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Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river.

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A covered outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, a grill, and a view of a river and fields.
A spacious room with large windows, a wooden bench, a green sofa, and a fur rug.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view, and a hanging light fixture.
A compact laundry room with a washing machine, a sink, and a mirror.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Kakanui, Otago
  • Place, Te Hakapureirei Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river.

A great family Bach with great views over the Kakanui River mouth and mountains. 1 minute walk to tennis courts, playground and river. 5 minute walk to the beach. Fully fenced for the dogs and kids.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9746870
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property accepts cash
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kakanui

Located in Kakanui, this holiday home is in the mountains. Totara Estate and Whitestone City are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oamaru Harbour and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. Whitestone Cheese Factory and Totara Estate are also worth visiting.
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Kakanui, Otago

What's nearby

  • Te Hakapureirei Beach - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 21 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 22 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 22 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 22 min drive - 24.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coast - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Purton’s Cafe and Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alma - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Natural Dairy - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Seaview Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Te Hakapureirei Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Totara Estate and Grainstore Gallery. Whitestone City and St Lukes Anglican Church 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. 39 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My little family had the best time at this wonderful home. My kids loved the toys , bunks and the trampoline. I loved the views and the homely feeling this place gave. The host were wonderful & i appreciate their hospitality. Highly reccomend
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location. Everything you need and more for a family holiday. Kid friendly. Furniture robust. Wonderful fire. Plenty of hot water. Comfy beds. Just great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home, has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Host communication was excellent. Definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

We really enjoyed staying here, very relaxing, a great place to unwind, and safe and secure for the dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for hosting us! We had a lovely, warm and cosy weekend. The house has all the amenities for a great family weekend. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and welcoming. Nice views from the deck looking towards the ranges, the lounge looking north and on the table out the back looking out to the pacific. A great place for the dogs with a fully fenced section.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Provided everything we needed plus in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay

Great place to stay exactly as described. Very happy and will book again in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, well equipped house. Lots of bird song in the morning, v peaceful. Great bunk room with cool stars when the lights were out. Thanks for a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host and such a welcoming place. Excellent views and definitely fitting for families. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, host was super accomodating allowing us to change check in/out times! Much appreciated!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really practical house for a relaxed stay. Love it
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, relaxing stay

Great place to relax. The covered deck catches the sun perfectly, fab to sit with a book and a glass of wine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host - thanks so much for having the fire on for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Highly recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a good time here. The accommodation was perfect. There were toys for the kids, lots of DVDs, games and books to read. The massive bunk beds were a hit with the kids. The views were A. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
loved it. every thing worked fine. Good location would like to stay again thanks from the team wayne,barb, wilson and abby
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was a very enjoyable break in our busy lives. The Kakanui village is great for walks.

The property is comfortably furnished, clean and well presented
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxed holiday retreat

Great holiday home with amazing views and lovely relaxed feel. Great for families and pets as it’s all fenced off. Lovely nice walks down the beach and to the township, great place to just unwind and get away from the daily grind 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You can see the estuary from the longe windows. But up the back of the property is an outdoor table overlooking the ocean - this is a wee golden gem for this property.The fireplace works extremely well. But its a warm house all the same without lighting the fire. Only 5 - 10 min walk to the beach.Plenty of room on the deck for storage of wet gear. We ate all our meals out hear too.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend in Winter

A wonderful house to enjoy the local beaches from. The house was well equipped, very clean and warm despite the cold temperatures. Communication was great as well. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely family bach!

This was a great family sized bach for our extended family holiday! The deck is awesome and the views are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family house

Wonderful house for the three kids. Easy to access, great space for them to chill out between activities around the area and easy to use kitchen facilities. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay at this property. The kids were over the moon with their bunk room, really roomy and spacious for two families. Property was well equipped, clean and tidy! Will hopefully be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great as always! We're big fans of your house and kakanui
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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