Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise

4.8

Outstanding(133 Reviews)

House in Kaikōura

4 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

This warm, tranquil, self catering three bedroom holiday home, with log fire is situated at Peketa, a small settlement 12 kilometres south of the Kaikoura township. You can bring your own linen or choose to hire linen for an additional charge. This property has no cleaning service so renters must clean before vacating. Close by is the excellent surfing beach at Kahutara. Open the large bifolding doors to a superb deck and outdoor entertainment area in a large private garden, fully fenced and safe for children. Solar lights appear magically in the garden once the sun goes down. The house is surrounded by trees where native birds, including the bellbird, and fantails abound. There is now two resident Tuis in the garden as well and occasionally Californian Quails appear on the lawn. The kitchen has most things you need, including a Nespresso coffee machine, spice rack and a Magic bullet, but sorry no dish washer. There is a sleepout in the garden where older children can stay with two bunks and a small deck.

There are plenty of activities nearby including a Lavender farm, bush and beach walks, star watching, restaurants, golf course, surf casting, fishing, snorkelling, diving and swimming. We now have an Eco Zipline for the adventurous thrill seekers in the Rakanui valley just behind the bach. The Mount Lyford Ski field is one hours drive and of course there is the whale watching, swimming with the dolphins.
Minimum stay during the week one night, weekends two nights.
There is a TV, including free Netflix, video, CD Player, washing machine, iron, gas BBQ and fridge/freezer.
Plenty of off street parking for boats and room for tents in the sheltered garden.
There is also a fish filleting area
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Special conditions:
Smoking only allowed outside
Pets only with prior approval

Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$25. 00 per person); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Kaikōura

Nearby attractions

Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)

8.1 mi

Kaikoura Seal Colony

10 mi

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Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise

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4.8

Outstanding(133 Reviews)

House in Kaikōura

4 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Kaikōura

Nearby attractions

Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)

8.1 mi

Kaikoura Seal Colony

10 mi

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(133 Reviews)

Summary of reviews

Beautiful property with well-kept gardens and cozy interiors. Guests loved the warm fire, comfortable beds, and peaceful outdoor areas. Excellent communication with the owner. Highly recommended for families and couples.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

5.0

Aug 2024

Excellent property which had all of the ingredients needed for a relaxing and peaceful weekend break. Highly recommended, this would also be good for an extended stay as well.

4.0

Aug 2024

Nice place. Bad weather. The shower was terribly dirty. Had to clean it to have a shower. Mouse droppings right throughout all towels.

5.0

Jun 2024

Warm comfortable house. Great outdoor area. Love to return again.

4.0

Mar 2024

Loved the warm fire.

5.0

Mar 2024

We would definitely come again. It was a reaonable price and was a lovely house.

4.0

Mar 2024

Enjoyed our stay

5.0

Feb 2024

This hidden holiday home was so quiet and tranquil, very clean, comfortable with a lovely outdoor area to relax in. Everything we required was available for our use and communication with Carol was excellent. We would definitely stay there again and the distance from Kaikoura was not an issue.

5.0

Feb 2024

The only problem was we had not stayed longer Great property everything you would need and more Thankyou

5.0

Feb 2024

Nice place with great garden space and super comfy beds

5.0

Feb 2024

My partner and I enjoyed a very relaxing weekend in Peketa. We chose the cottage as a base for visiting Kaikōura as we wanted a nice private, quiet space. It was perfect for us. Well equipped, comfy and warm. We’d definitely stay again.

5.0

Feb 2024

This was a lovely spot - well presented house and a fabulous garden for sitting outside. Would recommend

5.0

Dec 2023

Wish we could have stayed longer - Carol's holiday house has everything, and was beautiful. Carol was also great to deal with and stayed in touch throughout our stay. We would love to stay there again!

5.0

Dec 2023

We had a wonderful stay - particularly loved all the different outdoor areas to sit in while listening to birdsong and enjoying the tranquil setting.

5.0

Nov 2023

A lovely house and very serene back yard. We loved having the peaceful outdoor space after three weeks in hotels. Conveniently close to town. Would stay there again except for longer.

5.0

Nov 2023

Lovely and good setup for families

5.0

Oct 2023

12k’s from Kaikōura is not far, and Peketa has a beach and a motor camp with its own shop for necessities less than 200 m away. The property is fully fenced with a big, tidy and well designed backyard. It’s nicely done and welcoming. We would stay again.

5.0

Oct 2023

About 12 kms from Kaikoura. It was not a problem as it was quiet. Bed very comfortable. Water pressure in bathroom could be better. Carol was very accommodating and was great.

5.0

Oct 2023

This was a beautiful property on great grounds, so nice and tidy and had wverythibg we could have possibly needed. The fire place was a grat featire for the cold days. Great location, just south if the airport. Will highly recommend to friends and family.

5.0

Sep 2023

What an incredible little spot. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. Great communication. Absolute breeze to deal with. Definitely recommend and if required would happily book again 😀

5.0

Jun 2023

Clean, great facilities and location. Safe enclosed yard for the kid to run around in. Carol's communication was excellent.

5.0

Sep 2022

Our stay was as a couple, but great property for children or grandchildren. Enjoyed the cosiness with the warmth of the fire.

5.0

Mar 2022

Great house and location, was awesome having a big section with kids toys and things to entertain them with. House was great. Would stay here again!

5.0

Jan 2022

Excellent property and experience. Greatly enjoyed our stay thanks.

5.0

Nov 2021

We stayed here for 3 nights and really didn't want to leave! Very veey cozy, the brazier / outdoor area and indoor fire was fabulous. The kitchen well stocked with spices. Would love to come stay again for sure. Thank you for having us.

5.0

Oct 2021

Beautiful house and wonderful location. Will stay again.

5.0

Aug 2021

Great little bach for a weekend away. Warm and toasty with the fire going. All the amenities that you could need. Owner very helpful with enquiries.

5.0

May 2021

Great accommodation with everything needed for a wonderful time. Clean & very comfortable. Log fire was lovely & kept the whole house very warm. Highly recommend this awesome holiday home!

5.0

May 2021

We had a lovely time in Carol’s house; it is a great place for a family escape just outside of Kaikoura. It offers everything you need to feel at the same time on holidays and at home!

5.0

Feb 2021

Nice relaxed bach just a few minutes south of Kaikoura. Clean and comfortable inside with a large garden and well set up outside bbq, dining and chilling area.

2.5

Feb 2021

Nice wee spot for the night. Had everything we needed...comfy beds, sat around the outside fire, could here the ocean which was magic! Fabulous host, great communication, definitely recommend :)

2.5

Jul 2018

The property was comfortable and most importantly warm for our few days in Kaikoura in winter.

1.5

Jul 2018

Nice Bach. Very well appointed, i.e. good facilities. Found the road a little noisy, but this may have been because there are lots of roadworks and so lots of big trucks and "clumping" of cars passing once lights (for roadworks) turn green. Also found the occasional train noisy (there seems to be one at c. 9:30 pm which is fairly shocking the first time you hear it!). But admittedly I am very sensitive to human noise, others may find no problem (no other reviewers seem to have an issue). The garden is very big and nice. The verandah also very big and nice, with a hammock. Water pressure a little low. Owner is also good at responding to queries. Overall, found the Bach clean and well stocked, but wouldn't call it "romantic" - more like "functional".

2.5

Jun 2018

Great garden

2.0

May 2018

Lovely house in a great garden. Our toddler ran around a lot and we felt comfortable letting her.

2.5

Apr 2018

We loved this property. Lovely and clean with everything we needed for a comfortable stay for 2 couples. We loved the outside space and the view of the Milky Way in the nights sky blew us away!

2.5

Apr 2018

The cottage is very well maintained in a very quiet & peaceful settling. Wished we were staying longer.

2.5

Apr 2018

Great place with plenty of space. Large front lawn and plenty of trees. Beach just a few minutes walk away. Off the main road. An ideal spot close to Kaikoura.

2.5

Mar 2018

The cottage is a delightful place to stay and to get away from it all. The gardens are large and tranquil and you can hear the sea at high tide breaking on the shore. Really relaxing and a great place to recharge one's batteries.

2.5

Mar 2018

The Bach was very comfortable, clean, and everything in great working order! It was very quiet at night! There is a very expansive black sand beach an easy 10 minute walk away. We would definitely stay here if we ever come back to New Zealand/Kaikoura area!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Kaikōura?

The average price for a rental in Kaikōura is R 2,372 per night. This rental is R 467 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Kaikōura

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Kaikōura?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise?

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