Offering a sun terrace and views of the mountain, French Bay House is set in Akaroa. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Each room has a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and free toiletries. There is a shared lounge at the property. A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and hiking. Christchurch is 75 km from French Bay House, while Lincoln is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 87 km from French Bay House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amanda
    Australia Australia
    Loved everything about our stay here. Simply gorgeous house, beautiful room, the most comfortable beds, fabulous lounge with a cracking fire, delightful hosts and delicious breakfast.
  • John
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Wonderful hosts, great communication, immaculately clean and tidy, complimentary port, which was nice after a long drive, and great breakfast. Thank you.
  • Carl
    New Zealand New Zealand
    French Bay House is perfect for a getaway to Akaroa. The cottage is amazingly renovated to original condition. Very cosy and a great manager in Rhonda. Rhonda couldn't do enough for us to make our stay the enjoyable stay it was. We will be back.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Jacqui and Tim Richardson

Company review score: 9.9Based on 164 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

French Bay House is a beautiful historic villa in the heart of Akaroa. It is the most photographed house in the village due to the stunning gardens and its iconic architectural style. The house is situated close to Beach Road where you will find a number of shops and restaurants along the water front and is within easy walking distance to the wharf where you can catch a number of different boats to see the dolphins and penguins which live in the harbour. The perfect spot for a relaxing stay!

Neighbourhood information

It is a short walk to the beach and the main harbour front road where you will find plentiful shops and cafes to enjoy. This is also where you can book trips to see the dolphins and penguins in the harbour or take a class at the Akaroa Cooking School. The town library is five minutes walk away and is next to the cinema which shows all the new movies. Fancy fish and chips? The best fish and chip shop is just across the road!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of French Bay House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Radio
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adult only
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
French Bay House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform French Bay House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.