Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn!

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3 bedrooms, WiFi
Microwave, oven, dishwasher
Fireplace
Exterior
3 bedrooms, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Leeston, Canterbury
  • Lake Ellesmere
    2 min walk
  • Lincoln University
    19 min drive
  • Lyttelton Harbour
    45 min drive
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    51 min drive

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About the area

Leeston

On bay.At this Leeston farm stay, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Ellesmere and 16 miles (25 km) of Lincoln University. Lincoln Event Centre and Larcomb Vineyard are also within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Ellesmere - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lincoln University - 19 min drive - 24.6 km
  • University of Canterbury - 33 min drive - 43.3 km
  • Hagley Park - 33 min drive - 44.3 km
  • Lyttelton Harbour - 45 min drive - 56.1 km

Getting around

  • Rolleston Station - 37 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Suburban Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crate and Barrel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Poppita's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Leeston Takeaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hillyers of Lincoln - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn!

ELLESMERE HIDEAWAY

This lodge styled 3 bedroom farmhouse with optional (extra) sleepout is uniquely located in a private bay of the famous Te Waihora (Lake Ellesmere). The sweeping lawn runs down to the lake itself and the views from the living areas of the house including master bedroom are nothing short of spectacular. You’ll be snug no matter what the weather or season thanks to the ambience of the large log-fire and ample dry wood supply.
If you enjoy seeing or photographing rare and shy wetland birds, you’ll be blown away with what can materialize for the patient observer. Bittern, kotuku (white heron), white faced heron, marsh and spotless crake, crested grebe, dabchick, pied stilt, banded dotterel, kingfisher, terns, gulls including passing flocks of black billed gulls, shags, scaup, grey teal, mute and black swans, shoveler ducks, mallards, pukeko, Canada geese, paradise ducks, and more.
The location is tucked away for the ultimate privacy, so with large deck, private jetty, expansive lawns, kayaks, and BBQ, complimenting the modern facilities inside, Ellesmere Hideaway is perfect for a relaxing break or quality family time, all less than an hour from downtown Christchurch. Lake Ellesmere is one of the largest lakes in NZ, but with a swampy edge around most of its perimeter getting close to appreciate its special natural features is quite difficult, making the proximity of ‘Ellesmere Hideaway’ that extra bit unique.
Leeston, just 5 minutes away, has cafes and restaurants, Fresh Choice grocery store, bottle store, hardware store, gas station and more.
Pets are OK subject to prior approval

Property manager

michck39

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Things to do

  • Spa tub

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven

More

  • Fireplace
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please check with us if you'd like to bring a pet.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thanthong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place good view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning
Love this place will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil location
Peaceful and picturesque place to stay by the lake edge. Very handy to the Soldiers Memorial Hall which was my son's wedding venue. We would definitely stay here again for a quiet weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular lake view
The location is spectacular with absolute water frontage and sweeping views across Lake Ellesmere to the port hills.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023