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A Wonderful Rural Gateway

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Terrace/patio
Beach nearby
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 230 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ashburton, Canterbury
  • Place, Caroline Bay Beach
  • Place, Ashburton Domain
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Hood
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪79 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Wonderful Rural Gateway

Located 25 mins south-east of Ashburton, 90 mins from Christchurch.

Wake up to the dawn chorus, practise yoga outdoors, or sip your morning cuppa while enjoying great farm views - wonderful ways to start your day.

Enjoy a peaceful and undisturbed day on the deck looking out across the farm. On a clear day, Mount Peel, Mount Somers and Mount Hutt can be seen from your front doorstep.

We are well away from cities and towns, so you will enjoy stunning clear Canterbury night skies devoid of light pollution.

Our tiny cottage is modern and comfortable, is double glazed and insulated, and includes a kitchen, spacious garden, heat pump/air conditioning, gas hot water, washing machine, dishwasher, oven, television, and free Wi-Fi. Bring your own food and drink and enjoy cooking in the cottage. There is plenty of room to park a camper or a car.

Locale
It is 5 mins drive from the cottage to the beach. The ocean is unsuitable for swimming due to undertows, but fishing is reasonably good. You may be lucky enough to see the hector’s dolphins. If you encounter fur seals, it’s important to stay back and give them space.

The property is close to the Rangitata River mouth, one of the most fished rivers in the Central South Island Region. It is 25-40 mins to Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve, Orari Gorge Track, Kakahu Track and Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve.

Guest Access
Your cottage is located up a farm lane in a private setting with your own garden and no close neighbours, except for cows or calves.

Please be aware that this is a working farm, so look out for hazards such as trucks, tractors, electrified fence wire, livestock etc. If you have footwear you have worn on a farm, please disinfect it to prevent the spread of disease.

The Drift Inn restaurant is 18km away. Hinds Bar and Restaurant is 16km away. There are cafes at Hinds and Rangitata, and a small convenience store at Hinds.

The Space
Birds love our place. We have native birds like fantails, pied stilts and pukeko around the farm as well as songbirds, finches, and quail. You may also encounter unpopular visitors like possums, hedgehogs and hares which show up at night. Don’t worry: they won’t come and join you unless you keep your doors wide open.

This would be a wonderful place for you if you are looking for a rural break and a chance to escape a stressful and restricted lifestyle during this challenging period.

Contactless check-in…no need to see anyone. The cottage will be ready for your occupancy when you arrive.
You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus laundry facilities, at this cottage. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 20.5 mi (33 km) from The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum and 22.6 mi (36.4 km) from Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Coldstream cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 323 square feet

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

A Wonderful Rural Gateway Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie P., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed a couple of nights in this very peaceful spot / awesome for star gazing away from the usual light pollution / comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty cool wee spot, stayed gor 1 night, the hosts were awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rennae F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little getaway.And we enjoyed our timeBut we do suggest that they put in lights to the property as we arrived at night time and found it very very hard to find. There were no signs or directions on the road to suggest where to goAs it’s in the country this made us feel very stressed as we had to approach your house to find the location. We would recommend that they updated a little bit around the place example couch. But it was clean and comfortable with all we need
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

domo t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Good

Very Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Neil B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Contained stay

The weather was cold and grey but the cabin was warm and cosy. It was an interesting to experience living in a shipping container
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We really liked our stay and hope to come back in the near future
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet rural property ideally suited for access to the North Side of the Rangitata River mouth

The property is sited on a farm. It is well away from an unsealed road (no traffic noise) and from the farm house. I think I may have heard a chain saw for a short while. In case you are worried there are no farmyard 'smells'. Check in and instructions on how to find the property were great. The manager replied promptly to my questions. I saw no one else, but I could have walked to the farmhouse if there was a major problem. The property is a converted shipping container, that is light, airy and was easy to warm up. The kitchen and shower were good. The view was lovely. I have no criticism what so ever. Like most of the Canterbury beaches south of Christchurch are NOT for swimming. In hindsight I should have taken my surfcaster rod.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness

hello

lovely stay in ,middle of the countryside: Nice views: q coffee pot mould have been nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Great spot to get away , shower really good pressure 👌 everything you need is there ! Thanks heaps
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jack S.

Great Weekend Getaway

Impressed both me and my partner for our Anniversary Trip, amenities were abundant for the size of the building, super scenic on clear mornings (Mt Hutt, Taylor & Harper visible) making it perfect for casual or experienced photographers (especially with the amount of native Fauna flying around). Ashburton, Geraldine and Lake Hood all reachable in 25-35min depending on traffic,otherwise a great location away from everything but close enough to major towns to have a great weekend away in Mid-Canterbury.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

Thank you so much, we had a fantastic time. Property was spotless and had everything we needed. Gorgeous area and lots of cool birds. Will definitely be recommending to friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serenity

What a beautiful restful spot to stay. Got to see the full moon rising above the horizon. Also love watching at the hawks flying around. Highly recommended to anyone wanting some r&r
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very peaceful rural hideaway

Coldstream isn't on the tourist track but that was the point, just to get away from everything in a quiet rural setting. The rhythms of the surrounding farm were very peaceful and the nearby coast was good to explore. Only 40 minutes drive to great tramping too. The cottage was small but perfectly formed - great kitchen, awesome shower pressure, cosy at night, and spotless. Some wee treats provided by the host were a nice touch. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Flying visit

On my way through the area I needed a place to stay, somewhere quiet,nd beautiful. I was impressed with the canin and tranquil surroundings. Having the bwach 2 minutes away was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Refuge

Arrived in the dark and in a downpour but bumping in couldn’t have been easier under the instructions provided. Woke up to a peaceful scene and a golden morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Lovely quiet spot. Everything you need thought of. Great to explore different part of country. Would recommend a trip to lake hood lakehouse restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country

Nice quite place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Diamond in the Rough

What a great place - in the middle of a farm, totally private, gorgeous cherry blossoms from every window with paddocks and mountains in the background. Spotless, comfy (double) bed, air conditioning, great TV channels, oil heater if needed as well as bathroom heater and even managed to fit in a washing machine. Above and beyond our expectations - the shampoo, conditioner, body wash were divine. Highly recommend - easy to get takeaway in Ashburton 20 minutes away if you don't want to cook.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

Very clean and comfy place to stay. The host replied promptly to any questions. It is small but very functional. Would happily stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Country Getaway

Lovely, clean compact accommodation. Peaceful farm environment close to many lical attractions. Thoughtful hosts.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pip H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Awesome wee place to stay, just prefect for a get away with my husband. Highly recommend and will go back again. Thanks so much
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Peaceful couple of nights. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeannie n., Rolleston

Liked: Cleanliness

Jeannie

Great place to stay very comfortable and warm close to the beach and great bird life, thanks for the wee treats!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023