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Unique and Luxurious retreat, Relax and unwind
Cottage in Kaikōura with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
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Explore the area
Kaikoura, Canterbury
- Place, Mount Fyffe
- Place, Kaikoura Beach6 min drive
- Place, Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park8 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Unique and Luxurious retreat, Relax and unwind
Situated on the foothill of Mt Fyffe 200m above sea level overlooking Kaikoura, about 8km from the town centre, next to the Fyffe Palmer bush walk which takes you through an ancient podocarp forest of Totara and Matai trees, The cottage completed in 2016, is warm with modern facilities but uniquely designed with an old time feel, built facing the east to catch the rising sun and magnificent views from both front and rear decks, has a unique old time feel, a great place to relax and unwind, in close proximity to a 9 hole golf course, The Lavender Farm and an Irish Hotel.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 2
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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
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
Kaikōura
Kaikoura Flat, a neighbourhood in Kaikōura, is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are cultural highlights.
Kaikoura, Canterbury
What's nearby
- Kaikoura Beach - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
- Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
- Kaikoura District Museum - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
- Peninsula Walkway - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
- Point Kean Seal Colony - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Whaler - 8 min drive
- King Tide Eatery - 9 min drive
- Cods n Cray - 7 min drive
- Coopers Catch - 8 min drive
- Cafe Encounter - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Craig
Hi, I'm a born and bred self employed tradesman with two young children in the awesome town of Kaikoura, I was fortunate enough to purchase this property as a project and see it through completion, my own home is just 200m away from the cottage but not visible for your privacy, I enjoy fishing, camping, racket sports and most outdoor activities, love the 10 acres I have here to play with and enjoy the benefits it has to offer.
Why they chose this property
The cottage is a place of peace and quiet, with the exception of the native bird life, the views are excellent, A place you can sit and let time slip by.
What makes this property unique
Originally designed and built by leading sculpture Sam Genet, the place was intended as his stone carving studio and hobbit house/tearooms, so mind your head on the low doorways, unfortunately his commitments with " Weta Workshops" and constantly being away on different sets meant he was unable to complete the place, you can see the talent and relationship between the cottage and the "Lord of the rings trilogy" and "The Hobbit" movies that he was working on when he designed and started building the place.
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