Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura
Bed and Breakfast in Kaikōura
5 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this bed and breakfast
Our LARGE seven-metre authentic Yurt was imported from Mongolia:
- Sleeps up to five in a double bed, two separate single beds, and a full-size single trundler bed
- High quality glamping accommodation
- Insulated wooden floor
- Breakfast items are available as a daily upgrade $35pp, including: cereal, bread, butter, homemade jam, coffee/tea, milk, seasonal: fruit and farm eggs (left in the fridge, to have at your leisure)
- Double skinned, with camel hair insulation in the walls and ceiling
- Roof circle opens to let heat out, fresh air in, or to watch stars at night
- Coffee table, sofa and chairs
- Electric power points, USB recharging points, fridge, rice cooker, heater, games
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Adult bath robes and toiletries
- Companion toilet/shower building with wash basin
- Separate barbecue building (shared with House Truck), includes gas barbecue, gas pizza oven, gas hot plate, sink, outdoor table and chairs
- EXCLUSIVE private tour among a collection of 80+ Farm Animals (sheep, llama, pigs, deer, chickens, ducks, ...) = two tours per day (not open to general public)
- Disabled access to Yurt, toilet and barbeque buildings
- 4km from Kaikoura town centre - supermarket, i-Site (tourist information), Whale Watch and Dolphin Swim offices.
- QUIET LOCATION - 4km from railway line (which runs through centre of town)
- SPECTACULAR view of Mount Fyffe (4km away) and the Kaikoura mountain ranges
- Only 3km to the beach/sea
- 1km from local river with walks and cycle trail
- Unlimited off-road car/boat/trailer parking
- Uncooked pizzas available to pre-order and cook yourselves in the pizza oven
- Barbecue food packs available to pre-order and cook yourselves on your barbecue
Also available = Llama Trekking in beautiful Kaikoura coast or riverbed - please contact us to book in advance
Special conditions:
Check-in: 2pm to 9pm.
Check-out: by 10am.
We offer extended check-in (after 9pm) and check-out (after 10am), subject to an hourly charge.
Cleaning: please leave in the condition you found it.
Smoking allowed outside
Pets allowed with prior approval
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
- Sleeps up to five in a double bed, two separate single beds, and a full-size single trundler bed
- High quality glamping accommodation
- Insulated wooden floor
- Breakfast items are available as a daily upgrade $35pp, including: cereal, bread, butter, homemade jam, coffee/tea, milk, seasonal: fruit and farm eggs (left in the fridge, to have at your leisure)
- Double skinned, with camel hair insulation in the walls and ceiling
- Roof circle opens to let heat out, fresh air in, or to watch stars at night
- Coffee table, sofa and chairs
- Electric power points, USB recharging points, fridge, rice cooker, heater, games
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Adult bath robes and toiletries
- Companion toilet/shower building with wash basin
- Separate barbecue building (shared with House Truck), includes gas barbecue, gas pizza oven, gas hot plate, sink, outdoor table and chairs
- EXCLUSIVE private tour among a collection of 80+ Farm Animals (sheep, llama, pigs, deer, chickens, ducks, ...) = two tours per day (not open to general public)
- Disabled access to Yurt, toilet and barbeque buildings
- 4km from Kaikoura town centre - supermarket, i-Site (tourist information), Whale Watch and Dolphin Swim offices.
- QUIET LOCATION - 4km from railway line (which runs through centre of town)
- SPECTACULAR view of Mount Fyffe (4km away) and the Kaikoura mountain ranges
- Only 3km to the beach/sea
- 1km from local river with walks and cycle trail
- Unlimited off-road car/boat/trailer parking
- Uncooked pizzas available to pre-order and cook yourselves in the pizza oven
- Barbecue food packs available to pre-order and cook yourselves on your barbecue
Also available = Llama Trekking in beautiful Kaikoura coast or riverbed - please contact us to book in advance
Special conditions:
Check-in: 2pm to 9pm.
Check-out: by 10am.
We offer extended check-in (after 9pm) and check-out (after 10am), subject to an hourly charge.
Cleaning: please leave in the condition you found it.
Smoking allowed outside
Pets allowed with prior approval
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
TV
Garden
Map of Kaikōura
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Reviews
3.0
Yurt stay
We think wacky stays with the farm animals is a great concept, especially for children.
If choosing again, we would not take the yurt. The mouldy smell was overwhelming - didn't think it was due to the animal hair construction - I have done a lot of rough 3rd world (and 3rd class) travelling and this was not that smell. It was mould.
The outdoor kitchen was pretty rugged and not particularly clean, but a fun element for summer.
Some things didn't work - one side of electric blanket, lights in outdoor kitchen, doorbell to owner. But the owner was very helpful and the info provided was thorough.
Grounds were also quite muddy, but I appreciate it was winter. We were cold with the bedding, which was not the case in other places we stayed.
I did love the duck enjoying the night rain - quaaack, quack, quack, quack 🙂
So, avoid the yurt, go in summer, take a torch and your kids will love it.
5.0
The yurt
Great experience, good fun
5.0
Wonderful
What an amazing place!
4.0
The yurt
The yurt is great. Kitchen is cool but shared. Checkin was a slight annoyance. Location is ok. Very comfy and a fun change from hotel rooms.
5.0
It's wacky all right
Fantastic detail to the setting, and everything you need for a great "camping" experience
4.0
Family fun night away
Great experience
5.0
Family holiday
The yurt was everything we hoped it would be. A great experience for our children and a memorable stay in Kaikoura
5.0
A really enjoyable and unique experience.
A really enjoyable and unique experience. Our kids loved feeding the animals each morning. The Yurt was spacious, snug and warm. The outdoor kitchen was really well equipped (even included a pizza oven!)
4.0
We wondered how warm it would be in May, but it was cosy.
We wondered how warm it would be in May, but it was cosy. I liked the civilized and funky facilities.
4.0
A great place to stay.
A great place to stay. Our kids loved it.
4.0
Liked: the yurt idea, animal feeding and access to the zoo, bathroom facilities, friendliness of the
Liked: the yurt idea, animal feeding and access to the zoo, bathroom facilities, friendliness of the owner. Location is a couple of miles from town, but thats no problem with a car....it was quite apart from the donkeys and the cockerel (and we were very pleased to hear them :-))
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Kaikōura?
The average price for a rental in Kaikōura is $183 per night. This rental is $133 above the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura. Enjoy the water!
Is Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and tv.
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