Why stay in a motel when you can have the convenience of your own home, fully furnished and all services provided, for less than NZ$77 per night? (NZ $1987 per calender month).

Kowhai Villa offers two boutique self-catered apartments within a 95 yr old home, in a delightful garden showcasing New Zealand native plants. Each apartment have been tastefully renovated in a classic contemporary style, retaining the character of the early 20th century, with the convenience and comfort of today. New kitchens incorporate stainless steel appliances, including dishwashers; heated towel rails, bathroom heaters, fans and gas water heating ensure the new bathrooms are a pleasure to use.

Both apartments feature private courtyards with outdoor furniture which provide relaxing areas to sit in sun or dappled shade, play petanque, or enjoy a barbeque on one of Christchurch's warm summer evenings.

Tariff is per apartment, please contact for special rates for longer stays.

Cathedral Square is an easy 10--15 minute walk, and there are shops and cafes close by. The villa is located close to central Christchurch, in a quiet street near a park and the Avon River.Larger groups can rent both apartments, in addition to Chester St Cottage one block away, sleeping a total of 18 guests (three night minimum applies).

Apartment A has 2 separate bedrooms, one with a queen slat bed, the other with twin beds which attach to form a king bed. There is also a queen-size sofa bed in the living room.

Apartment B has one king bed, one double sofa bed in the sunroom, and another double sofa bed in the living area.

All beds and sofa beds have new, plush and comfortable mattresses. Bed and bath linen is supplied, along with feather or wool duvets, fluffy pillows, and reading lamps for the many books and magazines provided.

A cot and highchair are available on request.

Please do not hesitate to contact me regarding this property.