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Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342

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A person taking a photo of a coastal view from a balcony with a wooden railing and a sofa.
A two-story house with a large tree in the yard.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a framed picture, and a view of the beach.
A bathroom with a washing machine, a sink, and a mirror.
A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Kaikoura
  • Place, Kaikoura Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Peketa

Located in Peketa, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights.
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Kaikoura

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Golf Club - 7 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 11 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 11 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 12 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 24 min drive - 22.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Oceanview Restaurant And Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342?

As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342 on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,048, 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 Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK71342 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Peketa holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Kaikoura Golf Club, Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway. Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway, beautiful location, fantastic communication and value for money. Our only critique was the electric frypan didn’t work and a rolling pin would have been handy haha, scone making became fun ! Definitely will be back, just stunning in every other way !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2026
Scone making with no rolling pin sounds like a proper Kaikoura weekend. We'll get the frypan checked, and we'd love to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly clean, amazing views, and listen to crashing waves all night. What a great place to stay when visiting Kaikoura.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Thanks for your kind review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We simply loved the location and nature that surrounds you 24/7.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Thanks for such a kind review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
spectacular spot for watching the seals and the sun come up. clean and spacious and perfect for unwinding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
Thanks for your kind review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Looks right over the hikurangi marine reserve. balcony is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
Thanks for your kind review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Kiwi Bach

Warm, amazing views, clean, all the facilities we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was smooth going, view is beautiful and its just as in the photos but just a few issues with the wifi connection and poor service. However i couldve contacted the host about the wifi issue but choose not to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2026
Glad the view lived up to the photos, that one never gets old. We'll get the wifi checked.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views were amazing! Fantastic for seal and dolphin watching. Beautiful sunrises. Only negative for us was the access which is initially steep over the railway track. We had a bike rack on the back of a ute and had to remove it to get over the first bit. A mention in the listing about this would have been helpful. Otherwise absolutely loved our days there.
The entrance to driveway. Doesn’t really show how steep it is.
Front of bach, looking out over the sea.
Beautiful sunrise taken from balcony at the bach.
At one of the seal colonies after a short walk round the rocks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house met all our expectations and more. The view from the deck was amazing and we saw a humpback breach within the first hour of our arrival. During the rest of our stay we saw dolphins playing in the water many times.The layout of the house is interesting, with kitchen, dining and deck upstairs, as well as the kids bedroom directly off the kitchen and a double bedroom only accessible from the deck. No problem with the nice weather we had, but perhaps not great having to go through outside in the winter? House was very warm otherwise though, with a heat pump in the living room downstairs and heaters in all the bedrooms.Also appreciated the 2 tv's each with their own Chromecast (one in the dining upstairs and one in the living downstairs) and the fireplace outside.Great place for families and groups of friends to have an amazing time. The house is very private with no other houses around. Only downside of the location is the access from the road, where you have to cross the railway as well and it's hard to see traffic coming due to the corner.Would very much recommend and we'll certainly come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2026
A humpback breach in the first hour is a hard one to beat. Good on you for mentioning the railway crossing and the walk through to that deck bedroom, we'll have a look at how that's described. Come back and see us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2026
A 10 out of 10 and no words needed. Glad Kaikoura treated you well, come back and see us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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