Kiwi Bach in South Bay

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Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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South Bay, Kaikoura

Kaikoura Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Peninsula Walkway
‪8 min drive‬
Point Kean Seal Colony
‪9 min drive‬
Kaikoura (KBZ)
‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom off Lounge

1 Queen Bed

Sleepout

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Note: Please advise in your request if you wish to hire linen ($50per stay) and if you wish to pay for the cleaning service option of $75 per stay.

Small cottage available in South Bay. Lovely views to the Kaikoura ranges. Recently redecorated and has modern comforts. Cottage has a small kitchen and lounge area.

Cottage has 2 Bedrooms (1 internal and 1 sleepout) and the lounge has a pullout queen sofa bed. The cottage will sleep up to 4 people.

Section is fully fenced, safe for young children and has off street parking for up to two cars or car & boat.

Suitable for families

Cottage is handy to both public and private boat ramps and walking distance to beach and childrens playground. 5 minutes from the Pennisula walk.

Special conditions:
2 night minimum stays

Property manager

Heather_Mark

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kaikōura

Located near the beach, this cottage is in South Bay, a neighbourhood in Kaikōura. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

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South Bay, Kaikoura

What's nearby

Kaikoura District Museum - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Kaikoura Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Fyffe House - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
Peninsula Walkway - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
Point Kean Seal Colony - 9 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬5 min drive
‪Strawberry Tree - ‬5 min drive
‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬8 min drive
‪Slam Club - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kiwi Bach in South Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kiwi Bach in South Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kiwi Bach in South Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kiwi Bach in South Bay located?

Located in South Bay, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Kaikoura Museum, Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe House and Point Kean Seal Colony are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

24 Feb 2025

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

Cool kiwi bach.

Great location and would love to go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

30 Dec 2024

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

Great stay

Had a great time. Thanks!

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard L.

19 Feb 2025

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

Awesome wee Bach

Warm everything we needed will be back soon

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme B.

17 Feb 2025

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

Classic bach

Perfect for what i needed. Will use again.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

29 Nov 2024

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

Outstanding time we had ! Thank you we would very much like to return again soon !

This Bach was everything and had everything that we needed , cosy , comfortable, clean and tidy and ideal for a base for our boating and fishing weekend . Great shower and outdoor couch !

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

chris w.

22 Sept 2024

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

Nice wee batch worked well for our needs

Great for small families

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

angus M.

2 May 2023

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

Great stay! Fantastic place for a fishing holiday

Very easy communication

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce N.

20 Dec 2023

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

Good accomodation in convenient location

Very comfortable and well supplied. Road has quite a lot of traffic at times otherwise has great access to a very interesting and scenic area.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

25 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely

Loved our stay in your little Bach. Great for what we were after. Typical quirky kiwi Bach. Accommodating when we wanted to change our booking.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

6 Sept 2023

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

The perfect kiwi batch

Fantastic people to deal with. The perfect location to base yourself for a fishing weekend or longer. If the weather isn't up to fishing the property is a lovely space to relax. Really enjoyed our time here and would love to come back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayme H.

25 Apr 2023

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

Bach stay

We absolutely loved our stay I Heather and Mark’s Bach. They were super helpful and accommodating. We really loved the location and it was perfect for our family of four. Thanks Heather and Mark!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Nick E.

17 Apr 2023

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

Compact and Complete

Good location near beach and walks. Tidy but not much character.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kareen T.

2 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

South bay batch

Small but well-equipped classic kiwi batch an convenient location

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Derek C.

18 Aug 2023

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

South bay

Small but work well for my son and i

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Raewyn H.

5 Dec 2024

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, Disappointing accommodation

We were expecting to use the main house plus the sleepout for our accomdation needs. Damp bedding and sheets were left in the sleepout making it too musty to sleep in. We ended up bringing a mattress into the living room, which was hard and also musty. Exposed wiring and overloaded power adaptors looked unsafe. Would not bring a young child into this living room. Unclean tea towels in kitchen, greasy sofa, and general standard of cleanliness was way below what is acceptable for the cost of renting this place. Considering the lovely location offering a potentially great holiday spot, were really disappointed with this bach.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

6 Mar 2023

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

A safe haven

Kia ora one and all. I found Mark & Heather's wee bach a really lovely place to stay, and it had everything I needed, or wanted. Given, that I had temporarily fled my home, due to ongoing threats & intimidation from my neighbour (Police involved), I slept well and felt safe for the first time in many, many weeks. I just wish I could have afforded to stay longer. Never mind the time I spent here was such a blessing = lovely walks to the beach and 'hunkering down' when it rained. Close to town for movies, extra food and good coffee, were added bonuses. Thanks Heather and Mark for providing such a lovely safe house to rest & recuperate. Ngā Mihi Nui/Kindest Regards Sharon C

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jayne E.

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe B.

29 Nov 2022

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

Awesome place!

We absolutely loved staying. Clean and tidy bach. Stones throw away from South Bay boat ramp. Will definitely be back! Thank you Heather and Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

23 Oct 2022

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

Great location

Perfect spot to stay while fishing, so close to the boat ramp!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

John R.

30 Sept 2022

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

Was a nice cozy place had everything you need

Great place to rent will be back cheers

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Vannessa S.

19 Sept 2022

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

Hop Stay

A great little property with everything you need. Clean and tidy and well presented. Only a couple of things were not 100% - this being not all stove elements worked, also the sleep-out door would not lock from inside but would happily stay again. Thanks!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

11 May 2022

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

Enjoyable stay at the bay.

We had a good time here, lots of outdoor furniture for fine weather. Hosts are great to deal with with quick responses to communications.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

christine G.

17 Feb 2022

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

awesome

it had every think we needed and more thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Angela K.

5 Feb 2022

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

Fishing and diving holiday

Enjoyed stay had everything for fishing and diving holiday air con could have been better and a radio

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Istvan N.

14 Dec 2021

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

See you again

Nice and comfortable, close to the boat ramp👍, fish cleaning area outside 👌 BBQ area with canopy, thanks for the opportunity. 😁😁😁

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Heather_Mark

What makes this property unique

Suitable for families

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom off Lounge

Sleepout

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property