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Small Town Getaway

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access - Small Town Getaway (Southbridge)
Interior - Small Town Getaway (Southbridge)
Property grounds - Small Town Getaway (Southbridge)
Small Town Getaway provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Small Town Getaway

Want a change of scenery? Situated in natural surroundings, a quiet location. Southbridge is a small rural town South of Christchurch and 8 kms from Leeston township, lovely scenery with a strong farming community.
Southridge has a public swimming pool open in summer, Fish n chip / Chinese takeaway, play ground, reserve and an Indian food truck. There is a superette open 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm, as well as a local pub for an ale or meal in the Restaurant. The beach and the Rakaia River is known for its salmon and trout fishing, and 3 minutes by car to the Ellesmere speedway. Walking tracks include bird walk in harts Creek and the Rakaia huts walk.

On High Street Southbridge at the back of our property is a Studio style accommodation. With Nice outdoor area and garden. 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom. Kitchen and living area with Fold down Sofa bed.

Kitchen with electric stove
Fridge- freezer with iced filtered water and ice
Cutlery
Pots and pans
Safe drinking water
Microwave
Hot water jug
Electric AC and heater
Complementary milk, coffee, tea and hot chocolate and Sugar
TV and stereo
Books/magazines (movies and board games)
Bedding provided

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Paper towels
  • Water dispenser

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

This property does not have elevators

About the area

Southbridge is home to this apartment. Local points of interest include Lake Ellesmere, Salmon World, and Lincoln University.
Map
Southbridge, Canterbury Region

What's nearby

  • Hagley Park
    Hagley Park
    40 min drive - 55.9 km
  • Lincoln University
    22 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Lincoln Event Centre
    25 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Wolfbrook Arena
    38 min drive - 54.8 km
  • Riccarton Road
    39 min drive - 55.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Suburban Eatery
    6 min drive
  • Southbridge Takeaways
    4 min walk
  • Hillyers Leeston
    6 min drive
  • Crate & Barrel
    6 min drive
  • Leeston Souvlaki
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Small Town Getaway pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Small Town Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Small Town Getaway?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Small Town Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Small Town Getaway located?

Situated in Southbridge, this apartment building is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Lake Ellesmere and within 20 miles (32 km) of Salmon World and Lincoln University. Lincoln Event Centre and Larcomb Vineyard are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Small Town Getaway Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable well equipped accommodation, with everything you could ask for in the kitchen, hosts were very friendly while respecting our privacy, nothing was a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Steph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and had all you need
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was lovely, and host was nearby and approachable. It was great for what we needed .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jade T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026