The perfect place for large groups or several families to holiday together… This spacious 5-bedroom home is superbly configured to help guests come together when they want to and have privacy when they don’t. It is incredibly peaceful, located down a private drive and surrounded by native birds yet only a 10-minute downhill walk into town making it a great base from which to explore and enjoy beautiful Akaroa. LOUNGE Relax on one of the three 3-seater couches to catch games on SKY Sports (included) or stream a favourite movie (own log-in) on the 75” smart flat screen tv. KITCHEN The kitchen comes totally equipped with everything imaginable including an XL airfryer, dishwasher, nespresso machine (BYO pods), espresso maker (BYO finely ground coffee beans), kitchenaid stand mixer, hand mixer, blender, toastie and smoothie maker. An 8-seater dining table facilitates communal feasting and competitive board-gaming. There is a gas BBQ, tressle table and chilly bin for guest use in the garage. BEDROOMS Bedroom 1 – Queen bed with electric blanket (ground floor) Bedroom 2 – Queen bed with electric blanket (ground floor) Bedroom 3 – Single bunk beds (ground floor) Bedroom 4 – Master - California King bed with separate sitting area, writing desk, flat screen tv with DVD player and chrome cast (upstairs) Bedroom 5 – Single bed (adjacent to Master bedroom upstairs) Additional mattresses – there is a foam single mattress stored under the bunk beds downstairs and an innerspring mattress kept under the single trundler bed upstairs which can be used with the single pull out bed frame within the grey ottoman in the expansive Master bedroom. AMENITIES - Separate toilet downstairs - Shower and vanity downstairs - Shower, vanity and toilet upstairs RECREATION - Unlimited wifi - Extensive DVD and boardgame collection - Huge amount of books for children and adults like - 8 ball pool table & dart board (garage) - Teenagers’ retreat with sitting area in garage - Fitness equipment (weights and workout equipment) in garage for those who like to earn their down time - Two scooters and trike - Bodyboard and sandcastle toys - Beachchairs - Tennis racquets - The deck has wicker outdoor lounges and fantastic views right down to the harbour and is the place to be for coffee or snoozing during the day or sundowners in the evening FOR BABIES/TODDLERS - Two portocots with own mattresses - Change mat - Umbrella stroller - One plastic Mocka highchair, one wooden toddler highchair and one booster seat - Stair gate - Baby toys and books - Children’s tableware - Children's hard plastic paddling pool - Slip n' slide HEATING There are heat-pumps in the lounge and Master bedrooms, individual heaters in other bedrooms, electric blankets for the Queen beds and extra blankets available to keep guests toasty warm in the cooler months. Please note that the wood burner is not maintained and is not available for use. PARKING There is plenty of parking both on-site (one space under the carport and space for 2 cars on the concrete pad in front of the garage) and off (at the top of the culdesac). CLEANING This home is maintained to an excellent standard by a fabulous local cleaner, and linen and towels are included in the mandatory $100 cleaning fee so that guests can pack light! Please note that bed making and BBQ/games room cleaning is not included in order to keep costs to a minimum. * Please note that this home is situated in a family friendly neighbourhood and isn't available for parties. * 1 Night stays may be available as last-minute gap fillers - please enquire * Additional $100 applies per stay for cleaning and linen/towel provision