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9.6 out of 10
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Kaikoura District, Kaikoura
- Place, Kaikoura Golf Club3 min drive
- Place, Kaikoura Beach7 min drive
- Place, Kaikoura Museum7 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Main bedroom
1 Queen Bed
second bedroom
1 Queen Bed
sleepout
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise
This warm, tranquil, self catering three bedroom holiday home, with log fire is situated at Peketa, a small settlement 12 kilometres south of the Kaikoura township. You can bring your own linen or choose to hire linen for an additional charge. Close by is the excellent surfing beach at Kahutara. Open the large bifolding doors to a superb deck and outdoor entertainment area in a large private garden, fully fenced and safe for children. Solar lights appear magically in the garden once the sun goes down. The house is surrounded by trees where native birds, including the bellbird, and fantails abound. There is now two or three resident Tuis in the garden as well and occasionally Californian Quails appear on the lawn. The kitchen has most things you need, including a Nespresso coffee machine, spice rack and a Magic bullet, but sorry no dish washer. This property has no cleaning service so renters need to leave the house clean and tidy on vacating. There is a sleepout in the garden where older children can stay with two bunks and a small deck.
There are plenty of activities nearby including bush and beach walks, star watching, restaurants, golf course, surf casting, fishing, snorkelling, diving and swimming. We now have an Eco Zipline for the adventurous thrill seekers in the Rakanui valley just behind the bach. The Mount Lyford Ski field is one hours drive and of course there is the whale watching, swimming with the dolphins.
Minimum stay during the week one night, weekends two nights.
There is a TV, including free Netflix, video, CD Player, washing machine, iron, gas BBQ and fridge/freezer.
Plenty of off street parking for boats and room for tents in the sheltered garden.
There is also a fish filleting area
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Special conditions:
Smoking only allowed outside
Pets only with prior approval
Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$25. 00 per person); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
There are plenty of activities nearby including bush and beach walks, star watching, restaurants, golf course, surf casting, fishing, snorkelling, diving and swimming. We now have an Eco Zipline for the adventurous thrill seekers in the Rakanui valley just behind the bach. The Mount Lyford Ski field is one hours drive and of course there is the whale watching, swimming with the dolphins.
Minimum stay during the week one night, weekends two nights.
There is a TV, including free Netflix, video, CD Player, washing machine, iron, gas BBQ and fridge/freezer.
Plenty of off street parking for boats and room for tents in the sheltered garden.
There is also a fish filleting area
***Facebook: Romantic cottage .
***Youtube: Nz Kaikoura Romantic Cottage
Special conditions:
Smoking only allowed outside
Pets only with prior approval
Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$25. 00 per person); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Peketa
Peketa is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.

Kaikoura District, Kaikoura
What's nearby
- Kaikoura Golf Club - 3 min drive - 5.1 km
- Kaikoura Beach - 7 min drive - 10.4 km
- Kaikoura Museum - 7 min drive - 10.4 km
- Kaikoura District Museum - 7 min drive - 10.4 km
- Peninsula Walkway - 10 min drive - 12.9 km
Restaurants
- The Whaler - 8 min drive
- Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - 11 min drive
- Why Not Cafe - 8 min drive
- King Tide Eatery - 8 min drive
- Tipsy Foodie's - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
3 Mar, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Duncan G.
20 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Duncan G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John R.
15 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heidi W.
16 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heidi W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jeff B.
5 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeff B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Charbel H.
26 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charbel H.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Pete R.
16 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage
Pete R.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hannah G.
27 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Hannah G.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michelle M.
30 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michelle M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steven H.
12 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice stay
Steven H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Toby B.
17 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Toby B.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Georgina A.
29 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Georgina A.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kris R.
3 Feb, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Kris R.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul D.
21 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Paul D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John S.
15 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cozy holiday house!
John S.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emily And Jack W.
30 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cozy getaway
Emily And Jack W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
7 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Location
Sarah C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Thomas R.
3 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely relaxing
Thomas R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Wade C.
30 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kaikōura stopover
Wade C.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alison E.
28 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Alison E.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David T.
22 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in a quiet location
David T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Damian K.
6 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Damian K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bill B.
16 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So peaceful!
Bill B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen E.
13 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country garden
Karen E.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark & Margaret T.
29 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday Bliss
Mark & Margaret T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
About the host
Hosted by caroch885
Im born and bred in NZ and by renting out my holiday home occasionally it helps me pay for the upkeep. Now that I am retired I can also spend more time there which I never get sick of.
I enjoy sharing my place with visitors from NZ and all around the world and really delight in the fact that they're enjoying the place too, which increases the great energy I believe is present in the house and garden and the area generally....
I enjoy sharing my place with visitors from NZ and all around the world and really delight in the fact that they're enjoying the place too, which increases the great energy I believe is present in the house and garden and the area generally....
Why they chose this property
Romantic cottage is nestled between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean in the small settlement of Peketa, just a short drive away from the township of Kaikoura. Most people visit to enjoy the fishing, diving, walks, whale watching and surfing that this area of the country provides, but there are lots of other outdoor activities to enjoy as well.
I love taking the boat out fishing, mainly catching Blue cod, Perch and occasionally Terakihi and putting the Cray pots out in the bay. We always come home with lovely fresh seafood. While out in the boat we see lots of different birds including the Blue eyed penguin, Mollyhawks, gulls, Cormorants and the occasional albatross. Of course there are usually Dolphins of various types, seals and this summer 2025 there have been several Orcas and we were able to watch two, an adult and young one fishing very close to the slip way in South bay! Several years ago whilst fishing in the boat quite close to shore by one of the tunnels a whale breached only several metres away from us which was just magical....
I love taking the boat out fishing, mainly catching Blue cod, Perch and occasionally Terakihi and putting the Cray pots out in the bay. We always come home with lovely fresh seafood. While out in the boat we see lots of different birds including the Blue eyed penguin, Mollyhawks, gulls, Cormorants and the occasional albatross. Of course there are usually Dolphins of various types, seals and this summer 2025 there have been several Orcas and we were able to watch two, an adult and young one fishing very close to the slip way in South bay! Several years ago whilst fishing in the boat quite close to shore by one of the tunnels a whale breached only several metres away from us which was just magical....
What makes this property unique
Great base for relaxing, fishing, diving and boating....The garden and outdoor entertainment area are popular with my visitors and relaxing outdoors at night with a glass of wine around the outdoor fire having a BBQ meal with the solar lights on is very special.....
It is very quiet and private. There is no light pollution so on a clear night the night sky is awesome....
It is very quiet and private. There is no light pollution so on a clear night the night sky is awesome....
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