Kiwi Bach in South Bay
Cottage in Kaikōura
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this cottage rental
Note: Please advise in your request if you wish to hire linen ($50per stay) and if you wish to pay for the cleaning service option of $75 per stay.
Small cottage available in South Bay. Lovely views to the Kaikoura ranges. Recently redecorated and has modern comforts. Cottage has a small kitchen and lounge area.
Cottage has 2 Bedrooms (1 internal and 1 sleepout) and the lounge has a pullout queen sofa bed. The cottage will sleep up to 4 people.
Section is fully fenced, safe for young children and has off street parking for up to two cars or car & boat.
Suitable for families
Cottage is handy to both public and private boat ramps and walking distance to beach and childrens playground. 5 minutes from the Pennisula walk.
Special conditions:
2 night minimum stays
Small cottage available in South Bay. Lovely views to the Kaikoura ranges. Recently redecorated and has modern comforts. Cottage has a small kitchen and lounge area.
Cottage has 2 Bedrooms (1 internal and 1 sleepout) and the lounge has a pullout queen sofa bed. The cottage will sleep up to 4 people.
Section is fully fenced, safe for young children and has off street parking for up to two cars or car & boat.
Suitable for families
Cottage is handy to both public and private boat ramps and walking distance to beach and childrens playground. 5 minutes from the Pennisula walk.
Special conditions:
2 night minimum stays
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Kaikōura
££££
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Guests loved the cozy and well-equipped bach with easy communication, great location for fishing and relaxing, and fantastic hosts. The property provided a safe and comfortable stay, perfect for families and fishing trips.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved our stay in your little Bach. Great for what we were after. Typical quirky kiwi Bach. Accommodating when we wanted to change our booking.
5.0 / 5.0
Very comfortable and well supplied. Road has quite a lot of traffic at times otherwise has great access to a very interesting and scenic area.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic people to deal with. The perfect location to base yourself for a fishing weekend or longer. If the weather isn't up to fishing the property is a lovely space to relax. Really enjoyed our time here and would love to come back again.
4.0 / 5.0
Small but work well for my son and i
5.0 / 5.0
Very easy communication
5.0 / 5.0
We absolutely loved our stay I Heather and Mark’s Bach. They were super helpful and accommodating. We really loved the location and it was perfect for our family of four. Thanks Heather and Mark!
4.0 / 5.0
Good location near beach and walks.
Tidy but not much character.
5.0 / 5.0
Kia ora one and all.
I found Mark & Heather's wee bach a really lovely place to stay, and it had everything I needed, or wanted.
Given, that I had temporarily fled my home, due to ongoing threats & intimidation from my neighbour (Police involved),
I slept well and felt safe for the first time in many, many weeks. I just wish I could have afforded to stay longer.
Never mind the time I spent here was such a blessing = lovely walks to the beach and 'hunkering down' when it rained.
Close to town for movies, extra food and good coffee, were added bonuses.
Thanks Heather and Mark for providing such a lovely safe house to rest & recuperate.
Ngā Mihi Nui/Kindest Regards
Sharon C
4.0 / 5.0
Small but well-equipped classic kiwi batch an convenient location
5.0 / 5.0
We absolutely loved staying. Clean and tidy bach. Stones throw away from South Bay boat ramp. Will definitely be back! Thank you Heather and Mark
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect spot to stay while fishing, so close to the boat ramp!
4.0 / 5.0
Great place to rent will be back cheers
4.0 / 5.0
A great little property with everything you need. Clean and tidy and well presented. Only a couple of things were not 100% - this being not all stove elements worked, also the sleep-out door would not lock from inside but would happily stay again. Thanks!
5.0 / 5.0
Enjoyable stay at the bay.
We had a good time here, lots of outdoor furniture for fine weather.
Hosts are great to deal with with quick responses to communications.
5.0 / 5.0
awesome
it had every think we needed and more thank you
2.5 / 5.0
10 out of 10
4.0 / 5.0
Fishing and diving holiday
Enjoyed stay had everything for fishing and diving holiday air con could have been better and a radio
5.0 / 5.0
See you again
Nice and comfortable, close to the boat ramp👍, fish cleaning area outside 👌 BBQ area with canopy, thanks for the opportunity.
😁😁😁
5.0 / 5.0
Kaikoura Trip
Lovely place to stay. Very homely with extras like a suitable number of kitchen utensils and plates etc. Great shower! Good vareity of pillows. Loved the location.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely location and tidy property. Small and cozy :)
Lovely place to stay, tidy and clean. Nice facilitys. Handy location to water sports :)
5.0 / 5.0
Close to ramp
Super close to boat ramp, exactly what we anted for our fishing trip
4.0 / 5.0
Road trip
Lovely we place
5.0 / 5.0
Relaxing and Peaceful
A wonderful place to be neighbour were great and not one person dud not speak. All were talkative. An the bach was just spot on and relaxing.
5.0 / 5.0
What we expected
What a great location! The house was tidy and we were thankful for the candles when the power went out. Great deck to enjoy the evenings. Thank you
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent
Very easy and comfortable
2.5 / 5.0
Loved the wee bach. Very relaxing, comfortable. Thank you for the opportunity to stay. It was great.
4.0 / 5.0
South Bay Cottage
Really appreciate the opportunity to rent this bach.... thanks owners! Excellent communication with owners prior to our getaway. Very pleased that the house was very clean. It's quite small, so we had to stash our food bags on the floor of the lounge. Perfect position to walk to the jetty, to fish off the rocks and to do the peninsula walk.
Loved our time there.
3.0 / 5.0
Most enjoyable
Shortage of drawers. I trust we left the place in good order
Thankyou
Alan & Marie Wilson
5.0 / 5.0
Kaikoura batch
Nice little batch.
4.0 / 5.0
We loved this little bach
The Bach had everything we needed and the location is great. We thought it was best for a family with two adults maximum as most adults wouldn’t want to sleep in the sleep out. We had three adults and used the sofa bed In the cottage but thought it wasn't the most comfortable.
4.0 / 5.0
A really good basic stay for a family
Convenient location for nearby beach and not too far to walk into town.
5.0 / 5.0
Second time round
Second time staying at this lovely we Bach.And yes we will return again.Has everything you need. We'll almost? A fan would of made a more comfy stay.The temperature was off the charts at 34-36 degrees+ nowhere to hide..But we still enjoyed our stay.And will be back.Thanks alot for sharing your space.
5.0 / 5.0
Cute, cosy and sunny spot
Lovely little spot, authentically 'bachy' but with a comfy bed and good water pressure in the shower! So nice sitting in the sun in the afternoon/evenings on the verandah and being able to walk a couple of minutes to the ocean and watch the sunset. Loved the birds in the Pohutukawa too.
5.0 / 5.0
very helpful
Very helpful making the visit easy - great presentation
4.0 / 5.0
Good location
The location was great - so near the sea and Peninsula walkway. Although very small, had everything we needed. Thanks for sharing your holiday home - we had an awesome time.
5.0 / 5.0
Boy's Weekend Away
Two blokes on a three day boy's only fishing weekend, it was perfect for what we needed, we will be going back.
5.0 / 5.0
Brilliant batch
Perfect place for a wee bit of fishing and recreation. Met all of our requirements. Just what a batch should be.
5.0 / 5.0
SouthBay cutie 🧡
We had the best time over labour weekend.The weather played ball and the Bach did not disappoint.Bed was Super comfy,place was clean and we'll equipped. The owners were fantastic commicaters and we were very appreciative of support they gave. Absolutely be returning again soon.We didn't use the sleepout,but what a great addition for extra guests.Fishing,diving , paradise. Thanks once again Heather and Mark. How lucky you are to have such a spot 😁
5.0 / 5.0
Small but perfectly formed
This is a great little bach in a great location. Close to everything - coast, mountains, shops, etc - yet far enough away to still be away from it all. Highly recommended.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic stay, great neighbourhood
We had a great stay at Heather and Mark's. It was perfect for our needs--two young children--allowing for frequent walks to a playground, the South Bay wharf, and the beach, which were only a few minutes walk away. The wharf where Whale Watch Kaikoura launches from is only a couple of minutes walk away, and we were able to walk home from the launch without having to go back into town (be sure to call Whale Watch Kaikoura ahead of time to let them know these are your plans!). There was a fence to the driveway that allowed us to bound off the road and the let the kids run around without worrying. The tree swing and basket of toys were a lovely surprise that the kids appreciated.
The property was clean and tidy, and had everything we needed. The BBQ was ready to go and easy to use. Heather and Mark were great communicators and their instructions for accessing the property and places to visit in the area were very clear.
We will definitely try to stay here again if we make it back to Kaikoura.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Kaikōura?
The average price for a rental in Kaikōura is £101 per night. This rental is £35 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Kiwi Bach in South Bay. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Kiwi Bach in South Bay pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Kiwi Bach in South Bay?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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