Stay at the Birdhouse!

Entire guesthouse in Diamond Harbour, New Zealand

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Nancy And Matt
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 5% of homes

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Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Welcome to the Birdhouse – a beautiful guesthouse amongst the Bellbirds.

Located in the heart of Diamond Harbour, only a 10-min walk to the ferry wharf or the beach so you can leave your car at home. The Birdhouse is a self-contained sunny garden guesthouse nestled in our backyard.

The space
Originally the site of an aviary built in 1975, the Birdhouse has had several rebuilds leading up to this cozy garden guesthouse with modern interior; comfortable queen bed, kitchenette, indoor table/seating area, and en-suite bathroom with shower.

The guesthouse has free wifi, and table & chairs for eating or workspace. The kitchenette is not self-contained but has kettle, toaster, mini-fridge, dishes, cutlery, French press coffee maker, and wine glasses. Blissfully free of TV and telephone, with a collection of books (on birds of course). Bedding linen and towels provided.

Guest access
The Birdhouse has free parking on our driveway and is then accessed along a path beside our house to the backyard and down stone steps. The guesthouse and deck are entirely yours for the duration of your stay.

Other things to note
1. Option: Laundry washing machine with powder (and clothesline drying) $4, and drier with softener sheet $4.
2. Smoking/vaping is not permitted anywhere on the property.
3. Flying drones over residential areas, including ours, is not permitted.
4. The Birdhouse is not suitable for children.

What this place offers

Garden view
Valley view
Shared beach access
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 33 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Diamond Harbour, Canterbury, New Zealand

Within a 10-min walk you can visit Diamond Harbour Eatery & Bar, swim at Diamond Harbour Beach, or go to the Diamond Harbour Wharf with ferry to Lyttelton/Christchurch, and to plenty of hiking tracks and relaxing seaside views.

Additional local destinations a short drive from the Birdhouse include: A selection of 5 beaches all within 10-min drive, also Orton Bradly Park with walking tracks and waterfall, mountain bike track and golf course. Our local Four Square Supermarket is a 5-min drive or 20-min walk and has groceries and beer/wine, with a neighbouring Salt Fish’n Chip shop.

Meet your host

Superhost
33 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
Lives in Diamond Harbour, New Zealand
What makes my home unique: The surrounding sunny garden & birdsong
Kia ora! My husband Matt and I, with our two amazing teenagers, live on-site and we all enjoy our shmoozy non-allergenic cat Lina (who thankfully couldn’t catch a bird if her life depended on it!). We have lived in Diamond Harbour for nearly 20 years and love the coastal location, wonderful community and all the outdoor opportunities. The bird song at dawn and dusk is pretty special and we’d love to share it with you!

Nancy And Matt is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly-rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 pm
Checkout before 10:00 am
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm