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Modern & Amazing with Unbeatable Ocean Views From a Beautiful House

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A modern house with a balcony overlooking a beach and ocean.
A modern house entrance with a stone facade, a wooden staircase, and a pathway leading to the door.
A modern two-story house with large windows and a balcony, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A modern two-story house with a garage, a driveway, and a stone marker with the number 26.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Kakanui, Otago
  • Place, Te Hakapureirei Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kakanui

Located in Kakanui, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Oamaru Harbour and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Totara Estate and Whitestone Cheese Factory. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Kakanui, Otago

What's nearby

  • Te Hakapureirei Beach - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 26 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 27 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 27 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 35 min drive - 28.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coast - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Purton’s Cafe and Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Natural Dairy - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Seaview Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern & Amazing with Unbeatable Ocean Views From a Beautiful House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Modern & Amazing with Unbeatable Ocean Views From a Beautiful House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern & Amazing with Unbeatable Ocean Views From a Beautiful House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern & Amazing with Unbeatable Ocean Views From a Beautiful House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern & Amazing with Unbeatable Ocean Views From a Beautiful House located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Te Hakapureirei Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Totara Estate and Grainstore Gallery. Whitestone City and St Lukes Anglican Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The modern house with ocean view
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful Easter Holiday

We had such a wonderful stay..the house is absolutely perfect and the views are amazing ..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2022
Many thanks Ruth. It was a pleasure to host you and thank you once again for the care and attention you showed for our house. We would be happy to have you stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Views on views.

Everything about this place was amazing would most likely stay for a week next time. Incrediblee property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2022
Thank you Shawn. A 2-night stay is never going to be enough! You're welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property and great spot with stunning views. Host was very helpful and great communication.

Splendid
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2022
Thank you booking with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and that you took a keen interest in the property which you left in good order. We would be happy to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

European comfort, NZ scenery

Absolutely great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2023
Many thanks for your care and attention Sabina. The house was spotless when you left. We'd have you come and stay anytime! Liz
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stylish house with great view

A stylish, very clean and well equiped house with a great view. We really enjoyed our stay - very relaxing. Host,Jan, was easy to communicate with. Would thoroughly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

incredible

above and beyond cleanliness and amenities, but moreover, hands down best view in Kakanui.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan, 2024
Hey Carrie, thank you for your fantastic review. You are welcome back anytime - Winter perhaps? Liz
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning view of the ocean

Serene and quiet area. It has an amazing view of the ocean. It has everything that we wanted. Communication with Liz was fast and smooth as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2024
Thank you for your lovely 5* review Elaine. I hope the remainder of your trip went well. The house was clean and tidy when you checked out - this is very much appreciated. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at our house in Kakanui.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely place to stay

A lovely place to stay. Love the attention to detail. A lot of thought has gone in to this property. Enjoyed the beach even we lost glasses in the waves. Will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb, 2022
Thank you for the review and for taking care of the house so well. I’ll keep an eye out for the glasses - you never know! You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A dream home

This property is one of the best if not the best VRBO’s we have stayed in, over 100 sty’s in different homes. The Host is amazing, the property is a dream home, with all amenities thought out in detail. We were honored to have the privilege to call it home for our stay. M
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views

Stunning house with everything you could ask for. Panoramic views. Log fire was perfect for a wild weather day. Modern kitchen with all the mid cons. Super comfy bed. Loved our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven

This was such a lovely, relaxing stay in a lovely house. The views were amazing! We even managed to see the Aurora Australis with the naked eye. Keen photographers should take their equipment with them. A perfect place for Aurora spotting!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2022
Thank you Helen. How brilliant that you saw the Aurora - who needs birthday candles?! You’re welcome to stay again! Liz
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The “Ritz Carlton” of VRBO’s

Probably the best VRBO we have ever stayed in. Unbelievably comfortable (layout great with bedrooms on ground floor-each with own en-suite-and upstairs living room, media area, kitchen and outdoor deck with superb views of the ocean and cliffs. 5 minute walk to Campbell Bay Reserve surfing beach. Immaculately clean and well supplied. Owner Liz is a jewel to work with-the most welcoming hostess ever!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely stunning

This property is as stunning as its views. Every detail is perfect. The property is extremely comfortable for a relaxing break away. Lots of great places to walk including meeting the local wildlife. We followed the recommendation for dinner at Cucina and were not disappointed. We will be back for a break later in the year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan, 2023
6 star review for you Annie! Couldn’t have asked for the house to be in better shape when you left it. Thank you so much for booking our house and we look forward to seeing you again. The house is a perfect winter getaway! Liz
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding vacation rental!

We spent 3 very happy weeks staying in Liz’s beautiful home in Kakanui. Everything was top quality from furniture to dishes to bedding. Kakanui is a quiet and charming resort community. The house has panoramic ocean views and an extensive upped deck. We went 15 minutes north to Oamaru for groceries and restaurants. This is an excellent location from which to explore the South Island. We loved every minute of our stay in this top quality home.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super lovely!

Luxurious accommodation in a beautiful setting with stunning views! The house was an absolute delight. It didn’t matter what the weather was doing, we were warm and comfortable and always had views that you could just sit for hours and hours and enjoy! We loved the special extras like underfloor heating, the fancy hot chocolate maker, the epsom salts and essential oils for the bath, the lovely lotions, everything is so well thought out. Thank you for such a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular views and luxurious extras

Warm, modern and great views. The luxurious extras such as the use of the coffee machine, the relaxing bath salts for the bath and the underfloor heating made this a 5 star experience. Well equipped kitchen. Great communication from the host. Immaculate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2022
Thank you Sue - belatedly for your glowing review. Liz
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible sea views and luxury stay

We had an outstanding stay at this beautifully designed new house with views right across Campbell Bay. The views are memorising. The house is spacious and has a wonderful living area with every mod con and facilities to make your stay more than comfortable. Highlights included the bath with a sea view and the fantastic sliding doors that can be pulled wide open around the living area to enjoy the views. Highly highly recommended. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2021
So good to hear you had a 5* stay. Thank you for leaving the house in beautiful condition and of course, you are welcome back anytime. Liz
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter luxury

This property did not disappoint in winter. You can crank up the fire. Get the hot chocolate churning while you run a relaxing bath made into something special with bath salts and essential oils. The radiators in the bedroom have you cosy all night long. Whether you want to relax on the couch and watch a movie, or a glass of wine and watch the moody skies roll by you will be wrapped up in comfort. Its a great spot to come home to after a bracing winter walk on the beach. We have now stayed both summer and winter and this property does not disappoint.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous! Relaxing and Beautiful Inside and Out

Both house and view are outstanding The garden is well maintained with a freshly mown lawn and in particular we loved the path with the succulent plants dotted between the pavers. The interior is true to the online description, spotlessly clean and exceptionally well appointed - we wanted for nothing. Weather was changeable, but it didn’t matter as the house was warm and cozy and it was a pleasure to be stuck inside looking out. There are some nice complimentary additions with a yoga mat, Pilates equipment, oils and salts for the bath. Kakanui is peaceful and was a great wee spot for our breakaway and we’ll be thinking about this for a long time to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2021
Thank you for your great review. We look forward to your next stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular

Driving up to the house is OK, but entering the house is amazing, then you go upstairs and the place has stunning vistas over the ocean in both directions. Massive triple ranch sliders open to a deck. Well appointed kitchen, with all the mod cons. The one thing that cannot be captured in any review is the wonderful calmness of the property, and the beautiful smells from the luxury oils around the place. It really is a magic pace to stay. The bedrooms have beatiful linen and very comfortable beds, the ensuite's off both bedrooms are fantastic, and if you really want to Poo with a view, you can upstairs in the bathroom overlooking the ocean. The glass is clear so you might want to be mindful of that! An easy walk to the beach, so if you have any thoughts of staying in Kakanui, this really is the place to stay. We had Christmas Day here and it was magic, kids had a surf Christmas morning with Dolphins! We watched a pod move further out while we had coffee on the deck. Thank you Liz for sharing your beautiful property, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec, 2023
Happy New Year James and family. Thank you for the fabulous review. You certainly hit the nail on the head when describing the general feel of the house. Your shoulders drop a few inches when you walk through the front door. Glad you appreciated everything. Excited for your return! Liz
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfekt - es gibt keine bessere Beschreibung!

Das Haus liegt absolut ruhig nur wenige Schritte vom Strand entfernt. Der Blick aufs Meer durch die grossen Panoramafenster ist gigantisch. Alles bbsolut sauber und in einer Perfektion eingerichtet, wie wir es noch nie erlebt haben. Liz' Beschreibung gibt das nicht annähernd wieder. Tolle Betten und Matratzen, Kücheneinrichtung vom Feinsten. Liz: So ein tolles Haus vermietet man nicht, das bewohnt man selbst! Vielen Dank dass wir dort ein paar Tage verbringen durften!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kakanui stay

Beautiful property. Absolutely stunning views. An wonderful experience for us. Very special.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of our best stays

Immaculate house. Incredible views. Almost perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great escape!

A wonderful place to just sit and watch the ocean - the views to the south are amazing! The house was beautifully presented, so well equipped and felt like home from the moment we arrived; also loved the central heating! Oamaru is just 10 mins away with its boutique shops plus supermarkets for supplies. Great communication from the owner before our arrival meant we arrived chilled and stayed that way - would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2022
Many thanks Sarah for the great review. We are delighted you enjoyed the house and found it homely and relaxing. We would love to welcome you back anytime. Liz
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