Seaside Cottage - Glen Bay

4.7

Outstanding(208 Reviews)

House in Akaroa

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

This property is in within 15 minutes easy flat stroll or 2 minutes’ drive down to the centre of the village of Akaroa and all it offers, and is well suited to those wanting to explore the beautiful Bank Peninsula region.

Tourist activities include both dolphin watching and swimming with dolphins, guided kayaking, fishing and swimming, hiking, walks and a relaxed village around which you can just stroll and enjoy the views, the people, the atmosphere...

There’s a good children’s playground if traveling with children, beaches for playing in and a pleasant drive by car to the outer bays of the Peninsula will find some of the best beaches in Canterbury. Banks Peninsula even has a couple of hidden surfing spots which are world renown. The village also boasts a decent sized supermarket, many cafes, and a host of wonderful restaurants. The safe bay also offer great walks and hikes, along with boutique shopping, galleries, wineries and the famous Barry Point cheese factory.

Akaroa is 1,5 hours from Christchurch city, and has a regular mini-bus service operating between Christchurch City, and both the International and Domestic airports if you’re arriving from another city.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$70.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Akaroa

Nearby attractions

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

25.4 mi

Canterbury Museum

25.5 mi

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

30.2 mi

Akaroa Dolphins

0.8 mi

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Seaside Cottage - Glen Bay

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4.7

Outstanding(208 Reviews)

House in Akaroa

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Akaroa

Nearby attractions

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

25.4 mi

Canterbury Museum

25.5 mi

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

30.2 mi

Akaroa Dolphins

0.8 mi

Reviews

4.7

Outstanding(208 Reviews)

Summary of reviews

Awesome little place with all the amenities you could want. Perfect for families or a cozy getaway. Great views and peaceful atmosphere.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

5.0

May 2024

Awesome little place with all the amenities you could want. Perfect for our group of 3 adults, 3 children

5.0

Apr 2024

Lovely little warm cottage in a great location will be back. Parking is limited for boat parking in the area. Tap really needs to be fixed otherwise great place really tidy and clean with amazing views.

5.0

Apr 2024

comfortable and down to earth historic cottage for those who value character and environment over glitz and modcons

4.0

Mar 2024

We had a great stay in Akaroa, the property is just like the listing. It was perfect for our girls weekend

5.0

Mar 2024

Awesome location, Awesome house. Wish we could have stayed longer. Instructions and communication from host was brilliant.

5.0

Mar 2024

loved watching cruise ships and the beach at Okains Bay

5.0

Mar 2024

Great location, well equipped with all necessary stuff. It's not chic but very quiet und peaceful

5.0

Mar 2024

The accommodation was amazing, great location, very well equipped. Great contact with the host. Thanks see you again.

5.0

Feb 2024

Wonderful Relaxing stay. We so enjoyed the perfect veranda over looking the sea. Comfortable beds, quaint cottage, rabbits and quail visits to back yard, bird life abound. Thank you very much.

5.0

Feb 2024

Love this quaint wee bach. Perfect location and fully equipped with everything you need. Wish we’d booked for longer and can’t wait to go back.

5.0

Feb 2024

This simple little dwelling was comfortable, cosy, had all the facilities required and the best location in Akaroa to make a perfect stay. The harbour is just across the road, kereru fly about in the trees nearby and it is a perfect and peaceful place for a most enjoyable stay. Within easy walking distance of walks, native bush, cafes and restaurants.

5.0

Jan 2024

We loved it!!! Such a cool bach to stay with our little ones. Super clean and tidy. Just a lovely kiwi atmosphere.

5.0

Dec 2023

Beautiful wooden cottage on the rocky shore of Akaroa. Wonderfully clean and tidy. Beds really comfortable and fully kitted as described. A great holiday let for all.

5.0

Dec 2023

Our family had an amazing stay at the Seaside Cottage. The house was immaculate and the location couldn't be better. We can't wait to come back again next Summer.

5.0

Nov 2023

Lovely cottage with everything you need at hand.. very comfortable beds and the view is to die for.. helped ourselves to yummy mandarins growing up the back of property.. will definitely come stay again!

5.0

Nov 2023

Beautiful little quaint spot

5.0

Nov 2023

Great location opposite the water and in walking distance of the edge of the town and shops. Property was as described in the listing, very clean and tidy and well furnished. We enjoyed our stay very much!

3.0

Oct 2023

Lovely to stay in the wee Glen Cottage again. Comfortable, clean and well equipped.

4.0

Oct 2023

Very cosy and clean cottage. Beautiful location on the waterfront. Handy to tourist attractions. We really enjoyed our stay, it was warm and welcoming.

5.0

Oct 2023

Very clean and tidy - everything you needs has been thought of. It is old school Bach style , which i love . would love to stay again. Many thanks to owners for running such a lovely place.

5.0

Oct 2023

2 nights, excellent views, location and peacefulness. Very happy.

5.0

Oct 2023

For us "The Glen" is "the" place to come and veg out for a time. Regards Ian and Yvonne

5.0

Sep 2023

Had a fabulous stay at Glen Bay Cottage. Sat on the veranda in the sunshine by the sea; couldn’t be more relaxing. 2 nights wasn’t long enough. Will be back.😁👍 Kay

5.0

Sep 2023

We loved our stay in this gorgeous cottage, it had everything we needed including beautiful views, the water just across a quiet road, a lovely sunny deck and garden, and such a relaxing vibe. We loved being slightly out of the village but still within walking distance of it. Thank you for a lovely stay

5.0

Jul 2023

What a treat to stay in such a cute and unique home and with such an incredible view. Our entire weekend was plagued by intense rain but somehow staying here still made it magic. Couple this with amazing home owner/ppty manager and you can’t go wrong!

5.0

Jul 2023

A perfect little getaway spot in a very beautiful and relaxing place. Our kids particularly loved the little stone beach opposite, and spent hours looking for shells and crabs. Will be back.

5.0

Jul 2023

Lovely little retro cottage right on the ocean. Very clean and tidy and suited our family well. Great views and nice and warm despite the storm outside!

5.0

May 2023

Had the best time gorgeous little cottage in a great location. It was clean, cozy and comfortable just a short stroll to the main street. Highly recomend

5.0

Apr 2023

Lovely cottage and setting. Location perfect. Wonderful way to finish our southern odyssey before heading home to Wellington.

5.0

Mar 2023

We loved the cottage. Right up our alley. 1940s 50s flavour. Plenty of beds, just needed 2. Did pay extra in cash for bedding, but that was okay. We stayed several days and made some day trips. Pick up some groceries before you go. Nice front porch to sit on right across from the water on a quiet dead-end road. Clean, neat and tidy. Part of the appeal was that it was like the Hou s e I grew up in. Brought back lots of memories.

5.0

Mar 2023

lovely and clean, excellent communication from property manager, cozy beds and overall bach feeling. enjoyed the view and will most certainly be back, thank you

5.0

Mar 2023

Such a great place.. thank you for having us stay.. Too good to tell the world about!!

5.0

Feb 2023

lovely summer bach spot

5.0

Feb 2023

We four adults spent three nights at Glen cabin. Great location near the lighthouse an about a mile from town. Quiet at night. Very comfortable and just as advertised. Old style feel but we had everything we needed.

5.0

Feb 2023

Perfect place to relax and make the most of the water right out front.

5.0

Jan 2023

We loved the cottage and will book again. The location was perfect for exploring the area, but we could easily have stayed on the verandah enjoying the view. Thanks!

5.0

Dec 2022

A great 100 year old cottage that was cozy, warm, and comfortable. Just what we needed as a base to visit our old family haunts after 20 years.

5.0

Nov 2022

Great location and comfortable low key historic home

4.0

Nov 2022

We made a spur of the moment decision to go - because we really needed a break, and we knew this property having stayed there before, and we love the quiet location. Because of our rush we were too late for the linen to be ready so we brought our own. We were happy to meet the owner who popped in briefly and we could ask about charging the electric car.

5.0

Nov 2022

The cottage was so great for our stay in Akaroa. Everything was neat and clean and we loved the whole atmosphere of it. It is so handy to Akaroa township, a short walk to the Gardens of Tane, the lighthouse, and the Britomart monument. Very sunny position. Can highly recommend.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Akaroa?

The average price for a rental in Akaroa is $159 per night. This rental is $40 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Seaside Cottage - Glen Bay. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Seaside Cottage - Glen Bay pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Seaside Cottage - Glen Bay?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Akaroa

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Akaroa?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Seaside Cottage - Glen Bay pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Seaside Cottage - Glen Bay?

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