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The Bach Retreat Kakanui

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A modern interior with a wooden dining table, a white sofa, and a glass door leading to a balcony.
A modern open-plan living area with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and bar stools.
Interior
A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, and a kitchen area with stools.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside table with a plant, and a wall-mounted picture.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Kakanui, OTA
  • Place, Te Hakapureirei Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Beedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bunk room

+2
6 Single Beds

Double

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

The Bach Retreat Kakanui

Bach or holiday home, 2 Double Bedrooms, 1 Bunkroom (Sleep 6)
Pack your togs, fishing rod, whitebait net and surfboards for your retreat. This bach has everything you need for a relaxing beach holiday. You are spoilt for choice when you stay at this great Kakanui coastal getaway. Relax and enjoy your peaceful seaside surroundings or get amongst the beautiful local environment. Take a stroll down to the beach for some fun in the surf.


New addition- outside pizza oven.

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9176396
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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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

About the area

Kakanui

Located in Kakanui, this holiday home is on a river. Oamaru Harbour and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Hakapureirei Beach and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. Travelling with kids? Consider Totara Estate and Steam Train. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cycling.
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Map
Kakanui, OTA

What's nearby

  • Te Hakapureirei Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 23 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 23 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Janet Frame House - 24 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Moeraki Boulders - 26 min drive - 28.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coast - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Purton’s Cafe and Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alma - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Seaview Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bach Retreat Kakanui pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bach Retreat Kakanui?

As of 12 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bach Retreat Kakanui on 14 July 2026 start from NZ$459, 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 The Bach Retreat Kakanui?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bach Retreat Kakanui?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bach Retreat Kakanui?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bach Retreat Kakanui located?

This family-friendly Kakanui holiday home is located by the sea, 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Te Hakapureirei Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Totara Estate and Steam Train. Bushy Beach and Oamaru Harbour are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property a lovely setting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always have a wonderful experience when I stay at this retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stayThankyou
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robbie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy accommodation, everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was fabulous - we loved everything about the place - just super.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay. The house was very comfortable and very nicely furnished with all the amenities you would need. The host was very helpful and easy to communicate with. A very enjoyable stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Bach Retreat, we would have liked to stay for longer!Very comfortable and had everything we needed. Highlight was our BBQ dinner on the deck surrounded by lovely scenery and peace and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect location for exploring the area and taking in some of the unique sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Di C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful private property, we’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

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

Great stay again

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay. Lovely and clean. Communication with the hosts was easy and they were so lovely. Great location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

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

Loved the Bach Retreat

Lovely clean & modern place. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

Awesome Place

Finding it, settling in, the whole weekend was easy. Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

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

Kakanui Stay

Lovely house with tons of amenities. My partner and I had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was about 5 minutes drive from a beautiful beach. This was a night to chill out and rest up during a long exhausting holiday, so the house was perfect. Lots of food items in the pantry and some nice touches in the kids rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

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

It was an amazing stay with friends and family

perfect house in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

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

The bach

Great holiday home in a great location. Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

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

Perfect!

An amazing place to stay, it has everything you need in a fantastic location. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very handy, to beaches, town. A good chance to enjoy the wedding and plenty of things to keep us busy over the weekend. The house has continuous sun when it is out. An outside shower for a wash down after the beach walks. The locals are very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kay B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Walking distance to beach and river but no views of either.Well stocked bach.Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary D.

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

Holiday with Family

Great location for us to download for a little holiday and was a nice central location for the south island.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Fantastic

This was the perfect property for our family, we loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Great for r & r

Thank you, we had a terrific stay and wish it was longer than one night. The Bach has everything you need and is very well presented - we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Great place for a getaway

2nd time staying there. Great location even though you don't get a sea view as you get a nice private setting with views of farmland and the hills & mountains. Could do with a heatpump though for guests not staying there in the warmer months.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia B.

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

Amazing spot

We loved everything about Kakanui and this beautiful house. It was perfect for our gathering.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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