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Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Room
Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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South Bay, Kaikoura
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Peninsula Walkway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

South Bays Cottage is situated less than 100 metres from the boat ramp and also the main Marina. This 2 bedroom cottage has been totally renovated inside with modern appliances. Unlimited Fibre Broadband is included. The main bedroom has a queen bed and sliding doors to outdoors. The other bedroom also has a queen bed. Ideal for kids with a large area to run around. Fishermen will be happy with off street parking for a boat and car. This cottage backs onto reserve land. NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillow cases/tea towels) Duvets & Pillows provided

Bed layout: 2 Queen(s),

Nearest main airport: Christchurch International Airport
Distance: 190 ks
Smoking allowed outside only.

NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillow cases/tea towels) Duvets & Pillows provided

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20019982
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kaikōura

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in South Bay, a neighbourhood in Kaikōura. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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South Bay, Kaikoura

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Fyffe House - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 9 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Craypot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage?

As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage on 15 May, 2026 start from S$98, 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 Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage located?

Located in South Bay, this holiday home 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

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 193 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for exploring the area. Comfortable bed, good shower, great big fridge, well equipped kitchen. Good WiFi. Great washing facilities with outside washing line, yay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clinton M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice tidy little place. A little short on glassware but we made do. Quiet and well located near the water. Would recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon & Jocelyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can you please pass onto your Neighbour that the clearlite on their porch is loose and banging in the wind. Also, if you ever change the bed in the spare room, a bed that splits into two would be great for the kids. We will love to book the property again for next year's Kaikoura Adventure Race once we know the date.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tony N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awsome spot So close to the ramp Crays and cod literally 5 mins away
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Away from the hustle and bustle...great beds...cosy and warm...good communication from hosts .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sally G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place to stay. Great to walk around marina
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Glenis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The toaster had a crust stuck in it and when we put bread in it, it burned and stunk a place out.The people who were in there before us did a poor job of cleaning, especially the bathroom sink.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2026
Hi Glenis I'm sorry to read this and also disappointed you did not let us know as soon as you arrived so we had the opportunity to fix these issues
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay, it's was a bit smell from the fridge, but will stay again and hope for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location. Just could do with a few upgrades, to kitchen and supplied equipment. Wasn't overly clean.But overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location, very quiet and peaceful. Unfortunately there was a funky fishy smell throughout the house, plus toilet wasn’t clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald S.

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

Excellent locTion . Lovely host .just what we needed

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

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

Lovely little bach.

We loved our stay. Great location with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon T.

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

Great bach

Great little place, was warm and had everything we needed for the weekend. Quiet location close to walking track.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Great stay

Lovely place. Nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl B.

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

Great location

Perfect for a weekend away fishing with my son very clean and great shower we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason v.

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

Great spot

Great place to stay, handy to the boat ramp. Good out door area. Highly recommend, will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay.

We have stayed there before its a great place to stay and very close to all things we wanted to do and love it, but we think the people before us could of had a pet with them white hair over things. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb, 2024
Hi We are so sorry the guest before you had brought a dog with them - we had not been asked if they could and had no idea this had happened We are pleased you are happy to return though and once again our apologies
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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

Jones family

It's amazing place to stay, will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alastair D.

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

Great quiet place in the heart of South Bay

A good simple two bedroom batch in the heart of South Bay. Perfect for weekend or longer stays, close to the water and walking distance to some nice walks. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic Property right at the Water 🌊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

emily s.

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

Comfortable and quiet

Enjoyed staying at this cute hideaway. Nice and quiet and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

james c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bach Kaikōura

Lovely place to stay. Had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was very handy to South Bay boat ramp, and easy off-street parking for the boat. We enjoyed our stay, the property had all the amenities we needed and was warm and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

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

Amazing location, has everything you need!

Loved our stay here! My two young kids and I had enough space to run around outside and all the comforts inside for when the weather shifted and we headed indoors. Close to all of the best parts of Kaikoura and just a short walk to the peninsula track. Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by HelenC40

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What makes this property unique

Fishermen will be happy with the outdoor filleting table and off street parking for a boat and car.
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