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The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home

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A wooden deck with a glass balustrade overlooking a scenic landscape with hills and a lake.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden dining table, and a view of a lake.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a hanging pendant light, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern kitchen with white appliances, a dining area with a wooden table and black chairs, and a cozy seating area with leather chairs and a fur throw.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Akaroa, Canterbury
  • Place, Wainui Banks Peninsula
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Wainui Banks Peninsula
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Duvauchelle Showgrounds
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

French Farm

At this cottage, you'll be 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Wainui Banks Peninsula and 5.9 km (3.7 mi) from Duvauchelle Showgrounds. .Accommodation features a living room and an iron/ironing board. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher.
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What's nearby

  • Wainui Banks Peninsula - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • beach near Wainui Banks Peninsula - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Duvauchelle Showgrounds - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Akaroa Golf Club - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Akaroa Museum - 22 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Common - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Hilltop Cafés & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ma Maison - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Crater Cafe Akaroa - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home

Opening onto the sundeck and looking across to Duvauchelle this warm and charming home awaits to host your escape - Welcome to The Grandstand!

Wake up in the morning to the bird song of the native Kereru, Tui and Bellbirds filling the air surrounding The Grandstand. Inside is an inviting space styled for comfort with a few modern touches. Enjoy relaxing in this space with your family or group, equipped with the must-haves, including WiFi and a BBQ.

Ideal no matter the time of year, The Grandstand has great indoor/outdoor flow onto the sheltered sundeck to keep you cool in the summer and then in those colder months stay toasty warm snuggled up in front of the fireplace.

At the end of a big day out, bring everyone together in the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area for some delicious holiday meals or to unwind in front of the TV.

Try some local wine from the French Farm Winery with restaurant and bar is just a 3-minute drive from your front door! Lots of wonderful little bays nearby to choose from to test the water including Wainui Beach just a 6-minute drive, where you will also find boat storage available to rent, and fishing charters leaving from French Farm. An 18-minute drive will have you in the heart of Akaroa itself when you want to explore.

Ready to host some relaxation this trip - The Grandstand has you covered!
Guest are advised to use a lower gear when using the driveway as it is steep.



Please note that front stairs are under repair. Please use the back stairs to access the property.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

The Grandstand French Farm

The Grandstand French Farm Holiday Home

The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home French Farm

The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home Private vacation home

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home?

Yep, The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home?

The closest beach to The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home is Le Bons Bay Beach (16.2 km).

Does The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home?

No, The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place and the location was good for us as we explored the peninsula.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous views

This was a fabulously, peaceful place to stay. Wonderful views, not too far to drive to Akaroa and equipped with all we needed for out short stay. The birdsong in the evening was amazing as we sat out on the deck. Would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A view to die for

Beautiful location, amazing views and the most incredible dawn chorus . We loved our stay. Some cupboards or storage space in the bedrooms would be useful, though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful kiwi bach

A very well designed and equipped kiwi bach Stunning views Cozy fire Awesome night sky
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023