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Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK

Riverfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled near the Rakaia River, Dunnabridge at Rakaia Huts offers a serene retreat for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Take a leisurely walk to the river mouth, enjoy fishing for Salmon or Trout, or unwind with board games and DVDs in this cozy bach.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5861 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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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.

Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK

Riverfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Housekeeping is available on request.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Televisions come with video game consoles. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Stephen Caunter

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video game console
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please ask first.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Rakaia River. Peaceful Fishing Close to Chch

About the area

Map
Selwyn District, Southbridge

What's nearby

  • Lincoln University - 37 min drive - 45.4 km
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 54 min drive - 68.8 km
  • Riccarton Road - 54 min drive - 64.9 km
  • University of Canterbury - 55 min drive - 65.7 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 57 min drive - 72.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Southbridge Takeaways - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gateaux Ciel - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK located?

This family-friendly Southbridge holiday home is located by the sea, 11.8 mi (19 km) from Lake Ellesmere, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Salmon World and Lincoln University. Crown Research Centre and Foster Dog Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Rakaia Huts village with Rakaia River nearby. Great family getaway spot. Pets OK Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cozy place

Lovely cozy accommodation in an awesome location. Lots of walks and nice and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jude L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful rugged coastline and an awesome village community

It was a lovely peaceful location… a fishing cabin with relaxing and comfortable accommodation. We loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quiet setting

Great place to stay. Well equipped and comfortable. Amazing forest restoration project nearby with an interesting trail.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Year get away

Property was exactly what we needed. Just a short stroll to the water and other great walks. Great place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A brief interlude

We stayed for the third time at Rakaia Huts and loved it once again. Clean, welcoming and oh so quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Great wee holiday house. Perfect for our family. We will be back again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

A wonderful short break in the middle of a long drive. Peaceful and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Getaway

Great wee Bach, warm, tidy, full of character. Good size property for kids to ride their bikes. Shame the nor’wester turned the river to chocolate milk. Awesome property, will stay again. 👍
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway.

Thank you to Stephen and family for sharing your family bach. I was so comfortable and cozy. Such a friendly neighbourhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wonderful & Comfortable Place!

An absolutely wonderful place to relax in! It more than met all our expectations with all the amenities on offer including a comfortable bed and a good shower! Unfortunately unexpected rain hampered our attempts to really explore the place and for my husband to do some fishing, but we did manage to visit the nearby beach and look at all the birdlife there. I would highly recommend this lovely bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ross M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

What an awesome few days! Arrived and parked the car and didn't start it up again till we left. Fabulous spot. Fantastic crib. Lots of walking. Fresh air. Great laughs, food and beverages! Terrific sleeps! Thank you so much to our hosts for sharing this gem with us 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous silence

So easy to find. House was lovely and clean. So quiet. Really nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul K., Invercargill New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Neat, Warm and comfortable Stay.

My wife and I spent 1 night here. Was great. Comfortable bed, warm fire, entertainment centre was great. Would definitely stay again. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chony a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay great little batch everything you need, clean and tidy, would definatley recommend.

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Graeme T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good weekend

suited our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Good
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Batch

Lovely and very homey batch with everything needed for a fantastic family getaway. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Family Fishing Bach, Beautifully Kept

Very comfortable family bach with a great sense of the fishing history in a peaceful setting. Had everything you need and was a wonderful nostalgia trip for my old time fisherman dad (93 years old). We had a lovely time. Thanks for letting us bring the dogs. Great walks everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you could need for a quiet stay away! The fire was so cosy and the bed was comfortable!

Very homely feel to this batch which has everything you need to relax. It was so quiet which was perfect. Was lovely with the fire going. Everything was cruisy and there at hands reach. The owner was very communicative with instructions. My only confusion was whether I was meant to turn the main power off when I left but didn't want the freezer to defrost!! Hopefully it was all okay. Stayed one night and having a late checkout was perfect to help get organised in the morning! Thank you, would love to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Felt like home, will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway.

Every thing was as described and process was simple. I needed a break and this worked brilliantly. Would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Craig C.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Our review

It was a great relaxing time just what we wanted
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great Respite

This was a fabulous place to stay, very comfy dwelling and very clean and tidy. Lots of entertainment for children and well fenced and good sized area for the dog who had a wonderful time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Stop gap.

Lovely place to break our long travel. Beautiful location and very comfortable accommodation. Friendly neighbour making sure we were meant to be there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely family getaway

Everything your family could want for a relaxing, cosy place to stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021