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Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views

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A wooden deck with a view of a residential area and hills.
A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and a view of a forested hill.
A house with a red roof, a small garden, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a window with a view of a garden.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kaikōura, Canterbury
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fyffe House
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula Walkway
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kaikōura

Within a short walk of Kaikoura Beach, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Fyffe House. The vacation home includes a kitchen and a TV.
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fyffe House - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kaikoura Museum - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 9 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 12 min drive - 2.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Craypot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hiku - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views

Sandy Feat is a well-loved classic New Zealand Batch, situated with mountain and ocean views. It is less than a five-minute stroll to the beach and a 5-minute drive (30-minute walk) to downtown Kaikoura. There is a movie theater and additional eateries within a 15-minute walk.

The house has a spacious and comfortable living room with a fireplace for heating and sliding doors onto a large deck. An outdoor table and chairs are provided for enjoying the view. There is a fully equipt kitchen. There is one bathroom with a shower and bathtub and a separate toilet adjacent. The house has 3 rooms with a king bed in one, a queen bed in another, and two single beds in the smaller third room. The house has a relaxed Kiwi batch feel that is family-friendly

Please bring your own linen, towels, and tea towels. Alternatively, these can be provided for an additional cost of $100 per stay. Please make this request at the time of booking so we can ensure these are supplied for your arrival. As this is a family-run batch, we greatly appreciate your help in keeping 'Sandy Feet' clean and tidy. :)

We hope you enjoy your stay!


The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. The vacation home also includes a washing machine.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Kaikōura, a short 6-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach and also 18 minutes on foot from Fyffe House. You'll also find Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen in each house plus an ocean view and a kitchen in some.

Does Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views?

No, there aren't any house with balconies at Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views.

Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

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

Excellent stay, very relaxing, good location

Great holiday home, well appointed with everything you could want.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Great, relaxed, retro stay

An oldie but a goody, fantastic location and retaining a true kiwi bach spirit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Evelyn N.

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

Classic family holiday home

Good family bach. Thanks we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lyle J.

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

Classic kiwi batch

We loved our stay here, great location, clean spacious house, good value and great communication with the hosts. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Great location

Everything was provided (bedding and towels), and kitchen had everything. The location was perfect, quiet and has great views. The bush backyard was a real bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Volker M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice House

Great location, beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Peaceful and comfy and spacious

Incredible views, very comfy spacious kiwi bach. Super comfy beds and a very kind and understanding host, would love to return for longer nxt time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suzanne R.

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

Cosy clean comfortable

Easy booking process. Good parking and clise to town. Great views and awesome deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

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

Great weekend

Awesome car show
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robyn d.

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

Great stay, would come again!

Awesome stay. House had everything we needed for a comfortable few days. Great location. Easy self check in. Loved the old bach vibes. Impressed with the cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rene T.

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

Amazing

We absolutely loved our stay, the house is so homely. Everything about it was so good. I would recommend this accommodation to anyone wanting to stay in kaikoura. Thank you so much, we look forward to staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kim b.

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

Sunny views

All you need in a bach
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Spacious with view of beach and mountains

We didn’t want to leave, this bach had everything we needed with the exception of Wi-Fi which would have been useful for booking the whale watch, dolphin encounter and keep up with emails from the UK. The balcony was an added extra and was brilliant for watching the sun come up and chilling out. A very welcoming and well equipped bach. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toni E.

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

Nostalgic Vibes

As soon as you walk in it was like we were walking into our Nana's Bach. Very cosy warm vibe and instantly felt comfortable. My daughter loved all the games n books and she was amazed by the DVD player ☺️. Had everything we needed in the kitchen, which helped as we did alot of cooking from the seafood we caught just a walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toni O.

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

We all adore-a Kaikoura

What a great bach! A stroll to the sea, a short walk to shops and restaurants, with the peninsular walk starting just behind the house. The location couldn’t be much better. We loved the deck for the sun in the morning, the kids loved the beds and the large section to explore, and it overall exceeded expectations. The fire had wood ready as if the owners knew the Southerly was due Saturday night, and the view of snow dusted mountains the following morning was fantastic to enjoy over our coffee. Overall a great stay in value for money accommodation that ticked all the boxes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

stephen b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

lovely view, comfortable, very old fashioned

The views of the water and mountains from the deck were fabulous. Comfortable rooms and bed. We had not expected the low level of tech - no wifi, no television. There is a television set but it does not work for broadcast or pay TV, only plays DVDs. Other appliances came from last century. This is according to the guide in the living room traditional for a NZ batch. Lots of rules and instructions - felt like going back to way things ran in the 1960s. Some, like "take your rubbish and recycling home with you", are really not appropriate for international guests. This property would probably work fine for kiwis who want a nostalgic family experience. Hosts were considerate and nice, communicated well, but appeared out of their depth.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024