Title: Sanctuary At The Bay - Diamond Harbour Retreat 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 # Sanctuary At The Bay - Diamond Harbour Retreat ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107350000/107341000/107340965/d86487eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107350000/107341000/107340965/4d225ba3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107350000/107341000/107340965/a53e2218.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107350000/107341000/107340965/cbd1d75a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107350000/107341000/107340965/a8c30f6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in Diamond Harbour, Sanctuary At The Bay offers a warm welcome with two spacious living areas and waterfront views. Prepare meals in the inspiring kitchen or dine alfresco on the deck with BBQ facilities. Take advantage of a laundry room and double-carpeted garage during your stay. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## 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. ### Sanctuary At The Bay - Diamond Harbour Retreat Sanctuary At The Bay features four large bedrooms, including a master with a king bed, walk-in robe, and ensuite. Another large bathroom has a shower, toilet, and separate bath. Downstairs, you’ll find a separate toilet, laundry, and a double-carpeted garage. The inspiring kitchen is surrounded by two large living areas with waterfront views and a three-level terraced garden. You'll struggle to resist the temptation to return after your initial stay! If you feel like dining alfresco style, the BBQ and dining table can easily be moved out to the deck. Also just within a 10-minute walking distance are a supermarket, takeaway shops and a new restaurant (Two Thumb Brewing Co.). Whether you're here for work or a long holiday, you'll feel right at home. Book Sanctuary At The Bay and experience a beautiful Diamond Harbour holiday with your loved ones! Please note that the bottle of wine is not included in the package, it is for photo staging purposes only. Please note that there is a large single sofa bed in the downstairs lounge and two self inflating air beds available if requiredPlease 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 - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 643568 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.626736,172.72139&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7E%7DfiGuse%7D_%40%3FU%3FS%40U%3FU%40S%3FY%40S%40U%40UBS%40UBUBU%40QBSBUDSBUDQBUDUDQDUDSDQFQDUFQDSFQFUFQHQFQFOHQHQFQHOHQHMHOJQHOJMHOJOJKJMJOHKLOJKJKLKJKLMJILMLGLKLIJKLGNILILGLENILELGNGLENELENELENANGLANANCNANCL%3FNAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%40NBN%40L%40NFN%40LDNDLDNDLDNFLFLDNHLDLFLHNHLFJJLHLJLFLLJHLLJJLJJJJJLNHJJNJLJJJNHNJLHNJPHNHLHPHNFPHPHPFNFPHPFPFRFRDRFPDTFPDPDRDTDPDTBPDTBTDRBTBR%40PBTBT%40TBR%40T%40T%40R%3FX%40R%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTATAR%3FXARATATCTARCRCTAPCTCTETCRETCPETEPETEREPGRERGPERGRGPGPIRGPGNIPIPGPINIPILINKPINKLINKNKJKNKLIJMNKJKJMJKJMJKJMLMFMJMHKJMHOFMHMFMDOHMDMFOFMDODMBOFMDO%40ODMBO%40OBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAM%3FOCOAOCOAMCOEOAMEOGMCOEMEOGMGMEOIMEMGMIOGMIKKMIMKMGMMKKMKKKMKKKKKMOIKKMKOKKKOIOKMIOKQIOIMIQIOGQIQIQGOGQISGQGSGQESGQESGSEQESEUEQEUCUEQCSEUCUCUAQCUCSASCUAUAUAS%3FYAS%3FUAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5NbgUyW3olJ57e-ad9Cz_1jUxM4=) 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 - 44 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 61 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Coffee Culture - ‬32 min drive - ‪Lyttelton Sea Foods - ‬32 min drive - ‪Valley Inn Tavern - ‬35 min drive - ‪Upshot Coffee - ‬36 min drive - ‪Sign Of The Kiwi - ‬23 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sanctuary At The Bay - Diamond Harbour Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sanctuary At The Bay - Diamond Harbour Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sanctuary At The Bay - Diamond Harbour Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sanctuary At The Bay - Diamond Harbour Retreat located? > Situated in Diamond Harbour, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Church Bay and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Quail Island. Port Hills is 12.3 mi (19.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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