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High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs

Golf villa in rural Windwhistle location

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1561 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Christchurch, Canterbury
  • Place, Rakaia Gorge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Rakaia Gorge Walkway
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Windwhistle

In Windwhistle .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Rakaia Gorge and 6 miles (10 km) of Rakaia Gorge Walkway with a stay here. Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa are within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Rakaia Gorge - 2 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 11 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Hororata Golf Club - 26 min drive - 21.0 miles
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 28 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • Awa Awa Rata Reserve - 28 min drive - 20.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Huber's Hutt - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪The Clubhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hunters Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Speights ale house - ‬13 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs

Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs

Your luxury 3 Bedroom Villa overlooks the acclaimed Terrace Downs Golf Course, which rates as one of New Zealand’s leading golf courses. All of this with fantastic views towards Rakaia Gorge, Mt Hutt Ski Field and surrounding mountains, and located 1 hours drive from Christchurch airport & 20 minutes from Methven Township and the base of Mt Hutt skifield.

The Villa contains 3 bedrooms each of which can be set up with a Californian king size bed or can be split into 2 king single beds. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with raised double spa bath. A second bathroom services the other 2 bedrooms. The villa is fully self-contained with a full kitchen including a dishwasher and microwave, open plan living/dining area, laundry facilities and covered car park. It also contains a television, DVD Player, and CD stereo player.

The Terrace Downs Resort provides for a full range of activities from golf, tennis courts, gym, walking, biking, health spa, clay bird shooting, horse rides, jet boating, restaurants. Helicopter flights can also be arranged from the clubhouse with a shuttle service to Mt Hutt ski field from the club house during the ski season.

Bed Configuration
Master Suite: 1 x Super King Bed
Bedroom 2: 1 x Super King Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single Beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a river
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1,561 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

Does High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs have a pool?

This villa does not have a pool.

Does High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs to downtown Windwhistle?

This villa is 3.3 mi away from Windwhistle.

High Country Villa 239 -Luxury Villa in Terrace Downs Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing and beautiful views Highly recommend
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

A fabulous stay in a great part of Canterbury
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa with beautiful views

Very easy check in with lockbox. Villa was spacious and comfortable with fabulous views. Inside was clean and tidy, outside is due for a wash and sweep.For people with limited mobilty there are two flights of external concrete stairs down from the carport to the villa entrance.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025