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South Bay | Classic Bach | Close to Marina - KK48126

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A white house with a covered porch and a garden in front.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A living room with a brown sofa set, a coffee table, and a chandelier. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with a dining table and chairs, a window with a view, and a patterned floor.
A bedroom with two single beds, a green armchair, a wooden dresser, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom915 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kaikoura
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Peninsula Walkway
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kaikōura

With a stay at this vacation home in Kaikōura (South Bay), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Golf Club and Kaikoura Museum. .This vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Kaikoura Beach.

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Museum - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Kaikoura Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Fyffe House - 14 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 17 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 20 min drive - 5.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Craypot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

South Bay | Classic Bach | Close to Marina - KK48126

Step back in time at this cosy, classic Kiwi bach in the heart of South Bay. Pre-loved and full of family character, it feels like summer holidays from way back. Just a short stroll to the beach and marina. This place is perfect for relaxed getaways and salty swims.
This bach also offers a gas fire and electric heaters with an outdoor sink for cleaning fish after your day out on the water! Please note: a sleepout is available on request and can accommodate up to 4 guests - great for a bunch of kids!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 218 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 915 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off all heaters and close windows
Ensure all doors and windows are locked
Return keys/lockbox as per your arrival instructions You don't need to strip beds or do a full clean, our team handles that. Just leave the place tidy and we'll take care of the rest.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please respect quiet hours between 10:00pm - 8:00am
The minimum age to make a booking is 21 years old

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 218 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

close-to-home-SOUTH-BAY-PDE-126

South Bay | Classic Bach | Close to Marina - KK48126 Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property and ideal location was perfect for our pup to would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a lovely cosy bach. We felt like we were at home transported back to what kiwi holidays felt like 30 years ago. Loved the south bay community.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tak Wan

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
This property has only 1 bathroom/toilet, though there are 2 bedrooms with several beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026