Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

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A house with a covered patio, a barbecue grill, and a satellite dish.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining table.
A residential street with a parked silver car, a wooden fence, and a building with a window and a door.
A compact kitchen with a window, a sink, and a countertop.
A single-story house with a sloped roof, a fenced yard, and a hillside in the background.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Bounce into fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site trampoline.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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South Bay, Kaikoura
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Kaikōura

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in South Bay, a neighbourhood in Kaikōura. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Map
South Bay, Kaikoura

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Golf Club - 4 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Fyffe House - 14 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zephyr - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage on 8 November 2026 start from NZ$337, 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 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).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 198 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay and had all we needed. Lovely and quiet and comfortable. Thank you :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for exploring the area. Comfortable bed, good shower, great big fridge, well equipped kitchen. Good WiFi. Great washing facilities with outside washing line, yay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's lovely little place to stay, just was not clean when we got there. But we will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Away from the hustle and bustle...great beds...cosy and warm...good communication from hosts .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice tidy little place. A little short on glassware but we made do. Quiet and well located near the water. Would recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awsome spot So close to the ramp Crays and cod literally 5 mins away
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

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

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2024
Hi We are so sorry the guest before you had brought a dog with them - we had not been asked if they could and had no idea this had happened We are pleased you are happy to return though and once again our apologies
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent locTion . Lovely host .just what we needed

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can you please pass onto your Neighbour that the clearlite on their porch is loose and banging in the wind. Also, if you ever change the bed in the spare room, a bed that splits into two would be great for the kids. We will love to book the property again for next year's Kaikoura Adventure Race once we know the date.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bach Kaikōura

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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