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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 6
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Kaikoura Township, Canterbury
- Mount Fyffe
- Kaikoura Beach5 min drive
- Point Kean Seal Colony18 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom - downstairs
2 Single Beds and 1 Crib
Bedroom - downstairs
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom - upstairs
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember!
We aren't just a stay in a room - we are an experience you will remember!
If you are travelling alone, a couple, a family or friends on tour - LOOK NO FURTHER!
A clean, unique, private, very cosy, 2 storey, 3 bedroom house all to yourself.
Situated on a small hill with magnificent views over farmlands to the sea & back to the Seaward Kaikoura Ranges and township. You will not be disappointed with the elevated views, the property, our friendly animals, or us!
We are offering our guests to come and experience some of our lifestyle and your stay is in a unique and quirky 3 bedroom house built mostly from recycled and reclaimed materials. Your house is clean, self contained and makes this an affordable holiday accommodation with stunning views, peace and privacy that you will remember!
3 bedrooms & can sleep 6+.
Downstairs:
2 bedrooms 1 with a Queen and the other with 2 single beds and a cot.
Loungeroom has comfortable lounges, a wall hung tv with heaps of streaming services (netflix, sky, neon, disney+, tvnz, prime). Chess set that is just awesome, a huge amount of board games to keep everyone entertained. Piano, guitar.
Laundry with washing machine and cleaning products, dryer.
Bathroom with shower and small bath combination, shampoo, conditioner, soaps and all towels and linens provided.
Upstairs is an open plan if you think loft/studio style containing a king bed, kitchen, dining table and small sitting area with a queen pull out sofa bed, fantastic elevated views of mountains, farmlands, sea and township.
Again, the Cubby House Stay is well stocked and should surprise you.
We are perched on a hill top, a short 8 minute scenic drive north of Kaikoura, the Cubby House is easily accessible from the main State Highway 1 in a rural setting with never ending views.
These stunning views over farmlands from the mountains to the sea will take your breath away. Wake up to bird song, including Tuis and Bellbirds, and the distant sound of the ocean.
The Cubby House is private and peaceful as it is just us here and we are up the drive in a seperate house.
Yes, we are ideal for those who are travelling alone, couple, 2 couples travelling together or a family or small group up to 6 people.
Our farm animals and pets have quirky personalities and love to be patted, scratched and hand fed - you will love getting up close to the animals if you choose to and we will even take the photos of you and animals so you can totally enjoy your experience.
You wont be disappointed!
Special conditions:
NOTE: THERE IS NO SMOKING in or around the property! if you absolutely must please see us before you light up!
All children and additional guests are charged at the additional guest rate of $40 per person (ages 0-99) as we don’t age discriminate here! :-)
There is a cot set up in the single room and also have a port a cot available if required.
Wifi - YES we have wifi - code will be given in an email prior to your arrival.
CLEANING - all we ask is that you rinse and place your used kitchen utensils pots, pans, glasses, plates etc in the dishwasher.
If you play board games that they are packed away properly again so pieces aren’t missing. .
This is your own 2 storey house with the comforts of home. It is private.
Breakfast is also supplied in the house so you can cook whenever you are ready.
THE LAYOUT:
DOWNSTAIRS: Laundry (Washer & Dryer), Bathroom (shower & bath combination), Lounge room, TV, games, 2 separate bedrooms - one with a queen size bed & the other with 2 single beds. A deck outside the lounge room with table and chairs to sit back and enjoy the views.
UPSTAIRS: is just like an open plan studio/loft apartment. 1 x King size bed, kitchen with everything you will need to cook with - want something else just ask us. Dining table and small lounge/sitting with a queen size pull out sofa bed area plus a deck to get the best elevated views of the deck below.
If you are travelling alone, a couple, a family or friends on tour - LOOK NO FURTHER!
A clean, unique, private, very cosy, 2 storey, 3 bedroom house all to yourself.
Situated on a small hill with magnificent views over farmlands to the sea & back to the Seaward Kaikoura Ranges and township. You will not be disappointed with the elevated views, the property, our friendly animals, or us!
We are offering our guests to come and experience some of our lifestyle and your stay is in a unique and quirky 3 bedroom house built mostly from recycled and reclaimed materials. Your house is clean, self contained and makes this an affordable holiday accommodation with stunning views, peace and privacy that you will remember!
3 bedrooms & can sleep 6+.
Downstairs:
2 bedrooms 1 with a Queen and the other with 2 single beds and a cot.
Loungeroom has comfortable lounges, a wall hung tv with heaps of streaming services (netflix, sky, neon, disney+, tvnz, prime). Chess set that is just awesome, a huge amount of board games to keep everyone entertained. Piano, guitar.
Laundry with washing machine and cleaning products, dryer.
Bathroom with shower and small bath combination, shampoo, conditioner, soaps and all towels and linens provided.
Upstairs is an open plan if you think loft/studio style containing a king bed, kitchen, dining table and small sitting area with a queen pull out sofa bed, fantastic elevated views of mountains, farmlands, sea and township.
Again, the Cubby House Stay is well stocked and should surprise you.
We are perched on a hill top, a short 8 minute scenic drive north of Kaikoura, the Cubby House is easily accessible from the main State Highway 1 in a rural setting with never ending views.
These stunning views over farmlands from the mountains to the sea will take your breath away. Wake up to bird song, including Tuis and Bellbirds, and the distant sound of the ocean.
The Cubby House is private and peaceful as it is just us here and we are up the drive in a seperate house.
Yes, we are ideal for those who are travelling alone, couple, 2 couples travelling together or a family or small group up to 6 people.
Our farm animals and pets have quirky personalities and love to be patted, scratched and hand fed - you will love getting up close to the animals if you choose to and we will even take the photos of you and animals so you can totally enjoy your experience.
You wont be disappointed!
Special conditions:
NOTE: THERE IS NO SMOKING in or around the property! if you absolutely must please see us before you light up!
All children and additional guests are charged at the additional guest rate of $40 per person (ages 0-99) as we don’t age discriminate here! :-)
There is a cot set up in the single room and also have a port a cot available if required.
Wifi - YES we have wifi - code will be given in an email prior to your arrival.
CLEANING - all we ask is that you rinse and place your used kitchen utensils pots, pans, glasses, plates etc in the dishwasher.
If you play board games that they are packed away properly again so pieces aren’t missing. .
This is your own 2 storey house with the comforts of home. It is private.
Breakfast is also supplied in the house so you can cook whenever you are ready.
THE LAYOUT:
DOWNSTAIRS: Laundry (Washer & Dryer), Bathroom (shower & bath combination), Lounge room, TV, games, 2 separate bedrooms - one with a queen size bed & the other with 2 single beds. A deck outside the lounge room with table and chairs to sit back and enjoy the views.
UPSTAIRS: is just like an open plan studio/loft apartment. 1 x King size bed, kitchen with everything you will need to cook with - want something else just ask us. Dining table and small lounge/sitting with a queen size pull out sofa bed area plus a deck to get the best elevated views of the deck below.
Property manager
Leanne & Richard Seddon
Languages
English
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Kaikoura Township, Canterbury
What's nearby
- Kaikoura Beach - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
- Kaikoura District Museum - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
- Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
- Peninsula Walkway - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
- Point Kean Seal Colony - 18 min drive - 15.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
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- Strawberry Tree - 9 min drive
- Why Not Cafe - 10 min drive
- Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - 15 min drive
- Slam Club - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
27 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anton, Reno NV
7 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Anton
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
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8/10 Good
7 Oct 2020
This is a very unique property with a real heritage, a lot of character and views to die for.
10/10 Excellent
Ulf S., Canterbury, United Kingdom
6 Apr 2019
A place to inspire
Ulf S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Chris B.
2 Sept 2018
Great spot with unique views of Kaikoura
Chris B.
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8/10 Good
Andrea D.
13 Jun 2018
Charming and unique house on an amazing piece of property
Andrea D.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Jim C.
5 May 2018
We loved the open loft style with stunning views back towards Kaikoura, down the driveway and back t
Jim C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Tammy F., Beaverton, Oregon
15 Nov 2017
We absolutely loved our stay at the Artist's Retreat.
Tammy F.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
11 Apr 2017
Incredibly scenic and peaceful, but still fairly close to the Kaikoura township.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
20 Mar 2017
Great place for a young family with a child, we can say that much!
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10/10 Excellent
7 Oct 2016
The property is absolutely beautiful, waking up to the most beautiful view.
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8/10 Good
6 Oct 2016
Lovely setting with fabulous landscape.
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10/10 Excellent
30 Sept 2016
A unique rustic property on a mini farm a short drive from the hustle of town.
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10/10 Excellent
23 Aug 2016
Stunning location between snow-capped mountains and the sea, just unbelievably beautiful.
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8/10 Good
30 Apr 2016
Peaceful spot with great views.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
1 Mar 2016
The property?s location is so unique ? has a wonderful view towards Kaikoura bay.
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10/10 Excellent
19 Feb 2016
5 stars rate
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10/10 Excellent
17 Feb 2016
We loved our stay at Artist's Retreat.
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8/10 Good
27 Jan 2016
It is rustic - a bit rough in places but that all adds to the charm.
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10/10 Excellent
19 Jan 2016
My mum, sister and I stayed here for 2nights in January.
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10/10 Excellent
10 Jan 2016
This place, the buildings, the garden, the views and surroundings and the hosts too are unique.
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10/10 Excellent
6 Jan 2016
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About the host
Hosted by Leanne & Richard Seddon

We moved back to Kaikoura after years and years of the hustle and bustle of Sydney to be closer to relatives and to live in this lovely lifestyle block and relax.
Why they chose this property
It is a place you'll remember, and such a great place to live and relax. We have lifestyle blocks and we are able to have some farm animals that we raised since young and love being able to let our guests experience our lifestyle and also get up close to some friendly animals that you just cant get to when in a city (or too scared too)..
What makes this property unique
Come experience a bit of our life - this is your opportunity to get up close with some friendly farm animals and to stay in a unique accommodation house that was built from recycled materials.
You will be able to unwind and relax.
We aren't just a stay - come and have a different unique stay that you will be sure to remember - you will be glad you did! We will take your photos when we are with you and the animals so you can totally be engaged in what you are doing - yep, its a chance to put the phone or camera down and let us capture you!
You will be able to unwind and relax.
We aren't just a stay - come and have a different unique stay that you will be sure to remember - you will be glad you did! We will take your photos when we are with you and the animals so you can totally be engaged in what you are doing - yep, its a chance to put the phone or camera down and let us capture you!
Languages:
English
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