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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Kaikoura Township, Canterbury
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Kaikōura

Located in Kaikoura Flat, this bed & breakfast is within a few miles (5 km) of sights such as Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. The guestroom includes a kitchenette, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura District Museum - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Kaikoura Beach - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 14 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬4 min drive

About this property

1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura

Oosing character = 1889 fully-restored Train Carriage, with wooden paneling throughout. Tastefully restored near to its former glory. Sleeps up to four in two bedrooms, Fully-equipped self-catering kitchen. On-board shower and toilet. Open plan living area and kitchen. Full-HD TV and DVD player. Beautiful lounge suite. Outside there is a HUGE decking area, with magnificent view of the Kaikoura mountain ranges.
EXCLUSIVE animal feeding tours of our 80+ Farm Animals (sheep, llama, pigs, deer, pony, donkey, chickens, ducks, ...) = two tours per day (not open to general public)
Only 4km from Kaikoura town centre (takes about 6 mins to drive). Set on the Kaikoura cycle trail, which has approx. 40km of on and off-road trails. 3km from the coast and Kaikoura beaches.
Special conditions:
- Check-in: 2pm to 9pm.
- Check-out: by 10am.
- We offer extended check-in (after 9pm) and check-out (after 10am), subject to an hourly charge.
- Cleaning: please leave in the condition you found it.
- Smoking allowed outside only
- Pets allowed with prior approval
- Family friendly, but also suitable for couples and small groups

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a kitchenette, a patio, and a refrigerator. Limited housekeeping is available.

Property manager

kevile263

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Video library

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Composting
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

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
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (55 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 24
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 24.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this bed & breakfast?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Kaikoura Flat, close to Kaikoura Beach, Mount Fyffe, and Peninsula Walkway. You'll also find Kaikoura District Museum and Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at 1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura?

No, there isn't parking available at the bed & breakfast.

Is this bed & breakfast associated with a casino?

No, this bed & breakfast is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this bed & breakfast?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is 1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront bed u0026 breakfast include a kitchenette as well as a garden and a video library.

Are there hot tubs at 1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this bed & breakfast include breakfast service?

This bed & breakfast offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Will this bed & breakfast allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this bed & breakfast.

Are there connecting rooms at 1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at 1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura?

Yes, every guestroom at 1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura comes with a deck with some featuring mountain views.

1889 Wooden Train Carriage - Wacky Stays - six unique properties in Kaikoura Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 9 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lisa B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice look but thats it

Pointless having a TV when there is no channels? when the property is too far from any walking areas of interest, it would be nice to at least have one channel available at night when you have a child in bed. The window sills in bedroom were so dusty i sneezed all night. I emailed the owner prior to entry but he never responded. Overall it was nice to have my dog in an enclosed area but way too expensive for the worth
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gianluca W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we expected . . . And more!

Fantastic for any train enthusiast; very cozy and homely. Would definitely stay here again (and do the llama trekking).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie M., Coatesville. Albany, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness

Train Carriage

We stayed 12 & 13 April. The train carriage is great, with everything you would need in the kitchen & bathroom area. Kevin also allowed us to have our 2 British Bulldogs stay with us. The carriage is fully fenced so they were able to come and go as they liked. Situated in a nice rural setting, but only a few minutes drive into Kaikoura township. Thanks Kevin, we hope to stay again at some stage. Cheers, Julie & Andrew
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Matthew M.

Cute but a touch cramped.

A really unique experience - excellent for those with smaller children or train nuts.

2/10 Terrible

Doreen and John M.

Over priced,cramped and poorly appointed.

We were a family of 4 adults looking forward to an interesting stay in unusual accommodation in rural Kaikoura. We were extremely disappointed with the standard of accommodation which was very cramped and uncomfortable with no place to unpack any of our belongings or to store them. The bunk beds were not suitable for adults. The accommodation was very hot and only some of the windows opened part-way. Most distressingly of all, the water cut out during the night causing much inconvenience and causing the cistern in the toilet to emit a continual noise which made it impossible to sleep. Of the 4 outside chairs, 2 had no backs on them and the umbrella provided was totally inadequate as it provided very little shade. Given the hot weather there was no way of escaping the heat when sitting outside or inside. Considering the cost of the accommodation, and as seasoned travellers, we were expecting a higher standard of basic amenities. We definitely cannot recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicolai S.

Great location for kids & near Kaikoura

Very nice host! A lot of things to play with for children who can also help to feed the animals twice a day. Good location, Kaikoura is just a short drive (approx. 8 minutes by car) away. Obivously limited space inside (e.g. small fridge) since it is a converted historic train carriage; outside fenced area with a play train. If you like Pizza, try "Black Rabbit" in Kaikoura - delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019