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10/10 Excellent
Liz P.
4 Nov 2025
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Liz P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Entire home
Cosy vintage villa in central Kaikoura. Short walk to town & beach.Pet friendly
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Dog-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Garden
Explore the area
Kaikoura, Canterbury
- Kaikoura BeachPlace, Kaikoura Beach5 min walk
- Kaikoura MuseumPlace, Kaikoura Museum2 min drive
- Kaikoura District MuseumPlace, Kaikoura District Museum2 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cosy vintage villa in central Kaikoura. Short walk to town & beach.Pet friendly
Our Vintage Villa (Est. 1915) is a comfortable base in Kaikoura and is located a short walk from the beach, boutique gift shops, Kaikoura’s town centre and some great pubs and restaurants. With a modern kitchen, bathroom and toilet, off-street parking, fenced front garden and fantastic views from “The Crow’s Nest” at the top of the hillside garden this is the perfect spot in this beautiful town.
The property has one queen bedroom and the second bedroom has two single beds. Comfortable lounge with log burner.
The lounge / dinning area leads to a modern kitchen, laundry and bathroom.
We have an extensive garden that runs to the top of the property to The Crows Nest where there are fantastic views over the sea.
It is a short walk to the most popular shopping and restaurant spots.
COMING SOON: The small orchard and veggie garden with herbs and seasonal fruit are there for your use.
Once The Crows Nest is renovated it can be booked
The property has one queen bedroom and the second bedroom has two single beds. Comfortable lounge with log burner.
The lounge / dinning area leads to a modern kitchen, laundry and bathroom.
We have an extensive garden that runs to the top of the property to The Crows Nest where there are fantastic views over the sea.
It is a short walk to the most popular shopping and restaurant spots.
COMING SOON: The small orchard and veggie garden with herbs and seasonal fruit are there for your use.
Once The Crows Nest is renovated it can be booked
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About the area
Kaikōura
Located in Kaikōura, this villa is next to a golf course and by the sea. 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 power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Kaikoura, Canterbury
What's nearby
- Kaikoura Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Kaikoura Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Kaikoura District Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
- Peninsula Walkway - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Restaurants
- Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - 4 min drive
- Why Not Cafe - 15 min walk
- The Whaler - 16 min walk
- Craypot - 15 min walk
- Coopers Catch - 18 min walk
Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
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