With a stay at this cottage in Christchurch (Burnside), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Hagley Park and Russley Golf Club. .This cottage is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from New Brighton Beach and 14 mi (22.5 km) from Lyttelton Harbour.
International Antarctic Centre - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
University of Canterbury - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Mona Vale - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
St George's Hostpital - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
Hagley Park - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
Christchurch Railway Station - 15 min drive
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 6 min drive
Restaurants
Good Thai - 10 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Sevantis Restaurant & Cafe - 4 min walk
Kendal Fish and Chips - 4 min walk
Lone Star Cafe & Bar - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Spacious sunny cottage (airport close, family, pet friendly, disability access)
This warm, self contained cottage is bathed in morning sun and coffee on the deck is perfect. Built in 2017 this 116 sq meter cottage is well insulated with double glazing and a heat pump. Its 5 minutes to the airport and also on the bus route to a local mall, Canterbury University & the city. It was built for disability access and has ramps front and back an extra large shower to suit a shower chair if required. Dog friendly with conditions, definitely family & LGBTI+ friendly and kids are welcome. It is in a quiet position at the rear of our property which means we are close by to help out if needed.
Chris and Catherine are excellent hosts and look forward to you enjoying your stay with us. For short stay guests, breakfast and tea coffee, milk etc. will be provided. On street parking is available. The two bedrooms, 1 gueen and one with a king single and a single bed can sleep 4 people but let us know if you have additional requirements and we work with you to create a plan.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Catherine Hughes
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 25 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: Must pick up all cigarette butts
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Double-glazed windows
Garden
Recycling
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Guests responsible for damage and cleaning fee.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Events must be low key and behavior reasonable.
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Karen K.
20 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for what we needed!
This lovely 2 bedroom unit is located close to CHC. Everything about this place exceeded expectations. Our host was very friendly and accommodating. We would book again.
Karen K.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carol B.
20 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little spot
This place completely met our expectations and more. Clean, attractive, easy to find and there’s a bonus veggie garden and outdoor cat!
Carol B.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Louise C.
17 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Burnside Cottage
Very nice cottage in a great location. Lush beds provided a good night's sleep, lovely homely feel, well stocked pantry, went the extra mile to enquire what bread and milk we preferred. As a pet owner who was away from their dogs for 10 days, I loved that their pets were able to come and go if we wanted them too. Close to lots of food options. Would definitely recommend.
Louise C.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jan H.
15 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Would come back again
Convenient location. Clean, warm and cosy cottage. Chris and Catherine were friendly and generous hosts.
Jan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marita G.
14 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Relax and Enjoy
We really enjoyed your place, it had a lovely relaxed vibe. I sat in the 'egg' chair and read and when it got to hot I sat on the chairs outside the lounge. The fruit/vegetable garden is amazing and it's so thoughtful that you are willing to share its produce with your guests.
Marita G.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn S.
31 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Had a too short stay at this lovely cottage. Furnishings were soft, fluffy and warm. Excellent supply of kitchen staples, far more than usual. Place was very clean, had big comfy beds. The hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Carolyn S.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
So very nice in every way.
The bach was behind the main house - so very private. Immaculate and comfortable. Provided us with bread, eggs, milk, tea, etc. and travel snacks. Small library. Very bright, cozy and comfortable. A wonderful stay. Highly recommended.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jayne H.
21 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet gem
We would highly recommend this place! The hosts are very friendly, and even dropped us off at a couple of places we were going to. Their wee dog is very sweet. The cottage is extremely comfortable and was well kitted out with all the essentials plus quite a few luxuries! It truly felt like a home away from home. And so quiet. We hope to be back before too long. Thank you!
Jayne H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Albertus V.
26 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay!
My 2 teenagers and myself stayed at the property. Our hosts were super friendly, and our initial communication with them was efficient and fast. The property is clean, modern, tastefully furnished and has all the amenities one needs. The snack box and breakfast items was a welcome surprise. What made our stay extra special was the firepit our hosts laid our for us to toast some marshmallows on. I highly recommend this property and would love to stay there again if the need arise.
Albertus V.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carla P.
16 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic accom handy to rverything
We were very comfortable in this accommodation. The host Catherine was super, very friendly and accommodating. We had a dog trailer and needed to park off street. Catherine moved things around especially so we could do that. We also loved the welcome basket of treats on our arrival. A very thoughtful and kind gesture. Would definitely stay again.
Carla P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
STEVE T.
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A Winner
A great little spot Convenient situated, Loverly to stay in, and a wonderful host - Thanks heaps
STEVE T.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katerina N.
4 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Really nice property and hosts. There was a basket with some goodies waiting for us like cookies, bread and so on. Everything was clean, beautiful and warm. Hosts were very friendly. We travelled with our dog. Location is really close to the airport. Would definitely stay again 😊
Katerina N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Conrad E.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accomodation
Fantastic, well kitted, everything works and they went above and beyond for my pets.
Conrad E.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
bex M.
27 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
100%
Fab couple, very accommodating. Lovely home thought might be wee bit noisy due to airport but it was beautiful and quiet. Sitting in garden in sunshine eating fresh raspberries home grown 💯 . Will definitely be back . Highly recommended 😊
bex M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vicki C.
17 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
BOWLS Nationals
Easy to book, excellent communication & a hassle free process. Very welcoming & helpful. Would definitely stay again & recommend to others. Thank you Catherine & Chris
Vicki C.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kirsty G.
4 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cottage
What a lovely couple. Went above and beyond to make my family happy. Cant praise this lovely couple enough. Thank you for looking after my mum and brother and opening up your BBQ area for her moko's. Highly recommend
Kirsty G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Aimee C.
24 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic hosts
Fantastic place! Hosts were super helpful and friendly. Cottage had everything you needed and was very handy location for Airport side of town. Highly recommend.