Huntsbury Hideaway, Cottage with amazing views

Christchurch, Canterbury
$172 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 4

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Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Follow the winding path to the bottom of the garden where you will find the Huntsbury Hideaway cottage. From its exclusive spot nestled on the hillside you have sweeping views out to sea, over the city to the alps & into the port hills.

The Huntsbury Hideaway is a boutique 2-bedroom cottage that can accommodate up to 4 people in two luxuriously furnished queen bedrooms, complete with wardrobes. Each room has its own unique view. The sumptuously lit bathroom boasts a large shower under a skylight.

The fully equipped kitchen allows you to create a full meal, heat up takeaways or simply have a wine and cheese platter. Enjoy delicious antioxidant rich drinking water on tap from the Kangen machine water filter. Relax on the couch in the lounge, a serene space, with large bifold doors that can be opened onto the verandah to really soak in the expansive views. On a sunny day, the outdoor table and chairs on the verandah provide the perfect cool spot to enjoy food and drinks and soak up the view. Stepping down from the verandah is a courtyard surrounded by a garden of natives and fruit trees.

The cottage is built to passive house standards for comfort in all seasons and has a ventilation system to ensure a pleasant temperature and good air circulation. There is also a heat pump/air conditioning unit to ensure you can heat or cool the space on the rare occasions that it is required.

Location:
The Hideaway is located on Huntsbury hill overlooking Christchurch City, with stunning views out to sea. Wake up to the sun rising over the ocean and prepare for a day of relaxation or adventure. There are an abundance of activities right on your doorstep from our secluded spot.

* There is a bus stop at the gate which takes you directly into the city centre where you can explore the many restaurants, earthquake memorial, Riverside Market, the Art Centre, Art Gallery, The Museum and Botanic Gardens, or take a ride on the Tram.

* Huntsbury reserve, just a short walk up the road, you will find mountain biking, walking and running tracks which will take you up to the summit road, where you will have breathtaking views over Governer’s Bay and, and access to the Traverse track which leads you west toward the Christchurch Adventure Park or East towards Rapaki Track and out to Godley Head.

* Tussock Hill Vineyard & Cellar Door Restaurant is a 3 minute drive uphill to the top of Huntsbury Ave and only 1.1km or a 20 minute walk. They are only open during the day and have a menu of delicious sharing plates and locally grown wine.

Other things to note:
There is on street parking only for this accommodation. Access to the cottage is from the street past the main house. The cottage is located discreetly at the bottom of a large section and is private from the main house.

When the cottage is booked for two people I will only make up the main bedroom and the second bedroom will be locked to reduce unnecessary extra cleaning. If you need two separate rooms for two individuals please let me now when you book so that I can make up both rooms.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon monoxide detector On The Property But There Are Gas Appliances; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector With You On The Trip) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Aditya P.

    Submitted Jan 15, 2026

    Stayed Jan 11, 2026

    We had a great stay at the property. The place was clean, comfortable, and well set up for a short stay. The location was excellent — close to the city but still quiet, with great views and easy access to nearby amenities.Communication with the host was smooth and straightforward, and check-in/check-out was hassle-free. The space was exactly as described and had everything we needed.Overall, a very pleasant stay and we’d happily recommend it to others visiting Christchurch.

  • Debra L.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2025

    Stayed Dec 13, 2025

    We enjoyed the Hideaway very much. The home is located in a hillside neighborhood and is situated behind the main house down a stepping stone path. The interior is decorated beautifully. The home is very clean and set up with everything you need! I loved being surrounded by the garden and fruit trees. We highly recommend this property!

  • Daneen W.

    Submitted Dec 13, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    Anna and Ben are superb hosts. The cottage is exceptional. They even helped us figure out how to stream on the television. We could stay there for months!

  • Lidija M.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 1, 2025

    Fantastic property in every way

  • David S.

    Submitted Nov 21, 2024

    Stayed Nov 11, 2024

    We stayed as two couples for two nights. The property was well taken care of and in a quiet/intimate location. Great views overlooking the City. Would recommend

  • Cleavon B.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2024

    Stayed Mar 26, 2024

    Absoloutely enjoyed our stay at the cottage and Anna made us feel right at home when we arrived. The cottage was well stocked with amenities and spotlessly clean. Obviously great care is taken to ensure this cottage is ready for every guest arrival and the cottage is very up to date with a big fridge and lots of storage. We will definitely like to stay again at this lovely cottage. Thanks Anna for sharing your little piece of heaven with us.

  • Yvonne van H.

    Submitted Jan 25, 2024

    Stayed Jan 19, 2024

    I wish I could give more stars. We will definitely use this bach again. The cottage was clean. and the views of Christchurch from the porch are amazing especially at sun rise and sun set.

  • John W.

    Submitted Jan 14, 2024

    Stayed Jan 1, 2024

    My wife and I were delighted to stay at the Huntsbury Hideaway. Convenient, private, modern cottage with spectacular views. With many nearby trails for great hiking yet only 15 minutes to the City Center; it was an easy place for us to prepare great meals and to relax and the start and end of each day.

  • Evert B.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2023

    Stayed Nov 13, 2023

    Absolutely amazing property and location, with stunning views. Everything about this place was perfect. The bus stop is outside to take you in to Christchurch. Some lovely walks from the property, if you like hills!!

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$172+
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