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10/10 Excellent
Amy R.
7 Mar, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy R.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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Close to Beach | Spacious | Outdoor Living - KK00379
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Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11
Popular amenities
- Hot tub on site
- Garage parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Bunk Beds
2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Close to Beach | Spacious | Outdoor Living - KK00379
Nestled in the heart of Kaikoura, this 4 bedroom, 2 storey house offers the perfect blend of location and convenience.
With a short stroll to the beach, supermarket and the main town centre, it's ideally located for those who want to enjoy the best of both worlds - peace and proximity.
Inside, the spacious home offers a warm and welcoming vibe, with plenty of room for families or groups to unwind and relax. The open living areas upstairs offer great views of both the ocean and the mountains.
The outdoor area offers a perfect space to relax and enjoy whether you are dining al fresco, enjoying a morning coffee or soaking in the hot tub this area is designed for comfort and enjoyment. This house also offers plenty of games to keep everyone entertained, adding extra fun for guests of all ages.
This fully fenced and gated property provides security, with plenty of room to park a boat. However, small dogs might find escape routes, so pet owners should keep this in mind.
This property is the ideal retreat to escape and unwind!
**Please note, this property has operating external security cameras. This property includes a sofa bed in order to accommodate a total of 13 guests**
With a short stroll to the beach, supermarket and the main town centre, it's ideally located for those who want to enjoy the best of both worlds - peace and proximity.
Inside, the spacious home offers a warm and welcoming vibe, with plenty of room for families or groups to unwind and relax. The open living areas upstairs offer great views of both the ocean and the mountains.
The outdoor area offers a perfect space to relax and enjoy whether you are dining al fresco, enjoying a morning coffee or soaking in the hot tub this area is designed for comfort and enjoyment. This house also offers plenty of games to keep everyone entertained, adding extra fun for guests of all ages.
This fully fenced and gated property provides security, with plenty of room to park a boat. However, small dogs might find escape routes, so pet owners should keep this in mind.
This property is the ideal retreat to escape and unwind!
**Please note, this property has operating external security cameras. This property includes a sofa bed in order to accommodate a total of 13 guests**
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 99 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off all heaters and close windows
Ensure all doors and windows are locked
Return keys/lockbox as per your arrival instructions
You don't need to strip beds or do a full clean, our team handles that. Just leave the place tidy and we'll take care of the rest.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 20090291
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 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
About the area
Kaikōura
Located in Kaikōura, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights.
Kaikoura
What's nearby
- Kaikoura Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Kaikoura Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Kaikoura District Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Peninsula Walkway - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
- Point Kean Seal Colony - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
Restaurants
- Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - 8 min drive
- Why Not Cafe - 19 min walk
- The Whaler - 19 min walk
- Craypot - 20 min walk
- Coopers Catch - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Close to Beach | Spacious | Outdoor Living - KK00379 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Close to Beach | Spacious | Outdoor Living - KK00379?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Close to Beach | Spacious | Outdoor Living - KK00379?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Close to Beach | Spacious | Outdoor Living - KK00379?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Close to Beach | Spacious | Outdoor Living - KK00379 located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Check-in
8.8/10
Communication
8.8/10
Location
8.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2026
Thanks for your kind review
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hilary T.
14 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kaikoura stay
Beautiful big house with amazing panoramic views! Exceptionally well set up with everything we needed. The house was spotlessly clean with lovely linen provided. Plenty of parking. Such a lovely place to stay, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.
Hilary T.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2025
Thanks for your kind review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Verified
8/10 Good
Alured D.
6 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House
Pretty good. Greatvfor a family gathering
Alured D.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2025
Thanks for your kind review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Verified
8/10 Good
Andre C.
16 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coming of the Families
Excellent time only negative was it was too short... We'll be back
Andre C.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2025
Thanks for your Kind review, we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay!
Verified
4/10 Poor
Jackie f.
3 Jan, 2026
Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very disappointing, not 5 star, more like 3 star. We felt the advertising was misleading. The 3 single beds and queen bed advertised were actually bunks. We were 10 people and there were not enough resources for 10 people for dining and for cooking the kitchen.The top oven was not working and blew out smoke. We notified the host and wanted a refund which was not given unless they could rebook again immediately. 70 was paid for the inconvenience. The instructions for appliances in the folder were a barcode which was deleted. While 2 toilets were advertised, one was in an ensuite which meant a lot of time it was not accessible and the other was in a bathroom. Would have been great to be able to recycle rather than put the recyclables in a rubbish tin.
Jackie f.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations.
We will be looking into the feedback you’ve provided and reviewing this with our team.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chad G.
21 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chad G.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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