Title: Holiday House with Style - Geraldine Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=27193066&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Holiday House with Style - Geraldine Retreat Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Holiday House with Style - Geraldine Retreat ![Terrace/patio - Holiday House with Style - Geraldine Retreat (Geraldine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27200000/27193100/27193066/ea805f15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Holiday House with Style - Geraldine Retreat (Geraldine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27200000/27193100/27193066/ba4af181.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Holiday House with Style - Geraldine Retreat (Geraldine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27200000/27193100/27193066/c31a3a45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Holiday House with Style - Geraldine Retreat (Geraldine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27200000/27193100/27193066/ec936a81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Holiday House with Style - Geraldine Retreat (Geraldine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27200000/27193100/27193066/821246b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In Geraldine, this 3-bedroom house is an ideal base for family holidays or getaways. Explore the town's cafes, wine bars, and restaurants before heading out to discover nearby attractions like Peel Forest and Te Moana gorge. Enjoy local activities such as golfing or tennis within a short distance from the house. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 111722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - 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. ### Holiday House with Style - Geraldine Retreat This 3 bedroomed house is ideally situated for a wonderful family holiday or getaway. It is only an hour and a half drive from Christchurch and a perfect stop over on your way to the mountains and lakes. Geraldine offers a wide range of cafes, wine bars and restaurants and even has it's own cinema and upgraded heated outdoor swimming pool. There is a children's playground and skate park only 2 minutes away and there is also a golf course, tennis courts and some beautiful bush walks. From the main street it is a mere five-minute stroll into Talbot Forest - a native forest with its breathtaking views over plains and mountains. Geraldine is an ideal spot to base yourself for day trips to Peel Forest, Te Moana gorge, Mt. Cook or fishing on the local rivers. The Rangitata River (home of world class white-water rafting and salmon fishing) is not far away. Here you can see some of the most spectacular alpine and high country scenery in New Zealand. It’s not difficult to see why Lord of the Rings producer Peter Jackson chose this superb valley as an important location in his films. Special conditions: Smoking allowed outside only Bookings of more than 7 nights receive 10% discount; please ask when booking NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels); ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Swimming nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,722 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103140000/103134800/103134792/fbc3d7c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Our Bach. 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It can get wet and muddy especially in winter. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 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 first aid kit 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 Holiday House Style Geraldine Retreat Holiday House Style Retreat Holiday Style Geraldine Retreat Holiday House With Style Geraldine Retreat Holiday House With Style - Geraldine Retreat Geraldine ## About the area Located in Geraldine, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Geraldine Historical Society Museum and Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Geraldine Observatory and Pleasant Valley Daffodils. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby. [Visit our Geraldine travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Geraldine.dx6196343) [View more Holiday homes in Geraldine](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Geraldine-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6196343-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-44.08993%2C171.24739&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=svP79NCACk1cGpOEUVNYAK7BnNw=) Geraldine, South Canterbury ### What's nearby - Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Geraldine Observatory 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Geraldine Historical Society Museum 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum 2 min drive \- 1.0 mile - Caroline Bay Beach 31 min drive \- 29.0 miles ### Getting around - Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) 26 min drive ### Restaurants - The Village Inn 5 min walk - Mundel's Cafe and Restaurant 9 min walk - Barker's Foodstore & Eatery 7 min walk - Berry Barn Bakery 7 min walk - The Running Duck 7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Holiday House with Style - Geraldine Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Holiday House with Style - Geraldine Retreat? ### What time is check-in at Holiday House with Style - Geraldine Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Holiday House with Style - Geraldine Retreat? ### Where is Holiday House with Style - Geraldine Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Holiday House with Style - Geraldine Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 191 8 - Good 52 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lydia H. 4 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great space and location Enjoyed our stay for a long weekend. Great sized lounge if you have a big group. Lovely quiet street. Especially enjoyed the water pressure. ##### Lydia H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ross M. 29 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house We try to book this house every year It is clean and very well situated ##### Ross M. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krista S. 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Lovely place, lots of room. Very tidy and warm. Close walk to the Main Street. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks for having us. ##### Krista S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew H. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House! The house was a perfect for a getaway. It was spacious and warm and we have a great time catching up with friends. There was plenty of space for our two families. I would recommend staying here if you are in Geraldine. ##### Matthew H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Helen B. 12 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet in Geraldine We enjoyed our stay. The location was excellent, a short walk across the bridge down the st to the retail area. The living area was large. Heaters in every room kept us warm . ##### Helen B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monique R. 21 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house with plenty of room Nice house, plenty of room, clean and tidy, easy transaction. Recommend ##### Monique R. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim G. 9 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Golfing Weekend A great house with ample living areas to spread out. Good shower which is always important. Can definitely recommend. Great location with wee walk through park into main street of Big G ##### Tim G. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris B. 6 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay 3 of us were in Geraldine for golf weekend. Location perfect, very short walk to town, place was spotless, spacious and comfortable with plenty of heating. Pity the fire wasn’t working. Make sure you bring your own milk etc, will stay again. ##### Chris B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Siniva C. 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Family time The house was great and well stocked up with games and toys for the children. Very comfortable, warm and clean. We had everything we needed and enjoyed or stay. The only down side was it was advertised as having a pool which it didn’t ##### Siniva C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen C. 29 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Geraldine Town of colourful gardens & parks. walking distance to main street shops. We felt safe, Warm house with abundance of heat pumps. Hot shower with great water pressure, two toilets well planned. Four older ladies. Enjoyed an authenic Indian meal in a main street restaurant. ##### Helen C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike B. 29 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Golf Weekend The six of us (all males) were completely happy with the accommodation with plenty of room and layout of the house suits our requirements perfectly. We will be trying to rebook this house for the same time next year as we are all there for a golf tournament. ##### Mike B. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrienne L. 21 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Geraldine retreat We loved our stay in this surprisingly spacious house. Nice and cool on scorching hot days. Great location - just a short wander through the park to the town centre. Toys to amuse the kids and a couch for everyone!! Just note that the bookabach site says there is a pool and there is not one - just so you aren’t disappointed’n ##### Adrienne L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rex C. 16 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Plenty of space to relax. Clean and tidy. ##### Rex C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donald A. 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very enjoyable stay in Geraldine Well appointed, with modern instalments. Very warm house which is important in Geraldine in mid winter ##### Donald A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam O. 28 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love staying here Room to move and everything you would every need. Thanks ##### Pam O. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike B. 30 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Golfing Weekend It was fantastic right from booking to when we left. would recommend this bookabach to anyone looking to stay in Geraldine ##### Mike B. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Denise K. 25 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great property close to all amenities. Warm and cosy Oven and trays were very dirty but advised owners by email ##### Denise K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shonagh L. 1 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Awesome home, much bigger than it looks in photos, perfect for an extended family or group of friends ##### Shonagh L. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rose B. 22 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent holiday home! This was one of the best houses we have ever stayed in. Very clean and comfortable. Very well equipped. But still retained its character as a lovely old villa. We totally enjoyed our stay! ##### Rose B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### cara c. 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy House is even better than pictures show. So clean and heaps of space. Warm. Close walk to town over the bridge. Everything you need. Fab shower pressure. Totally recommend ##### cara c. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elvina C. 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Love the house... older with character that has be beautfully renovated and large kitchen / lounge extension at the back. 3 heat pumps and electric blankets kept us warm even in winter. Thanks for enjiyable relaxing weekend ##### Elvina C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo K. 18 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient and comfortable We only stayed here overnight but the house was very comfortable, spacious and close to town via a walkway and bridge over the nearby river. This house is set up for families and larger groups too, not just for a couple. Very quiet and nice outlook onto the garden. We would stay here again. ##### Jo K. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ros W., Swannanoa 6 Jan 2018 #### What a lovely clean and spacious house, perfect for our family, the location is great, close to park What a lovely clean and spacious house, perfect for our family, the location is great, close to parks and nice bike rides. We really enjoyed our stay. The house had everything we needed, even puzzles and games. The kitchen was very well equipped and everything was spotlessly clean. Thanks very much, I'm sure we'll be back :o) ##### Ros W. ### 10/10 Excellent #### D Wayne T., St. Albert, AB, Canada 5 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place that can accommodate a large family A very spacious home that is only a short drive to downtown Geraldine. The house had a very large open kitchen, dining and sitting area. Beds were a bit soft and linens were extra. Nice outside decks on the side and back for sitting out. ##### D Wayne T. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janette K. 18 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great getaway Excellent facilities in house, very pleasant area, useful info in house, and handy to town. Highly recommended. Excellent communication with owner, but difficult communication through Vrbo. ##### Janette K. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ---