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Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway

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A wooden picnic table with a sign, set against a rocky coastal backdrop.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a dishwasher, stove, and microwave.
A living room with a grey sofa, two framed pictures on the wall, and a staircase leading to a balcony.
A kitchen with a window, a sink, and a kettle on the counter.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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Kaikoura, Canterbury
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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About the neighborhood

Kaikōura

South Bay, a neighborhood in Kaikōura, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights.
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Kaikoura, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Golf Club - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Fyffe House - 15 min drive - 7.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zephyr - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway on Nov 7, 2026 start from $150, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway located?

Located in South Bay, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum, and Kaikoura District Museum. Point Kean Seal Colony and Fyffe House are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, lovely walks and lots of activity at the slipway. The kids had such fun and we enjoyed the sunsets and mountain views from the patio. I would definitely stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfy with all that we needed. Host was very obliging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A real batch
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great house great location. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely comfortable little house.
Opposite the main boat ramp - busy with early morning departures - but great to watch
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the views from this quintessential NZ bach and the lovely walks in the surrounding area. It was well equipped and the beds and top quality sheets were appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent spot to watch the marine activities. Very clean and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

We have enjoyed our stay in the property, property is clean, will surely return on my next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

South bay waterfront property

Great location, everything you need and three bedrooms would be great for a family get away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view and location by water

We loved watching sunset and relaxing place to stay. Nice kitchen to cook a meal. We enjoyed walking boat area and watching fisherman come in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kiwi Bach

Great spot….clean….great beds and linen…love to stay again sometime
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

quaint little place

Cute little cottage with good quality bedding. Nice location overlooking the ocean and boat ramp.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

What a stunning property and great location. Extremely clean, well presented 100% recommend this property. Thank you so much to the host.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and comfy cottage with great views of the bay

Lovely little cottage with a good amount of space for a family of 4 with 2 teens (separate rooms a bonus!). Good kitchen facilities, very clean, nicely decorated throughout with comfy beds and great views to the bay. Friendly/welcoming hosts. Great location to stay and explore beautiful Kaikoura - the place has happy holiday.vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

south bay

This is the second time we have stayed at one of Raylene's properties and was as good as the first time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great old school bach

Old bach, done up inside. Spacious and comfortable. Great location. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spot on

Great location for our purpose. A hive of activity and spectacular views of the ocean, mountains and watching the fisherman and boaties coming and going.A good bach setup, fantastic looking gas cooktop (we didnt use) sky tv, aircon, outdoor seating, perfect weather, what more could I say
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Million Dollar View

Husband and I ran away for a couple of days.Lovely location of Kiwi Bach.Not the place to sleep in with Commercial boats going out at 3am in the morning.Very well appointed Bach though and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Sent two emails to host without courtesy of reply. Television did not work. We were very concerned as to security as a ranch slider door did not close. Alerted the host as requested by email. Nothing! Expensive stay all things considered.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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