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A Magical place to relax and unwind. Nature on your back door step on 5 acres.

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62152.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Magical place to relax and unwind. Nature on your back door step on 5 acres.

Kora's View is a situated in a picturesque setting. This 3 bedroom two bathroom modern house set on 5 acres , overlooks the Hapuku River, the Manakau Peak and the Pacific Ocean. Just a quick 10 minute drive North of Kaikoura Town Ship. We want to Share our stunning property that we have called home that is surrounded by Kanuka trees. Hear the songs of local Manu (birds). A quick drive north to a top surf beach. Have a glass of wine on the expansive deck that over looks the sea, the mountains and the hapuku river.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The house is not child proof, supervise.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No facitilities for your young children are provided, do not allow your children to touch the fences they are electric.
Recycling of rubbish is required, take rubbish .
Use the BBQ mat provided. Guests will be charged extra leaning if the BBQ is left dirty.

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hapuku

Located in Hapuku, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hunting.
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Hapuku, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 6 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 10 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 10 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 12 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 15 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Foodie's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Magical place to relax and unwind. Nature on your back door step on 5 acres. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Magical place to relax and unwind. Nature on your back door step on 5 acres.?

As of 2 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Magical place to relax and unwind. Nature on your back door step on 5 acres. on 14 Apr, 2026 start from S$213, 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.

How much is parking at A Magical place to relax and unwind. Nature on your back door step on 5 acres.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Magical place to relax and unwind. Nature on your back door step on 5 acres.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Magical place to relax and unwind. Nature on your back door step on 5 acres.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Magical place to relax and unwind. Nature on your back door step on 5 acres. located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park and Fyffe House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely property with stunning mountain views. Property spotlessly clean and very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr Raoul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place to rest in luxury. Fantastic views and privacy.Everything provided for an enjoyable stay.Animals to see and feed with owners advice.Great for kids.Definitely worth staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2025
Raoul and his family were delightful to host . The children were so respectful .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

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

Wonderful views

Very nice clean and spacious property. We can say nice things about the entire property but the best part was how quiet it was, and the beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcomed with a roaring fire and a absolute spotless house.Very close to town but with no reason to leave.Quiet and peaceful, outdoor bath looking towards snow covered mountains and the seaSolid 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a gorgeous property. A lovely hidden retreat with all the amenities needed and only a short drive from Kaikora. Views from all angles form snow cap mountains to the ocean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bonnie a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Of our four stops in the Southern Island, this was our favorite! Kora's View is "Heaven on Earth" and we wish we could have stayed longer. It was very clean, spacious, had a well-equipped kitchen, very comfortable beds, and the most beautiful views and grounds! So relaxing and calming after hectic traveling.We had a short drive into Kaikoura for our whale-watching tour and a couple of dinners. The fireplace was toasty and plenty of firewood provided....even found a newly delivered wheelbarrow full in the morning :)Sarah went above and beyond to return a forgotten wallet...so greatly appreciated! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

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

Relaxation

The property is spacious, well equipped and in a beautiful setting. Easy access to the town where there are numerous activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darwyn C.

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

Korasview a welcome haven

Sarah’s place was a welcome haven to explore the Kaikōura area. The house was spacious and clean with a well equipped kitchen. We especially enjoyed watching the sunset over the mountains from the comfortable deck chairs. Sarah was friendly and welcoming and had great tips for local attractions. One of our favourite New Zealand stops. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb, 2024
Darwiyn thank you for your lovely comments . It was a pleasure meeting you both. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah A.

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

Great place to relax and unwind.

Couldn’t have asked for anything else. This place is just beautiful and so well equipped for all your travelling needs. So comfortable and home from home. Having a chance to wash & dry some laundry, to cooking a meal in the well equipped kitchen and relaxing in the beautiful grounds. Great hosts who respected our privacy so kindly. Alfie the cat have us a welcomeEvery time we popped in/out. So lovely. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane O.

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

Incredible views

Had a lovely couple of days at this wonderful property. Enjoyed spectacular views of mountains, sea, sunrises and sunsets. Our young daughter liked feeding the cows, sheep and goats. A really lovely house- pleasure to be there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alistair B.

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

Feb Holiday

Great property in a unique location. Would stay again

About the host

Your host

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Terry and I both love nature and Kaikoura and all it has to offer. We are based in Christchurch. We have planted 1000s of native plants to create a natural haven and to attract native bird life.

Why they chose this property

Kora’s View is peaceful and is surrounded by nature. Friend farm animals greet you, there is an abundance of bird life that is attractive to the abundance of native plants we have planted . The deck is huge and invites relaxation.

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