33 Purple Peak Road, 7542 Akaroa, New Zealand
#4 of 47 Holiday rentals in Akaroa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 177 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 July 2024
Anita
New ZealandThe heater was quite noisy.
The cottage was just what we imagined. It had all the facilities that we expected.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Shiree
New ZealandNothing
Great location - peaceful with views
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 27 June 2024
Adrian
New ZealandHey only if something could be done to minimise the staircase noise . No major issue
Hidden Gem on mountain top. So so peaceful and very tidy property David was amazing Will definitely go again
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Alicia
New ZealandNo complains here, only noting that the fan in the bathroom did not work, or maybe we couldn’t work out how to turn it on.
Everything! The view from our studio was great, had a lovely breakfast out on the balcony and hearing the birds chirp in the morning just felt like bliss!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Anna
New ZealandThe driveway was a steep walk up
We liked the gas fire being lite on our arrival. It was a bitterly cold day so our cottage was warm and cosy. The cottage was cute and rustic looking on the outside with modern clean facilities inside. The view and grounds were great too.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Shu
MalaysiaThe view is as good as how it was advertising. Waking up with bird chirping outside but too bad we cannot enjoy while sitting on the chair outside as it was wet due to rain in previous night.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Sally
New Zealandbecause we were staying for some days it would have been great to have a little counter stove, we struggled with the hot plate and small fry pan, but otherwise excellent. we will be back.
Sonya was wonderful .
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Barwick
New ZealandJust a couple of things could be improved. 1. Needs another bedside table and lamp. 2. Would be a good idea to have a sliding door on the kitchen. 3. Bit expensive but I guess that's because of location
Friendly welcome. Lovely song from Bellbirds & Tuis Very clean and tidy. Good kitchen Lovely view
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Karla
New ZealandIt is far up and a very steep drive getting there.
The view was stunning and the accomodation itself very pleasant. Friendly staff, clean room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Kimandrobintravel
United StatesNo available electric sockets near bed
The cabin is a stand alone; very clean and quaint; has a fireplace (electric) for heat and looks; bathroom has its own little heater; shower has very hot water and good water pressure; 4 pillows; soft towels; wooden front porch with small table and 2 chairs; medium sized rectangle table and 2 chairs inside room; small kitchen area with fridge, cook top, microwave, dishes and cutlery; stand alone shelf/cupboard with table top space; inside of cabin is spacious; windows allow the room to be bright; furnishings are simple yet elegant - thought put into what furnishings to provide; an old wooden front door with a skeleton key; many sounds of nature; windows easily open; a little ways outside of town in a nature area; SO quiet during the day and night
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Leisa
AustraliaThe cabin was well equipped. Accessible parking. Very clean. Views were amazing! Bed comfortable and very large. Fireplace was perfect. Easy to find direction in Akaroa
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Richard
United KingdomSteep hills are definitely a challenge.
Stunning views of Akaroa from our hilltop location. Interesting drive to get to Mt.Vernon but well worth it when you arrive. Terrific site.Log cabins really comfortable and well equipped. Host very friendly and knowledgeable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Carol
United StatesRoom was small and ordinary.
Beautiful location. Great host!!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Suzan
New ZealandBed a bit too firm
Location, well appointed, clean
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Chris
United StatesIndividual chalet. It was summer but I can see a stove and firewood for the cooler months. Nice and quiet and a stone throw from the town. Sit out on porch and have a breakfast ( delivered the evening before ). Host Dave very helpful with travel tips. Recommended
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Julie
New ZealandFabulous place to stay in the midst of nature - cicadas, birdsong, rabbits, quail, towering trees. A very relaxing and welcoming setting with great privacy. The cottage itself was perfect with a cute lounge and sunny deck area. We'd definitely stay again!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
James
New ZealandGreat location out of the town centre, lovely grounds with loads of space and good views. No crowding. Chalet clean with good kitchen and bathroom, lovely veranda to sit watch the views. Good value.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Geoffrey
United KingdomLocation, view, grounds and facilities were all first rate. We would have stayed another night, but there was no availability.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Ron
New ZealandNothing
Lovely quiet place close to town , would have loved to stay there longer
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Chris
United StatesLocation near tramping birds singing
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Cath
New ZealandBeautiful location.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Harriet
New ZealandNothing to dislike
Fantastic sunset and surrounded by nature. Spacious and comfortable accommodation.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Merilyn
AustraliaDriving into property is ‘fun’, if travelling with teenager they may not like the patchiness of the wifi and no TV in the rooms, (we stayed in lodge) and it may take a while to get used to communal aspect of kitchen (I didn’t mind it).
Good view of bay, expansive property, plenty of outdoor spaces.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Sheenagh
New ZealandThe log cabins are private comfy and well built but the bathroom is a little poky with a shower curtain and the cooking facilities limited, fine for one night but would have missed dishwasher and oven if longer visit, however we only saw one cabin and cabins were all different so some may have had bigger kitchen and bathroom areas
It is in a lovely tranquil spot above akaroa up quite a steep narrow tarmacked road. It was a very hot day but with all the windows open there was a lovely breeze. We had a BBQ and outside seating area in our cabin also an indoor seating area for wet days. We had plenty of hot water with the gas Califont. The cabins are distanced apart and it was peaceful with lovely birdsong in the surrounding bush. Grounds kept well. Cabin had a wood burner and electric heater for cooler weather would be very cozy The most important thing is a comfy bed pillow and cleanliness which it certainly had, top marks.
Stayed in January 2024
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