Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

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8.8Excellent
(192 Ratings)
Stayed at an amazing and cozy place close to the beach. Modern, clean, and well-equipped. Perfect overall experience.
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8.8 / 10
Excellent(192 Ratings)

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4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this house rental

South Bays Cottage is situated less than 100 metres from the boat ramp and also the main Marina. This 2 bedroom cottage has been totally renovated inside with modern appliances. Unlimited Fibre Broadband is included. The main bedroom has a queen bed and sliding doors to outdoors. The other bedroom also has a queen bed. Ideal for kids with a large area to run around. Fishermen will be happy with off street parking for a boat and car. This cottage backs onto reserve land. NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillow cases/tea towels) Duvets & Pillows provided

Bed layout: 2 Queen(s),

Nearest main airport: Christchurch International Airport
Distance: 190 ks
Smoking allowed outside only.

NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillow cases/tea towels) Duvets & Pillows provided

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10
Excellent(192 Ratings)
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Stayed at an amazing and cozy place close to the beach. Modern, clean, and well-equipped. Perfect overall experience.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
8 / 10Excellent·May 2026
Great location.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
It's lovely little place to stay, just was not clean when we got there. But we will stay again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Great location for exploring the area. Comfortable bed, good shower, great big fridge, well equipped kitchen. Good WiFi. Great washing facilities with outside washing line, yay!
6 / 10Average·Jun 2026
This was a good batch to stay in for 3-4 people, being comfort and cozy. Utilities and expectations were communicated clearly which was nice. The parking space is good and the batch is close to the bay jetties.While the batch itself was good, the cleanliness of it wasn’t the best. Old leaky trash from the previous stay was still in the bin and the fridge wasn’t cleaned out.While it’s understandable that this is said to be the responsibility of departing guests, it’s not unreasonable that the owner/manager should do checks in between guests.The shower pressure is good-maybe a bit too good actually. It’s a very sharp stream of water so it would be helpful if that is checked on too. It was fine for adults to manage with.Refills of things like tea in the kitchenette and bodywash in the shower would also be good, though those were small inconveniencesOverall, it was a good stay with all necessary utilities being there.Thanks!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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