4 Best Bookabach Holiday Homes In Timaru, New Zealand

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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.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 13, 2023.

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.

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21.17 km (13.2 mi) from Pleasant Point Railway And Historical Society
207 reviews   Wifi Available
House 11 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 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.

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18.22 km (11.4 mi) from Pleasant Point Railway And Historical Society
25 reviews   Wifi Available
House 7 Guests 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 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 find
Nice and cosy - especially in the horrible weather
House was warm cozy and comfortable
The upstairs room for children can be very hot in summer Good supply of kitchen equipment and crockery etc
The place was stunning warm and cosy
Cleanliness:
The property clean and tidy with 3 decent size bdrms an awesome outdoor area which we weren't able to use due to the weather
Host:
handy to town was very good for us
We loved the covered deck and ate there most of the time
Heat pump kept us warm and cosy
Fantastic house Clean & stylish Everything we needed - great heat pump fab shower & washing machine
It worked out will for us as we all had early starts in the morning for Racing at Levels
Location:
Lovely house older in style but
Close to city centre secure off street parking
The location was perfect as Countdown was just around the corner for this property
Excellent location in the city center but without city noise Comfortable large house with all the basics
Loved the house Fantastic location
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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.

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40.93 km (25.5 mi) from Pleasant Point Railway And Historical Society
41 reviews  
House 8 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 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 bonus
The night sky from the lawn is impressive as is the bird call
The room and bed setup suited our family
access was easy everything was sparkling
Well equipped with full kitchen facilities and the kids
Cleanliness:
The bach was clean and tidy and we appreciated the comfortable seating in short
House was very clean and the log burner kept us cosy
Host:
was all ready to light on arrival which made for cosy warm evenings
was all ready to light on arrival which made for cosy warm evenings
lots of fire wood was provided
It's absolutely perfect for children being all on one level & with a great outdoor area
Nice clean & tidy bach adjacent to native bush
Location:
Kids enjoyed the board games and we enjoyed no wifi
Plenty of short and interesting walks for the family beautiful in the misty weather Hope to come back
Wonderfully warm and modern bach nestled in lush bush and close to walks
We did a couple of 1 hour local walks and visited the recently restored Church of Holy Innocents
There are lots of walks around both easy & a bit more challenging
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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.

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20.54 km (12.8 mi) from Pleasant Point Railway And Historical Society
68 reviews   Wifi Available
House 12 Guests 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 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 house
Very tidy and very easy to heat:)
Great spacious property lots to do for the kids
Heaps of dry firewood provided for cosy fire
Cleanliness:
Lovely spacious and clean house with a great location
The house was very tidy and spacious and family friendly
Great house spacious warm and lovely
Host:
Great for big groups was warm didn't even have to put any heating on
great fire keep us verry warm and dry thanks to the weather not playing ball
We only slept there and left early in the morning
Warm and comfortable with interesting history
This house is well located in central Geraldine and was a great base for members of our family to use over Christmas
Location:
Easy walk to main street
Great location as walking distance to main shops Older house but great for big groups Perfect for families
Excellent location easy stroll to the town Centre shops and Talbot forest
Great house 2 minutes walk to town
Heaps of beds lovely and quiet a great place to stay
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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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Anne Sewell was born in England, but has spent most of her life in Africa - Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa - and now resides on the beautiful Costa del Sol in southern Spain. She loves writing...Read more

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