Beach front cottage

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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a dining area, and a sofa.
A calm sea with a sunset, distant mountains, and two poles in the water.
A bedroom with a floral bedspread, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A calm body of water with rocky formations and a distant mountain.
A single-story mobile home with a front porch, a small patio with outdoor seating, and a hillside in the background.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Kaikōura

Located in South Bay, a neighbourhood in Kaikōura, this cottage is in the mountains. 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, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Golf Club - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Fyffe House - 15 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zephyr - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach front cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Beach front cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach front cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach front cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach front cottage located?

Located in South Bay, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. Point Kean Seal Colony and Fyffe House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place, perfectly appointed and clean. Great communications with the owner.Perfect location, only issue was the weather!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - kids enjoyed watching the boats go out
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very helpful and property in great condition.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely haven to arrive to - very comfortable and a beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely Bach old but clean overlooking the boat ramp and small harbour
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Glorious views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is clean, comfortable, and across the street from the sea. In the morning, the street is busy with boat launches and tourists going onto whale watching cruises but the house provides an idyllic nighttime experience stargazing while sitting on deck chairs looking out over the sea/ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Had a great time and the place was really cool. Great to be so close to the marina and watch the boats coming and going. Was great to be able to bring the dog as well- although not fully fenced. Great stay and thanks for sharing your bach with us!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Clean and comfortable however the location is a few km from the town centre and the wake up at 4am with fishing boats going out is a little hard to take when on holidays
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Kaikoura accommodation

Great location, spacious, had everything we needed for our one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Nice tidy little bach with great views
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Raylene was a great host, the bach was awesome. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oh to be beside the sea…

Wonderful views from the property. The host was very friendly and the place was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

We had a really lovely stay at this bach....all we needed, full of charm and fab location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing views
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

the palace

we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and as we were fishing it was very handy for launching the boat. the hosts were great and we would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Nice spot , lots to see with boats coming n going . Accomodation was great with no complaints at all.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Palace

Lovely accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location

Great view

Comfortable beds. Great views. Good location for the peninsula walk.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The South Bay Getaway

Relaxing and comfortable holiday home in South Bay with beautiful views of the sea. Welcoming, helpful and friendly host. Loved watching boats loading off and on the ramp opposite and walks around the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really relaxing

Clean comfortable relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Kaikoura!!

Wonderful 2 night stay right opposite the boat ramp!! Lots to look at and great walks!! Perfect little seaside bach!! Would love to stay again and for a longer period!! Recommending to all!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Location!

We loved our stay in South Bay! Gorgeous scenery and so much to do. The hosts were warm & welcoming & we appreciate being allowed to have our fur babies come for the holiday. Recommend this 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very special location

Right on the water's edge, overlooking the small harbour, watching the sunset... Very quiet location, all amenities provided... We could have easily stayed for longer...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Overall good on arrival but a total power failure and no back up on the first morning left us with no alternative but to leave. We are seeking a refund for the second day, but your Web site does not seem to cater for this eventuality.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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