Title: Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch 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 # Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch Holiday home in Diamond Harbour with kitchen and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57430000/57427700/57427601/2810a278.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57430000/57427700/57427601/ce2a12f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57430000/57427700/57427601/w7397h4486x0y351-4914609b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57430000/57427700/57427601/f989827d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57430000/57427700/57427601/80a54a17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched overlooking Diamond Harbour, this luxury holiday home offers the perfect retreat with four spacious bedrooms, a sunny balcony, and ample parking space. Sit back on the patio with a glass of wine or Nespresso coffee and enjoy Netflix on TV with surround sound. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102691 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Breakfast available - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch Set down a private lane overlooking Diamond Harbour, Quail Island, our luxury holiday home is ideal for families, with local amenities, beaches, parks, walking tracks all within easy reach. Sit on the patio and enjoy a glass of wine or a Nespresso coffee on the house, whilst watching the sun glistening on the sea. TV, radio with surround sound, Netflix, Wifi, everything you ever dreamed of for a luxury retreat at affordable rate! With all the flexibility of four bedrooms, master with walk in wardrobe and full ensuite, a 2nd bathroom, separate toilet and a substantial additional rooms, this home spans 250m2 (approx) of floor area, and is efficiently heated throughout by Honeywell central heating, HRV ventilation and solar panels to ensure a warm home all year round. Outside there's plenty of space for the kids to play, the pets to roam, and the adults to relax and unwind on your sunny balcony accessed off the main living. Laundry, entertainment unit lounge, extra living with sofa bed, plenty of parking space and much more... ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car available - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the bay ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Unit size: 2,691 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107350000/107341000/107340965/d86487eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sanctuary At The Bay - Diamond Harbour Retreat Diamond Harbour - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=107340965&PinnedHotelID=107340965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105490000/105490000/105489993/755b59f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Million Dollar City Views - 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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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Hidden Gem at the Backyard of Christchurch Diamond Harbour Hidden Gem at the Backyard of Christchurch Private vacation home ## About the area Diamond Harbour is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Sumner Beach and New Brighton Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Lyttelton Harbour. Christchurch Adventure Park and High Street are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Diamond Harbour travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Diamond-Harbour.dx553248635926198213) [View more Holiday homes in Diamond Harbour](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Diamond-Harbour-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248635926198213-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.62879,172.72548&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zjgiGgmf%7D_%40%3FU%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40Y%40S%40U%40UBS%40U%40UBSBQBUBUBUDSBSDSDSBSDSDUFQDSFSDSFQFQFSFSFQFQHMHSFQHQHOHQHMHOHQJOHMJOHOJKJMJOJKJOLKJKJKLKJKLKLKJILKLILKLGLILINGLELILENGLENELGNELCNGNALENCNANCLANCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBNDL%40NFLBNDLFNDNDLFLDLHNDLFLHLHLFLJLHLJLHJJLJLJJJJJLJJJJNJJJNJLJJJNHNJLHNHPHNJLHPHNFPHPFRHLFPFPFRHPDRFPFRDRFRDPDTDRDRBRDPDTBRBTBTBTBPBR%40TBT%40R%40T%40T%40R%40X%40T%3FR%40R%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTARAXARATATARCTATCRCRCRCTCTCRETEPCTEPETERERGPERGRGPERIRGPGPGPINGPIPGPINIPKNILIPINKNILKNKJKLKNKJKNKJMJKJKJMJMLKJMFMJMHMJMFMHMHMFODMHMDMHODODMDODMDODMBOBOBO%40MBOBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOAMCOCOAOCMCOCOEMEOEMEOEMEOIMEMIMEOGMIMIMGMKMIMKKGMKMMKKMKKKKKMKKOKKKOKMKKIOKMIOKOIQIMIOIQIOIQGQIQIOGQGQGQGUGQGQESGSEQGSESEUCQEUESCSESCUCUCSCSCSAUAUCSAUAUASAY%3FSAU%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=N1EeM_DtZvCd6f5PFhW-Ywb19YA=) Diamond Harbour, Canterbury ### What's nearby - Lyttelton Harbour - 21 min drive - 3.7 miles - Christchurch Gondola - 25 min drive - 5.5 miles - Sumner Beach - 29 min drive - 7.7 miles - New Brighton Beach - 31 min drive - 8.4 miles - Taylor's Mistake Beach - 32 min drive - 8.8 miles ### Getting around - Rolleston Station - 47 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 56 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Lyttelton Sea Foods - ‬31 min drive - ‪Coffee Culture - ‬31 min drive - ‪Valley Inn Tavern - ‬34 min drive - ‪Upshot Coffee - ‬35 min drive - ‪Fisherman's Wharf Lyttelton - ‬30 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch? > Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Hidden Gem at the backyard of Christchurch located? > Situated in Diamond Harbour, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Church Bay and Quail Island. Ripapa Island and Port Hills are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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