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Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river.

Holiday home in Kakanui with kitchen and fireplace

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Nestled in the heart of a beautiful coastal town, this family-friendly bach boasts great views over the Kakanui River mouth and mountains. Take a 1-minute stroll to tennis courts, playground and river or walk 5 minutes to reach the beach.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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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.

Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river.

A great family Bach with great views over the Kakanui River mouth and mountains. 1 minute walk to tennis courts, playground and river. 5 minute walk to the beach. Fully fenced for the dogs and kids.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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
This property accepts cash
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
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 Kakanui, this holiday home is in the mountains. Totara Estate and Steam Train are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oamaru Harbour and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. Whitestone Cheese Factory and Totara Estate are also worth visiting. Visit our Kakanui travel guide
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Kakanui, Otago

What's nearby

  • Oamaru Harbour featuring a bay or harbor, sailing and boating
    Oamaru Harbour
    15 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Oamaru featuring art and interior views
    Steampunk HQ
    15 min drive - 17.0 km
  • In Oamaru there's a little blue penguin colony where you can pay to see a show and learn about the penguins and watch them come in for the night. Penguins in New Zealand are only around at dusk when they swim in from a day at sea for the night.
    Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    17 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Te Hakapureirei Beach
    5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Totara Estate
    13 min drive - 14.4 km

Restaurants

  • Coast
    3 min drive
  • Purton’s Cafe and Bar
    6 min drive
  • Seaview Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Alma
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxed family accommodation close to the beach and river. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Te Hakapureirei Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Totara Estate and Grainstore Gallery. St Lukes Anglican Church and Oamaru Harbour are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helene S.

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

Great place to stay

We really enjoyed staying here, very relaxing, a great place to unwind, and safe and secure for the dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Great Place

Provided everything we needed plus in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

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

Lovely, relaxing stay

Great place to relax. The covered deck catches the sun perfectly, fab to sit with a book and a glass of wine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

It was a very enjoyable break in our busy lives. The Kakanui village is great for walks.

The property is comfortably furnished, clean and well presented
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Relaxed holiday retreat

Great holiday home with amazing views and lovely relaxed feel. Great for families and pets as it’s all fenced off. Lovely nice walks down the beach and to the township, great place to just unwind and get away from the daily grind 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

A week in Winter.

Great place to stay with a kids room. Fire works well and keeps the place warm. Clean and tidy. Nice bit about the history of the house. Would stay again Thanks very much.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

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

Perfect

Great home with everything you need, very comfy beds, great fluffy towels and the best deck for chatting around. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nic S.

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

Perfect Seaside Retreat

Fabulous seaside crib evoking memories of family holidays way back when. House like a 1960’s timewarp….in all the best ways. Very comfortable. Very clean. Views to die for. We will be back next year !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neville K.

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

Very comfortable home

We had a wonderful stay with our family of 6. Very well equipped and really spacious throughout. Highlight was the lovely deck which gathers all afternoon and evening sun..all meals enjoyed there. Thanks for everything Nev and deb Cromwell
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane & Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

FANTASTIC GET AWAY!

This property had everything that was needed for our annual get away. Space, warmth, and comfortable. Two families together (8) The batch feel was there with modern amenities'. Great communication with owner and ease of access to property. Great location with great views. 10/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynley a.

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

Kakanui beauty

We had a great time. The house was perfect. Had everything you could possibly need. A fire for those chilly mornings. The location was great. Views were beautiful. Beach close by....what else could you want!! Toys and DVDs for the kids and adults. Thanks for a wonderful place to have a few days away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

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

Fabulous Family Holiday

Amazing, happy holiday destination. This property has so much more to offer than what is listed. Such a surprise when we arrived, it was the perfect place for an our family holiday and we were all sad to leave. If you are looking for a holiday with the kids with plenty of room this property has it with a touch of Kiwiana. We had everything we needed and any queries were promptly sorted for us by Lisa and Dave. We would most definitely use this property again. Thanks so much 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deidre L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a good time here. The accommodation was perfect. There were toys for the kids, lots of DVDs, games and books to read. The massive bunk beds were a hit with the kids. The views were A. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host - thanks so much for having the fire on for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Campbell M.

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

Fantastic Stay

Great place to stay exactly as described. Very happy and will book again in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Weekend in Winter

A wonderful house to enjoy the local beaches from. The house was well equipped, very clean and warm despite the cold temperatures. Communication was great as well. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Great house

Highly recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great as always! We're big fans of your house and kakanui
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn R.

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

Family weekend birthday celebrations

Fabulous house, plenty of room, wonderful views, clean, tidy, quirky and very cosy. Deck is awesome and BBQ works well. Thanks Lisa
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz O.

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

Lovely family bach!

This was a great family sized bach for our extended family holiday! The deck is awesome and the views are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

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

Great family house

Wonderful house for the three kids. Easy to access, great space for them to chill out between activities around the area and easy to use kitchen facilities. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe K.

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay at this property. The kids were over the moon with their bunk room, really roomy and spacious for two families. Property was well equipped, clean and tidy! Will hopefully be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline F.

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

A lovely place to have a relaxing weekend

We had a great stay. Warm sunny home with amazing views. Logfire for heating. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Would be great for families with children
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josehine&Alister C., Blenheim

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

Riverside

Great place to stay to enjoy a relaxing time and ambiance of kakanui the home was deck out with all your needs for a few days away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

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

Fabulous break away

Such an amazing property that suited us so well. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023