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Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$417
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

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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.

Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342

Hidden Gem is all about adventure, chill vibes and making memories. This cute, historic cottage has been freshened up but still keeps that classic bach feel. It’s got amazing views over the coastal marine reserve, and if you’re lucky, you might see dolphins playing or even a whale or two. It sleeps up to seven, so it’s great for family getaways or hanging out with friends.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

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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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

close-to-home-STATE-HWY1-1342

About the area

Located in Kaikōura, 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 Kaikōura travel guide
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Kaikoura

What's nearby

  • #lifeatexpedia
    Kaikoura Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Peninsula Walkway which includes general coastal views, mountains and landscape views
    Peninsula Walkway
    5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Kaikoura Museum
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park
    11 min drive - 12.6 km

Restaurants

  • The Whaler
    5 min walk
  • Why Not Cafe
    6 min walk
  • Kaikoura Seafood BBQ
    6 min drive
  • King Tide Eatery
    11 min walk
  • Cafe Encounter
    17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342?

As of 25 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 on 2 Feb 2026 start from NZ$417.4, 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 - KK1342?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kaikōura holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. Peninsula Walkway and Kaikoura District Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheena G.

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