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Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342

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A person taking a photo of a coastal view from a balcony with a wooden railing and a sofa. - Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342 (Kaikoura)
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a framed picture, and a view of the beach. - Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342 (Kaikoura)
A bathroom with a washing machine, a sink, and a mirror. - Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342 (Kaikoura)
A two-story house with a large tree in the yard. - Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342 (Kaikoura)
A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the sea. - Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342 (Kaikoura)
Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342 provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$619
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

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About this property

Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342

  • Hidden Gem is all about adventure, chill vibes and making memories. This cute historic cottage has been freshened up but still keeps its classic Kiwi bach feel. The views over the coastal marine reserve are unreal, and whales are often spotted right in front of the house. Dolphins pop by too if you’re lucky. It sleeps up to seven, making it great for families or a weekend with mates. The ultimate Kiwi spot to relax, explore and switch off. Book now and enjoy it for yourself.

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About the area

Located in Peketa, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Visit our Peketa travel guide
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Kaikoura

What's nearby

  • A pebble beach with mountains in the background.
    Kaikoura Beach
    12 min drive - 19.7 km
  • A coastal landscape with green hills, a beach, and snow-capped mountains in the background.
    Peninsula Walkway
    24 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Kaikoura Golf Club
    7 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    11 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Kaikoura Museum
    11 min drive - 19.0 km

Restaurants

  • Oceanview Restaurant And Bar
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342 on 28 Oct 2026 start from NZ$619, 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.

How much is parking at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Peketa holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Kaikoura Golf Club, Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway. Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342 Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly clean, amazing views, and listen to crashing waves all night. What a great place to stay when visiting Kaikoura.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We simply loved the location and nature that surrounds you 24/7.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
spectacular spot for watching the seals and the sun come up. clean and spacious and perfect for unwinding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Looks right over the hikurangi marine reserve. balcony is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Kiwi Bach

Warm, amazing views, clean, all the facilities we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was smooth going, view is beautiful and its just as in the photos but just a few issues with the wifi connection and poor service. However i couldve contacted the host about the wifi issue but choose not to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views were amazing! Fantastic for seal and dolphin watching. Beautiful sunrises. Only negative for us was the access which is initially steep over the railway track. We had a bike rack on the back of a ute and had to remove it to get over the first bit. A mention in the listing about this would have been helpful. Otherwise absolutely loved our days there.
The entrance to driveway. Doesn’t really show how steep it is.
Front of bach, looking out over the sea.
Beautiful sunrise taken from balcony at the bach.
At one of the seal colonies after a short walk round the rocks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house met all our expectations and more. The view from the deck was amazing and we saw a humpback breach within the first hour of our arrival. During the rest of our stay we saw dolphins playing in the water many times.The layout of the house is interesting, with kitchen, dining and deck upstairs, as well as the kids bedroom directly off the kitchen and a double bedroom only accessible from the deck. No problem with the nice weather we had, but perhaps not great having to go through outside in the winter? House was very warm otherwise though, with a heat pump in the living room downstairs and heaters in all the bedrooms.Also appreciated the 2 tv's each with their own Chromecast (one in the dining upstairs and one in the living downstairs) and the fireplace outside.Great place for families and groups of friends to have an amazing time. The house is very private with no other houses around. Only downside of the location is the access from the road, where you have to cross the railway as well and it's hard to see traffic coming due to the corner.Would very much recommend and we'll certainly come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025