When you stay at this vacation home in Akaroa, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Akaroa Museum and Akaroa Wharf. .This vacation home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Artisans Gallery and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from St Patrick's Catholic Church.
St Patrick's Catholic Church - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Akaroa Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 86 min drive
Restaurants
The Little Bistro - 12 min walk
Grand Hotel - 16 min walk
Crater Cafe Akaroa - 9 min walk
Bully Hayes - 8 min walk
La Thai Restaurant - 9 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Le Bach - Sun drenched north facing deck, Harbour views & Free Wifi
Please Note: -A cleaning fee of $150 per stay is to be paid in cash on arrival at Le Bach. -Bed linen is not supplied but can be supplied for an additional charge. Please enquire
Le Bach is the perfect base to explore Akaroa and its surrounds. This large holiday home sleeps 11 comfortably across 6 generous bedrooms serviced by 4 bathrooms. 2 of the bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms. The sixth bedroom is a cosy sleepout close to the back of the house. The sleepout does not have its own ensuite but it is very close to the rear bathroom in the house. The house is well equipped with unlimited high speed internet, a smart TV with Netflix and Spotify provided you have an account Le Bach’s generous size enables large groups to stay in comfort. The property is north facing and gets all days sun. Two heat pumps and a wood burner keeps the whole property warm in the cooler months. The front deck offers panoramic views of Akaroa Harbour while the sheltered rear deck is equipped with a large BBQ. Downtown Akaroa is a short 15 minute walk away where you can enjoy shopping or visiting some of the eateries and cafes. The garage is equipped with a kayak and two mountain bikes (helmets included) which guests are free to use. Off street parking is available. Le Bach is waiting to welcome you.
We give a very generous discount for seven day stays
Please Note: A cleaning fee of $150 per stay is to be paid in cash on arrival at Le Bach.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home offers a stereo and games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bathroom
4 private bathrooms
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Netflix
Smart TV
Stereo
Streaming services
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Unlimited smartphone data usage
Location highlights
In a village
Things to do
Bicycles
Kayak
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Bicycles
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 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 not allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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
Le Bach - Sun drenched north facing deck, Harbour views & Free Wifi Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 47 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aimee H.
27 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great sized family friendly house.Has everything needed for a practical enjoyable stay.House is nice and warm and the views are amazing.Hosts were helpful and friendly.We will definitely stay again!
Aimee H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wendy E.
7 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place stay
Good views, excellent place for a big group of friends to spend a weekend together. Would recommend and would stay again.
Wendy E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jane R.
7 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous weekend
A wonderful reunion of 8 friends was topped off by the fabulous accommodation. We will definitely book this spacious well equipped place again. Excellent communication from the owners who were keen to see we had a great 3 day holiday.
Jane R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pauline A.
26 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Heaven
Stayed at this slice of heaven for a long weekend with my family. Plenty of room for all of us, very well equipped and in the perfect location!We will definitely be booking this again!Owners were very obliging and helpful.100 out of 10 for us!
Pauline A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Elizabeth P.
23 Mar 2025
Stay review
Great location and house we enjoyed very much
Elizabeth P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ruth H.
6 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Touch of paradise
House is gorgeous, perfect for a large group of oldies. Akaroa has everything plus. La Baguette has divine croissants etc.
Ruth H.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephen W.
29 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2025 Fab in Le Bach
Our large extended family with multiple younger children so enjoyed staying at le Bach this summer. So many different spaces in the house for rest, quiet, catching up, having fun, enjoying sun, watching birds, cooking up large... Fantastic place for a large family, with lots of things for kids and families to do together, very nice walks nearby including down to town, and wonderful views.
Stephen W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Judy L.
19 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort plus
Fantastic house and location. We celebrated our 50th anniversary with children and grandchildren.
Your lovely home made for a seemless stay for us all.
Judy L.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Timothy R.
1 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Timothy R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kerry P.
24 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home with great decks and outdoor space.
Home was great for a group with plenty of bathrooms. Enjoyed a girls trip away but just found it a steepish walk to 5he main street. Was easier to drive down the hill. Good communication from the owner. Would definayely stay at this property again.
Kerry P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Murray T., Pegasus, N.Z.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant
Couldn't ask for a better place for a family gathering, accommodated all of an extended family for an event.
Very well equipped and comfortable with decks front and back to escape the breeze.
Owner Winston very easy to communicate with and very helpful.
Murray T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephen W.
10 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway from Christchurch
A large house with lots of different rooms, lots of bathrooms, well set up for children, great views. There was a cold snap while we were there, but the log fire works well and 2 heat pumps help. Lovely short walk into the town. Beautiful views. Great communication from hosts.
Stephen W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Carley B.
29 Apr 2024
Family Getaway
Great place! Plenty of room for everybody - adults upstairs, kids downstairs. Lots of board games to choose from. Four bathrooms! Short walk to town.
Carley B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Helena G.
14 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful views, great location, good kitchen well set
Helena G.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Veronica T.
27 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family stay
Perfect home for family stay beautiful views close to everything
Veronica T.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brenda N.
13 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Lovely stay. Amazing views, very comfortable and ideal for a group or family get together.
Brenda N.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Jess K.
1 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Views
The hosts were amazing, super helpful and quick responses. House was lovely with great views and easy to keep warm. Beds are very firm so keep that in mind with bed preference. Could have been a little bit cleaner but was overall a lovely stay
Jess K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pauline N.
5 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Le Bach is in a perfect location, easy walk to the beach and shops. The house is lovely, very large, and very well equipped. We used it for a writing retreat and it had everything we needed. We particular appreciated the big dining table to work on. The beds were very comfortable.
Pauline N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jill M.
29 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
This large well appointed house was perfect for our writers retreat weekend. Perfectly situated for a great view (including some wonderful sunsets) and easy walking to town (not so easy walking back up) it was just what we wanted.
Jill M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Rose P.
7 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious & comfortable
Beautiful view, lots of native bird life, we were a group of five women all had own bedrooms and three with own bathrooms. Property would also be great for a family. Super easy owners to deal with, was clean and tidy.
Rose P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Richard L.
30 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family weekend away
If anything, our expectations were well and truly exceeded.
Fantastic location within walking distance of township and amenities - albeit a bit of a hill to hike up. Great views of the harbour, hills and general landscape. Beautiful sunset and sunrises.
We celebrated a birthday here with all children and grandchildren. Plenty of room and space in and out of the home. Kitchen and bathroom facilities were excellent.
Home was very safe for little people.
Good parking.
We had such a wonderful weekend away and I would highly recommend this home.
We will return.
Richard L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela G., Christchurch, New Zealand
12 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely views and plenty of space
This was a great place for two families to stay. The views from the deck were amazing. The kitchen was well equipped, and there was plenty of space for us all. The location was great, a bit of hill walking but not too far into town.
Angela G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sue D.
2 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Akaroa Stay
Excellent location and great home with lots of space for 6 friends. Very comfortable and great views from the balcony.
Sue D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ivan R.
17 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
We really enjoyed the spacious rooms and the indoor, outdoor flow. There were lots of bathrooms for everyone so no queues. We loved the views and the environment.
Ivan R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
John N.
9 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
Excellent location, large communal areas ideal for gathering with family after a break of many years. The house is very well equipped for a group stay. All in all, more than matched up to expectations - of all ages.