“We found that Alan and Janice had a beautiful property in a spectacular location, great relaxed hosts, very easy to communicate with and friendly. Fully matched photos and description, was comfortable and we felt very much in a home environment. Would love to stay again if available next time we are back in Christchurch. ”
Family Home on hill, overlooking the sea and nearby beach.
Family Home on hill, overlooking the sea and nearby beach.

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- 3 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 8
- 2 Bathrooms
About our home
Our two story 25 year old family home is very comfortable. It features a large deck overlooking the hills and valley with the sea beyond. It also has a patio area for outside dining. The lounge dining area and kitchen are open plan. There is one bedroom with on suite on the ist level with the two other bedrooms and a bathroom up stairs.
Features
- Main home
- Garden
- Balcony
- Wifi
- Equipped for kids
- Wheelchair friendly
- No smoking
- Central heating
- Dish washer
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Parking
- No pets
“Alan and Janice have a beautiful home and they were very gracious and relaxed hosts. My blended family of six stayed for 10 nights to attend and help prepare for a wedding. The home was perfect for our needs. Spacious, comfortable, spotless and well equipped. We enjoyed the added extras such a dinner ingredients picked fresh from the garden, and a large garage for our vintage car. We met Alan briefly and communicated easily before and during the stay. It’s swaps like these that set house swapping well above other options. ”
“Great people to deal with and absolutely ideal location with panoramic views to the ocean. Exactly as we imagined. Near the beach, and to shops for the necessities. Pleasantly quiet location. Wonderful. ”
“What a view! Beautiful home and location, Would recommend a stay here, a view of Christchurch that you only see from the hills. Hosts very communicative and helpful Simply lovely Katie and Steve ”
“The perfect guests to have in our home. Couldn't recommend them more highly. Even better we managed to share a cup of coffee when they arrived.”
“Great guests, thank you for great communication and the lovley way you left our home.”
More about us
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We are a retired couple with four children, three living overseas with grandchildren. Hence the need to travel.
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We love the outdoors, climbing and trekking in the mountains. We are also keen sea kayakers.
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We have a real interest in other ethnicities and cultures.
Swap availability
- White
- Open to offers
- Green
- Available
- Red
- Not Available
Where is it?
Neighbourhood
We live in a quiet neighbourhood, but only 5 minutes drive to the supermarket, and shops including numbers of cafe's. We are also only 5 minutes drive and 20 minutes walk from the beach. The house is on the "Port Hills" which provide many opportunities for recreation, including walking, mountain biking.
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