Title: Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000478236&destination=Leeston%2C+Canterbury%2C+New+Zealand&selected=88870714&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! Peaceful lakeside retreat with stunning Te Waihora views offers the perfect setting for outdoor BBQs on spacious lawns and complete relaxation ## Photo gallery for Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! ![Fireplace - Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! (Leeston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88870800/88870714/w1024h763x0y0-09b65ae4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! (Leeston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88870800/88870714/w1020h765x4y3-56f247b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! (Leeston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88870800/88870714/6bbddf37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher - Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! (Leeston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88870800/88870714/76c0bd13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! (Leeston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88870800/88870714/w1021h768x3y0-50ccdf8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Ellesmere Hideaway, in a private bay on Te Waihora (Lake Ellesmere), offers sweeping lawn views and tranquility. Enjoy cozy log-fire evenings after kayaking. BBQ facilities make it perfect for family gatherings or quiet getaways. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Parking available - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Apr 1 - Apr 2](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=88870714&PinnedHotelID=88870714&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=88870714&PinnedHotelID=88870714&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Apr 2 - Apr 3](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=88870714&PinnedHotelID=88870714&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=88870714&PinnedHotelID=88870714&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=88870714&PinnedHotelID=88870714&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=88870714&PinnedHotelID=88870714&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=88870714&PinnedHotelID=88870714&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=88870714&PinnedHotelID=88870714&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/onekey__standard__always_light.svg) Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. 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[Visit our Leeston travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Leeston.dx3000478236) [View more Agritourism in Leeston](https://www.expedia.com/Leeston-Agritourism.d3000478236-aaAgritourism.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.79767,172.35419&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hjhjGu%7C%7Dz_%40%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40Y%40S%3FUBU%40S%40U%40UBSBUBUBSBSBSBUDUDSBQDUDQDUDQFUDQFUFQDQHQFQFQFSHQFQHQFOHQHMJSHMHOHQJOHMJKJOJOJMJKJOJKJKLKJKLKLMJKLGLKLILKLILGLILGNELILILENCLGNELENENELCNCNCNCLANCNANCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBNDLDNDLDNFLBNDLHLHLDNFLHLFLHLJLHJJLFLJLLJJLJJJJJJJLNJJJLHNJJJNJLHNJPHNHLHRHLHPHNFPHPFPHRFPFPFPFPFPDTFPDPFTDTDPBTDPDRBTDTBPBTBRBTBT%40R%40TBT%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FX%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FVATATARATCTARATCTCRCTCTCPETCRETEPCTEPETGREPGRERGPGRGPGPGPIPGPIRGPILIPINIPINILKRILKNKNKJILKNKJMNKJKJKJMJKJMLMHMHKJMFMLMFMHMFOHMDMHMFODMDODMFOBMFODO%40MDOBO%40OBMBO%40O%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAOAOCMCOAOCOEMAOEOGMCOGMEOEMEMGMIOEMIMGMIMGMMMGMKMIKIMMMKKKMKKKKKKOKKKOKMKOKKIOKMISIMIOKQIOIQGMIQGSIQGQGQGQIQESGQGSESGSEQEUEQEUCQEUESCUCUCQCUCSCUCUASAUAUCS%3FUAUAW%3FUAS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=w4V77pxHRT_C8PNq2yx-L2Gu1jE=) Leeston, Canterbury ### What's nearby - ![Hagley Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/828/6dae6320-1789-442c-8573-4c37b5bfcee0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hagley Park 37 min drive \- 32.1 miles - Lincoln University 20 min drive \- 17.5 miles - Lincoln Event Centre 22 min drive \- 18.9 miles - Wolfbrook Arena 35 min drive \- 31.4 miles - Westfield Riccarton Mall 37 min drive \- 32.1 miles ### Getting around - Rolleston Station 37 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 51 min drive ### Restaurants - Suburban Eatery 5 min drive - Southbridge Takeaways 10 min drive - Crate & Barrel 6 min drive - Poppita's 5 min drive - For Goodness Cake 5 min drive ## About this property ### Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! Farm stay near the bay Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. Room features All guestrooms at Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! include comforts such as fireplaces, as well as amenities like WiFi. 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On the bay ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Shower ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven ### More - Fireplace - Heating - Washing machine ## 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 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: Load and start the dishwasher Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total pets Note from host: Please check with us if you'd like to bring a pet. ### 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 Safety features at this property include a smoke detector 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn!? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn!? ### What time is check-out at Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn!? ### Where is Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thanthong Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice place good view ##### Thanthong Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki B. Dec 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquil location Peaceful and picturesque place to stay by the lake edge. Very handy to the Soldiers Memorial Hall which was my son's wedding venue. We would definitely stay here again for a quiet weekend away. ##### Vicki B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### peter f. Nov 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spectacular lake view The location is spectacular with absolute water frontage and sweeping views across Lake Ellesmere to the port hills. ##### peter f. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. Jan 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very relaxing!! The listing title is very accurate, privacy tranquility and lots of wildlife on your front lawn! I cannot recommend this place highly enough! We had such a great break from civilization, was hard to leave. ##### David H. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chanel W. Jan 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning Love this place will be back ##### Chanel W. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Amenities Exactly as advertised: peaceful and tranquil. Enjoyed watching all the bird life from the porch. 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