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. 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 or three resident Tuis in the garden as well. 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 which is suitable for older children. This property has no cleaning service so renters need to leave the house clean and tidy on vacating. There is a neighbour keeping an eye on the property so please be honest when you book the amount of people staying. There are plenty of activities nearby including 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. The property has Star link now so internet is much faster and more reliable. Plenty of off street parking for boats and room for tents in the sheltered garden. There is also a fish filleting area ***Facebook: Romantic cottage . ***Youtube: Nz Kaikoura Romantic Cottage 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;
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A real kiwi bach in the heart of South Bay! Close to boat ramps and pet friendly
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Booking does not include linen. To hire linen it is $25.00 per person
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Peketa
Peketa is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
Is Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise on 13 Apr 2026 start from AU$173, 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 Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise located?
Located in Peketa, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Kaikoura Golf Club, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park and Peninsula Walkway are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Great house with everything we needed. Lovely peaceful garden. Would stay again.
Heidi W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec 2025
Hi Heidi Im pleased you enjoyed your stay and thankyou so much for leaving everything in a pristine condition and looking after the place so well. Would love to have you stay again....
Host was great and accommodating, only would have preferred to have rubbish be collected rather than taking to the Tip to discard.Clean place with all amenities required
Charbel H.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Hi sorry about the need to dispose of your rubbish but because Peketa is a rural area we have no rubbish pickup service like we have in rhe city and I am 2 1/2 hours away so its not realistic for me to dispose of it each time. But glad you enjoyed your visit and thanks for helping me out with parcel courier
Carol was excellent on her communication and explaining all details of the property.The property is so lovely with the birds and has a great amount of space that you feel comfortable in the surroundings.The cottage is cosy and clean with all amenities that make your holiday relaxing . We were sad to say goodbye to this Kaikoura oasis !
Michelle M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Wonderful to have you stay and so happy you enjoyed the place. A renters Thankyou for leaving everything spotless and so tidy, I really appreciate it...
A clean, well maintained and comfortable home within close proximity to Kaikoura, even closer to airport for whale watching. Featuring a well equipped kitchen and a nice spacious outdoor area to dine or relax in.
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.
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!
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.
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.
This was a lovely spot - well presented house and a fabulous garden for sitting outside. Would recommend
Karen E.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
About the host
Hosted by caroch885
Im born and bred in NZ and by renting out my holiday home occasionally it helps me pay for the upkeep. Now that I am retired I can also spend more time there which I never get sick of. I enjoy sharing my place with visitors from NZ and all around the world and really delight in the fact that they're enjoying the place too, which increases the great energy I believe is present in the house and garden and the area generally....
Why they chose this property
Romantic cottage is nestled between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean in the small settlement of Peketa, just a short drive away from the township of Kaikoura. Most people visit to enjoy the fishing, diving, walks, whale watching and surfing that this area of the country provides, but there are lots of other outdoor activities to enjoy as well. I love taking the boat out fishing, mainly catching Blue cod, Perch and occasionally Terakihi and putting the Cray pots out in the bay. We always come home with lovely fresh seafood. While out in the boat we see lots of different birds including the Blue eyed penguin, Mollyhawks, gulls, Cormorants and the occasional albatross. Of course there are usually Dolphins of various types, seals and in summer 2025 there were several Orcas and we were able to watch two, an adult and young one fishing very close to the slip way in South bay! Several years ago whilst fishing in the boat quite close to shore by one of the tunnels a whale breached only several metres away from us which was just magical. Also while out fishing in South Bay in March '26 we watched two half grown Hump backs whales cruising around bay and observed workups of dozens of Slender Tuna leaping everywhere. There's always something happening out on the water.....which is very exciting!
What makes this property unique
Great base for relaxing, fishing, diving and boating....The garden and outdoor entertainment area are popular with my visitors and relaxing outdoors at night with a glass of wine around the outdoor fire having a BBQ meal after a busy day out fishing with the solar lights on is very special. It is very quiet and private. There is no light pollution so on a clear night the night sky is awesome....