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6 April 2026
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Apartment
First Light Kaikoura | Unit 1 | KK43601
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Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue
- Garden
- Internet access
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Garden
About this property
First Light Kaikoura | Unit 1 | KK43601
This cosy, compact unit is the perfect base for your Kaikōura adventure.
After a day of sightseeing, relax with a flat-screen TV and satellite channels, or prepare a simple meal in the kitchenette, which includes a portable cooktop, mini fridge, and basic essentials.
Tidy, comfortable, and convenient, this unit offers everything you need for a relaxing, enjoyable, and stress-free stay in beautiful Kaikōura.
Please note: This unit is a multi unit complex that has a main house at the front and two units at the back which you are one of. The lawn area is shared between both units.
After a day of sightseeing, relax with a flat-screen TV and satellite channels, or prepare a simple meal in the kitchenette, which includes a portable cooktop, mini fridge, and basic essentials.
Tidy, comfortable, and convenient, this unit offers everything you need for a relaxing, enjoyable, and stress-free stay in beautiful Kaikōura.
Please note: This unit is a multi unit complex that has a main house at the front and two units at the back which you are one of. The lawn area is shared between both units.
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About the area
Kaikōura
Kaikōura is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights.
Kaikoura
What's nearby
- Kaikoura Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Peninsula Walkway - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Fyffe House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Kaikoura Museum - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
- Point Kean Seal Colony - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
Restaurants
- Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - 9 min walk
- Why Not Cafe - 5 min drive
- The Whaler - 5 min drive
- Craypot - 5 min drive
- Coopers Catch - 5 min drive
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Reviews
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Thanks for your kind review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified
8/10 Good
Tasha L.
5 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great little self-contained unit
Tasha L.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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