The Wilmers Gathering Place

Size of house. Off Street Parking.

More cooking utensils.

My people absolutely love the house, we had everything we need. It is great people from 6-12 people, great spaces.

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We had a pleasant stay overall. The single bed was comfortable, though the double/queen-sized bed felt a bit too soft for our preference. The space was large enough to accommodate our group of 5 adults and 4 children. Although the layout is a bit circuitous, it actually worked well for the kids, who enjoyed playing hide-and-seek and running around. We used two sections of the space and mainly stayed in the larger area, which felt like it could potentially be split into two separate rental areas. Parking was conveniently located right next to the entrance, and check-in was smooth and easy. While the property is not located in the center of Christchurch, it was only about 10–20 minutes' drive to attractions such as the Antarctic Centre, Willowbank Zoo, the airport, Church Corner, and central Christchurch — which worked perfectly fine for us. We appreciated that the heater had been turned on before our arrival, especially as the weather was quite cold — it made for a very warm and welcoming start to our stay.

A few minor things to note: The dining table only had six standard chairs, so a couple of us had to use stools during meals. Since the house uses a hot water cylinder, the hot water may run out if everyone showers in quick succession. It was a bit tricky to get the right temperature in the showers — updating the shower heads might help improve the experience. We noticed some ants around the kitchen area and rubbish bin, though we weren’t sure where they were coming from. The smaller section of the house didn’t have a lock in the bathroom, which could be a privacy concern for some. Despite these small issues, we really enjoyed our time here and found the space to be suitable for a family trip.

location was good

however, the electrical appliances doesn't support the power wattage and causing power tripped for 5 times. reach out to the team, and they send us technician, the technician advice us not to use the fan heater as provided as it caused the power tripped. the shower gel and shampoo was not sufficient to use for 2 days where to booked to stay for 5 days. all of them are pretty much empty bottles when we check in.

We loved our stay at The Wilmers Gathering Place. Such a beautiful house. It is spacious and all rooms have its own heater/fan. Very good place to stay for families or group of friends. The bed is comfy as well. It was a good location, not very far from town and close to supermarkets and other shops. Also, the owners are very friendly and approachable, very responsive whenever I have questions. Will definitely recommend this place. All the best!✨