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Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river.

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Kakanui, Otago
  • Place, Te Hakapureirei Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river.

A great family Bach with great views over the Kakanui River mouth and mountains. 1 minute walk to tennis courts, playground and river. 5 minute walk to the beach. Fully fenced for the dogs and kids.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kakanui

Located in Kakanui, this holiday home is in the mountains. Totara Estate and Steam Train are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oamaru Harbour and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. Whitestone Cheese Factory and Totara Estate are also worth visiting.
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Kakanui, Otago

What's nearby

  • Te Hakapureirei Beach - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 15 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 15 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 15 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 17 min drive - 17.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coast - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Purton’s Cafe and Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alma - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Seaview Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river.?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river. on 15 May 2026 start from NZ$318, 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 Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Te Hakapureirei Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Totara Estate and Grainstore Gallery. St Lukes Anglican Church and Oamaru Harbour are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home, has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Host communication was excellent. Definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and welcoming. Nice views from the deck looking towards the ranges, the lounge looking north and on the table out the back looking out to the pacific. A great place for the dogs with a fully fenced section.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane & Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You can see the estuary from the longe windows. But up the back of the property is an outdoor table overlooking the ocean - this is a wee golden gem for this property.The fireplace works extremely well. But its a warm house all the same without lighting the fire. Only 5 - 10 min walk to the beach.Plenty of room on the deck for storage of wet gear. We ate all our meals out hear too.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cath W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, well equipped house. Lots of bird song in the morning, v peaceful. Great bunk room with cool stars when the lights were out. Thanks for a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
loved it. every thing worked fine. Good location would like to stay again thanks from the team wayne,barb, wilson and abby
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host and such a welcoming place. Excellent views and definitely fitting for families. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, host was super accomodating allowing us to change check in/out times! Much appreciated!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helene S.

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

Great place to stay

We really enjoyed staying here, very relaxing, a great place to unwind, and safe and secure for the dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annabel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really practical house for a relaxed stay. Love it
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deidre L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a good time here. The accommodation was perfect. There were toys for the kids, lots of DVDs, games and books to read. The massive bunk beds were a hit with the kids. The views were A. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host - thanks so much for having the fire on for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Great Place

Provided everything we needed plus in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Campbell M.

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

Fantastic Stay

Great place to stay exactly as described. Very happy and will book again in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Weekend in Winter

A wonderful house to enjoy the local beaches from. The house was well equipped, very clean and warm despite the cold temperatures. Communication was great as well. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Great house

Highly recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

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

Lovely, relaxing stay

Great place to relax. The covered deck catches the sun perfectly, fab to sit with a book and a glass of wine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great as always! We're big fans of your house and kakanui
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

It was a very enjoyable break in our busy lives. The Kakanui village is great for walks.

The property is comfortably furnished, clean and well presented
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Relaxed holiday retreat

Great holiday home with amazing views and lovely relaxed feel. Great for families and pets as it’s all fenced off. Lovely nice walks down the beach and to the township, great place to just unwind and get away from the daily grind 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz O.

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

Lovely family bach!

This was a great family sized bach for our extended family holiday! The deck is awesome and the views are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn R.

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

Family weekend birthday celebrations

Fabulous house, plenty of room, wonderful views, clean, tidy, quirky and very cosy. Deck is awesome and BBQ works well. Thanks Lisa
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

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

Great family house

Wonderful house for the three kids. Easy to access, great space for them to chill out between activities around the area and easy to use kitchen facilities. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe K.

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay at this property. The kids were over the moon with their bunk room, really roomy and spacious for two families. Property was well equipped, clean and tidy! Will hopefully be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline F.

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

A lovely place to have a relaxing weekend

We had a great stay. Warm sunny home with amazing views. Logfire for heating. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Would be great for families with children
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nigel w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, starting with the host Lisa who was fine and made up extra beds when we told her we had extra people coming. The house is very rustic with lots of retro furniture which actually added to the whole vibe and it was very comfortable. Beds were all good and everyone seemed to sleep well, amazing deck with great outside table which we used for dinner every night as well as games. Great shower pressure and wifi. And well equiped kitchen. Views from lounge, deck also table above garden were amazing. Lastly our dog loved her time there as well especially loved the sheepskin rugs ( we may have to buy her some) she did jump the lower fence once when our family members arrived back after us second day to meet them ( so be mindful if you have a bigger active dog ) but that is an us problem and we made sure we kept a better eye on her when she left the deck. Overall a great place and would love to go back again at some point. Thanks again to Lisa and family
Campbell bay resident - short walk from accommodation
Deck view
Lounge with view
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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