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South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven

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South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven

Take in the stunning views of South Bay and the Kaikoura mountain range from the upstairs bar/lounge.
This property is just 100m from the boat ramp with plenty of parking for cars, boats, motorhomes, and caravans. It is also a short walk to the reserve and the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway. For fishing enthusiasts, there's a dedicated fish filleting table located at the property. Perfect for families or groups, this spacious retreat offers the ideal spot for adventure or relaxation.
The whole house and back yard are yours to use. There is a shed/studio at the front of the property that is not available to rent but may be used occasionally by other guests. We ensure it won't interfere with your stay and respect your privacy and comfort during your stay. Large groups may enquire about bathroom access for an additional charge.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Turn off all heaters and close windows

Ensure all doors and windows are locked

Return keys/lockbox as per your arrival instructions You don't need to strip beds or do a full clean, our team handles that. Just leave the place tidy and we'll take care of the rest.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Kaikōura, this holiday home is in the mountains 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. Visit our Kaikōura travel guide
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Kaikoura

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach
    Kaikoura Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Peninsula Walkway
    Peninsula Walkway
    5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Kaikoura Museum
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony
    7 min drive - 5.0 km

Restaurants

  • Kaikoura Seafood BBQ
    6 min drive
  • Why Not Cafe
    6 min walk
  • The Whaler
    5 min walk
  • Craypot
    6 min walk
  • Coopers Catch
    5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven?

As of 17 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven on 25 May 2026 start from AU$348, 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 South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. Kaikoura District Museum and Fyffe House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven Reviews

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

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10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent 3 amazing nights here with family, what a fantastic place. close to every thing great for the kids warm friendly atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely house
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Relaxing stay

Great location with stunning views to sea and mountains from upstairs. Comfortable beds and well set up kitchen with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Allen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property clean and tidy upstairs lounge great view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was in good order when we arrived. The home was great for us with all of the bedrooms and big dining table and upstairs family room with TV. We had our small dog with us and he felt quite at home there. It was interesting walking around the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Penny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a lovely stay here - it was the perfect place for a family with wee kids, and the views were absolutely amazing. Great comms from the host. Thanks so much for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lachy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great boat access sadly the weather didn’t play ball. Definitely will be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jolie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great last minute booking with friends. House accomodated a large booking, was clean and had everything we needed for our short stay - loved the upstairs area as a seperate hang for kids and backyard was big enough for a small cricket game. Hosts had great communication - needed gas for bbq and they were there within minutes. Great view, and super close to south bay walk around to seal colony. Would have loved an earlier check in as being 3pm - 10am felt very short staying only one night but otherwise a perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place, so did our dog, it was great to have it fully fenced. From the little toilet paper flowers to the heat pump being turned on before we arrive, so it was so warm and toasty. We loved sitting upstairs watching the world go by. Being close to the sea was a plus. We will be back. Can't recommend this place enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

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

Amazing Spot!

Loved our stay in South Bay! The house was perfect for our family of 5. Nice and quiet, and a stunning view from upstairs. Great view of the bay from up the hill behind the house. Plenty of heating to keep us warm in a cold Kaikoura southerly, and there were even some hottie bottles to warm up our beds. Good kitchen with everything we needed, and very good washing machine and dryer. Only 5mins drive or a 30min walk to the town centre. 5 min walk to the south end of the Kaikoura peninsula walkway. Might come back for a summer trip with our boat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rowan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025