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

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Private kitchen
Living area
3 bedrooms, bed sheets
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Interior
In South Bay, this sunny holiday house welcomes you with child-friendly amenities and pet options available. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings opposite the Whale Watch marina while taking in the views of boats coming and going from the public slipway.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

The current price is NZ$298
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

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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.

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

Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

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 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

About the area

Map
Kaikoura, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Fyffe House - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 10 min drive - 5.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Indian Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 23 Aug 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 24 Aug 2025 start from NZ$297.5, including 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.

What time is check-in at Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel V.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Genee C.

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

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

8/10 Good

JL L.

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

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

Lisa R.

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

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

Steve L.

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

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

Gillian B.

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

Great old school bach

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

8/10 Good

karen c.

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

quaint little place

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

10/10 Excellent

tracey H.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

jody m.

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

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

Denise L.

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

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

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natural Encounters Walks Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

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