Cottages in Takamatua

'Clean, tidy and warm house, that gave our family enough room to be together and separate as needed. Short walks to shops and the waterfront, so well situated. There were a couple of things we missed that I thought would be standard, like dishcloths and a coffee plunger in the kitchen (we bought one), and games/jigsaws in the living room. Can I also suggest a refresh of the dreadful artwork in the house, which is reminiscent of garage sale leftovers; and that the very scruffy garden swing seat be...

'Only glitch: failure to put the # sign after the 4 digit entry code. One of our tech savvy family members finally figured out what was missing. As a precaution, we subsequently left the master bedroom door unlocked when departing the premises as perhaps an overly cautious hedge against a keypad entry malfunction.'

'A beautiful spot for a relaxing holiday. Beautifully furnished with superior quality.'

'well presented, clean & tidy Manager was very helpful actually finding the property'

'Fabulous property with stunning views - everything you need'

'Great views of Akaroa and very handy to township. Living areas too small or 4 adults and 2 children.'

'Great few days away with family'

'The cottage was cozy and comfortable. An easy location to walk to town and when the weather was nice we could sit out front with our happy hour wine and snacks and have a view of the town and harbor. The house was well appointed. It is an historic house, so those who like modern amenities may not be as comfortable. We loved the eclectic decore and charm of the cottage and found it had everything we needed. Plenty of space to spread out and relax. There are lots of stairs, so if you have...