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Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn!

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Property grounds
Interior
Dining
Microwave, oven, dishwasher
Fireplace
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 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
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About the neighborhood

Located in Leeston, this farm stay is near the bay. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ellesmere and Port Hills, while Lincoln Event Centre and Air Force Museum of New Zealand are cultural highlights.
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Map
Leeston, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Lake Ellesmere - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lincoln University - 21 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Hagley Park - 39 min drive - 32.9 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 41 min drive - 34.0 miles
  • Lyttelton Harbour - 53 min drive - 41.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rolleston Station - 37 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crate and Barrel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Southbridge Takeaways - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Leeston Takeaways - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Suburban Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Marks Bar - ‬8 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 amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. 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.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Decks/patios, dishwashers, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • 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

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?

Yes, Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn!?

As of Sep 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! on Sep 14, 2025 start from $137.16, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! located?

Situated near the bay, this farm stay is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Ellesmere and within 20 mi (32 km) of Lincoln University and Lincoln Event Centre. Larcomb Vineyard and Port Hills are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thanthong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place good view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanel W.

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

Stunning

Love this place will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter f.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Amenities
Exactly as advertised: peaceful and tranquil. Enjoyed watching all the bird life from the porch. Well cared for older home
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025