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South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334

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A living room with a beige sofa, a round coffee table with decorative items, a floor lamp, and a large window with a view of buildings.
A covered outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a small garden area with a wooden fence and a potted plant.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a dresser, and artwork on the walls.
A single-story building with a garage door, a covered porch, and a gravel driveway.
A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden table, and a stove.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Located near the sea, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It accommodates 4 guests and is pet-friendly. Explore local attractions like the Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum during your stay.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Kaikoura
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Peninsula Walkway
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334

Experience the charm of Kaikoura at this cosy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom retreat. Ideal for a peaceful getaway, it offers modern comforts like air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, a washing machine, and wireless internet. Perfect for relaxing or exploring Kaikoura's natural beauty.

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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 # 9983305
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 by the sea, 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.
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Kaikoura

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Museum - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 16 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 19 min drive - 8.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zephyr - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334 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 South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is South Bay | Cosy | BBQ Area - KK61334 located?

Located in South Bay, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are also within 3 miles (5 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay, best part there it was well stocked with kitchen basics plus a Nespresso machine with pods!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2026
Thanks for your kind review
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan, 2026
Thanks for your feedback we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and tidy. A great stay. Very relaxing. Very reasonably priced. Everything there for cooking. Washing machine and dryer as well.
Stayed 2 nights 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
Kylie our host was so helpful and welcoming. Beautiful accommidation, well set up, clean a
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2026
Kylie will be glad to hear that. Lovely to know the place was set up and ready for you in South Bay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Lovely clean, comfortable and well set up accommodation. Good location one street back from beach. Kylie our host was wonderful to deal with so courteous and helpful. This was our second stay here with our little dog Cora. We could all relax and enjoy our stay confident in the knowledge that Cora was safe in the well fenced property.
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
It was a lovely wee 2 bedroom place. Loved being able to have our furry friend along. Very well set up had everything we needed. Very efficient with communication.
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. Fine for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2026
We hope you enjoyed your stay, would you care to leave us a review if so :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Home

Lovely little home, very clean, fresh and comfortable and very well equipped. Short stroll to the beach, we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

South bay

Great wee place very happy with stay there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar, 2025
Thanks for choosing to book with us, we hope to host you again in the future :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this quiet and clean home in the Sputh Bay neighborhood of Kaikoura. The kitchen and bathroom were clean and well supplied. The beds and sofas were comfortable. The night star-gazing was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend away

Lovely wee home, plenty of room for our 4wd and small boat. Had intended to take our dog too but didnt in the end, so pet friendly. Close stroll to the beach. Nice, quiet area.Would def recommend.
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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is wonderful to stay at. It has everything you need. I found it to be clean an tidy. Close to the beach to do some fishing. Access into the house us easy. An contact with the management was always so easy to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kaikoura revisit

Great little house. Had everything as stated. Very comfortable beds and nice outside furniture to relax in as well. Very quiet South Bay. Kaikoura has recovered beautifully.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar, 2025
Thanks for choosing to book with us, we hope to host you again in the future :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place, and well stocked with kitchen utensils. Unfortunately a storm moved in and limited what I could do. The neighborhood is really quiet and peaceful. Not too far from main street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully fenced, excellent for our two small dogs. That dining room table isn't really big enough, though, and you can't get your knees under it! That's a very minor issue though. 5 stars overall for this venue.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous wee cottage *every thing was great,except no Wi Fi or TV as apparently it was turned off and we could not access the WIfi Box.finally after getting hold of person to contact we got into WIFI nd TV.Thank you for the opportunity to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice decor, good amenities, comfortable bed. Very tight dining area and shower. Some cleaning could be improved - glass on door and windows, crumbs on dining "table", food marks on bar stools, fingermarks/spots on tv screen. Water pressure issue? (Turning on tap in kitchen - spurted and splashed).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy cottage Kaikoura South Bay

The cosy cottage at Kaikoura is a great place to stay. The location is near many great walks, the sea and the boat excursions. It’s in a quiet location and there is no light pollution , so the stars at night are amazing. Seeing the sunrise and moonrise at the Kaikoura lookout is a must. The location is not far from town, seal colony , esplanade and town eateries. The location has everything you need for a comfortable stay. It’s clean and very comfortable. It’s dog friendly and our pooch loved it there as there are many walks around the sea walk that they can go on. We were kept informed about our stay at every step of the way and check in was seamless. Thank you for a great stay . We will return there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy to check in and out, tidy and clean house, good bed, pillows, linen and towels. Heat pump kept it cost when the weather took a turn. Great for a pet. Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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