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A garden, a playground, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Overleigh Homestead. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroom300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Overleigh Homestead

Beautiful scenic location with uninterrupted views of the sea at a historic homestead.

The homestead has established gardens and an assortment of large trees that were planted when the homestead was built in 1910.

Small dogs welcome.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,229 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Rules

Only people who have booked allowed after 9 pm - no parties.
Since a working farm any dog will need to have been wormed and/or received a pill for hydatids 48 hours before arrival, costs circa $6 from a vet.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

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
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Port Levy, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Tamaki Heritage Village and Caddyshack City are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Lyttelton Farmers Market and The Tannery. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wilding Park Tennis Center or One New Zealand Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling. Visit our Port Levy travel guide
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Canterbury, Port Levy

What's nearby

  • Lyttelton Harbour
    Lyttelton Harbour
    29 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Christchurch Gondola
    Christchurch Gondola
    33 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Sumner Beach
    Sumner Beach
    36 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Church Bay
    13 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Ohinetahi Garden
    26 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station
    49 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    88 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lyttelton Sea Foods
    44 min drive
  • Coffee Culture
    44 min drive
  • Nom Nom Restuarant
    43 min drive
  • Fisherman's Wharf Lyttelton
    44 min drive
  • Armadillos
    44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Overleigh Homestead pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Overleigh Homestead?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Overleigh Homestead?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Overleigh Homestead located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Church Bay and within 20 mi (32 km) of Lake Forsyth and Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve. Banks Peninsula and Duvauchelle Showgrounds are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Overleigh Homestead Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

rick b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful peaceful location Great hosts Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes the host was welcoming - we loved the house and it was lovely to sit outside and have dinners with a lovely view.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique B.

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

Family Trip

A lovely homestead. Heaps of stuff for the kids and family to do and loads of space for all of us. A lovely trip away for our wee family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025