Located on the Pacific coast of South Island, New Zealand, Timaru is a port city and is also the second largest city in the Canterbury region of the country. It is located approximately halfway between Christchurch and Dunedin. Here, visitors can enjoy all the fun of the beach in Caroline Bay, explore the pretty botanic gardens, visit an aviary of colorful birds and take beautiful walks. Between the main shopping area of Timaru and the beach, there is a choice of many cafes and restaurants. The city’s museum has exhibits relating to moa hunters and several types of whaling relics from the past. There is an art gallery in Timaru that houses the third biggest public art collection on South Island. The streets of the town are lined with grand and beautiful buildings dating back to the Victorian and Edwardian times and all built from the local volcanic bluestone. To enjoy your vacation in comfort, take a look at some of the best Bookabach holiday homes in Timaru, New Zealand, by scrolling below.
1. Holiday retreat in Geraldine (from USD 74)
Located in Geraldine in the Timaru area, this three-bedroom house is perfect for families. There are a number of wine bars, cafes and restaurants close by, as well as a movie theater and heated public swimming pool. There are also tennis courts and a golf course close by, or visitors can enjoy lovely bush walks. The living room features a TV and there is an internet connection available. The kitchen comes with all the necessary utensils and appliances for daily cooking. The master bedroom features a queen-size bed, while the second bedroom has a queen-size bed, a single bed, a child bed and a cot. The third bedroom features four single beds. There is one bathroom in the house and a separate toilet.
21.17 km (13.2 mi) from Pleasant Point Railway And Historical SocietyAccommodates: 11
Minimum Nights: 1
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
2. Centrally located holiday home (from USD 80)
This comfortable bach is warm and cozy and it has a fully fenced yard, making it ideal for families. The home is centrally located, close to shops and with activities, attractions and restaurants all within easy walking distance. The living area features a TV and air conditioning, and internet is available throughout. The home is set up for children with a porta-cot, high chair and play table available. The kitchen has all necessary appliances for daily cooking. Two of the bedrooms feature queen-size beds, while the third has three single beds. There is one bathroom with a small bathtub.
18.22 km (11.4 mi) from Pleasant Point Railway And Historical SocietyAccommodates: 7
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
Close to town and easy to findNice and cosy - especially in the horrible weatherHouse was warm cozy and comfortableThe upstairs room for children can be very hot in summer Good supply of kitchen equipment and crockery etcThe place was stunning warm and cosyCleanliness:
The property clean and tidy with 3 decent size bdrms an awesome outdoor area which we weren't able to use due to the weatherHost:
handy to town was very good for usWe loved the covered deck and ate there most of the timeHeat pump kept us warm and cosyFantastic house Clean & stylish Everything we needed - great heat pump fab shower & washing machineIt worked out will for us as we all had early starts in the morning for Racing at LevelsRead more reviewsLocation:
Lovely house older in style butClose to city centre secure off street parkingThe location was perfect as Countdown was just around the corner for this propertyExcellent location in the city center but without city noise Comfortable large house with all the basicsLoved the house Fantastic location
3. Modern bach in a secluded rural area (from USD 141)
Located in Blandswood Village at the base of Little Mount Peel in the Timaru region, this comfortable bach is the perfect place to relax. There is no television or internet connection to distract guests, while the home is located next to the Peel Forest Conservation Park, with plenty of lovely walking trails. Relax in front of a roaring log fire in winter, or stretch out on the deck in the summer months, watching the bird life. There is plenty of parking space in front of the house, which is modern and double-glazed for winter. There is a fully equipped kitchen including all the major appliances to make life easier. The house has a variety of puzzles, board games and books to keep guests occupied as well as tennis racquets, outdoor furniture and a barbeque. The master bedroom features a queen-size bed, while the second has a king bed and a single bed and the third has bunk beds, making it ideal for families. For convenience, the house has two bathrooms.
40.93 km (25.5 mi) from Pleasant Point Railway And Historical SocietyAccommodates: 8
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
The well equipped kitchen is a bonusThe night sky from the lawn is impressive as is the bird callThe room and bed setup suited our familyaccess was easy everything was sparklingWell equipped with full kitchen facilities and the kidsCleanliness:
The bach was clean and tidy and we appreciated the comfortable seating in shortHouse was very clean and the log burner kept us cosyHost:
was all ready to light on arrival which made for cosy warm eveningswas all ready to light on arrival which made for cosy warm eveningslots of fire wood was providedIt's absolutely perfect for children being all on one level & with a great outdoor areaNice clean & tidy bach adjacent to native bushRead more reviewsLocation:
Kids enjoyed the board games and we enjoyed no wifiPlenty of short and interesting walks for the family beautiful in the misty weather Hope to come backWonderfully warm and modern bach nestled in lush bush and close to walksWe did a couple of 1 hour local walks and visited the recently restored Church of Holy InnocentsThere are lots of walks around both easy & a bit more challenging
4. Spacious and sunny home in Geraldine (from USD 74)
This Geraldine holiday home, or bach, features three bedrooms and sleeps up to fourteen guests. The home is a five-minute walk into town with all its restaurants and shops and it is perfect for families or groups wishing for a peaceful getaway. The living room features a fireplace and a TV and there is an Internet connection available. There is a well-equipped kitchen in the home. Sleeping arrangements include a queen-size and single bed, each in two bedrooms, two sets of bunk beds in the third bedroom and two double sofa beds in the living room. The house has one bathroom.
20.54 km (12.8 mi) from Pleasant Point Railway And Historical SocietyAccommodates: 12
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
Everything we needed in the houseVery tidy and very easy to heat:)Great spacious property lots to do for the kidsHeaps of dry firewood provided for cosy fireCleanliness:
Lovely spacious and clean house with a great locationThe house was very tidy and spacious and family friendlyGreat house spacious warm and lovelyHost:
Great for big groups was warm didn't even have to put any heating ongreat fire keep us verry warm and dry thanks to the weather not playing ballWe only slept there and left early in the morningWarm and comfortable with interesting historyThis house is well located in central Geraldine and was a great base for members of our family to use over ChristmasRead more reviewsLocation:
Easy walk to main streetGreat location as walking distance to main shops Older house but great for big groups Perfect for familiesExcellent location easy stroll to the town Centre shops and Talbot forestGreat house 2 minutes walk to townHeaps of beds lovely and quiet a great place to stay
Relax and enjoy nature in Timaru
Whether exploring the surrounding towns, hiking in nature or simply chilling out, stay in real comfort in one of the best Bookabach holiday homes in Timaru, New Zealand. Select a rental from our list above and start planning your trip to this awesome port city.
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