You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334
Experience the charm of Kaikoura at this cosy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom retreat. Ideal for a peaceful getaway, it offers modern comforts like air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, a washing machine, and wireless internet. Perfect for relaxing or exploring Kaikoura's natural beauty.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Kaikoura Beach. Laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and living room
Free WiFi
Amenities include laundry facilities
Just a 4-minute drive from Kaikoura Golf Club and a few minutes from Kaikoura Museum
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Porch/lanai
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Up to 99 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near the sea
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 861 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off all heaters and close windows
Ensure all doors and windows are locked
Return keys/lockbox as per your arrival instructions
You don't need to strip beds or do a full clean, our team handles that. Just leave the place tidy and we'll take care of the rest.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 218 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Property is also known as
close-to-home-KOTARE-PL-34A
South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334 Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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We enjoyed our stay at this quiet and clean home in the Sputh Bay neighborhood of Kaikoura. The kitchen and bathroom were clean and well supplied. The beds and sofas were comfortable. The night star-gazing was amazing!
The house is wonderful to stay at. It has everything you need. I found it to be clean an tidy. Close to the beach to do some fishing. Access into the house us easy. An contact with the management was always so easy to deal with.
Lovely wee home, plenty of room for our 4wd and small boat. Had intended to take our dog too but didnt in the end, so pet friendly. Close stroll to the beach. Nice, quiet area.Would def recommend.
Cute place, and well stocked with kitchen utensils. Unfortunately a storm moved in and limited what I could do. The neighborhood is really quiet and peaceful. Not too far from main street.
Great little house. Had everything as stated. Very comfortable beds and nice outside furniture to relax in as well. Very quiet South Bay. Kaikoura has recovered beautifully.
Fully fenced, excellent for our two small dogs. That dining room table isn't really big enough, though, and you can't get your knees under it! That's a very minor issue though. 5 stars overall for this venue.
Fabulous wee cottage *every thing was great,except no Wi Fi or TV as apparently it was turned off and we could not access the WIfi Box.finally after getting hold of person to contact we got into WIFI nd TV.Thank you for the opportunity to stay
Christopher C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Gillian D.
14 Oct 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice decor, good amenities, comfortable bed. Very tight dining area and shower. Some cleaning could be improved - glass on door and windows, crumbs on dining "table", food marks on bar stools, fingermarks/spots on tv screen. Water pressure issue? (Turning on tap in kitchen - spurted and splashed).
The cosy cottage at Kaikoura is a great place to stay. The location is near many great walks, the sea and the boat excursions. It’s in a quiet location and there is no light pollution , so the stars at night are amazing. Seeing the sunrise and moonrise at the Kaikoura lookout is a must. The location is not far from town, seal colony , esplanade and town eateries. The location has everything you need for a comfortable stay. It’s clean and very comfortable. It’s dog friendly and our pooch loved it there as there are many walks around the sea walk that they can go on. We were kept informed about our stay at every step of the way and check in was seamless. Thank you for a great stay . We will return there.