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You think you’re buying one cottage. This Banks Peninsula property comes with two

The little blue cottage wasn't always on this site, but it is as vintage as it looks.

Kylie Klein Nixon
Last updated: 18 March 2026 | 4 min read
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A unique property at 342 Le Bons Bay Rd, Akaroa, offers two distinct cottages on one site. The main dwelling is a charming blue vintage cottage, moved to the location and extended, featuring a rustic interior with a log burner.

A second, original colonial cottage is also on the property, providing a one-bedroom space perfect for guests or potential income as an Airbnb. This Banks Peninsula listing promises a "slow living" lifestyle with plenty of potential for the next owners.

The perfect verandah for sitting and watching the world go by from.

Views from the blue cottage are stunning.

The home is packed with vintage features, such as this coal range, which heats the water in winter.

The guest bedrooms are tucked up under the pitched roof, in classic Victorian style.

The second, much older cottage sits just behind the blue cottage. It's a one bedroom, and has hosted friends and family over the years.

Inside the second cottage. It could be a charming little Airbnb.

There are a lot of mature trees on this slice of land. Slow living at its best.

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