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Country Retreat close to Kaikoura

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Magnolia cottage
Comfortable living space
Well equipped kitchen
Dining area
Outdoor area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Fireplace
  • Refrigerator

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

second bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Country Retreat close to Kaikoura

This warm modern and spacious farm cottage enjoys an ideallic rural setting surrounded by native bush and planting’s attracting native bird life. The bedroom windows look back across the fields toward the sometimes snow capped mountains. This peaceful rural location offers a perfect base for exploring the wonderful Kaikoura Region. It is just a few minutes from Kaikoura township and the coast. The grassed area at the front of the house is a lovely spot to enjoy an evening cocktail and the scenery or for the kids to play. A private yard has plenty of space for boat parking. Tastefully appointed cottage with all you should need for a home away from home experience.
Special conditions:
Please, no one night booking requests.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels); We are not able to offer a linen service at this house.

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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

Property # 20011955
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Hapuku

Located in Hapuku, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Kaikoura Township, Kaikoura

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 17 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Craypot - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Retreat close to Kaikoura pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Country Retreat close to Kaikoura?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Country Retreat close to Kaikoura on 14 May 2026 start from AU$109, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Country Retreat close to Kaikoura?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country Retreat close to Kaikoura?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Retreat close to Kaikoura?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country Retreat close to Kaikoura located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park and Fyffe House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great wee cottage to stay at. Kids enjoyed the farm animals. The owner kindly let the kids feed the sheep, they were so excited and it was one of the highlights of their trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mathew c.

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

Great quiet place

Great set up all we needed ,nice and quiet but close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

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

Great little get away

We stayed here for a couple of days to do some work in Kaikoura. The property was well set up, and in a nice tranquil setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Beautiful views

Great location . Peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregg C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great views

Great location close to all amenities house had everything required
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

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

Nice get away

Had an awesome time staying here, heaps of room nice and clean. Weather was nice, nice relaxing out in the front yard. Will definitely come back again we all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Walking basecamp

A great location for mountain and coastal walks. Easy access to Kaikoura
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

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

Great

Had a lovely stay here. Thank you Probably could do with a better vacuum (young kids pick stuff up off floor and eat it etc) but other than that it was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Courtney e.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely new years stay

Such a cosy place!!! Had all we needed, lots of privacy, warm, fireplace with wood!! only minutes away from town centre. Only downfall was dead blow flies everywhere - time of year for it I guess. Provided with fly spray so that's a bonus. Would definitely visit again - telling all everyone I know. Great hosting from Clare
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Thanks Courtney. The flies are awful everywhere in rural areas at this time of the year and near impossible to get rid of especially in the area being close to paddocks and livestock. I will mention it to the owners though just in case there is something they can do. A trick that we have is open all the windows and doors near sunset and for some reason they all go outside and back to wherever they live before dark. :):)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Quiet peaceful fresh air place.

Lovely quiet place, appreciate the wood as a front arrived when we arrived. Love see the manu and wow the stars at night amazing. We want to come back. Thanks for making it available.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Quiet Retreat

A relaxing spot, away from the hustle and bustle, but close enough to enjoy all the benefits of Kaikoura township. Secure parking for your boat and car. Enjoy the bird song and the peace, not to mention the beautiful mountains!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne K.

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

Exactly as described.

Comfortable stay. Cleanliness was fine, well stocked kitchen. The beds are all quite different and the furniture dated, however everything is exactly as per the photos. Nice change to be in the countryside just a little way out of Kaikoura.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

nicola c.

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

Last minute booking

Glad to find this cottage at late notice after a sudden ferry cancellation and finding ourselves with 4 days to spare. . The cottage is roomy and reminders me of my grandmother’s house. Beds comfortable, kitchen well equipped but knives need sharpening
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, private country house

Handy to town and bike trails or you might just rest up inside with a book. Secluded, spacious home surrounded by mature trees. Lockable garage space, firewood for a cold spell and all the kitchen appliances/items needed. A wide selection of Sky TV channels but no internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hans S.

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

A lovely spot between mountains and sea

Stayed 3 nights and enjoyed chilling out around Kaikoura. Discovered Dongegal House, and did Peninsula walkway. Albatross viewing boat trip was fun. Self shedding rams in back paddock were interesting. It is worth putting up with the lack of Wifi and a dishwasher for this beautiful private spot. We plan to return. Sorry we packed your tea towels in error. These have been posted to you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Farrell and K.

A home away from home

Since we had to endure five consecutive days of constant rain while in Kaikoura we were confined indoors most of the time. Hence we were enormously grateful this spacious cottage in its pretty rural setting was warm, comfortable, and so well appointed. Given the inclement weather having Sky TV and a log-burner with plenty of wood just outside the door were two big pluses. We would rate this accommodation 10 out of 10. Mary and Noel, Akaroa
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
So sorry to hear you had bad weather hope you enjoyed compulsory relaxation! Hope to see you again and hopefully with sunshine:)
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tracey M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Average

It was adequate in terms of comfort, but we were very disappointed with the cleanliness... particularly the kitchen! We had to wipe out cupboards, clean plates and cutlery before use, and the oven was not clean either ...just lucky we brought baking paper. Lots of dust and cobwebs too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Erin S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Dusty and worn out back

It was a specious bach not very far from the centre. However, we have not enjoyed our stay much and spent there as little time as possible. The bach was a bit too dirty/dusty and with spider webs all around. Apparently, no cleaning is done after the guests and the windows need a good clean. I found it a bit disrespectful to rent out the bach in that condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2024
Hi Erin I’m so sorry to hear the cottage wasn’t well cleaned. We have someone who comes in between guest stays who is supposed to attend to this and I’m really disappointed ( as you) that this was not up to standard. I will make sure this does not happen again and my sincere apologies. Regards Clare
Verified

4/10 Poor

Julie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tired house in a nice setting

Generally Clean inside but windows need cleaning outside. Ceiling lights in main bedroom not working. Need to take bath towel as the bathroom tiles are slippery. Also need salt and pepper as the shakers were empty. Appreciate it is country and so lots of flies but a vacuum prior to 4 pm entry would be good. Tv etc very good and nice 70s crockery and feel. Beds comfy, one single is very high and guest needed to organise a step up stool. Nice setting. No wifi and sketchy phone coverage but the stars were magnificent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justus Zacharias E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Ausstattung war super, die Größe und die Kommunikation mit dem Gastgeber, auch bei unerwarteten Geschehnissen bezüglich der Reise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Audray W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

Simple check in process, spacious cottage in a beautiful rural setting. The cleanliness could be improve.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine H.

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

lovely get away

Lovely private cottage, easy to find and very handy to local attractions. Enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great place

Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Private, peaceful getaway

Well equipped and comfortable. Heats up nicely with a log burner. A lovely goat nearby!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

We had a great relaxing time , we where thankful of the firewood as it was a cold night x2 Can’t wait to stay again . There is a little bit if maintenance needed we noticed from last time to now only minor but worth looking at ( lots of spider webs on windows) seal on shower door hanging off, bathroom sink needs the waste replacing, the heated towel rail bracket is cracked and will fall down soon, the range hood fan didn’t work and had oil dripping into the stove , everything else was great Thank You
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

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