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K'orca Cottage by the sea

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K'orca Cottage, Ocean Front & Mountain views
Outdoor dining
Beach
March 2019, kayaking in front of the cottage

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Kaikoura District, Kaikoura
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Fyffe House
    ‪14 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

About this property

K'orca Cottage by the sea

Cute cottage by the sea - ocean front property, located in South Bay, Kaikoura. Spacious living/dining areas with amazing views of sea and mountains. Has a great covered deck.
Close to numerous walking tracks including the start of the stunning Peninsular walk. Kaikoura Golf Couse - 5 mins away by car.
Walk across to safe swimming beach or scuba dive off beach. Great place to bike around. Walking distance to South Bay domain. Childrens playground one house away on same side of road.
5 min drive to restaurants/pubs or walk 20 mins into Kaikoura township. Or use the Taxi service.
Walking distance to boat ramps/ Whale Watch Marina.
Relax and enjoy watching Dolphin Encounter and Whale Watch boats heading out to sea.
You may be lucky and see the Dolphins swimming out in the bay from the deck, numerous times of the year.
Fully fenced property with gate. Free Wifi/Sky TV. Fish cleaning bench outside around back. 3 Kayaks and life jackets available for use.
Special conditions:
Smoking only permitted outside

Extras: Cleaning -NZ$95.00 per stay (all linen provided)

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No cots provided but do have a highchair if req.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smokers can smoke outside

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
We will take care of the recycling and the rubbish.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20045226
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

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 ecotours and hunting nearby.
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Kaikoura District, Kaikoura

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Museum - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 6 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

  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Craypot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

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

Fantastic view

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

10/10 Excellent

Hayley K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roeline K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer and Carl H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shells Y.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

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

Excellent

Have booked again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gina W.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Loved our stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise F.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette & Graeme S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kieran M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joy K.

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

Comment

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

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Maree R.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great View

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

About the host

Hosted by Gail Lineton

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We are a family of 4, that have enjoyed Kaikoura all our lives with parents also now retired in Kaikoura.
We purchased this lovely cottage in Feb 2018 and are adding extras every time we are using the cottage ourselves. So it's only going to get better and better.
The location is wonderful and the views are just outstanding. We hope you all enjoy this special place Kaikoura is.

Why they chose this property

The views, home comforts, great covered deck for relaxing and just soaking it all up.
The bay is also brilliant for kayaking. I have even kayaked amongst a pod of dolphins right in front of the cottage.

What makes this property unique

Stunning views of the sea and mountains. Beach across the road. Kayaks provided free. Close to Popular Peninsular walk, Golf Course, Boat Ramps, Marina.

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