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Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Kaikoura, Canterbury
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kaikoura (KBZ)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views

Sandy Feat is a well-loved classic New Zealand Batch, situated with mountain and ocean views. It is less than a five-minute stroll to the beach and a 5-minute drive (30-minute walk) to downtown Kaikoura. There is a movie theater and additional eateries within a 15-minute walk.

The house has a spacious and comfortable living room with a fireplace for heating and sliding doors onto a large deck. An outdoor table and chairs are provided for enjoying the view. There is a fully equipt kitchen. There is one bathroom with a shower and bathtub and a separate toilet adjacent. The house has 3 rooms with a king bed in one, a queen bed in another, and two single beds in the smaller third room. The house has a relaxed Kiwi batch feel that is family-friendly

Please bring your own linen, towels, and tea towels. Alternatively, these can be provided for an additional cost of $100 per stay. Please make this request at the time of booking so we can ensure these are supplied for your arrival. As this is a family-run batch, we greatly appreciate your help in keeping 'Sandy Feet' clean and tidy. :)

We hope you enjoy your stay!


Property manager

Kylie
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kaikōura

Located in Kaikōura, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Peninsula Walkway and Kaikoura Beach, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights.
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Kaikoura, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Fyffe House - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Fyffe House, Peninsula Walkway and Kaikoura Museum. Kaikoura Beach and Point Kean Seal Colony are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Everything was provided (bedding and towels), and kitchen had everything. The location was perfect, quiet and has great views. The bush backyard was a real bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

robyn d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, would come again!
Awesome stay. House had everything we needed for a comfortable few days. Great location. Easy self check in. Loved the old bach vibes. Impressed with the cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic kiwi batch
We loved our stay here, great location, clean spacious house, good value and great communication with the hosts. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay, very relaxing, good location
Great holiday home, well appointed with everything you could want.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend
Awesome car show
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, relaxed, retro stay
An oldie but a goody, fantastic location and retaining a true kiwi bach spirit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Classic family holiday home
Good family bach. Thanks we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Volker M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Nice House
Great location, beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and comfy and spacious
Incredible views, very comfy spacious kiwi bach. Super comfy beds and a very kind and understanding host, would love to return for longer nxt time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious with view of beach and mountains
We didn’t want to leave, this bach had everything we needed with the exception of Wi-Fi which would have been useful for booking the whale watch, dolphin encounter and keep up with emails from the UK. The balcony was an added extra and was brilliant for watching the sun come up and chilling out. A very welcoming and well equipped bach. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy clean comfortable
Easy booking process. Good parking and clise to town. Great views and awesome deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
We absolutely loved our stay, the house is so homely. Everything about it was so good. I would recommend this accommodation to anyone wanting to stay in kaikoura. Thank you so much, we look forward to staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunny views
All you need in a bach
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nostalgic Vibes
As soon as you walk in it was like we were walking into our Nana's Bach. Very cosy warm vibe and instantly felt comfortable. My daughter loved all the games n books and she was amazed by the DVD player ☺️. Had everything we needed in the kitchen, which helped as we did alot of cooking from the seafood we caught just a walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

stephen b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
lovely view, comfortable, very old fashioned
The views of the water and mountains from the deck were fabulous. Comfortable rooms and bed. We had not expected the low level of tech - no wifi, no television. There is a television set but it does not work for broadcast or pay TV, only plays DVDs. Other appliances came from last century. This is according to the guide in the living room traditional for a NZ batch. Lots of rules and instructions - felt like going back to way things ran in the 1960s. Some, like "take your rubbish and recycling home with you", are really not appropriate for international guests. This property would probably work fine for kiwis who want a nostalgic family experience. Hosts were considerate and nice, communicated well, but appeared out of their depth.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all adore-a Kaikoura
What a great bach! A stroll to the sea, a short walk to shops and restaurants, with the peninsular walk starting just behind the house. The location couldn’t be much better. We loved the deck for the sun in the morning, the kids loved the beds and the large section to explore, and it overall exceeded expectations. The fire had wood ready as if the owners knew the Southerly was due Saturday night, and the view of snow dusted mountains the following morning was fantastic to enjoy over our coffee. Overall a great stay in value for money accommodation that ticked all the boxes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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