Studio Unit
Sleeps 2 · Double · Ensuite
Sunny and warm, with its own outdoor area and gas BBQ. Quiet and private. Suits a couple.
From $150 a night
Sumner Beach, Christchurch
A holiday with a better view
Hello, we're Gayle and Norm
We've owned this house on the Esplanade since 1992, and we've run it as a guest house for over 15 years. Sumner Beach and Cave Rock are over the road. The village cafés and bars are a five minute walk.
There are three places to stay, each with its own bathroom. We love meeting people and welcoming guests from all round the world.
Three places to stay
Compare all three side by side
Standard Double
Sleeps 2 · Queen · Own entrance
Comfortable and sunny, with tea and coffee, a fridge and microwave, and a deck to sit out on.
From $165 a night
Upstairs Apartment
Sleeps 4 · Queen + twin · 2 ensuites
A sunny lounge looking out over the sea. Where you can have a wine and watch the world go by.
From $225 a night
Why guests stay with us
Across the road
Sumner Beach and Cave Rock. Climb to the top for the view, or walk through the rock at low tide and explore the small caves.
Five minutes' walk
The village cafés, bars and restaurants. The Bohemian Bakery: have to be in early, very popular.
We know the place
We've lived here since 1992. Ask us about the hill tracks, the bike rides, or a great wee golf course ten minutes away.
A bit about us
We had hotels and taverns over the years, and now we're retired and enjoying life by the sea.
Gayle is a keen golfer. Norm is an ex oilfield engineer who enjoys cooking and riding the hill tracks. We both have e-bikes, and you'll probably meet Bruce, our springer spaniel, on the beach.
We'll always respect your privacy, and we're always here if you need anything.
What our guests say
They give us 9.2 on Booking.com, from 229 reviews, and 5.0 on Airbnb.
Our bit of Sumner
Port Hills on one side, with cliff top tracks and views to the Southern Alps. Sumner and Scarborough beaches on the other, with safe swimming and excellent surf.
- Across the roadThe beach and Cave RockOver the road from us. Climb Cave Rock for the view, or walk through it at low tide and explore the small caves.
- Up the hillWalks and the Port HillsUp the hill behind the village: Godley Head, the cliff walk from Scarborough, and the bike tracks Norm rides.
- Five minutes' walkEat, drink and shopOur own list of the village, all a short walk away. The Bohemian Bakery: have to be in early, very popular.
- On the busChristchurch: work, games and gigsThe number 3 bus runs from the village to the city all day long. Handy for work, the rugby and big concerts.
Call or email to book
Call or email with your dates and how many of you are coming, and one of us will get back to you.