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Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Kaikoura
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342

Hidden Gem is all about adventure, chill vibes and making memories. This cute, historic cottage has been freshened up but still keeps that classic bach feel. It’s got amazing views over the coastal marine reserve, and if you’re lucky, you might see dolphins playing or even a whale or two. It sleeps up to seven, so it’s great for family getaways or hanging out with friends.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Kaikoura Beach. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a TV.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and living room
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Kaikoura Museum and 4 minutes by foot from Kaikoura Beach
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 99 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,507 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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 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-STATE-HWY1-1342

Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
spectacular spot for watching the seals and the sun come up. clean and spacious and perfect for unwinding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

8/10 Good

Marino B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house met all our expectations and more. The view from the deck was amazing and we saw a humpback breach within the first hour of our arrival. During the rest of our stay we saw dolphins playing in the water many times.The layout of the house is interesting, with kitchen, dining and deck upstairs, as well as the kids bedroom directly off the kitchen and a double bedroom only accessible from the deck. No problem with the nice weather we had, but perhaps not great having to go through outside in the winter? House was very warm otherwise though, with a heat pump in the living room downstairs and heaters in all the bedrooms.Also appreciated the 2 tv's each with their own Chromecast (one in the dining upstairs and one in the living downstairs) and the fireplace outside.Great place for families and groups of friends to have an amazing time. The house is very private with no other houses around. Only downside of the location is the access from the road, where you have to cross the railway as well and it's hard to see traffic coming due to the corner.Would very much recommend and we'll certainly come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Etienne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We simply loved the location and nature that surrounds you 24/7.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Uke B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was smooth going, view is beautiful and its just as in the photos but just a few issues with the wifi connection and poor service. However i couldve contacted the host about the wifi issue but choose not to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

D C M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheena G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The views were amazing! Fantastic for seal and dolphin watching. Beautiful sunrises. Only negative for us was the access which is initially steep over the railway track. We had a bike rack on the back of a ute and had to remove it to get over the first bit. A mention in the listing about this would have been helpful. Otherwise absolutely loved our days there.
The entrance to driveway. Doesn’t really show how steep it is.
Front of bach, looking out over the sea.
Beautiful sunrise taken from balcony at the bach.
At one of the seal colonies after a short walk round the rocks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Kiwi Bach

Warm, amazing views, clean, all the facilities we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025