Kowhai Cottage - Kaikoura Central - Kaikōura

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Washer
Pet-friendly

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Kaikoura, Canterbury

Kaikoura Beach
‪7 min walk‬
Peninsula Walkway
‪7 min drive‬
Point Kean Seal Colony
‪7 min drive‬
Kaikoura (KBZ)
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Dining area

About this property

Kowhai Cottage - Kaikoura Central

This historic, special place is central to Kaikoura's shops and cafe's. It's a very welcoming home for families and friends visiting Kaikoura. The 3 bedrooms offer plenty of space, filled with natural light. It also has a sleep out cabin with a double bed, bathroom. A fire place and heat pump to keep you cozy in winter and french doors off the open plan kitchen, dining, lounge to open during summer. Enjoy the outdoor pizza oven, hot water outdoor shower and native garden all securely fenced.

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Kaikoura Holiday Homes

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English

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Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

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

Kaikōura

Kaikōura is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights.

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Kaikoura, Canterbury

What's nearby

Kaikoura Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Kaikoura Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Kaikoura District Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Peninsula Walkway - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
Point Kean Seal Colony - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Restaurants

‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬5 min walk
‪Strawberry Tree - ‬5 min walk
‪Why Not Cafe - ‬7 min walk
‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬6 min drive
‪Slam Club - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kowhai Cottage - Kaikoura Central pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kowhai Cottage - Kaikoura Central?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kowhai Cottage - Kaikoura Central?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kowhai Cottage - Kaikoura Central located?

Situated in Kaikōura, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Kaikoura Museum, Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

7.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

9 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

21 Feb 2025

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

Great house near the centre of Kaikoura

We stayed for 3 nights at Kowhai Cottage (Fri/Sat/Sun). It is a lovely old Railway cottage that has been renovated stylishly. It is very well appointed with everything you might need. It is really close to the centre of town so you can walk to all of the shops, cafes and restaurants. The only thing to consider is that it is on the main road, so was noisy throughout the Friday night, Saturday morning with trucks and cars which did keep me awake. The second night I moved to the second bedroom which was a bit quieter. The bedrooms are lovely but have firm mattresses so if you are a side sleeper like me, they are a bit uncomfortable - but everyone else in my group didn't mind firm mattresses. It was really easy to access the house, we had no trouble with that, plus there was off street parking behind a secure fence and gate which was great. Was great having a separate private granny flat out the back too which my daughter and partner stayed in. Overall, an awesome cool trendy house in a very central spot!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie O.

7 Dec 2024

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

Brake away

Lovely peaceful stay, yes you can hear road noise but it didn't bother us. The house is just lovely. Loved how close it was to town, and beach so nice not to have to drive anywhere. Would definitely stay stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicki W.

11 Oct 2024

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

Disliked: Location

Lovely cottage but on noisy main road

The cottage is beautifully appointed and spacious. The outdoor area is pleasant & secure, but lacks grass/lawn & outdoor furniture. The location is very convenient for town & the beach, but it is very noisy being on the main road - trucks thunder past all through the night, making for disturbed sleep.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

16 Mar 2024

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

unbeatable location and ambience

this house is an easy stroll to the town center and beach. it is a gorgeous dwelling that is tastefully decorated and aesthetically pleasing. property manager was very helpful and came by the place within minutes to help troubleshoot how to get the stove on. hope we get a chance to return in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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Kaikōura

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10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Jim M.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Great house near the centre of Kaikoura

Lisa H.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie O.

Brake away

Jackie O.

6/10 Okay

Vicki W.

Lovely cottage but on noisy main road

Vicki W.

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

unbeatable location and ambience

Joel H.

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