Unique and Luxurious retreat, Relax and unwind

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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Parking available
Breakfast available
Washer
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen

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Kaikoura, Canterbury

Mount Fyffe
‪189 min walk‬
Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park
‪7 min drive‬
Kaikoura Beach
‪14 min drive‬
Kaikoura (KBZ)
‪23 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

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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Craig

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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

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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

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.

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Kaikoura, Canterbury

What's nearby

Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
Kaikoura District Museum - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
Peninsula Walkway - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
Kaikoura Beach - 14 min drive - 7.4 km
Point Kean Seal Colony - 14 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬8 min drive
‪Strawberry Tree - ‬8 min drive
‪Why Not Cafe - ‬8 min drive
‪Slam Club - ‬7 min drive
‪The Whaler - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique and Luxurious retreat, Relax and unwind pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique and Luxurious retreat, Relax and unwind?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique and Luxurious retreat, Relax and unwind?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique and Luxurious retreat, Relax and unwind located?

Located in Kaikoura Flat, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park and Kaikoura District Museum. Kaikoura Museum and Fyffe House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

25 Feb 2025

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

A timeless, peaceful place.

We enjoyed a wonderful relaxing stay at Sky Harbour. The house has a timeless character and its beautiful location in the countryside outside of Kaikoura was very peaceful, with gorgeous views out over the farm field to the ocean and walking trails through the forest just steps from your door. Craig kindly provided welcoming provisions of bread, fresh eggs & fruit and jams. The house was spotlessly clean. The kitchen was well stocked and we enjoyed cooking simple meals .The four poster bed was extremely comfortable and walking to those views nourished the soul, and was a beautiful start to any day. Would love to stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy J., Rangiora, New Zealand

8 May 2023

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

Wonderful, well equipped cottage

We absolutely loved our stay here. Was so quiet, so many wild birds flying around us and the view was amazing. We highly recommend this superb, unique property and we will come back longer next time. Make sure you book ahead for dinner at Hapuku Kitchen to the Friday Supper Club. It was the best time ever.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

21 Jan 2023

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

A Little Slice of Heaven

The cottage is quite charming, with a fabulous view of the surrounding countryside as well as the ocean. We loved being able to eat in when we were too tired to go out. Craig has done a great job of providing everything needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott J., Bellevue, WA. USA

12 Oct 2022

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

Excellent

This is a wonderful cottage, and perfect for a couple who want a quiet location tucked up in the foothills with a view of Kaikoura and the peninsula. Such beautiful countryside, and right next to a good loop trail hiking track in the woods. The cottage is nicely designed, well maintained, and is a very comfortable place to relax. There isn't a proper stovetop, which at first seemed a big negative; however, the hot plate suffices and we used the bar-b-que's side burner to cook lamb chops one night and steam mussels the second night. The decks off the upper level bedroom are a great place to share a glass of wine and enjoy the views ( mountain view from one deck, and ocean/peninsula view on the other). The owner, who lives nearby, is super friendly and dropped by once to make sure all was well. My wife and I hope to return in the future. Top!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsy J., Cashmere

20 May 2022

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

Fabulously Peaceful

We had a scrumptiously delicious stay. It was so peaceful with awesome views and very comfortable. 💘💘💘

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice J.

9 Feb 2022

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

Amazing stay

Lovely location and view over town to the water. The cottage is filled with character, a very enjoyable and private stay. We will definitely be back again

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barrie N.

1 Jan 2022

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

Great location

Wonderfully quiet with magnificent views and walking tracks on the door step 10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Toni W.

5 Nov 2021

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

A lovely long weekend in a tranquil setting

A great place to unwind enjoy what the Kaikoura region has to offer. Thanks

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M., Auckland

16 May 2021

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Amazing location, gorgeous cottage. Cosy and very comfortable. Everything you need is here and more! Fresh eggs, milk, great local coffee and lemons provided by our amazing hosts! Best time was spent sitting on the balcony enjoying coffee, bumblebees, bunnies and fan tails. My husband and I had the best sleep we have had in years! Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lana Y.

14 May 2021

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

Romantic get away

We enjoyed stunning scenery along with a beautiful cottage with plenty of lovely touches. The mezzanine with the four poster bed was just awesome.

10/10 Excellent

Margreet V.

23 Sept 2020

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

Wonderful rest and relaxation.

We loved our three nights at this wonderful property. The peaceful surroundings together with the beautiful view, birdsong and the comfort of the home made for a great time of much needed rest and relaxation. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Carl F.

1 July 2020

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

Amazing weekend getaway spot

For a relaxing weekend getaway, Sky Harbour is the ideal retreat. A very comfortable and tidy cottage with beautiful character. With idyllic views over the Kaikoura coastline, and the birdsong from the native bush immediately behind the cottage, there is no better way to put your feet up and relax on one of the 3 decks available to enjoy. Thanks very much Craig, we'll be back.

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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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property