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Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly)

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
West Melton, Canterbury
  • Orana Wildlife Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • International Antarctic Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • University of Canterbury
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly)

Just 15 minutes from Christchurch airport, 5 minutes to local shops and restaurants, 20 minutes into town centre and just over an hour to the local ski fields this rural cottage is central to all your needs. 5 minutes up the road is the National Equine Centre, Orana Park Zoo, Mcleans island with its numerous bike and walking tracks plus paint balling and multiple other adventures. Walking distance to local wineries. The cottage is seperate from our house which is set on 10 acres of land.
Enjoy Netflix, Neon and Prime TV on us with access to free wifi during your stay. Your welcome to bring your furry friend along (fees apply at booking and please follow the rules carefully to keep our own pets safe and stress free)
The kitchenette has all plug in appliances and enjoy breakfast, tea and coffee on us!
If you’re lucky you will hear our resident moorpork at night, and the bellbird can be heard most days during the day, watch out for the numerous quails as you drive in and walk around too!
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Orana Wildlife Park. Features include 1 hot tub. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchenette and a sofa bed.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchenette, dryer and sofa bed
  • 7 minutes by car from Orana Wildlife Park and 7 minutes from True and Daring Winery
Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly) offers its guests a hot tub. The front desk is open around the clock.

This West Melton cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Helen Roberts

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dogs are to be kept on lead around the grounds

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We do not have a change table, cot or high chair

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Country cottage close to airport (pet friendly) Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
great peaceful
Very quiet, Nice to have extras like orange juice, coffee machine,Loved that. nice warm bed and so soft.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Puppy trip home!
Helen was so accommodating as we were returning from Murchison with a puppy. Spotlessly clean and very homely. Great location as not far from West Melton.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
The accommodation was in a good location. Probably a little smaller than what we thought from the photos, especially the bathroom. The owner was very responsive to messages and seemed like a very nice person. The only downside was the room smelled a little damp. Probably needed airing a bit. s
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Craig O.

Liked: Cleanliness
West Melton Bach
My third stay with Helen. This place is great for two people. It’s clean and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jade A.

Liked: Cleanliness
comfortable stay
stay for the week due to a wedding here in christchurch, was very comfortable stay was peaceful and quiet, loved the fact it had netflix for my girls to chill after a long day out of activities, and i love how it had every thing we needed in it to , towels , plates , cups all the basic needs.really enjoyed our stay and we most definitely will love to return and stay agains.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda G.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

HEATHER W.

Great location
Very peaceful and easy roads into the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Retreat
It was a nice way to end the day, long drive and then in quiet of outskirts of Christchurch. Lovely to have a robe to wear, comfortable, great to have Netflix, great shower, all amenities plus milk, bread, really enjoyed. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice private quite location and easy to find
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great service and nice spot
Very helpful host worked really well for me and the dog for two nights thanks v much
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnya B.

Liked: Cleanliness
SISS Week
Easy communication with host, host gave us helpful information with regards to our stay with our horses. Easy check in and accommodation had everything we needed for the week. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay in chch
Helen right from the start made our stay a real pleasure. Everything was beyond expectation and felt like a home away from home. We had to take our old wee dog with us and there was no stress at all as the property was well set up. Thank you so much! We'll be back 😊👍
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Beautiful
Really enjoyed our stay, very cozy tiny home to relax in. Everyone was happy. Helen was very helpful with things to do with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Base for Exploring Christchurch.
I really enjoyed my stay! The property was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The hosts were friendly and made me feel right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous farm stay
A very considerate and hospitable host. Very accommodating with guests. No complaints and no negatives about the stay. Can’t wish for more. Would stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becs S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and homely
Loved the quiet location and the wee outside area with the swing chair which my son loved. So many personal touches...milk and coffee cereals jams etc.i loved the hairdryer! So much that i bought one the same on the way home.Lovely lady who checked in in our son and wee dog while we were at Selwyn Sounds...thank you so much! A lovely place in a wee piece of paradise.Thanks so much xx
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The property was perfect for what I needed. The welcome was very friendly …an extra email, there when I arrived, thoughtful ammenities, extra milk, cerials, bread, butter, marmelade and jam in the frdge….and apartfrom that total privacy. Great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emerson M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Comfortable
Excellent location, well equipped, very affordable. We'll likely come back here if we're in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
B@b
Fantastic place great 2 days away and best of all we could take our fur baby , we will be back if they wilm have us, thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee P., Christchurch, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect long term accommodation
Perfect spot for one of our workers who said he had a great time staying here. Nice & close for work, friendly & helpful owner Perfect for the 2 weeks he was here.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Accommodation and Excellent Host
Helen was lovely. She even provided a litter box and litter for our cat, put on the heat pump for a cosy arrival, had a couple of fresh eggs in the fridge and was very helpful - Well done.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recommend accommodation
Lovely people, especially good to have a wee back yard for our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Country Gem!
Had a wonderful stay, lovely hosts and absolutely perfect place to bring your dog. Great walks in the area and an enclosed courtyard for your dog to run around in. Will definitely be visiting again. Thanks so much Helen and family ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023