Vacation rentals in Mangamaunu

Warrick's place was a true godsend, for what we needed, as a couple, escaping Christchurch, for a quiet 5 days away. Autumn was a great time to stay, with the 2 storey home being warmed quickly during the day by the sun, and cooling down quickly at night. It was helpful, finding out that there was a studio apartment below the house, that could be occupied, during your stay, thus necessitating that we pay extra for that, to be unoccupied.....obviously, unless you enjoy, sharing... The request to take our rubbish with us, when we pay a cleaning fee, was, well...but, the rubbish receivers were just down the road....We shall certainly want to return. Please, clean the windows.

We stumbled on Brian's log cabin by accident after a change in our travel arrangements and ended up staying for four blissful nights. Brian was an amazing host throughout and responsive to our needs...he even helped change a flat tire discovered on the morning we were due to drive to Christchurch Airport. The log cabin is a unique structure with a mezzanine floor (for sleeping) surrounded on all sides by native beech forest. Lots of bellbirds, silvereyes and fantails...and a South Island robin couple who hung around. Mrs Robin came inside to say Hi. We love the feel of natural wood, the remoteness, the amazing lighting, the innovate water heating and the range of herbs and spices. The kitchen was incredibly well equipped. Staying here was also a wonderful introduction to the Hurunui area.

This was a beautiful place to stay in. So well designed and felt spacious although it was compact. Outside bath was a nice touch. The outside kitchen was great and even though the weather was not good, you could put a blind down to keep it dry. The cabin was immaculate the bed comfortable and the bathroom perfect. Beautiful views across the bay. Would recommend anybody to stay there while in the area. Communications with Penny and Seth were easy and precise. Thank you both so much.