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Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

Holiday home in Kaikōura with kitchen and patio

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A garden, a playground and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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 lift
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Snorkelling 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

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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

Pets not 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
South Bay, Kaikoura

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 15 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Encounter - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage located?

Located in South Bay, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. Point Kean Seal Colony and Fyffe House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 185 reviews

8.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sally G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place to stay. Great to walk around marina
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Kate B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Gerald S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent locTion . Lovely host .just what we needed

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little bach.

We loved our stay. Great location with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Lovely place. Nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Perfect for a weekend away fishing with my son very clean and great shower we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay.

We have stayed there before its a great place to stay and very close to all things we wanted to do and love it, but we think the people before us could of had a pet with them white hair over things. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Great place to stay, handy to the boat ramp. Good out door area. Highly recommend, will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jones family

It's amazing place to stay, will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

james c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bach Kaikōura

Lovely place to stay. Had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

emily s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and quiet

Enjoyed staying at this cute hideaway. Nice and quiet and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was very handy to South Bay boat ramp, and easy off-street parking for the boat. We enjoyed our stay, the property had all the amenities we needed and was warm and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location, has everything you need!

Loved our stay here! My two young kids and I had enough space to run around outside and all the comforts inside for when the weather shifted and we headed indoors. Close to all of the best parts of Kaikoura and just a short walk to the peninsula track. Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, good privacy. House was everything we needed it worked well.

Yes we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Bach, great location

Lovely 2 bedroom Bach super close to south bay, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hamish T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, perfect little bach.

Ideal for fishing/ surfing trips (literally a stones throw to the ramp). Really private location tucked down a drive way. Clean and tidy, great little spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rod F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet spot

Very nice and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful spot by the bay

We enjoyed a wonderful time in this small but well equipped bach. It suited our small, young family and we were thrilled with the location which was just a short walk to the beach/bay.) A recommended place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great bach

We had a great time here, very cozy with everything you need. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kaikoura Paradise

We had a wonderful stay in this crib. Everything we needed. Would stay again. Just loved Kaikoura.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023