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K'orca Cottage by the sea

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A covered outdoor area with a wooden table and benches, overlooking a scenic view of the ocean and mountains during sunset.
A view through a door of a deck with a white picket fence, a dog lying on the deck, and a body of water with mountains in the background.
A gravel area with a metal fence, a bench, and some landscaping.
A living room with a TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a sliding glass door leading to a deck.
A kitchen with a stove, a window with a view of the outdoors, and a television in the living area.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Sweeping ocean views
    Enjoy top-rated ocean views from dawn to dusk right from your stay.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Kaikoura District, Kaikoura
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Peninsula Walkway
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Queen 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kaikōura

Located on the beach, this cottage is in South Bay, a neighbourhood in Kaikōura. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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Kaikoura District, Kaikoura

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura District Museum - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Fyffe House - 14 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 17 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 20 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zephyr - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hiku - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is K'orca Cottage by the sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at K'orca Cottage by the sea?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at K'orca Cottage by the sea on 16 May 2027 start from AU$480, 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 K'orca Cottage by the sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at K'orca Cottage by the sea?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at K'orca Cottage by the sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is K'orca Cottage by the sea located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Bay cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Golf Club and Peninsula Walkway. Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic view

Great spot, great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot

Our stay was great, this little piece of paradise was perfect for our three night stay ... good location for fishing, walks and close to town for shopping and meals ,Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views

We loved the bach! Had everything we needed. The view over the bay is stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getway

A wonderful place to relax and enjoy nature. The cottage had everything we needed and communication with the owner was fantastic. Thank you for allowing us to stay. It was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at the cottage. It is directly across the road from the beach and the views are amazing. The cottage is comfortable with everything you need for a comfortable stay. We only had contact with Gail the host via text message, but she was welcoming and happy to be contacted when needed. The cheese platter and free range eggs that were in the fridge on arrival were delicious!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Have booked again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gail surprised us with a tasty cheese board on arrival, very welcome after the drive from Christchurch. Lovely place to stay, very comfortable. My husband appreciated the recliner, he usually has to sleep part of the night in one at home. We only made breakfast and snacks, no problems, and had a sunny day to take care of a load of laundry. Great place to be laid back and enjoy the gorgeous views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of the property had everything we wanted, the beautiful view of the bay with the stunning snowy mountains rising up and so close you could almost reach out and touch them.The beach was just across the road, ideal for a daily fossic among the wide varieties of seaweed and pebbles. There were lovely rock pools at low tide with some interesting sea life for observation. We would definitely return to K'orca Cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay

Everything you could ever want is here :) It was all so neat and tidy. It is a lovely, quiet location. To open up the curtains in the morning to the ocean and the Southern Alps is just breathtaking, not to mention seeing dolphins in the bay as well. It was a shame to have to go home and we would definitely want to stay here should we ever be down that way again. An absolutely amazing place to stay :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Everything they said it was

Staff of mine spent three days in Kaikoura working and came home raving about how good the accommodation had been. A+
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best spot in Kaikoura

What a beautiful spot, we loved watching the whales and dolphins from the deck and even from the couch! House was fully equipped with everything we needed and more. We loved being on the quiet side of Kaikoura with the peninsula walk a few minutes away. Gail was very accomodating and only a phone call away. Fantastic 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Enchanting cottage.

Enchanting cottage. Clean and tidy and extremely family friendly. Toys and board games available to keep kids busy on the odd rainy day. Beautiful views with dusky dolphins frolicking in the water in front of the house. Heater available to warm up the cottage during cooler evenings and a fully equipped kitchen from sandwich toaster to bbq! Would stay here again on our next visit to kaikoura.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for your lovely feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. You and your family are more than welcome to stay again anytime. Cheers
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A million dollar view.

This property has everything. The views are fantastic. There are books to read, furniture is comfortable. Beds are comfortable. So clean. You can sit, rest and day dream while looking at those gorgeous views, go for a stroll down main street or do one or more of the activities available to you. The seafood in this area is excellent. I would come back here in a heartbeat. The owner of the house was a phone call away and was very helpful. I can't say enough about this place. Thank you Gail.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Fabulous million dollar views Lovely cottage with all the faves - such a comfy bed, quiet dark bedroom, couch and chairs that almost hug you - perfect for a sneaky afternoon siesta which is a must if you can tear yourself away from the views Wonderful host, great communication I will definitely be back thank you for sharing your special place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Loved our stay

Loved our time there, we will be back with the boat
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic mountain and bay views

A very comfortable well equipped cottage, with million dollar views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect wee spot

This is a really lovely wee bach in prime positioning in South Bay. The hosts were very attentive leading up to and the day we arrived to ensure we had all the information we needed. Not often you find a place that you can bring the dog along too so were very grateful to have a well fenced section and have the freedom to leave the dog there if we needed to. We would very happily stay again, thanks :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful views

Loved staying at K Orca cottage. Very relaxing with wonderful views. Watched dolphins playing from the lounge windows and did a lot of walking. Plenty to do in the area or just relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of South Bay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful quiet location.

We were super happy with the property and the location. Amazing views of the bay and mountains. The Bach has everything you need for a comfy stay. It’s a lovely walk through the reserve to get into town, or a quick drive has you there in a few minutes. Really couldn’t fault our stay. Kaikoura is a beautiful town and everyone there was super friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Excellent accommodation & location. Overall great holiday
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful vistas.

We chose very well when selecting this bach. The views from the porches and the living room are gorgeous - it was worth coming to spend time relaxing there. And very comfortable armchairs and settee to do our gazing from. Thank you.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2021
Thanks for leaving the cottage tidy. Much appreciated. We hope you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just great!

Everything you need for a home away from home, we would happily stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beach house

Great place to stay, very comfortable, and stunning evening views just on dusk. A real gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

south Bay top spot

Good clean comfy house in stunning location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great View

Warm house with great view, Thanks for sharing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
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