• Entire home
  • 431 ft² size
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Featuring mountain views, Gate Keepers Cottage provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 2.3 km from Akaroa Beach. The property features garden and inner courtyard views. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The holiday home consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom with a hair dryer, a seating area, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Akaroa, like fishing and hiking. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 86 km from Gate Keepers Cottage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tracey
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Tranquil and relaxing setting. Sheep, goldfish and an abundance of birdlife. Apricots on the tree ready to eat. The little courtyard out front cough all day sunshine, it was lovely to take in the evening sun. Paula and Peter were very friendly...
  • Michelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We had an excellent trip away, such a lovely location just out of the main centre and peaceful. Good sized rooms so we could spread out. Very friendly hosts including their dog.
  • Agne
    Estonia Estonia
    Small and cozy stay away from city noise. Mountains and green views, lovely french city, Lovely people. Much privacy, very nice house. It was our best stay during 3 weeks we were in NZ. Place is located in old volcano crater, so it was amazing and...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gate Keepers Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/check-out
Miscellaneous
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

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 room.

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

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Gate Keepers Cottage

  • Gate Keepers Cottage is 0.9 miles from the centre of Akaroa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Gate Keepers Cottage on this page.

  • Gate Keepers Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing

  • Gate Keepers Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Gate Keepers Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Gate Keepers Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Gate Keepers Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Gate Keepers Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.