Halfmoon Cottage

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Historic Setting: Halfmoon Cottage in Akaroa offers a unique homestay experience within a historic building. The property is highly rated for its beautiful garden and attentive host. Comfortable Accommodation: Guests enjoy a ground-floor unit with garden views, a shared bathroom, and a work desk. The cottage features parquet and carpeted floors, a seating area, and a wardrobe. Outdoor Spaces: The property includes a terrace, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Bicycle parking and barbecue facilities enhance the outdoor experience. Convenient Location: Located 73 km from Christchurch International Airport, Halfmoon Cottage provides free WiFi and free on-site private parking. The reception staff speak German, English, and Dutch.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Carmen
New Zealand New Zealand
“Amazing place to spend some time and close to Akaroa. Hosts are really friendly and happy to share some information about hiking spots around the area. One of the best places I staid in during my visit in New Zealand. Hopefully I will be able to...”
Helen
New Zealand New Zealand
“It was very clean, awesome facilities and friendly hosts.”
Anthony
New Zealand New Zealand
“The location was stunning, and gardens impeccably kept. Cor and Margo very welcoming and friendly but also chilled, which made it feel like a home from home.”
Sheena
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful house in a great location. Spotlessly clean. Quiet. Lovely helpful hosts. Best place ever.”
Corinne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved halfmoon cottage, the setting and its beautiful garden .....wished we were staying for more than one night. It's the perfect place for a lovely long relaxing weekend. The owners were just lovely and so super helpful. We would love to come...”
Karin
Sweden Sweden
“We had a wonderful stay at the Halfmoon Cottage. The hosts are friendly, welcoming and helpful. The kitchen is fully equipped and the facilities clean. Nearby are beautiful spots for tourists to visit.”
Diane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful heritage property with a glorious garden . The property has great kitchen facilities and clean shared bathrooms . The sitting room has comfortable sofas with plenty of reading material.”
Katharina
Germany Germany
“Gorgeous Place to stay, really cute indoors and a beautiful garden, nice kitchen with everything we needed, they offered a little extra for the breakfast like cereals and tea, awesome owners who are always open for a chat if you like it as well...”
Pierre-yves
France France
“The house and garden are beautiful. Corn and Margot are very nice and helpful! Recommended!”
Liam1234
Australia Australia
“Gorgeous small cottage which was easy to get to and was close enough to Akaroa and other attractions, whilst still having that secluded feeling. Cornelius and Margot who own and operate the cottage were very friendly.”

Managed by Cor & Margo Halfmoon Cottage

Company review score: 9.9Based on 99 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are an enthusiastic couple from The Netherlands who first visited New Zealand in 1997 and after visiting again in 2013 started the immigration process. Our goal was New Zealand, our dream was Halfmoon Cottage and on the 17th of July 2015 we became the proud owners. We speak Dutch, German, English, and a little bit of French and we invite you to come and stay with us in our little slice of paradise in the Akaroa area. Cor & Margo

Property information

Nestled at the head of Akaroa Harbour, Halfmoon Cottage offers comfortable accommodation. Spacious bedrooms, shared facilities as shower, dining, lounge, kitchen. Beautiful gardens outdoor seating and verandas around the whole house to relax and follow the sun or shade just as you like. Well-equipped kitchen and BBQ facilities. The house and gardens are not wheelchair friendly. Enjoy a bike ride or walks to explore the harbour and surrounding mountains and bays. Bus stops at the Cheese Factory.

Neighbourhood information

Akaroa is founded by a small group of French colonists in 1840. Oldest city in Canterbury. The town possesses many historical buildings in French style, narrow streets and a pretty harbour. In the middle of the town is a beach where you can swim. Our guesthouse Halfmoon Cottage is a 5 bedroom villa from 1896, homelike decorated and self catering. We are situated in Barry's Bay which is 12 km before Akaroa, a short drive of 10/15 minutes. View from the cottage is on to the Onawe Pa. Easily to walk from the cottage and on top of this island you have a 360 view over the harbour.

Languages spoken

German,English,Dutch

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:30 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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property does not accept group bookings bigger than 4 people.

Please note that booking more than 2 rooms are not permitted.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.