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Kiwi Bach in South Bay

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A small house with a patio, a swing set, and a wooden deck.
A wooden deck with a picnic table, surrounded by a fenced yard and trees.
A room with a grey sofa, a painting on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, and white cabinets.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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South Bay, Kaikoura
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Sleepout

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kiwi Bach in South Bay

Note: Please advise in your request if you wish to hire linen ($50per stay) and if you wish to pay for the cleaning service option of $75 per stay.

Small cottage available in South Bay. Lovely views to the Kaikoura ranges. Recently redecorated and has modern comforts. Cottage has a small kitchen and lounge area.

Cottage has 2 Bedrooms (1 internal and 1 sleepout) and the lounge has a pullout queen sofa bed. The cottage will sleep up to 4 people.

Section is fully fenced, safe for young children and has off street parking for up to two cars or car & boat.

Suitable for families

Cottage is handy to both public and private boat ramps and walking distance to beach and childrens playground. 5 minutes from the Pennisula walk.

Special conditions:
2 night minimum stays

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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 # 20021693
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
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

Kaikōura

Located near the beach, this cottage 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Map
South Bay, Kaikoura

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Golf Club - 4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Fyffe House - 14 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Groper Garage - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zephyr - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kiwi Bach in South Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kiwi Bach in South Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kiwi Bach in South Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kiwi Bach in South Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kiwi Bach in South Bay located?

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice area
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to nature and walking. Great facilities including oven, washing machine, tv, clean and tidy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for what we needed. Great value for money, easy check in and communication
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and handy to the public boat ramp.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Had a great time. Thanks!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay! Fantastic place for a fishing holiday

Very easy communication
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2023
Thanks for booking with us & leaving our bach nice & tidy. Welcome back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool kiwi bach.

Great location and would love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding time we had ! Thank you we would very much like to return again soon !

This Bach was everything and had everything that we needed , cosy , comfortable, clean and tidy and ideal for a base for our boating and fishing weekend . Great shower and outdoor couch !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very tidy, nice small place

Very tidy, nice place. Well located near to the South Bay boat ramp. Great for small families or couples or individuals. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice wee batch worked well for our needs

Great for small families
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good accomodation in convenient location

Very comfortable and well supplied. Road has quite a lot of traffic at times otherwise has great access to a very interesting and scenic area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A true kiwi crib...g8 to know they still exist!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome wee Bach

Warm everything we needed will be back soon
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect kiwi batch

Fantastic people to deal with. The perfect location to base yourself for a fishing weekend or longer. If the weather isn't up to fishing the property is a lovely space to relax. Really enjoyed our time here and would love to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bach stay

We absolutely loved our stay I Heather and Mark’s Bach. They were super helpful and accommodating. We really loved the location and it was perfect for our family of four. Thanks Heather and Mark!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Classic bach

Perfect for what i needed. Will use again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mike

It was great had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Compact and Complete

Good location near beach and walks. Tidy but not much character.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

South bay batch

Small but well-equipped classic kiwi batch an convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely

Loved our stay in your little Bach. Great for what we were after. Typical quirky kiwi Bach. Accommodating when we wanted to change our booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

South bay

Small but work well for my son and i
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A safe haven

Kia ora one and all. I found Mark & Heather's wee bach a really lovely place to stay, and it had everything I needed, or wanted. Given, that I had temporarily fled my home, due to ongoing threats & intimidation from my neighbour (Police involved), I slept well and felt safe for the first time in many, many weeks. I just wish I could have afforded to stay longer. Never mind the time I spent here was such a blessing = lovely walks to the beach and 'hunkering down' when it rained. Close to town for movies, extra food and good coffee, were added bonuses. Thanks Heather and Mark for providing such a lovely safe house to rest & recuperate. Ngā Mihi Nui/Kindest Regards Sharon C
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Needs a bit of work

The property is in a fabulous location but is tired. The main house is what we expected. The kitchen was well stocked but had little storage space. The bathroom was clean but the hot water pressure is very low. The heat pump works well. Unfortunately the sleeping arrangements let the property down. All the bedding is old and the beds in the sleep out need replacing. The metal bunks creaked everytime you moved. It also smelt musty and damp when we arrived. You also cannot lock the sliding door from the inside and the lock barrel fell out several times. We enjoyed our time in South Bay but some improvements would have made it a lot better.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Great location, Disappointing accommodation

We were expecting to use the main house plus the sleepout for our accomdation needs. Damp bedding and sheets were left in the sleepout making it too musty to sleep in. We ended up bringing a mattress into the living room, which was hard and also musty. Exposed wiring and overloaded power adaptors looked unsafe. Would not bring a young child into this living room. Unclean tea towels in kitchen, greasy sofa, and general standard of cleanliness was way below what is acceptable for the cost of renting this place. Considering the lovely location offering a potentially great holiday spot, were really disappointed with this bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
correspond parfaitement à l'annonce, très bien situé
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

About the host

Hosted by Heather_Mark

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What makes this property unique

Suitable for families

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