A short distance from cycling, fishing, and more, this pet-friendly cottage lets you experience it all. Jump into your car and make short work of the 19-minute drive to Hagley Park or the 13-minute drive to Riccarton Road (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

After you return, you can unwind on the furnished patio or sip a drink in the garden. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi, TV, and DVD player.

As you settle into this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental, you'll find a living room, luggage storage, a safe, and climate-controlled air-conditioning. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, free toiletries, and towels. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And there's a washing machine, so you can even pack a bit lighter.