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The Hideaway Kakanui

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A coastal view with a house and parked cars, overlooking the sea.
A room with a bed, curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with a refrigerator, and a door leading to a balcony.
A modern house with a covered patio, a sliding door, and a small outdoor seating area with two wooden chairs.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a satellite dish, and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Kakanui, Oamaru
  • Place, Te Hakapureirei Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kakanui

Kakanui is home to this holiday home. Totara Estate and Janet Frame House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oamaru Harbour and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. Travelling with kids? Consider Whitestone Cheese Factory and Totara Estate. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Kakanui, Oamaru

What's nearby

  • Te Hakapureirei Beach - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 24 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 25 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 25 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 25 min drive - 25.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coast - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Purton’s Cafe and Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Seaview Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Natural Dairy - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Alma - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hideaway Kakanui pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Hideaway Kakanui?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Hideaway Kakanui?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hideaway Kakanui?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hideaway Kakanui located?

Located in Kakanui, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Te Hakapureirei Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Totara Estate and Bushy Beach. Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 160 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found the bed really comfortable & the shower clean & with a good flow. The house was well stocked, private & lovely. A very relaxing place. Totally fenced yard & situated within a short walk to a lovely beach & the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a superb wee crib, a real relaxing vibe and when the weather is playing ball the outside area is a dream for unwinding and soaking up the sun. The host is fantastic with communication. It's set up well if you want to eat in or if heading out cafes and eateries dotted about either side of Kakanui.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and cozy. Comfy beds. Well stocked. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet peaceful location with good facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and tidy, and great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location in a small community near the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an ideal stay for us. Quiet and very relaxing. A lovely welcoming holiday home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely spot for a get away
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little spot

Great little spot in a sleepy little coast town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cozy 2 bedroom Bach/Crib. Tidy and comfortable. A great place to relax.It's a perfect location with a 2 minute walk to the river and beach. Oamaru is about a 15 minute drive away. Can't fault the host, a pleasure to deal with 🥰Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was ideal for us, had everthing we needed. Clean & tidy with comfortable bed, excellent amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was well equipped. Lovely little Bach, tastefully decorated. Nice places to walk and explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A beautiful spot and place to relax. The locality is good for touring this part of the South Island.

It was a very comfortable, clean and well maintained property. It had all we needed to relax for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely private place to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kakanui bliss

We had a wonderful weekend looking for agates on the local beaches. A great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kananui stay

Lovely place to stay, quite, idyllic surroundings, Has everything you need. Would stay there again. It's a beautiful, picturesque area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cute, wee cottage that was clean and comfortable. Loved sitting on the verandah listening to the waves and the birds tweeting. So relaxing. The 5 night stay was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Down south

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hideaway at Hideaway!

Great location . Walking distance to a beautiful beach
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely break away

Very impressed with this property, couldn't fault it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Kakanui

Bungalow was very good and had a nice garden. Location was q
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get away holiday

Kakanui is an awesome spot to get away from it all. Peaceful with fantastic coast line.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful stay

Such a peaceful spot, comfortable, close to the beach and a short hop to Oamaru. We had a wonderful stay, and everything was so easy. We loved waking up to birdsong! A great spot to explore places like Moeraki from as well. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely batch

Very relaxing and beautiful spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend

Lovely wee cottage. Very comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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