Unwind in a Real, Cute, Comfortable Bach in Takamatua

Akaroa, Banks Penninsular
$149 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Old French Road will provide a lovely getaway. It is comfortable and homely whilst retaining its original bach character with wooden floors, mix and match furniture and knick knacks noone is quite ready to throw out.
Its sunny position overlooked by an old walnut tree and surrounded by roses, grape vines and natives is a lovely spot to grab a book and some time with friends and family.

Less than 2 minutes away the water to paddle in (when its not mudflats), the stream to do white-baiting and just a little further away a jetty to jump from. Within a short 3km drive you can enjoy the cafes, restaurants, galleries and boutique shops of Akaroa.

Whether it be a summer of sunshine enjoying BBQs outside on the deck or tucked up warm and cosy in front of the open fire (or heat pump) after sunset in winter, this bach will let you get away from it all.

There is a deck with seating and dining table out the back which is great for catching the early sun and a chair & couch set up on the front deck, perfect for sipping a wine or gin in.
The shower pressure is great after a new hot water cylinder has been put in, so you are good to go.

Linen (Optional, NZ$15.00 per person);
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$70.00 per stay);
Extra Guest (Optional, NZ$25.00 per night);

Special conditions:
*Smoking only allowed outside and butts to be collected.
*Family pets ok with prior approval - you must bring a bed for them and they are not to be on the beds or furniture. It is fully fenced.
*There is a culvert that runs across the corner of the front garden so you will need to watch small children.
*Two night minimum stay on weekends. Three night minimum stay long weekends.
*Price quoted is up to 4 people.
When guests leave please close main gate.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Playground
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • craig c.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Great location

  • Hayden F.

    Submitted Jan 18, 2026

    Stayed Jan 10, 2026

    Bach is really comfortable with everything you need.

  • Natarsha L.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2025

    Stayed Dec 22, 2025

    Great notes by the host which helped us navigate the area.The house, beds, amenities of the Bach were all really good, ensuring a relaxing stay with our Labrador.

  • Nicola K.

    Submitted Dec 12, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    Lovely place to stay, had everything we needed and was comfortable. The new doors look great! Easy communication with owner.

  • Jarad A.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    Awesome clean house with plenty of room and cosy lounge area. Great distance from the beach and easy access to walking tracks had an awesome stay!

  • Jos L.

    Submitted May 8, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    Very cute property, great set up with great communication from the owner.

  • Anna N.

    Submitted Apr 24, 2025

    Stayed Apr 22, 2025

    The communication with Lizzie was great. Lovely spot, had everything we needed for a couple of nights stay. Board games were heaps of fun.

  • Anna M.

    Submitted Apr 23, 2025

    Stayed Apr 15, 2025

    Lizzie was great to communicate with. So appreciative to be able to take our dog on holiday. Amazing location with Children’s bay walkway in walking distance and just a quick drive over the hill to Akaroa

  • Anthony D.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2025

    Stayed Apr 19, 2025

    Great little bach, even with the terrible weather we had a great time,playing board games etc.Has everything you need.Will definitely stay again soon

  • learne m.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    Once again, a fab stay at this comfortable, easy bach. The place just invites you to kick back and relax. Lizzy is very friendly and approachable. A perfect place to loll about in or come back to after a day on the water.

  • Robyn C.

    Submitted Mar 6, 2025

    Stayed Feb 27, 2025

    Great kiwi bach, so well equipped in such a beautiful relaxing spot.

  • Stephanie W.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2025

    Stayed Feb 23, 2025

    A lovely peaceful spot. House had everything we needed and we particularly enjoyed trying our the paddleboards. We would definitely go there again.

  • Jo d.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2025

    Stayed Feb 6, 2025

    excellent great location Lizzie very good with communication will stay again

  • Kerri B.

    Submitted Feb 21, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    We arrived quite late but check in instructions were clear and we made our way into the property with no issues. The location is supurb just a hop skip and jump down to the water at the end of the road. The Queen bed has quite a firm mattress, we are used to a soft one but didn't effect our stay too much Communication with the host was easy and I only wish we could have stayed longer

  • Antoinette L.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2025

    Stayed Jan 19, 2025

    This is the second time we have stayed and had a lovely time. Great location and lovely bach

  • Lorraine S.

    Submitted Feb 3, 2025

    Stayed Jan 25, 2025

    We had a great time in your lovely cottage. It was so comfortable and was very well equipped. It was very peaceful, great for putting your feet up with a good book. Our two small dogs thought it was pretty good as well. Lorraine

  • Rebecca E.

    Submitted Feb 2, 2025

    Stayed Jan 11, 2025

    We loved our week long stay here. The bach is cosy, comfortable and very well equipped. Nice beds and linen. Lovely quiet spot to relax, our kids and dog enjoyed swimming down near the jetty. Don't miss the walk over the hill to Akaroa for stunning views. Delicious fish and chips at Kaimoana and excellent coffee at The Common. Thanks for having us Lizzie, we hope to return soon.

  • Emma H.

    Submitted Jan 15, 2025

    Stayed Dec 30, 2024

    This place had soooo much more than we thought - literally every need was covered. It’s cute and cosy with outdoor space and in a perfect location. Can’t recommend enough.

  • Kim T.

    Submitted Jan 14, 2025

    Stayed Jan 8, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay, everything we needed. Great layout of spaces both inside & out. Very comfortable, lovely hot shower.

  • Charlotte L.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2025

    Stayed Jan 1, 2025

    We loved at time at Takamatua. This cosy little bach is delightful to stay in. We were travelling with three young kids (under 10) and they had a ball - lots of kids books and board games, a nice big backyard and a great outdoor bath! The kitchen was stocked with everything you could need, the beds were super comfortable and all the various outdoor seating options made it easy to find a quiet, relaxing space. It’s such a cool little house. It feels cosy, sunny, lived in and well-loved. We really enjoyed our stay there and we look forward to visiting again!

  • Christine K.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Dec 28, 2024

    We loved our stay at this gorgeous house. It had everything we needed and a few bonus extras.

  • Kaye J.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2024

    Stayed Dec 22, 2024

    On a friends recommendation, I booked this bach for a get-away family Christmas. It was perfect! Lovely little bach with everything we needed for our 6 night stay. Very well equipped and tastefully decorated with that personal touch. We made the most of the walks in the area, paddle boarding etc, and only a 3 minute drive to Akaroa. The two deck options worked well for us and so great having a fully fenced section for our dog. Stress free! Fantastic communication from the host made things very easy. Highly would recommend this bach.Would book again! Thank you Lizzy

  • Morag M.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    Excellent base so close to Akaroa and to family who live in Takamatua. House so we'll set up and resources. Back deck is the perfect place to start the day with a coffee in the sun. Lizzie provided amazing communication and the whole process was seemless.

  • Christine C.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2024

    Stayed Nov 19, 2024

    Beautiful environment lovingly maintained and decorated

  • Elizabeth G.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 8, 2024

    A lovely bolt hole from Christchurch. The bach was comfortable, warm and great outside space for coffee in the morning or a wine at night. Fabulous comms with the owner.

  • Rachael C.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 28, 2024

    The house was even better than the photos. There was lots of space and a relaxed vibe. Would love to stay again.

  • Tony v.

    Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed May 22, 2024

    The location was perfect for our stay - very peaceful and only a short drive to Akaroa. The bach was very quaint and had everything that we needed. Enjoyed our stay and would like to come back when it is warmer to do some water activities. The scenery and views on the peninsula are absolutely stunning!

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