Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise

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An open-plan living area with a dining table, chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A neatly made bed with a striped bedspread, a wooden headboard, and two pillows. There is a small wooden nightstand with a lamp and a framed mirror on the wall above the bed. A wicker chair is positioned next to the bed, and a small table with a vase of flowers is visible in the corner.
A wooden slide structure with a pink slide in a backyard with a wooden fence and greenery.
A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the garden through large windows.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, an oven, and a sink. There are two stools and a table in the dining area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Kaikoura District, Kaikoura
  • Place, Kaikoura Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

sleepout

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise

This warm, tranquil, self catering three bedroom holiday home, with log fire is situated at Peketa, a small settlement 12 kilometres south of the Kaikoura township. You can bring your own linen to save on costs or choose to hire linen for an additional charge. Close by is the excellent surfing beach at Kahutara. Open the large bifolding doors to a superb deck and outdoor entertainment area in a large private garden, fully fenced and safe for children. Solar lights appear magically in the garden once the sun goes down. The house is surrounded by trees where native birds, including the bellbird, and fantails abound. There is now two or three resident Tuis in the garden as well. The kitchen has most things you need, including a Nespresso coffee machine, spice rack and a Magic bullet, but sorry no dish washer. There is a sleepout in the garden which is suitable for older children. This property has no cleaning service so renters need to leave the house clean and tidy on vacating.
There is a neighbour keeping an eye on the property so please be honest when you book the amount of people staying.
There are plenty of activities nearby including bush and beach walks, star watching, restaurants, golf course, surf casting, fishing, snorkelling, diving and swimming. We now have an Eco Zipline for the adventurous thrill seekers in the Rakanui valley just behind the bach. The Mount Lyford Ski field is one hours drive and of course there is the whale watching, swimming with the dolphins.
Minimum stay during the week one night, weekends two nights.
There is a TV, including free Netflix, video, CD Player, washing machine, iron, gas BBQ and fridge/freezer. The Pitza oven is not for tennants use. The property has Star link now so internet is much faster and more reliable.
Plenty of off street parking for boats and room for tents in the sheltered garden.
There is also a fish filleting area
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Special conditions:
Smoking only allowed outside
Pets only with prior approval


Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$25. 00 per person); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Booking does not include linen. To hire linen it is $25.00 per person

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20013530
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Peketa

Peketa is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Kaikoura District, Kaikoura

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Golf Club - 2 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 7 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 7 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 8 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Fyffe House - 16 min drive - 13.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Craypot - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise?

As of 23 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise on 24 August 2026 start from NZ$301, 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 Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise located?

Located in Peketa, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Kaikoura Golf Club, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park and Peninsula Walkway are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by caroch885

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Im born and bred in NZ and by renting out my holiday home occasionally it helps me pay for the upkeep. Now that I am retired I can also spend more time there which I never get sick of.
I enjoy sharing my place with visitors from NZ and all around the world and really delight in the fact that they're enjoying the place too, which increases the great energy I believe is present in the house and garden and the area generally....

Why they chose this property

Romantic cottage is nestled between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean in the small settlement of Peketa, just a short drive away from the township of Kaikoura. Most people visit to enjoy the fishing, diving, walks, whale watching and surfing that this area of the country provides, but there are lots of other outdoor activities to enjoy as well.
I love taking the boat out fishing, mainly catching Blue cod, Perch and occasionally Terakihi and putting the Cray pots out in the bay. We always come home with lovely fresh seafood. While out in the boat we see lots of different birds including the Blue eyed penguin, Mollyhawks, gulls, Cormorants and the occasional albatross. Of course there are usually Dolphins of various types, seals and in summer 2025 there were several Orcas and we were able to watch two, an adult and young one fishing very close to the slip way in South bay! Several years ago whilst fishing in the boat quite close to shore by one of the tunnels a whale breached only several metres away from us which was just magical. Also while out fishing in South Bay in March '26 we watched two half grown Hump back whales cruising around the bay and observed workups of dozens of Slender Tuna leaping everywhere. There's always something happening out on the water.....which is very exciting!

What makes this property unique

Great base for relaxing, fishing, diving and boating....The garden and outdoor entertainment area are popular with my visitors and relaxing outdoors at night with a glass of wine around the outdoor fire having a BBQ meal after a busy day out fishing with the solar lights on is very special.
It is very quiet and private. There is no light pollution so on a clear night the night sky is awesome....

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