Forest View - Spacious & private full home retreat. Family-friendly escape!

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10Outstanding
(2 Ratings)
"Very communicative host. Great value and no issues the home at all!"
Ariel B.
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10 / 10
Outstanding(2 Ratings)

House in Canterbury

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

With all the comforts of home, Forest View is the perfect escape for the whole family, couples or a weekend getaway with friends.

Just 40 minutes from Christchurch in the heart of Banks Peninsula, in the Little River township. This 5-bed, 2-bath, 2 living home is set on 1 acre, with private views surrounded by forest & hills.

The Little River township is only a 5 minute walk away, with a mix of cafes & art galleries, and access to local peninsula beaches and walking tracks nearby.

The space
This home sleeps up to 8, with 4 bedrooms including 2 Queen beds, 1 double and 2 King single beds.

Full kitchen amenities with both indoor & outdoor dining and BBQ.

2 living areas and 2 bathrooms with an indoor bath.

Enjoy afternoons on the sun-drenched deck with views, lawn games on the large lawn, then cosy up in the evenings around the indoor fire.

Included for your use is a range of childrens toys and books, family board games, lawn games, reading material, TV with Chromecast, and high-speed internet.

Guest access
You will have the full home & property to yourself. (Excluding the separate garage at the bottom of the property).

Other things to note
Walking distance to Little River township with its mix of cafes, local craft stores and art galleries, and a newly refurbished popular pub and restaurant.

12 minutes drive from The Hilltop, premier wedding venue & event space.

There is a local store & cafe supplying essentials & groceries, usually open until 6pm depending on the season, & a popular Farmers market on each Sunday during the summer months.

'The One Next Door' restaurant is open for evening dining & takeaways, and the newly refurbished 'Little River Inn' offers a full menu & excellent hospitality.

Little River is in the heart of Banks Peninsula, with access to Southern Bays (including local beach Tumbledown Bay 20 minutes away and Birdlings Flat 7 minutes away), and an array of popular biking & walking tracks including the Little River Rail Trail.

Popular surf spots nearby including Magnet Bay.

Akaroa is only a 30-minute drive away perfect for a day trip excursion with plenty of hotspots including shopping, restaurants, swimming with dolphins & the famous 'Giants House' is well worth a visit.

Amenities at Forest View - Spacious & private full home retreat. Family-friendly escape!

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(2 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Very communicative host. Great value and no issues the home at all!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Forest View - Spacious & private full home retreat. Family-friendly escape!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Forest View - Spacious & private full home retreat. Family-friendly escape! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Forest View - Spacious & private full home retreat. Family-friendly escape!?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.