Waterfront vacation rentals in Canterbury

This location in Akaroa is perfect. The view from the deck could be a painting you would hang in your living room. The layout of the apartment and decorations are very nice, obviously an owner with good taste. The town has plenty of good restaurants and the setting is soft and romantic. This was our second time to rent this 2 bedroom unit and we would never stay anywhere else.

Fantastic stay at Lana’s place. Great location right opposite the beach, but the icing on the cake was all the thoughtful touches and the attention to detail…..All those little things you need… she had thought of them all. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay. We will definitely be recommending this cute wee place to all our friends.

Lovely location and view! Clean, comfortable and easy to check in and out.

A lovely apartment, great location and Jackie had excellent communication. She even let us know that the apartment was ready early so we could check in sooner, which was a big help.

This is the place to be if you are visiting kaikoura - this is so relaxing, so pleasant. The house is so nice with an amazing view and so well equipped !! I really love it, Melanie

Stunning views Just what we needed for a peaceful getaway. Stunning views and a cozy fire. Everything you need, great friendly hosts that leave treats, and also very gracious allowing our Humphrey the Labrador come and stay too, who adored being so close to the beach. Thanks for having us, hope to see you again soon ⭐️🌟✨

We loved our stay and hope to come and stay again. Very comfortable and great location to beach and cafes.

This apartment opening out onto the beautiful Kaikoura Bay was fantastic. We awoke to a beautiful sunrise both mornings from our bedroom. The apartment was Immaculately presented with attention to detail in all aspects. It boasts quality fittings, towels, linen etc. Proximity to the local picture theater allowed me to nip next door to watch 'Tina' which I thoroughly loved. Walking distance to restraunts. Very, very good value for money.

Thank you Rowan for sharing your slice of paradise with us. Absolutely loved staying here. Beautiful little cottage with retro vibe with a nice deck facing a stream, farms and a mountain. Surely this is what heaven feels like! Wish could have stayed longer and look forward to returning again some day for a longer visit.

The house was huge and the surrounding were great, we managed to see the sunset right from the house. The house was equipped with the necessities we needed. We could hear the sound from the wooden floor when someone is walking on the upper floor or the stairs. Not a big problem to us but if you are sensitive to sounds, something to consider before booking. The water pressure was low, it was a bit inconvenient using the shower head. Robert was friendly and helpful, we are satisfied with the booking in general.

The Sumner location was great for access to the beach and hiking trails. The place was very clean and spacious for the two of us. Megan responded to a couple of questions I had immediately. Highly recommended

Great place! Stunning view, quick drive to town, spotlessly clean. 5 stars!

There were three of us staying for three nights. Wish we would have stayed longer. This is a fabulous house, full stop. If it's available for the days that work for your travel schedule, do yourself a favor and book it. The views are great from the decks, and it's such a peaceful place. It's an easy drive into Christchurch and convenient for exploring nearby areas like Sumner and Akaroa. The house was new, large, tastefully decorated, and super clean. Communications with Viv were excellent and replies were prompt. Check-in and check-out were super easy too. This house is a 10/10.

I can not rate this house more highly. It is so peaceful, with the most incredible views out every window! There was nothing better than waking up and looking out the window to the mountain range, and that evening having an incredible hot spa heated by a log fire. The house is rustic, with ever piece of furniture quirky and well chosen for the space. The bathrooms were spotless and the fire was lit ready for us when we arrived which we really appreciated. The beach is so close by, listening to the waves was my favourite thing. As a family, we absolutely adored our stay here.

This is the place brings you peaceful mind. Will definitely bring back my parents here next time. It's so quiet and private that you can only hear the birds chirping. It's like the real-life ASMR that can calm you down. I really like all the facilities that keep guests stay warm. For example, the cap in the shower room, heating pad for every bed, and aircon is also available. Also we had several animal visitors like bunnies and a cat. Very nice and cute.

We had a wonderful two-night stay at Mountain View! The spectacular sunrise and sunset views were breathtaking, and the private lake looked like a scene from a postcard. The house is spacious and beautifully furnished, making it feel just like home. Highly recommend!