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Immaculate Modern House with Stunning Ocean Views. Perfect for Friends & Couples

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Breakfast withna view! Dining area with the ocean to the South
Hosting Kitchen
Dining Area
View from the Hosting Kitchen
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Check out the area

Map
Kakanui, Otago
  • Popular LocationSteampunk HQ18 min drive
  • Popular LocationOamaru Harbour19 min drive
  • Popular LocationOamaru Blue Penguin Colony21 min drive
  • AirportOamaru (OAM)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living room 1

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Immaculate Modern House with Stunning Ocean Views. Perfect for Friends & Couples

Horizon House is a spectacular new build completed in 2021. It is the perfect location for a special weekend getaway, romantic couples retreat or simply a place to relax and rejuvenate with friends. Read what our most recent guests have said -

The house is absolutely quiet just a few steps from the beach. The view of the sea through the large panoramic windows is gigantic. Everything is perfectly clean and furnished in a perfection as we have never experienced before. Liz's description doesn't come close to that. Great beds and mattresses, kitchen equipment at its finest. Liz: You don't rent such a great house, you live in it yourself! Thank you very much for letting us spend a few days there!

Date of arrival - 3 February 2024

We offer you a spacious, warm modern house with a beautiful interior and luxurious bathrooms. It’s a short 3 min walk to the golden sandy beach and surfers break at Campbell’s Bay. Or just step onto the South facing deck and relax on the outdoor seating (beautiful blankets provided to snuggle under) and look out to Campbell’s Bay, All Day Bay, Moeraki and the South Pacific Ocean beyond. Crossroads surf break is a short drive out towards Oamaru.

From sunrise to sunset the living area in Horizon House is flooded with natural light. Open the sliding doors in the main living area to the East for the beautiful sun rises or open them up to the South for the afternoon sun and sunset over the Kakanui Ranges. There are two spacious living areas on the first floor along with a fantastic modern hosting kitchen, coffee machine, hot chocolate maker (Winter only), large cold water and ice dispensing fridge, contemporary dining area and 1 of the 3 bathrooms. Here you’ll find bath salts, essential oils and big white fluffy towels. Keeping you warm up here is the sun shining through the floor to ceiling wood burner (wood provided) and a heat pump. The first aid kit is located in the under bench cupboard closest to the oven. The fire extinguisher is located under the sink. Also available for guest use and located next to the first aid kit is a cool bag with small flask, lunchbox and snack boxes.

Downstairs the hallway leads to the 2 en-suite bedrooms which are the same size and layout and are heated by contemporary wall hung column radiators. Both have King sized beds made up with top quality linen, including king pillows and New Zealand Wool duvets. There is a large built in wardrobe with plenty of hanging space available in both rooms. Subtle sensor lighting guides you to the generous en-suite where there are large walk-in glass surround showers, underfloor heating and heated towel rails. Also downstairs there are radiators heating the entrance hallway and the fully equipped laundry. Whatever the weather, cold is not optional here!

The outside area wraps around the house and this is where you will find the washing line, outside taps and wood store. Most of the area is laid to lawn. There is a cobbled driveway with space for 2 cars.

There are brightly coloured beach towels available for guest use in the 1st floor bathroom on the vanity shelf.

Riverstone Kitchen (check opening operational hours before visiting) and Castle is 35kms North of Oamaru and the Victorian Precinct in Oamaru is just a 10 minute drive north from Kakanui. The Harbour Street Bakery can be found there, along with great art galleries, fashion and design shops. The Del Mar restaurant is along the harbour and Cucina Restaurant on Tees Street is recommended. Moeraki, with it’s two popular restaurants - The Fish Wife (Crayfish and Chips) and Fleur’s (check on opening hours before visiting - booking essential) is 25 minutes to the South.

The Kakanui CBD corner shop and bottle store will sell you, magnificent $2 ice cream scoops, fish and chip takeaways and other supermarket staples. The Natural Dairy is North on SH1, 9kms towards Oamaru and south 9kms you’ll find Brydone Fresh Organic Veggie stall and Brydone Wholefoods next door. The closest Caltex petrol station is in Alma on SH1 south of Deborah.

More local information is available in the Horizon House book.

We look forward to your visit to the comfortable, warm and spacious Horizon House. Be here from Noon and reluctantly leave by noon. Take your rubbish and we’ll deal with the recycling.

Property manager

Liz Buggs
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do not leave anything out on the deck. Strong winds can blow items into the glass balustrade. Switch off the towel rails in the en-suite bathrooms.
Please take care when handling the drinking glasses. A $25 fee will be charged for each glass broken or damaged.
Please read the property’s compendium on arrival. Everything you need to know about Horizon House is there. Please read the “Before You Go” section.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Kakanui

Located in Kakanui, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Oamaru Harbour and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Steam Train and Whitestone Cheese Factory. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kakanui, Otago

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 18 min drive
  • Oamaru Harbour - 19 min drive
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 19 min drive
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 21 min drive
  • Moeraki Boulders - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coast Restaurant & Cafe - 5 min drive
  • Totara Estate - 14 min drive
  • Maheno Tavern - 8 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SAMANTHA F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views
Stunning house with everything you could ask for. Panoramic views. Log fire was perfect for a wild weather day. Modern kitchen with all the mid cons. Super comfy bed. Loved our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLI K., München

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfekt - es gibt keine bessere Beschreibung!
Das Haus liegt absolut ruhig nur wenige Schritte vom Strand entfernt. Der Blick aufs Meer durch die grossen Panoramafenster ist gigantisch. Alles bbsolut sauber und in einer Perfektion eingerichtet, wie wir es noch nie erlebt haben. Liz' Beschreibung gibt das nicht annähernd wieder. Tolle Betten und Matratzen, Kücheneinrichtung vom Feinsten. Liz: So ein tolles Haus vermietet man nicht, das bewohnt man selbst! Vielen Dank dass wir dort ein paar Tage verbringen durften!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
incredible
above and beyond cleanliness and amenities, but moreover, hands down best view in Kakanui.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

james s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular
Driving up to the house is OK, but entering the house is amazing, then you go upstairs and the place has stunning vistas over the ocean in both directions. Massive triple ranch sliders open to a deck. Well appointed kitchen, with all the mod cons. The one thing that cannot be captured in any review is the wonderful calmness of the property, and the beautiful smells from the luxury oils around the place. It really is a magic pace to stay. The bedrooms have beatiful linen and very comfortable beds, the ensuite's off both bedrooms are fantastic, and if you really want to Poo with a view, you can upstairs in the bathroom overlooking the ocean. The glass is clear so you might want to be mindful of that! An easy walk to the beach, so if you have any thoughts of staying in Kakanui, this really is the place to stay. We had Christmas Day here and it was magic, kids had a surf Christmas morning with Dolphins! We watched a pod move further out while we had coffee on the deck. Thank you Liz for sharing your beautiful property, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter luxury
This property did not disappoint in winter. You can crank up the fire. Get the hot chocolate churning while you run a relaxing bath made into something special with bath salts and essential oils. The radiators in the bedroom have you cosy all night long. Whether you want to relax on the couch and watch a movie, or a glass of wine and watch the moody skies roll by you will be wrapped up in comfort. Its a great spot to come home to after a bracing winter walk on the beach. We have now stayed both summer and winter and this property does not disappoint.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Liz Buggs

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Why they chose this property

Quite simply the ocean views on three side of this house are breathtaking. The house is beautifully finished to a very high standard. The surrounding garden is mostly laid to lawn and can also be accessed through the doors in each of the en-suite bedrooms. Everything in the house is brand new, everything works and every room is warm. The house spacious and can accommodate 4 adults with ease. There are two living areas upstairs heated with sunlight, a wood burner and a heat pump. There are wooden floors and a comfortable range of seating options. The kitchen is a joy to cook in and is fully equipped. Gaze out at the ocean whilst you toss your salad!

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English

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