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Cheerful Cosy Cottage in South Bay, Kaikoura

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Entrance gate to bach
Verandah at front among trees with mountain view
Dining Kitchen Living area
Living area to front deck view
Queen Bed

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 445 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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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 - Master

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom - Sleepout

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cheerful Cosy Cottage in South Bay, Kaikoura

Cottage offers you an escape holiday from media with no TV reception or wifi. However, there is mobile data reception. Instead your indoor entertainment is a selection of movies, music and board games.

All linen supplied.

Property is on a small gated property with native trees. Has an outdoor covered deck to enjoy alfresco dining and relaxing. Drive has room to park boat and car, however, entrance may struggle with a large wide boat.

Note: 2nd Bedroom is a Sleepout which is near the backdoor. It has 2 single beds that can be made into a King bed for a couple. Not suitable for preschoolers unless you have a child monitor.

South Bay is a popular holiday destination and many enjoy the fishing and crayfish opportunities and bird and marine wildlife. Famous coastal Peninsula walkway starts at the nearby domain.
There is a walk over the hill to the township of Kaikoura where there are cafe's, restaurants and shops, and a farmers market is held most weekends. There is a children's playground within 5 mins walk. You can swim at the beach front to the right of property, 10 mins walk.

House Rules:
Smoking allowed outside only.
No Pets

Property manager

Judy and Phil
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The 2nd bedroom is a sleepout 2m from backdoor.
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Events

No events allowed
Negotiable, chat to us and let us know.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoke outside only thanks.

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
Note from host: Negotiable, chat to us and let us know.
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Kaikōura

Located by the sea, 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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 - 5.3 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 9 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheerful Cosy Cottage in South Bay, Kaikoura pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cheerful Cosy Cottage in South Bay, Kaikoura ?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cheerful Cosy Cottage in South Bay, Kaikoura ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cheerful Cosy Cottage in South Bay, Kaikoura 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).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 209 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
South Bay cottage
Lovely private garden. Appreciated wifi-free accommodation. It is not fancy but has everything you could need for a nice relaxing holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
the Property was quiet and peaceful and was suitable for why we were in Kaikoura
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay in a lovely we batch. Very cosy with a comfortable bed. Good kitchenware provided and was one of the better holidays I have had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely bach
Delightful experience! Nice, clean and comfortable, serene location, music and movies to amuse us and close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Biddy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
to see whales
this is the 3rd try at seeing whales over a period on 25 years and it was succesfull
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From Otaki
Pleased with the privacy. A great location near beach and out of main town area. Great sights from the nearby Peninsula Walkway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fantastic stay
Thank you for our stay at the bach. great house, and location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy Cottage
Petite and Perfect- loved our stay in this cosy cottage. Enjoyed using the front covered veranda for dining and relaxing . Very clean and tidy- comfortable beds . Lots of bird song and easy walk down to the waterfront. Nice and close to the start of the Peninsula walkway. Would love to stay agai
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kemble P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wildlife paradise
The house is small but well appointed, comfortable bed, and the location is wonderful. There is a fine selection of DVDs but we found other things to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Antoon P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Tegenvallend
Slecht onderhouden cottage. Absoluut niet 'cozy'.Achter het huisje, en dus ook in slaapkamer achter was een zware diesel/benzinegeur te ruiken.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mahina- Ina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
South Bay cottage
Cute, clean and tidy. Comfy beds and easy to be in. Many thanks. We cleaned up and washed our sheets and towels. Happy cleaner. Thank you for letting us bring our wee dog, he wasn't well but happy to be with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cheerful Cosy Cottage
This is a great location, property is just as described in the advertisement. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little bach
Lovely clean little bach. Very comfy bed. Has everything you need and a great range of DVDs which came in handy as the weather was not kind to us. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
really enjoyed our stay, cosy bach everything we needed, didn't even miss the telly!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A grate place to recharge
We had a wonderful week enjoying the location with walks along the waterfront & beach while being close to all the amenities over the hill.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Great liitle property with everything you need for a relaxing time away
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing
Awesome once again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Grant H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Grant
Great little bach enjoyed stay but traffic constant going past so quite noisy at times
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Lovely Place in a Lovely Setting
This was actually the second time we have stayed at this beautiful bach and we were so glad we did! So handy to the beach and the town centre! The bach is so comfortable and suits us down to the ground! We love the decor! Excellent communication from our hosts. Thank you for letting us stay again. If we are in the area again we would love to come and stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas
Great little place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Throughly enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing trip.
Awesome place, 3rd time I've been there now. And it was great to meet Phil and pick his brains and get some local fishing tips. Highly recommended 👌
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay by the bay
Cute we place, comfortable queen bed. Small two seater couch. Nice deck.loads of bird life, always nice to see and hear. Thankyou we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois A., Rangiora

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem in South Bay, Kaikoura
We have stayed here before but again it did not disappoint us when we arrived. It was very well presented, clean, tidy and had everything we needed. It is very peaceful and close to all that Kaikoura has to offer. Will definitely be back, thanks for letting us stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Judy and Phil

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What makes this property unique

Sunny cottage with indoor/outdoor flow to deck. Selection of classic DVDs to enjoy in the evenings.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests