Title: Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property Holiday home in Timaru with patio and fireplace ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104370000/104363900/104363881/fed61354.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104370000/104363900/104363881/6e219692.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104370000/104363900/104363881/0d865529.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104370000/104363900/104363881/fa0ca967.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104370000/104363900/104363881/5c9d9c4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A garden, a playground and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property . Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61292 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property This Stylishly renovated home has the ocean literally at its doorstep. This gem is very conveniently located, walking distance to our town centre with cafes, restaurants and bars overlooking our beautiful Bay. Our coastal walking track runs directly past this house, which invites safe and scenic walks or mountain biking. Brand new Cplay Adventure Playground, Penguins & Aquatic centre are also just a stone throw away. Supermarket and Fast food options just a walk across the park. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - 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 ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,292 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38002100/38002018/84d0422d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seaside Bungalow Timaru Waimataitai - Sea view - Washer - Gym - Parking available 10 Exceptional 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=38002018&PinnedHotelID=38002018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32626400/32626336/a605acd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sun Soaked Lookout Timaru Marchwiel - Hot tub - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 49 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=32626336&PinnedHotelID=32626336&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102010000/102002000/102001931/8ad77a2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Find your stay peaceful and comfortable with luxury. 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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=-44.37795,171.24953&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60uymGqdft_%40%3FS%3FU%40W%3FU%40U%40S%40U%40U%40S%40Y%40SBUBUBSBUBUBQBSDUDUBUDQDSDUDQFUDQFQFUDQHQFQFQFSHQFQHQFQHOHQJOHQHMHOJOHMJOJOJMJOJKJOJKJKLMJMLILMJGLKLILKLILGLKLILENILGLELINELENELENENELCNCNCNCLANCNANCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBNDLDNDLDNDLDNHLDLFLHNDLHLJLFLHLFLLJJLFLLJHLLJLJJJJLNJJJNHLLNHJJPHNJNHLHPHNHPHNHPFPHPHPFRFPFPFPFPFPDTFPDTFPDTDRBPDTDTBTDPBRBTBTBRBT%40T%40RBX%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FT%40T%3FV%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FVAT%3FRATATARATCVATATCRCTCRCTCTEPCTERETCPETETGPERGRERGPGRGPGPGPGPIPIRGPIPINIPINININKNILKPILMLINKNKJMLKLKHKNMJKJMJMHKJMJMHMFMHMJMHODMFMHMDOFMDODMFODMDOBOBMDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAOCOAMCOAOCOEMCOCOEMEOGMEOEMGMEMIOGMEMIMKMIMGMKMIMKKIMKMKKKMOKIKMKMKKKOKOKMKOIOKMIOIOIOKOIQIOGQIQGSIQGQGQGQIQESGSGQESGSEQEUEUEQCUESEUCUCQCUCSCUCSCUAUAWAUASAUAUAS%3FUAW%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lWcfxFWf_BvwGDNXRcTBmDoXDNY=) Timaru, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Ashbury Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Timaru Lighthouse - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Caroline Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - South Canterbury Museum - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles #### Getting around - Timaru Station - 8 min drive - Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk - ‪Coffee Culture - ‬4 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk - ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property ? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property located? > Located in Waimataitai, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Timaru Lighthouse, Ashbury Park and Caroline Bay Beach. Dashing Rocks Beach and Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden are also within 1 mile (2 km). Timaru Station is 28 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Seaside Retreat - Stylish, newly renovated oceanside property 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 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darci M. 6 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful accommodation Beautiful home within fantastic views of the ocean! We were very happy with our stay! ##### Darci M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona W. 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot near the sea Great wee spot near the sea and a walking park, quiet street apart from the odd train passing. ##### Fiona W. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori C. 4 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning stay This property was fantastic to stay at. Great location, clean and the owner was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend. ##### Lori C. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### John F. 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great seaside location Nicely renovated property, in a great location with sea views. Was ideal for walking access to Caroline Bay playground and the port to view the penguin in the evening. It was really nie to arrive with the fire already lit, it was a nice and thoughtful touch.The house had everything we needed for our stay. ##### John F. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda W. 4 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our favorite so far We have booked several houses through book a bach and this one is by far our favorite. The house was lovely and also set up well for children. Communication from the host was prompt and helpful and the area was beautiful with ocean views and just a 10min walk from the biggest playground in NZ. We will be back and can definitely recommend this accommodation and host! ##### Linda W. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline M. 12 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Seaside Retreat Loved our stay here. It has been totally renovated inside and was very well done. There was everything we needed.Maybe should mention the train at the back of the section but it didn't worry us. Would recommend ! ##### Jacqueline M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rivka T. 10 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! House was perfect for our needs, well equipped, great shower and wonderful coffee machine with frother!! ASO nice and warm with just the heat pump on for a bit. Very well situated…we were able to walk into town along the beach walkway.Unsure if we will be back this way but if we are I would happily stay again. ##### Rivka T. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren H. 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Such a beautiful holiday home Very clean, host was very helpful and responded straightaway. Great views and very relaxing. The fire was going on arrival, lovely and warm. Totally recommend ##### Lauren H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard L. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### At short notice Great place, nice spot, awesome view ##### Richard L. Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don F. 16 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tastefully modernized home. Clean and tidy and uncluttered. Was an ideal base for our group. Down near the seaside with lovely views over Caroline Bay. ##### Don F. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie T. 5 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Warm and welcome in Timaru Walkable to town and the beach. Having the heat pump on before we arrived so the house was perfect temperature. Bedrooms did get cold if we closed the doors at night but were very cosy with the doors open. No obvious place for pantry type food that we did not put in fridge. Was perfect for our week stay. ##### Jamie T. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz O. 1 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location Wonderful stay. Very clean and beautifully appointed. Fantastic location with easy walk to town and around the cliffs. Couldn’t find the spa but didn’t detract from the stay. Perhaps just update the amenities list. Highly recommended - would definitely book again. ##### Liz O. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aynsley H. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy little home Perfect for our group of six (three couples). Nicely renovated older home. Full kitchen (coffee machine!). One bathroom and one separate toilet, so that may be a challenge for some groups. Magnificent shower, great pressure. Lounge with log burner - we made full use of that in this wintery weather, and gratefully used wood provided. Plus heatpump. Location close to town. Lovely street next to harbour, great views. Great host: would book again with no hesitation. ##### Aynsley H. 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