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Classic Kiwi Bach: Kakanui Beach Escape.

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A beach with a wide sandy shore, gentle waves, and a clear sky.
A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and greenery.
A residential backyard with a trampoline, a ladder, and a tree.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window, and a skylight.
A living room with a wooden coffee table, a patterned sofa, a dining table with chairs, a large window with a view of the sea, and a decorative ceiling light.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Kakanui, Otago Region
  • Place, Te Hakapureirei Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kakanui

Located 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Te Hakapureirei Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Totara Estate. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Te Hakapureirei Beach - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Oamaru Gardens - 24 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 25 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Steampunk HQ - 25 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 25 min drive - 15.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Coast - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Purton’s Cafe and Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alma - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Natural Dairy - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Seaview Cafe - ‬5 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.

Classic Kiwi Bach: Kakanui Beach Escape.

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful coastal retreat, perfectly positioned for those who love the outdoors while offering plenty of privacy and tranquillity. Just a one-minute walk to Campbells Bay surf beach and only a few minutes from the Kakanui River, this sunny home is a surfer’s sanctuary and a fisherman’s paradise. So much for kids and teens to do all day, making memories of a classic kiwi holiday.

Check the surf without even leaving the house. Enjoy ocean views and keep an eye on the sea conditions and surf from your window before heading straight to the beach. Help yourself to the surfboards, bodyboards, wetsuits, and fishing and diving gear, and you could be in the water within minutes! And mums and dad, no need to load the car with huge amounts of gear, the house is so close to the beach just walk with what you need. Go home for lunch, recharge then back down before tea for more fun. In the morning while everyone sleeps in take a walk on the beach and watch the sunrise.

The spacious backyard is perfect for family fun, featuring a tree hut, trampoline, and skate ramp, with secure fencing for your furry friends. Whether you’re chasing waves, casting a line, exploring underwater, or simply unwinding by the coast, this is the perfect base to experience the best of coastal living.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 2,202 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (2202 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 24
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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: 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.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 24.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.

Frequently asked questions

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

This vacation home is located in Kakanui, close to Te Hakapureirei Beach and Totara Estate.

Is there parking available at Private Kakanui Beach Escape: Surfer’s Sanctuary, Fisherman's Paradise.?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is Private Kakanui Beach Escape: Surfer’s Sanctuary, Fisherman's Paradise. good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Private Kakanui Beach Escape: Surfer’s Sanctuary, Fisherman's Paradise.?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Private Kakanui Beach Escape: Surfer’s Sanctuary, Fisherman's Paradise.?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Private Kakanui Beach Escape: Surfer’s Sanctuary, Fisherman's Paradise.?

No, there aren't any house at Private Kakanui Beach Escape: Surfer’s Sanctuary, Fisherman's Paradise. that offer a balcony.

Classic Kiwi Bach: Kakanui Beach Escape. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.0/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Awesome location - so close to the beach. A great place for kids, and the hosts were so helpful. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to bass ourselves, amazing g view would definitely boom again! Was fantastic being able to bring our dogs too
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026