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The Bach Retreat Kakanui

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Inside and outside living. Big deck space.
Interior
Outside dinning
Full kitchen and dinning
Outside BBQ

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Kakanui, OTA
  • Oamaru Harbour
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Steampunk HQ
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪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.

Property manager

Tiffany Ottley

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kakanui, OTA

What's nearby

  • Oamaru Harbour - 21 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 21 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 21 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 23 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Moeraki Boulders - 29 min drive - 28.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coast Restaurant & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Totara Estate - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Maheno Tavern - ‬7 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 29 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bach Retreat Kakanui on 4 July 2025 start from NZ$391.0, 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.

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. 51 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

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

Great stay again

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Warm and beautiful

We've stayed in a variety of baches around Kakanui, and the Bach Retreat was definitely one of the best. Great location, and beautiful modern home with everything you need. We found it clean and tidy. The weather went from hot to cold quite quickly, but the woodburner and various heaters kept us warm and toasty. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P., Christchurch

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amelia B., DUNEDIN

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Perfect Getaway

A very comfortable and well laid out property, thank you very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tash H.

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

Perfect geta

This is such a great place. Was easy to book, easy to find and just overall such a beautiful place. All 3 couples said we would definitely come back and even bring our kids one time too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie T.

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

Nice weekend getaway

Great place for a getaway with family or friends! 3 of the bunk mattresses are really only suitable for children (thin foam) but otherwise there was everything we needed for a chill out time. Loved the donkey singing to us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

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

Unique house, comfort and amazing furnishings!

Family of 5, we enjoyed our stay! Will come back sometime in the future. Quiet location with comfortable bed, very clean and bathroom facilities were perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Fantastic

Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., Christchurch, New Zealand

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

Beautiful propert, great for families

Wish we had stayed longer! Made the best of our one night stay but can see how this property would be perfect for familes with kids. A beautifully thought out home away from the hustle and bustle. Short drive to Oamaru and breathtaking views of the veach right down the street!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

NIcholas A.

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

One night stay in kakanui

We used this place as a late stop off and sleep over before hitting the road again. Should have stopped and parked up. Lovely spot, cool place, comfortable beds, etc. highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ewen S.

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

Peace

Nice little peaceful spot
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

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

Amazing space

Property is spacious in a lovely large garden close to many attractions. Well equipped and lovely woodburner. Lovely walking at Herbert Hills and visiting the penguin colony was a delight.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Fabulous bach

We booked Bach Retreat as our base while participating in an adventure race. Fabulous wee place - warm and comfortable with everything we needed (including great showers for after!). Great communication from our very friendly host. Would absolutely recommend and stay again ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus C.

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

Kakanui

Lovely Bach, short distance to beach, private & quiet, would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Bernard M.

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

Kakanui

A Modern well looked after property in a quiet seaside village. Lovely Decor. A great place to relax after a day at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Quentin C.

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

Fantastic

Fantastic
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tiffany Ottley

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