Bishopdale

A FANTASTIC HOME, DESIGNED FOR GROUPS STAYS IN AN AWESOME LOCATION! IF YOU ARE HAVING TO ISOLATE FOR 14 DAYS, LIKE SO MANY, WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR GROUP. THE HOME HAS ALL THE AMENITIES TO MAKE YOUR 14 DAYS A HOLIDAY IN ITSELF! Our house is fully disinfected between stays. Put your mind at ease when you stay with us. Perfect for family get-togethers, a holiday in Christchurch, a stop-over on your trip around the South Island, bridal parties, school trips and workgroups. A 6-minute drive from the airport - A huge relief after a flight or hours of driving! Only minutes away from most of the cities main attractions. 2-minutes to the motorway for tourists passing through. FAST UNLIMITED BROADBAND makes it THE stay for those travelling for work or for families to watch free Netflix. THE SPACE These lovely guests summed the home up perfectly... Great house, big enough to fit our two families. Beautiful entertainers kitchen with all the gadgets and utensils you would find at your own home. The area out back was perfect for all the family to sit around to catch up over a beer while the bbq was cooking. The kids (and adults!) made good use of the basketball area. NATALEE October 2019 THE AREA The home is situated in Harewood, a tree-lined established area, very close to the airport and the motorway running north to south and still within a short drive to the city center. Here is what one guest had to say recently about the area… Excellent family home, spacious, kids enjoyed the basketball hoop, had everything we needed, excellent home guide, great location, can not fault. GINNY July 2019 It is close by to a number of Christchurch's biggest attractions including:- - Orana Park Wildlife Reserve - The Antarctic Centre - Russley Golf Course - Willowbank - The Groynes Nature Reserve - Bishopdale (Elephant) Park with its famous Elephant slide and very popular kids playground - Many parks all around the area Shopping and dining is also close by with:- - The Papanui Club (One of the cities newest and nicest clubs which is excellent for Families). This is just a short walk around the corner - Bishopdale Mall has shopping, supermarket, and restaurants/takeaways - Northlands Shopping Centre is a short drive away - Spitfire Square by the airport also has numerous restaurants and shops THE HOME - OVERVIEW Our two-level standalone home is a 4 bedroom entertainer's delight. The layout is perfect for large groups and families who want to have multiple areas to relax and unwind including two living areas and indoor-outdoor flow to outdoor entertaining areas at both the front and rear. Please note: We don't allow gatherings/parties at the property unless by prior arrangement with us. - 4 BEDROOM LEVEL STANDALONE HOUSE - 2 BATHROOMS - FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN WITH ALL YOU WILL NEED - INDOOR OUTDOOR FLOW FROM FRONT TO REAR - TWO LIVING AREAS - PRIVATE YARD - ALEXA CONNECTED TO SPOTIFY TO PLAY YOUR TUNES OR ANSWER ANY QUERIES - SECURE PARKING FOR THREE VEHICLES - GREAT OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING AREAS TO FRONT AND REAR - LOADS OF SEATING - LAUNDRY - FANTASTIC GUIDEBOOK AND SIMPLE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR ITEMS IN THE HOUSE - BASKETBALL COURT - FAST BROADBAND & COMPLIMENTARY NETFLIX IN ALL LIVING AREAS AND BEDROOMS - X-BOX 1S & WII CONSOLES THE HOME - DOWNSTAIRS LIVING ROOM The large but cozy main living area connects to the front outdoor living, the hallway to the downstairs beds and upstairs and also onto the kitchen and dining. Relax by the fire in winter while enjoying warm cocoa (or glass of wine) or keep cool in summer with the air-conditioning unit. The couch by the fire folds out to a double bed where the 11th and 12th guests will have a comfortable night's sleep. We can make this bed on request or we will leave the linen for you to make at your leisure. - 55-INCH FLAT SCREEN TV - APPLE TV - SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM - X -BOX 1S - NETFLIX - WOODFIRE - HEAT PUMP / AIR CONDITIONER - OPEN PLAN LIVING - 10 SEATER LARGE SOFA - 2 SEAT SOFA BED INDOOR DINING AREA Flowing on from the living area, the dining area connects to the kitchen and onto the lower living area. - 6 SEATER DINING TABLE - 3 BAR STOOL SEATING AT THE BENCH THE FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN The kitchen connects to the dining area and overlooks the lower living area and the back yard. It is set up with a complimentary espresso machine and all the utensils and cookware you will need for your stay. Sit at the bar having a drink at the rustic concrete bench-top while dinner is being whipped up or watch a little TV while cooking. - LARGE OVEN - 6 BURNER GAS COOKTOP - DISHWASHER - ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE AND POD COFFEE MACHINE - MICROWAVE - ALL THE UTENSILS YOU’LL NEED - WOK - ELECTRIC FRY-PAN - TOASTED SANDWICH PRESS - OTHER STUFF LOWER LIVING AREA This second lounging area has a wall-mounted TV set up to watch either on the couch while cooking in the kitchen or at the lower bar area that seats 7. This area is perfect for large groups. It looks out to the rear entertaining area and to the basketball court. - FLAT SCREEN TV - CHROMECAST - WORKSPACE / DESK THE BACK YARD / REAR ENTERTAINING AREA Out the back yard, take in the afternoon sun sitting at the massive outdoor table that can set up to 12 people, under the rear pergola… all the while, the BBQ is cooking away and the kids are shooting some hoops. - HUGE OUTDOOR TABLE SEATS 12 - OUTDOOR COVERED PERGOLA WITH 7 SEAT LOUNGER - 6 BURNER HOODED BBQ - OUTDOOR COOKER SET UP ON THE CONCRETE BENCHTOP - BASKETBALL COURT Here is what was said about the space very recently… A++ house to stay at - lots of communication before the stay, we had everything we needed. The house was fully stocked with games, full kitchen, and stylish furniture. The amazing outdoor area was a true getaway. Would stay again! Jenn November 2019 LAUNDRY In here we have:- - WASHING MACHINE - CLOTHES DRYER - IRON AND IRONING BOARD DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM - SHOWER - TOILET DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM 1 - SLEEPS 2 The cozy bedroom looks out to the front yard. It gets great morning sun. - QUEEN SIZED BED - TV WITH CHROMECAST - WALL MOUNTED HEATER - NETFLIX DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM 2 - SLEEP (Website hidden by Airbnb) KING SINGLE BEDS - TV WITH APPLE TV - HEAT PUMP / AIR CONDITIONER - NETFLIX THE HOME - UPSTAIRS UPSTAIRS MASTER BEDROOM - SLEEPS 4 This large room overlooks the front yard and tree-lined street and gets great morning sun. It can sleep up to four people and is connected to the ensuite/upstairs bathroom. King-sized bed or can be separated into 2 king singles on request for longer stays - 1 X KING SINGLE BEDS - 1 X TRUNDLER BED - 1 X QUEEN-SIZED BED - SMART TV - HEAT PUMP / AIR CONDITIONER - NETFLIX UPSTAIRS BEDROOM 2 - SLEEPS 2 It also overlooks the front yard. Connects to the upstairs toilet. - 2 X KING SINGLE BEDS - SMART TV - HEAT PUMP / AIR CONDITIONER - NETFLIX - WII CONSOLE UPSTAIRS BATHROOM AND SEPARATE TOILET Separate shower and a large bathtub and separate toilet perfect for taking a relaxing soak after that long drive today... - SHOWER - SEPARATE TOILET - LARGE BATHTUB Here are a few more kind words from some more great guests... We cannot praise our experience enough. There were 11 of us for 2 and 3 nights stay. We could not fault this home, warm and cozy, exceptionally clean and well provided with everything you would need at home. We had 3 children who spent so much time playing basketball and it was so thoughtful to provide the 3 balls. Many thanks BEVERLEY June 2019 GETTING AROUND Public transport by bus is very close by and can take you anywhere in Christchurch with a little planning ahead. Buses run on a very regular schedule. Uber and taxis are also available. PLEASE NOTE: The cleaning fee is for the laundering of bed linen and towels. We would very much appreciate that guests leave the house in a clean and tidy condition. Guest access The entire house is for your use, dependent on the number of guests staying. This includes... the back and front yard also there are 3 car spaces.