dining flowing to a stunning private courtyard.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: The yard at this property is fully fenced.

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The yard at this property is fully fenced.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

About the area

Saint Albans, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hagley Park and Sumner Beach. The Arts Centre and The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts are also worth visiting. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
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St Albans, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • A calm river with trees and grass on both sides.
    Hagley Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Papanui Road
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Merivale Mall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bealey Avenue
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Christchurch Casino
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station
    14 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Yellow Cafe & Roastery
    16 min walk
  • McDonald's
    8 min walk
  • Okioki
    15 min walk
  • Jimmy's Restaurant & Bar
    12 min walk
  • Strawberry Fare
    15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect location - Merivale pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Perfect location - Merivale?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect location - Merivale?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect location - Merivale?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect location - Merivale located?

Located in Saint Albans, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Merivale Mall, Hagley Park and Christchurch Casino. Papanui Road and St. Mary's Merivale are also within 10 minutes.

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Perfect location - Merivale Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

great place to stay, central location, so close to the shops. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place.

Perfect for my stay. Location was great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Grace H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little bach in a great location

The house was well-maintained and in great condition, neighbourhood was quiet and close to CBD.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

All conveniences are very nice and worked well. Quite area and well located to shops, supermarket and restaurants.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaaren G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sports trip

Perfect location and the size of the unit was great for us two friends.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space and excellent location

Fantastic two bedroom space situated in a great area of Christchurch. Nice quiet location, clean and well furnished with everything you would need for a long or short stay. Plenty of stores, cafes and a grocery store within walking distance. Property manager is excellent, great communication and availability. Highly recommend this unit.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Perfect location title is apt

If you dont mind a flat at the back of other flats, then this place is great. There wasnt any view to speak of, but owner had thought of all the needs, for people staying. It was comfortable and tidy. Our only issue was that we found it very stressful only getting key details 30 minutes before entering property, but on the other hand our queries were answered, once we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location with everything we needed

We arrived for check in and had a bit of trouble getting the code but after some calls we got the code and easily accessed the property. Nice off street parking out the front with plenty of room. The unit is neat as a pin with everything you could think of provided. Close to cafes and an easy drive to the mall or city. Lovely little deck outside to enjoy the sun. We really couldn’t have asked for more for a handy spot with great amenities. Helpful, friendly communication - we requested an extension of one night to our stay which was quickly confirmed with no hassle. We loved our stay here - thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a tidy 2 bedroom/1 bathroom unit on a quiet street in Merivale. It is walking distance to shops, bars and restaurants. The unit had everything we needed: TV, Wi-fi, nice size refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. It is very good value. Our only complaints were it was not always easy to contact the host, and, there were no instructions left on how to use the TV or the coffee maker. But, because of the excellent location, good price and amenities that we could access, we would definitely consider staying at this property again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pete s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
there were shops in easy walking distance.super clean place, good wifi, excellent bathroom
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great location, well equipped, owner was very nice.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Great communication with the owner. Gorgeous wee place to stay, and close to everything. Definitely recommended and we will definitely stay again
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unit was exactly as described, clean and well maintained. Location was excellent
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, handy to the city

Only 10 mins from the city, so handy place with everything we needed for 2+ months there!
Stayed 64 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leeann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

Nice easy booking, owner replied to my emails. Great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
It is a good central area with shops, including supermarket handy. The place was good value for money and thoughtful things like tea, coffee. milk and so on was good with a working kitchen which was important to us. I'm not sure what happened with the check in process in that I had to chase up for the access details up to the day we were to check in. When the host did make contact she said she said the details had been put in the system a week before. Once we had the details then access was very straightforward. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in Christchurch

A good clean place with everything you need in the kitchen. We found it a little tight with 3 young children but it met all our needs. Overall, a good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location was the reason I chose the property and it didn’t disappoint.

Easy to get to and close to quality shopping and restaurants. Tastefully furnished with comfortable and stylish furnishings. Kitchen very well equipped. An honest reflection of the advertising.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Awesome property, perfect size and so close to everything we needed. Listing did mention a washing machine and we were delighted to find out it was a washer/dryer combo so no washing when we got home 👍 Only 1 fault… no toaster 😆 no biggie though.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful tidy place to stay.

This beautiful two bedroom place has everything you required from the kitchen, lounge, bedrooms and to the bathroom. Even have bins provided outside for your rubbish. Highly recommended 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gretchen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not all it was meant to be

The property was in a good location and clean but it was much smaller and older than photos and owner let on. There were multiple things that were not up to what one might expect. Very small shower, no heated towel rail, fold out only for a child not an adult. There is no way 6 people could stay. We had 3 and it was a push. We never got the WiFi to connect so had to hotspot the entire time. Communication was sparse and delayed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location and comfortable home!

Nice stay. Great location. A booking issue at the start that was quickly resolved. Thanks for the stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Would be a lovely property in summer.

Despite there being a washing machine, there was no dryer or clothes airer in the property. There was no way to dry clothes, which in the middle of winter and a stay of 10 days, was really difficult. There was no way of contacting the host to ask for help, so we borrowed a clothes airer from a friend. There is a clothes line outside, but there was no way washing would dry outside in the Christchurch winter. The bathroom had a really musty smell, and either needs a good clean or the drains need looking at. Other than that, it was a nice property and the location worked well for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Nice property, but communication problems with host

The property worked well for us from a location point of view, but we had issues communicating with the host. We discovered after departure that the host had been in the States, and had issues with her phone and so didn't get back to us despite calling and txting several times. Luckily we didn't need to contact the host due to being locked out or an emergency. Not being able to get a response was really frustrating.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family stay

Stayed here with our three kids. Warm, comfortable, very nice! With foldout beds sleeping spaces worked well. Great location. Far better than a motel for a family trip to Christchurch. Owner very helpful and communication was easy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022