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Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway

Vacation home in Kaikōura

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Private kitchen
Interior
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3 bedrooms, bed sheets
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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Kaikoura, Canterbury
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Peninsula Walkway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kaikōura

Located in South Bay within 2 miles (3 km) of Kaikoura Beach, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of Kaikoura Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 15 min drive - 9.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Encounter - ‬4 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.

Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway

About this Holiday House
Sunny, warm self-contained 3-bedroom bungalow in South Bay opposite the Whale Watch marina and public slipway.
Details and amenities
Child friendly
Pet: please enquire
Linen provided.
Smoking outside only
No disabled access
The vacation home features 3 bedrooms.

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Exterior
Beach front cottage
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 25 reviews
$172 nightly
The price is $194
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Beach front cottage

Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

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
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

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.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in South Bay, close to Peninsula Walkway, Point Kean Seal Colony, and Kaikoura District Museum. You'll also find Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway?

As of Nov 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway on Dec 7, 2025 start from $131.22, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

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

Is this vacation home adjacent 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.

Does Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway have a hot tub?

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

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

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

Are there rooms with balconies at Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway.

Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

neil s.

Sent two emails to host without courtesy of reply. Television did not work. We were very concerned as to security as a ranch slider door did not close. Alerted the host as requested by email. Nothing! Expensive stay all things considered.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely comfortable little house.
Opposite the main boat ramp - busy with early morning departures - but great to watch
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kiwi Bach

Great spot….clean….great beds and linen…love to stay again sometime
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genee C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

What a stunning property and great location. Extremely clean, well presented 100% recommend this property. Thank you so much to the host.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great old school bach

Old bach, done up inside. Spacious and comfortable. Great location. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jody m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spot on

Great location for our purpose. A hive of activity and spectacular views of the ocean, mountains and watching the fisherman and boaties coming and going.A good bach setup, fantastic looking gas cooktop (we didnt use) sky tv, aircon, outdoor seating, perfect weather, what more could I say
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natural Encounters Walks Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Million Dollar View

Husband and I ran away for a couple of days.Lovely location of Kiwi Bach.Not the place to sleep in with Commercial boats going out at 3am in the morning.Very well appointed Bach though and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and comfy cottage with great views of the bay

Lovely little cottage with a good amount of space for a family of 4 with 2 teens (separate rooms a bonus!). Good kitchen facilities, very clean, nicely decorated throughout with comfy beds and great views to the bay. Friendly/welcoming hosts. Great location to stay and explore beautiful Kaikoura - the place has happy holiday.vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracey H.

Liked: Cleanliness

south bay

This is the second time we have stayed at one of Raylene's properties and was as good as the first time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

JL L.

Liked: Cleanliness

South bay waterfront property

Great location, everything you need and three bedrooms would be great for a family get away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great house great location. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view and location by water

We loved watching sunset and relaxing place to stay. Nice kitchen to cook a meal. We enjoyed walking boat area and watching fisherman come in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay

We have enjoyed our stay in the property, property is clean, will surely return on my next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

karen c.

Liked: Cleanliness

quaint little place

Cute little cottage with good quality bedding. Nice location overlooking the ocean and boat ramp.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024