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The Bach Retreat Kakanui

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Inside and outside living. Big deck space.
Interior
Outside dinning
Full kitchen and dinning
Master bedroom with ensuite

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Te Hakapureirei Beach
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
  • Place, Steampunk HQ

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Beedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bunk room

+2
6 Single Beds

Double

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

The Bach Retreat Kakanui

Bach or holiday home, 2 Double Bedrooms, 1 Bunkroom (Sleep 6)
Pack your togs, fishing rod, whitebait net and surfboards for your retreat. This bach has everything you need for a relaxing beach holiday. You are spoilt for choice when you stay at this great Kakanui coastal getaway. Relax and enjoy your peaceful seaside surroundings or get amongst the beautiful local environment. Take a stroll down to the beach for some fun in the surf.


New addition- outside pizza oven.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kakanui

Located in Kakanui, this holiday home is on a river. Oamaru Harbour and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Hakapureirei Beach and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. Travelling with kids? Consider Totara Estate and Steam Train. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Kakanui, OTA

What's nearby

  • Te Hakapureirei Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Totara Estate - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 21 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 21 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 23 min drive - 17.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coast - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Purton’s Cafe and Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coast Cafe U0026 Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alma - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Seaview Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bach Retreat Kakanui pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bach Retreat Kakanui?

As of 16 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bach Retreat Kakanui on 18 Nov 2025 start from AU$339.81, 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 The Bach Retreat Kakanui?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bach Retreat Kakanui?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bach Retreat Kakanui?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bach Retreat Kakanui located?

This family-friendly Kakanui holiday home is located by the sea, 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Te Hakapureirei Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Totara Estate and Steam Train. Bushy Beach and Oamaru Harbour are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay. Lovely and clean. Communication with the hosts was easy and they were so lovely. Great location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

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

Loved the Bach Retreat

Lovely clean & modern place. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

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

It was an amazing stay with friends and family

perfect house in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very handy, to beaches, town. A good chance to enjoy the wedding and plenty of things to keep us busy over the weekend. The house has continuous sun when it is out. An outside shower for a wash down after the beach walks. The locals are very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P., Christchurch

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

Perfect!

An amazing place to stay, it has everything you need in a fantastic location. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kay B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Walking distance to beach and river but no views of either.Well stocked bach.Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Fantastic

This was the perfect property for our family, we loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Perfect Getaway

A very comfortable and well laid out property, thank you very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice weekend getaway

Great place for a getaway with family or friends! 3 of the bunk mattresses are really only suitable for children (thin foam) but otherwise there was everything we needed for a chill out time. Loved the donkey singing to us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

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

Amazing space

Property is spacious in a lovely large garden close to many attractions. Well equipped and lovely woodburner. Lovely walking at Herbert Hills and visiting the penguin colony was a delight.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ewen S.

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

Peace

Nice little peaceful spot
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant B.

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

Perfect for a family reunion

3 couples meeting up for a family birthday. Place was perfect. Close to our other friends. Very clean. Well equipped kitchen. Fire lovely on the cool evening
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Di C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful private property, we’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was about 5 minutes drive from a beautiful beach. This was a night to chill out and rest up during a long exhausting holiday, so the house was perfect. Lots of food items in the pantry and some nice touches in the kids rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

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

Kakanui Stay

Lovely house with tons of amenities. My partner and I had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Great place for a getaway

2nd time staying there. Great location even though you don't get a sea view as you get a nice private setting with views of farmland and the hills & mountains. Could do with a heatpump though for guests not staying there in the warmer months.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

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

Short break

Nice modern and clean private and peaceful, main bedroom with ensuite at one end of house two more bedrooms at opposite end of house with a second bathroom perfect for a family or two couple's staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lillian M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Family Xams

Had a great stay with family over Christmas! Plenty of room for all of us. Only disappointment was the bathrooms, the main bathroom had not been cleaned properly and when having the first shower the bottom flooded as it was so blocked in the drain, we had to clean it out ourselves, the same was happening in the onsuot bathroom and sink. Really needs a detailed clean. We also brought everything to make pizza for my daughters birthday on xmas eve given there was a pizza oven advertised, when we arrived there we two old dirty fry pans in there, no pizza stone or paddle to even put a pizza in and out of there so not sure how one is meant to cook pizza in there, i wpuld remove that from the listing or provide the appropriate tools so it can be used, or just have a fire pit as that is all it is good for.Other than that it was a great stay, and we really enjpyed our xmas! Wpuld come back :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Warm and beautiful

We've stayed in a variety of baches around Kakanui, and the Bach Retreat was definitely one of the best. Great location, and beautiful modern home with everything you need. We found it clean and tidy. The weather went from hot to cold quite quickly, but the woodburner and various heaters kept us warm and toasty. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

Awesome Place

Finding it, settling in, the whole weekend was easy. Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Loved our weekend

This house is really well resourced and superficially cleaned. Bedding and towels were clean but the house needs a deep clean. Fridge was unclean and found mould in glass in cupboard. Both showers need a good scrub. No rubbish bags, no fire lighters. Overall loved the house very contemporary.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

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

Great stay again

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Pälvi M., KUUSAMO

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach was amazing.

The deck was big. Beach was beautiful. We were missing a kitchen table and kitchen was lacking in equipment and what there was needed updating. First impression was impacted by loads of bird droppings and spiderwebs on entry.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

NIcholas A.

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

One night stay in kakanui

We used this place as a late stop off and sleep over before hitting the road again. Should have stopped and parked up. Lovely spot, cool place, comfortable beds, etc. highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

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

The bach

Great holiday home in a great location. Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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