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Interior
Microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
Kaikoura, Canterbury
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kaikōura

Located within a 5-minute walk of Kaikoura Museum, this cottage is within a 15-minute stroll of Kaikoura Beach. The cottage includes conveniences like a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kaikoura Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kowhai Cottage - Historic Charming Home

This historic, special place is central to Kaikoura's shops and cafe's. It's a very welcoming home for families and friends visiting Kaikoura. The 3 bedrooms offer plenty of space, filled with natural light. It also has a sleep out cabin with a double bed, bathroom. A fire place and heatpump to keep you cozy in winter and french doors off the open plan kitchen, dining, lounge to open during summer. Enjoy the outdoor pizza oven, hot water outdoor shower and native garden all securely fenced.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features 2 bathrooms and space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

Property manager

Kaikoura Holiday Homes

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Living room

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

AP-2721-listing-17

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage in Kaikōura is within a 10-minute walk of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura District Museum, and Kaikoura Museum. You'll also find Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Are there hot tubs at Kowhai Cottage - Historic Charming Home?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

Are there rooms with balconies at Kowhai Cottage - Historic Charming Home?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Kowhai Cottage - Historic Charming Home.

Kowhai Cottage - Historic Charming Home Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house near the centre of Kaikoura

We stayed for 3 nights at Kowhai Cottage (Fri/Sat/Sun). It is a lovely old Railway cottage that has been renovated stylishly. It is very well appointed with everything you might need. It is really close to the centre of town so you can walk to all of the shops, cafes and restaurants. The only thing to consider is that it is on the main road, so was noisy throughout the Friday night, Saturday morning with trucks and cars which did keep me awake. The second night I moved to the second bedroom which was a bit quieter. The bedrooms are lovely but have firm mattresses so if you are a side sleeper like me, they are a bit uncomfortable - but everyone else in my group didn't mind firm mattresses. It was really easy to access the house, we had no trouble with that, plus there was off street parking behind a secure fence and gate which was great. Was great having a separate private granny flat out the back too which my daughter and partner stayed in. Overall, an awesome cool trendy house in a very central spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie O., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Brake away

Lovely peaceful stay, yes you can hear road noise but it didn't bother us. The house is just lovely. Loved how close it was to town, and beach so nice not to have to drive anywhere. Would definitely stay stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicki W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage but on noisy main road

The cottage is beautifully appointed and spacious. The outdoor area is pleasant & secure, but lacks grass/lawn & outdoor furniture. The location is very convenient for town & the beach, but it is very noisy being on the main road - trucks thunder past all through the night, making for disturbed sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

unbeatable location and ambience

this house is an easy stroll to the town center and beach. it is a gorgeous dwelling that is tastefully decorated and aesthetically pleasing. property manager was very helpful and came by the place within minutes to help troubleshoot how to get the stove on. hope we get a chance to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024