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Perfect location
This spacious 4 bedroom character home with a modern twist is conveniently located in central Timaru. You’ll be a hop skip and jump away from all the action - Caroline bay which has access to the beautiful coastal walk/bike tracks and CPlay playground and mini golf. - Central Timaru with bars cafes and restaurants over looking the bay. - penguin colony - Supermarkets and takeaways a short drive away This 2 story house is beautifully furnished with everything you need. Perfect for anyone

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SEPARATE BUILDING from The Host house/SELF CONTAINED UNIT-FARM/LIFESTYLE BLOCK-FREE BREAKfast >15~25minutes to TIMARU AIRPORT,PORT,CAROLINE BAY & Businesses >Unlimited WIFI >3.5 kilometers to TOWN >VIDEO SURVEILLANCE-camera >Fridge/Freezer, mini oven , twin electric hot plates oven(ON when you use but OFF after ),microwave,shower ,TV, iron/ironing board, heat pump, Quite , Private , Great Rural outlook >QUEEN BED with SOFA BED >washing machine(add pay) >NOT allowed to charge CAR(electric)

Treat yourself to pancakes or eggs for breakfast
Fresh eggs from our hens plus ingredients to cook yourself pancakes for breakfast! Or treat yourself to egg brekkie instead. Super quiet and private for a relaxing good night sleep on a firm bed with optional extra blankets and pillows. The self-contained guesthouse is adjacent to our home and contains everything you might need. Self check-in means you may not even meet us but we're available when required. Free off-street parking. Professionally cleaned between guests.

La vue du mer
We guarantee your stay with us will be very much worth it! -we are located central which means you are walking distance to Timaru central and Caroline Bay, where you will find walking Tracks. -with this fully self contained unit you will have your very own private entrance way, 2 bedrooms, pool, bathroom, coffee Bar (tea and coffee supplied) toaster & microwave- if your wanting a relaxing time you will be granted with the best stay with very welcoming hosts.

Delightful 1-bed barn with stunning mountain views
Come and enjoy a stay on our beautiful lavender and olive farm, with breathtaking mountain views. The Barn has 1 queen-sized bed, 1 sofa bed and private bathroom. There is a microwave, fridge and bbq, tea, coffee, crockery etc You can picnic in the gardens or say hello to the dogs, cats, & alpacas! Breakfast cereals, bread, jams, coffee, teas etc are provided . You can also treat yourself from our range of natural lavender products in our on-site shop.

Self contained bedsit.
Sunny, self contained rooms including separate kitchenette & bathroom with access to shared deck & garden. Own access, twin single beds & free ON STREET PARKING. No extra cleaning fee. I personally clean thoroughly and sanitise all hard surfaces, but expect you to clean, dry & put stuff away that you use where you found them. Bus is Myway, which you book & it picks to up close by or 25-30 minutes walk to town centre, 5 min drive. Supermarket 10 mins walk.

Home Sweet Home
Looking for family- friendly or workplace accommodation? We tick all the boxes. With 3 bedrooms, open plan living, big log fire, private off street parking on a flat section. Everything you need for cooking but if you don't feel like it a 1 min drive to a restaurant saves that hassle. There is a trampoline and a big back yard for the kids to burn off some energy. Also a games room with arcade games with toys and board games to keep them amused.

Scenic Views Apartment
Reconnect with Nature in this unique and stylish place. At Scenic views you can kick back and relax with a book or have a soak in the spa while being surrounded by bird song and bush views of the local scenic reserve (Centennial park). Or for the more adventurous, you can explore the many walking or mountain biking tracks right on our doorstep. With only 6 mins drive or a short walk to the town center and Cafes the location is perfect

Timaru Central
Built in 1905, and converted to 2 apartments in the 1950's, we live in the other apartment. The apartment is located in Central Timaru, being 5 minutes walk from the central business area and the Caroline Bay beach and facilities. Fully self contained, it suits a range of requirements from a single person staying overnight, to a family wanting a longer stay. Caroline Bay is home to a local small 'Little Blue Penguin' colony.

Dragonfly Inn
Welcome to the Dragonfly inn You will be staying in a newly decorated guest house. Fully self contained, Open plan living, Queen bed and lounge room. All new kitchen and appliances with laundry. Lovely gardens and views of mount cook and the southern alps Situated close to local walking tracks that take you to the coast, and no more than a 5 minute drive to the town centre, cafes bars and restaurants

Garden setting with Pacific alpine views.
Great for viewing the amazing night skies in this Private garden space which has been converted from a container, Great views from this spot, from the southern alps to the pacific ocean and plenty of countryside in between. A small penguin colony is close by.

Secluded Studio
This is a tidy, spacious studio with a queen bed and an extra fold-down sofa bed if required. You will enjoy the large sunny deck with separate dining and relaxing areas set amongst lush greenery.
Popular amenities for Timaru family-friendly rentals
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Spacious Home away from Home
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| Avg. price | $145 SGD | $144 SGD | $137 SGD | $136 SGD | $138 SGD | $140 SGD | $136 SGD | $129 SGD | $140 SGD | $142 SGD | $138 SGD | $149 SGD |
| Avg. temp | 16°C | 16°C | 14°C | 10°C | 7°C | 3°C | 2°C | 5°C | 8°C | 10°C | 12°C | 15°C |
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4.8 Average rating
Timaru stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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