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Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring South Bay

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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South Bay, Kaikoura
  • 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 area

Kaikōura

South Bay stay.Your stay at this South Bay vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. Kaikoura District Museum and Point Kean Seal Colony are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Fyffe House - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 9 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Craypot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬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.

Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

South Bays Cottage is situated less than 100 metres from the boat ramp and also the main Marina. This 2 bedroom cottage has been totally renovated inside with modern appliances. Unlimited Fibre Broadband is included. The main bedroom has a queen bed and sliding doors to outdoors. The other bedroom also has a queen bed. Ideal for kids with a large area to run around. Fishermen will be happy with off street parking for a boat and car. This cottage backs onto reserve land. NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillow cases/tea towels) Duvets & Pillows provided

Bed layout: 2 Queen(s),

Nearest main airport: Christchurch International Airport
Distance: 190 ks
Smoking allowed outside only.

NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillow cases/tea towels) Duvets & Pillows provided

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 87.1 mi (113-min drive) away from the Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi (5-min drive) from Kaikoura Beach.

Does Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage to downtown Kaikōura?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Kaikōura.

Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 194 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

It's lovely little place to stay, just was not clean when we got there. But we will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for exploring the area. Comfortable bed, good shower, great big fridge, well equipped kitchen. Good WiFi. Great washing facilities with outside washing line, yay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gordon & Jocelyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can you please pass onto your Neighbour that the clearlite on their porch is loose and banging in the wind. Also, if you ever change the bed in the spare room, a bed that splits into two would be great for the kids. We will love to book the property again for next year's Kaikoura Adventure Race once we know the date.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Glenis A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The toaster had a crust stuck in it and when we put bread in it, it burned and stunk a place out.The people who were in there before us did a poor job of cleaning, especially the bathroom sink.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice tidy little place. A little short on glassware but we made do. Quiet and well located near the water. Would recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tony N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awsome spot So close to the ramp Crays and cod literally 5 mins away
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Clinton M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen H.

Away from the hustle and bustle...great beds...cosy and warm...good communication from hosts .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Barb L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
upon arriving the house wasn't very clean and didn't have the comforts that I/we would have expected. there were no dish cloths to clean with. however there was an expectation that we would clean before we did. we did make some attempts to clean but without the tools it was not possible. While I now see that we were told there would be no tea towels there was nothing to wipe a bench with. there was nowhere to hang clothing or to store them . Mould was found throughout dwelling, place was dirty and extremely uninviting. I would not return and definitely not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Great place and location. Just could do with a few upgrades, to kitchen and supplied equipment. Wasn't overly clean.But overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kate B.

Lovely location, very quiet and peaceful. Unfortunately there was a funky fishy smell throughout the house, plus toilet wasn’t clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay, it's was a bit smell from the fridge, but will stay again and hope for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sally G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place to stay. Great to walk around marina
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna W.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great bach

Great little place, was warm and had everything we needed for the weekend. Quiet location close to walking track.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great quiet place in the heart of South Bay

A good simple two bedroom batch in the heart of South Bay. Perfect for weekend or longer stays, close to the water and walking distance to some nice walks. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only real criticism of this property is essentially a cautionary one. It concerns the unusual step spanning across the entire junction space between the living room and the kitchen. It is most counterintuitive to have to step (15cm or so, in fact) down from the living area as required here, and it is easy at first to forget to do so at first. I stumbled several times, as did my partner. I could see the structural reasons for the step because of the need for the kitchen ceiling and roofline to follow that of the original dwelling to which the kitchen has surely been added. A warning to watch this unusual step is nevertheless warranted. Otherwise, this is a pleasant, fairly well appointed, property and one we would rent again for a weekend in Kaikoura .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will C.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent locTion . Lovely host .just what we needed

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna W.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kirsti Y.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Filthy but good location

This property was in a stunning location, however upon arrival, we opened the door and there was a horrid odor throughout the whole house. We had to air it out for 2 days and it was still there. We could tell the place was not cleaned prior to our arrival. The bathroom had hair all over the sink, the floor was filthy and you could tell it had been awhile since it was cleaned. It made me very uncomfortable to put my infant down or even let him sleep there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mel R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Property right at the Water 🌊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and relaxing

This was the perfect bach for us. Quiet, private, just the right size. The back deck and small garden were nice and they even had a compost bin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025