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Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Kaikoura, Canterbury
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Peninsula Walkway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway

About this Holiday House
Sunny, warm self-contained 3-bedroom bungalow in South Bay opposite the Whale Watch marina and public slipway.
Details and amenities
Child friendly
Pet: please enquire
Linen provided.
Smoking outside only
No disabled access

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3936225vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kaikōura

South Bay, a neighbourhood in Kaikōura, is home to this holiday home. 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, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Fyffe House - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 9 min drive - 5.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Craypot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway on 15 May 2026 start from AU$189, 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.

What time is check-in at Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront 3 -bedroom bungalow opposite the South Bay Marina and public slipway located?

Located in South Bay, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. Point Kean Seal Colony and Fyffe House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the views from this quintessential NZ bach and the lovely walks in the surrounding area. It was well equipped and the beds and top quality sheets were appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent spot to watch the marine activities. Very clean and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely comfortable little house.
Opposite the main boat ramp - busy with early morning departures - but great to watch
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great house great location. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel V.

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

Awesome stay

We have enjoyed our stay in the property, property is clean, will surely return on my next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison M.

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

Kiwi Bach

Great spot….clean….great beds and linen…love to stay again sometime
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JL L.

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

South bay waterfront property

Great location, everything you need and three bedrooms would be great for a family get away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Beautiful view and location by water

We loved watching sunset and relaxing place to stay. Nice kitchen to cook a meal. We enjoyed walking boat area and watching fisherman come in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genee C.

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

Girls trip

What a stunning property and great location. Extremely clean, well presented 100% recommend this property. Thank you so much to the host.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

karen c.

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

quaint little place

Cute little cottage with good quality bedding. Nice location overlooking the ocean and boat ramp.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

Cute and comfy cottage with great views of the bay

Lovely little cottage with a good amount of space for a family of 4 with 2 teens (separate rooms a bonus!). Good kitchen facilities, very clean, nicely decorated throughout with comfy beds and great views to the bay. Friendly/welcoming hosts. Great location to stay and explore beautiful Kaikoura - the place has happy holiday.vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tracey H.

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

south bay

This is the second time we have stayed at one of Raylene's properties and was as good as the first time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian B.

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

Great old school bach

Old bach, done up inside. Spacious and comfortable. Great location. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jody m.

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

Spot on

Great location for our purpose. A hive of activity and spectacular views of the ocean, mountains and watching the fisherman and boaties coming and going.A good bach setup, fantastic looking gas cooktop (we didnt use) sky tv, aircon, outdoor seating, perfect weather, what more could I say
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

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

Million Dollar View

Husband and I ran away for a couple of days.Lovely location of Kiwi Bach.Not the place to sleep in with Commercial boats going out at 3am in the morning.Very well appointed Bach though and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

neil s.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Sent two emails to host without courtesy of reply. Television did not work. We were very concerned as to security as a ranch slider door did not close. Alerted the host as requested by email. Nothing! Expensive stay all things considered.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natural Encounters Walks Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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