Title: Overleigh Homestead 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 # Overleigh Homestead Villa in Port Levy with kitchen and fireplace ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114818200/114818178/303ab3fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114818200/114818178/12a13fe8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114818200/114818178/faf28609.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114818200/114818178/d60b5a07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114818200/114818178/61b26ebe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A garden, a playground and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Overleigh Homestead. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroom3229 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Overleigh Homestead Beautiful scenic location with uninterrupted views of the sea at a historic homestead. The homestead has established gardens and an assortment of large trees that were planted when the homestead was built in 1910. Small dogs welcome. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 3,229 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107210000/107205300/107205274/w1440h1077x0y0-344055d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Overleigh Shearers Quarters Port Levy - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 12 reviews £72 includes taxes & fees 10 Nov - 11 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=107205274&PinnedHotelID=107205274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41990000/41985000/41984961/04575d7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Log Cabin Vacation Retreat Port Levy - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 102 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=41984961&PinnedHotelID=41984961&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 £129 includes taxes & fees 10 Nov - 11 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=92817283&PinnedHotelID=92817283&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117390000/117387400/117387324/90e6ed83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront property perfect for those weekend Get-Aways to reconnect! 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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.658688,172.81354&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:temiGssw%7D_%40%3FS%3FU%40U%3FS%40U%40Y%3FSBS%40U%40U%40UBSBUBUBQBUBSBUDUBQDUDSDQDUDQFQDUFQDQFUFQHQFSFQHQFMHSFQHMHSJMHOHQHOJMHOJMJOJKJOJKJOJKJKLMJMLGLKJKLKLILKLIJGNILGLILGNGLGLENELENELENENGLANENCNALCNANCLAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLDN%40LFNDNDLDNDLDLDNFLFLFLHNFLHLFLHLJJHLJLJLFJJLLJLJJJJLNHJLNHJJNJLHNJLJNHPHNHLHRHLHPFRHLFPHPFRFPFPFTDPFPFPDTFPDTDPBRDTDPBTDTBRBTBPBTBT%40R%40TBT%40T%40R%40R%40X%3FT%40R%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTAVATARATCTARATCTCRCPCTCTETCREPETCTEPETGPETGPGPEPGTGPGPGPIPGPINGPIPINIPINILIPKNKNILKNKNIJMLIJMNKJKJKNMJKJMHMJMJKHMJMFMHMHOFMFMHMDOFMFMDODMDODODMDOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOCMAOCOAOEMCOEOEMEOEMEOEMGMGOEMIMGMGOIKIMGMKMIMKKKMKMIKKMOKKKKKOKKKMKKKOKOIMKOIOIQIMKOIQIOGQIQGOIQGQGQIQGQGUEQGQEUGQEQEUEQEUEUCQESCUCUCUCQCSCUCUASAUAUCS%3FUAWAU%3FUAS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=G5_0JSA2KX9WflPmbATfNhTCOuc=) Port Levy, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Lyttelton Harbour - 30 min drive - 10.8 miles - Christchurch Gondola - 34 min drive - 12.6 miles - Sumner Beach - 38 min drive - 14.8 miles - New Brighton Beach - 40 min drive - 15.5 miles - Taylor's Mistake Beach - 41 min drive - 15.9 miles #### Getting around - Christchurch Railway Station - 49 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 88 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lyttelton Sea Foods - ‬44 min drive - ‪Coffee Culture - ‬44 min drive - ‪Fisherman's Wharf Lyttelton - ‬44 min drive - ‪Spooky Boogie - ‬44 min drive - ‪Nom Nom Restuarant - ‬43 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Overleigh Homestead pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Overleigh Homestead? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Overleigh Homestead? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Overleigh Homestead located? > Situated by the sea, this villa is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Church Bay and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Quail Island. Lake Forsyth and Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Overleigh Homestead 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) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### rick b. 14 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful peaceful location Great hosts Would recommend ##### rick b. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monique B. 1 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Trip A lovely homestead. Heaps of stuff for the kids and family to do and loads of space for all of us. A lovely trip away for our wee family. ##### Monique B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025