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South Bay | Boatie's Paradise | Family-Friendly - KK25143

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A garden with a variety of trees and shrubs, a stone pathway, and a small bridge in the background.
A modern two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a gravel driveway.
A modern building with a balcony overlooking a coastal area, featuring a clear view of the sea and mountains in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a window with a view of the garden, and a painting on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Kaikoura Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kaikōura

Located in Kaikōura, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. 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

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 16 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 18 min drive - 7.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zephyr - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is South Bay | Boatie's Paradise | Family-Friendly - KK25143 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 9 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at South Bay | Boatie's Paradise | Family-Friendly - KK25143?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South Bay | Boatie's Paradise | Family-Friendly - KK25143 on 22 Feb 2027 start from £266, 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 South Bay | Boatie's Paradise | Family-Friendly - KK25143?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at South Bay | Boatie's Paradise | Family-Friendly - KK25143?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Bay | Boatie's Paradise | Family-Friendly - KK25143?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is South Bay | Boatie's Paradise | Family-Friendly - KK25143 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. Kaikoura District Museum and Fyffe House are also within 3 miles (5 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. 14 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great setup, very close to boat ramp, will be booking again next year
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Being a short run to the boat ramp is the whole point of that place. See you next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time in South Bay. Lovely house, clean and tidy good amenities. Communication from the host was timely and easy to follow. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2026
Any time you're back in South Bay, the door's open. Sounds like a good few days down there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent 3 amazing nights here with family, what a fantastic place. close to every thing great for the kids warm friendly atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2026
Thanks for your feedback we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

Great location with stunning views to sea and mountains from upstairs. Comfortable beds and well set up kitchen with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely house
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2026
Thanks for your feedback we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a lovely stay here - it was the perfect place for a family with wee kids, and the views were absolutely amazing. Great comms from the host. Thanks so much for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property clean and tidy upstairs lounge great view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was in good order when we arrived. The home was great for us with all of the bedrooms and big dining table and upstairs family room with TV. We had our small dog with us and he felt quite at home there. It was interesting walking around the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2026
Thanks for your kind review :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great boat access sadly the weather didn’t play ball. Definitely will be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great last minute booking with friends. House accomodated a large booking, was clean and had everything we needed for our short stay - loved the upstairs area as a seperate hang for kids and backyard was big enough for a small cricket game. Hosts had great communication - needed gas for bbq and they were there within minutes. Great view, and super close to south bay walk around to seal colony. Would have loved an earlier check in as being 3pm - 10am felt very short staying only one night but otherwise a perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2026
Thanks for your kind review we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place, so did our dog, it was great to have it fully fenced. From the little toilet paper flowers to the heat pump being turned on before we arrive, so it was so warm and toasty. We loved sitting upstairs watching the world go by. Being close to the sea was a plus. We will be back. Can't recommend this place enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Spot!

Loved our stay in South Bay! The house was perfect for our family of 5. Nice and quiet, and a stunning view from upstairs. Great view of the bay from up the hill behind the house. Plenty of heating to keep us warm in a cold Kaikoura southerly, and there were even some hottie bottles to warm up our beds. Good kitchen with everything we needed, and very good washing machine and dryer. Only 5mins drive or a 30min walk to the town centre. 5 min walk to the south end of the Kaikoura peninsula walkway. Might come back for a summer trip with our boat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped property in a stunning, quiet location. The views from the upstairs lounge were incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2026
That upstairs lounge view is the reason people book South Bay. Come back and see it in summer sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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