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Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342

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A person taking a photo of a coastal view from a balcony with a wooden railing and a sofa.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a framed picture, and a view of the beach.
A two-story house with a large tree in the yard.
A bathroom with a washing machine, a sink, and a mirror.
A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Kaikoura
  • Place, Kaikoura Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342

Hidden Gem is all about adventure, chill vibes and making memories. This cute historic cottage has been freshened up but still keeps its classic Kiwi bach feel. The views over the coastal marine reserve are unreal, and whales are often spotted right in front of the house. Dolphins pop by too if you’re lucky. It sleeps up to seven, making it great for families or a weekend with mates. The ultimate Kiwi spot to relax, explore and switch off. Book now and enjoy it for yourself.

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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

Pets allowed: less than 99 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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.
Please respect quiet hours between 10:00pm - 8:00am
The minimum age to make a booking is 21 years old

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20170613
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Peketa

Located in Peketa, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. 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

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Golf Club - 7 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 11 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 11 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 12 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 24 min drive - 22.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Oceanview Restaurant And Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342 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 Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Peketa holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Kaikoura Golf Club, Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway. Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly clean, amazing views, and listen to crashing waves all night. What a great place to stay when visiting Kaikoura.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2026
Thanks for your kind review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We simply loved the location and nature that surrounds you 24/7.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2026
Thanks for such a kind review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
spectacular spot for watching the seals and the sun come up. clean and spacious and perfect for unwinding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun, 2026
Thanks for your kind review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Looks right over the hikurangi marine reserve. balcony is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun, 2026
Thanks for your kind review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Kiwi Bach

Warm, amazing views, clean, all the facilities we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was smooth going, view is beautiful and its just as in the photos but just a few issues with the wifi connection and poor service. However i couldve contacted the host about the wifi issue but choose not to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2026
Glad the view lived up to the photos, that one never gets old. We'll get the wifi checked.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views were amazing! Fantastic for seal and dolphin watching. Beautiful sunrises. Only negative for us was the access which is initially steep over the railway track. We had a bike rack on the back of a ute and had to remove it to get over the first bit. A mention in the listing about this would have been helpful. Otherwise absolutely loved our days there.
The entrance to driveway. Doesn’t really show how steep it is.
Front of bach, looking out over the sea.
Beautiful sunrise taken from balcony at the bach.
At one of the seal colonies after a short walk round the rocks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house met all our expectations and more. The view from the deck was amazing and we saw a humpback breach within the first hour of our arrival. During the rest of our stay we saw dolphins playing in the water many times.The layout of the house is interesting, with kitchen, dining and deck upstairs, as well as the kids bedroom directly off the kitchen and a double bedroom only accessible from the deck. No problem with the nice weather we had, but perhaps not great having to go through outside in the winter? House was very warm otherwise though, with a heat pump in the living room downstairs and heaters in all the bedrooms.Also appreciated the 2 tv's each with their own Chromecast (one in the dining upstairs and one in the living downstairs) and the fireplace outside.Great place for families and groups of friends to have an amazing time. The house is very private with no other houses around. Only downside of the location is the access from the road, where you have to cross the railway as well and it's hard to see traffic coming due to the corner.Would very much recommend and we'll certainly come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2026
A humpback breach in the first hour is a hard one to beat. Good on you for mentioning the railway crossing and the walk through to that deck bedroom, we'll have a look at how that's described. Come back and see us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2026
A 10 out of 10 and no words needed. Glad Kaikoura treated you well, come back and see us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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