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Reviews of Kakanui Cube

Kakanui Cube
Kakanui, kakanui

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Irene A., Palo Alto, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Well-designed home near the ocean
We had a great stay at the Kakanui Cube. The house is well-designed, modern, clean, with all the amenities you need (laundry, sharp knives, comfortable bed, plenty of space). We slept so well with the sea air nearby, and woke up early each morning to catch the magnificent sunrises. Equally enjoyable are the sunsets — the way Kakanui is situated you can enjoy both over the ocean. The house is in a rural area so WiFi bandwidth can be an issue — it may not be practical to expect to be on zoom calls or stream video for several hours a day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in Kakanui
Lovely property. Looks exactly like the pictures online. The nearby beach is really nice. Easy walk to get there. We did Learn to Surf Kakanui, which was a highlight of our trip. The Cube was so perfect for our family. We loved our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place , had a great time tks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Murray W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Really nice house, modern easy to stay in for a few days. We would have been happy to stay. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Views
This is a great property. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing at the seaside
Great views, lovely house. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Modern masterpiece with incredible views
We very much enjoyed the quietness of the neighbourhood, the great views, the super comfortable beds, fabulous bathroom, the architecture of the home. Everything was there to make our stay comfortable and very pleasant. We did yoga with a view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Cary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot
Loved the place. Very smart and beautifully furnished. Loved watching the waves roll by. Kakanui is a very quaint little spot. Only issue is that from the photos I thought there was direct access to the beach from the house but that wasn't a problem other than managing expectations. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax in a beautiful property
The modern property offers comfort space great views with all mode cons and is a very relaxing environment
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location at Kakanui
Lovely property in terriffic location. Very Clean with quality furnishings.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki P., Wanaka, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely relaxing spot to stay with beautiful views
This was our second time visiting and really enjoyed the clean and stylish accommodation with beautiful views. Thanks again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic View
Fantastic view. Enjoyed everything about it despite only having a short stay. Excellent sound speaker.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lane S., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
This is a great choice if you would like to stay in a really well-designed, comfortable, well-appointed, beautifully furnished property. Expansive views of the sea and countryside. Quiet seaside location within a short drive to Oamaru. Owners were easily contacted and really helpful. Fab choice of property if you would like a quiet, comfortable seaside place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the design of the house, it’s location. We will definitely rebook this property if we venture down the east coast again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great chill out spot
Was seeking a quiet retreat for a few nights and this property delivers. Quality accommodation, great location and fabulous ocean views. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Katrina D.

The Cube
The location was great, the view spectacular. However, this did not justify the $$$ of our 2 night stay. The ramp from the driveway to ground level looked great but posed a safety issue as there was no hand rail to hold. The house looked like it was lived in between guests by the owners, as the guest towels had bleach stains on them, were unmatched, no face cloths supplied, we had to hunt in the storage cupboards, no hand towels, the tea towels were stained, and no dish cloths supplied. Also no microwave, we could only use one of the pots (which had a copper bottom) due to the fact the cooktop was an induction top. Both bathroom doors having no locks posed a problem, especially as one door accesses a bedroom. We were told we had permission to use the washing machine, but weren't told where this was as it was not in the house. It was found in a seperate room accessible only from outside. While there it happened to rain and everytime the front door was opened it leaked out of the door, onto the inside floor which caused the floor to become very slippery. Definitely benefit putting electric blankets on the beds as it does get rather cold downstairs compared to the upstairs living
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ceri J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Gorgeous comfortable modern home with lovely views. We really enjoyed staying here, lovely location, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Was a great place to work from for a couple of days without distraction. Lovely views!

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calm Respite
Crisp modernist accomodation ideal for an uncluttered break away to get some well earned rest and relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning property
Warm and clean with stunning views Thankyou so much
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

james l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sleek & elegant design
The location is right on the beach, views are beautiful. Hats off to the architect and engineers! A perfect base for operations and wonderful to return afterwards.

10/10 Excellent

Petrina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular view.
What a Wonderful stylish house, everything we had been hoping for, to relax in and explore the area from. Beautifully presented, warm and cosy, whether it was sunny or stormy, and lovely to watch the ocean and take in the view. The perfect spot to be in Kakanui.

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great find
Lovely peaceful, warm and comfortable property. Well equipped and has a great "feel". If you can't relax here you're in trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathy and Jock M.

A hidden gem
We loved the cube at Kakanui. The house is perfect and has absolutely everything you need. The bed is so comfortable and the house is very warm. The views are stunning. Perfectly located to explore the region. Thank you Liz and Finn, we will recommend the house to all our friends and family in Australia. Jock and Kathy Moloney
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Thanks Kathy and Jock. I’m so glad you enjoyed it and stayed warm and cosy now that the cold weather has set in. You’re welcome back any time.

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

Perfect weekend escape
Our stay at The Cube was relaxing, peaceful and very comfortable. The property is well equipped and we even lit the fire to enjoy the ambience. An easy weekend escape.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elise C.

Beautiful house and amazing view
Amazing house! with an even better view, so relaxing, thank you very much we will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Ann S., Wanaka, New Zealand

We enjoyed a perfect weekend break at the Cube on the coast at Kakanui.
Staying at the Cube is a unique beach experience. The house is well appointed and very functional, it is contemporary, comfortable and fresh, and the ever changing sea view is spectacular from the upstairs living space.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Thanks Ann. I’m so pleased you had a perfect weekend. You’re welcome back any time.