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Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kaikoura District, Kaikoura
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Kaikoura (KBZ)
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

sleepout

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise

This warm, tranquil, self catering three bedroom holiday home, with log fire is situated at Peketa, a small settlement 12 kilometres south of the Kaikoura township. You can bring your own linen or choose to hire linen for an additional charge. This property has no cleaning service so renters must clean before vacating. Close by is the excellent surfing beach at Kahutara. Open the large bifolding doors to a superb deck and outdoor entertainment area in a large private garden, fully fenced and safe for children. Solar lights appear magically in the garden once the sun goes down. The house is surrounded by trees where native birds, including the bellbird, and fantails abound. There is now two or three resident Tuis in the garden as well and occasionally Californian Quails appear on the lawn. The kitchen has most things you need, including a Nespresso coffee machine, spice rack and a Magic bullet, but sorry no dish washer. There is a sleepout in the garden where older children can stay with two bunks and a small deck.

There are plenty of activities nearby including a Lavender farm, bush and beach walks, star watching, restaurants, golf course, surf casting, fishing, snorkelling, diving and swimming. We now have an Eco Zipline for the adventurous thrill seekers in the Rakanui valley just behind the bach. The Mount Lyford Ski field is one hours drive and of course there is the whale watching, swimming with the dolphins.
Minimum stay during the week one night, weekends two nights.
There is a TV, including free Netflix, video, CD Player, washing machine, iron, gas BBQ and fridge/freezer.
Plenty of off street parking for boats and room for tents in the sheltered garden.
There is also a fish filleting area
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Special conditions:
Smoking only allowed outside
Pets only with prior approval


Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$25. 00 per person); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

caroch885

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
Booking does not include linen. To hire linen it is $25.00 per person

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Peketa

Peketa 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Kaikoura District, Kaikoura

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura District Museum - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 13 min drive - 11.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise?

As of 15 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise on 16 April 2025 start from NZ$264.49, 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 Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Cottage - Romantic paradise located?

Located in Peketa, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Kaikoura Golf Club, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park and Peninsula Walkway are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice stay
A clean, well maintained and comfortable home within close proximity to Kaikoura, even closer to airport for whale watching. Featuring a well equipped kitchen and a nice spacious outdoor area to dine or relax in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Great stay thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pete R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily And Jack W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cozy getaway
Very nice little house with heaps of space for activities out the back, nice and cozy once you get the fire going!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Nice place with great garden space and super comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Excellent property which had all of the ingredients needed for a relaxing and peaceful weekend break. Highly recommended, this would also be good for an extended stay as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toby B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
We would definitely come again. It was a reaonable price and was a lovely house.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Location
Warm comfortable house. Great outdoor area. Love to return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow, wow and wow
Such a warm and inviting home, packed with surprises that a holiday home maker would want to use. Even though the weather was unseasonal, we made use of the wood fire which kept us warm and toasty throughout our stay. If we’re fortunate to be in this part of the world again, we would so love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cozy holiday house!
Wish we could have stayed longer - Carol's holiday house has everything, and was beautiful. Carol was also great to deal with and stayed in touch throughout our stay. We would love to stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Wade C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kaikōura stopover
Loved the warm fire.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely relaxing
We had a wonderful stay - particularly loved all the different outdoor areas to sit in while listening to birdsong and enjoying the tranquil setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
The only problem was we had not stayed longer Great property everything you would need and more Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in a quiet location
My partner and I enjoyed a very relaxing weekend in Peketa. We chose the cottage as a base for visiting Kaikōura as we wanted a nice private, quiet space. It was perfect for us. Well equipped, comfy and warm. We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Lovely and good setup for families
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen E., Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country garden
This was a lovely spot - well presented house and a fabulous garden for sitting outside. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So peaceful!
A lovely house and very serene back yard. We loved having the peaceful outdoor space after three weeks in hotels. Conveniently close to town. Would stay there again except for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark & Margaret T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday Bliss
This hidden holiday home was so quiet and tranquil, very clean, comfortable with a lovely outdoor area to relax in. Everything we required was available for our use and communication with Carol was excellent. We would definitely stay there again and the distance from Kaikoura was not an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy bach
Clean, great facilities and location. Safe enclosed yard for the kid to run around in. Carol's communication was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a couple with young kids
12k’s from Kaikōura is not far, and Peketa has a beach and a motor camp with its own shop for necessities less than 200 m away. The property is fully fenced with a big, tidy and well designed backyard. It’s nicely done and welcoming. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
September breakaway
This was a beautiful property on great grounds, so nice and tidy and had wverythibg we could have possibly needed. The fire place was a grat featire for the cold days. Great location, just south if the airport. Will highly recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sahra G., Christchurch, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy gem in Kaikoura
Very clean, quiet home in a suburban setting, conveniently about 10 minutes from Kaikoura township, beach and walking spots. Comfy beds and living area. Delightful outdoor spaces for relaxing during the day or into the evening. Kitchen well provisioned. Really enjoyed our stay and will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Tranquil Spot
What an incredible little spot. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. Great communication. Absolute breeze to deal with. Definitely recommend and if required would happily book again 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Colin E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Only okay
Nice place. Bad weather. The shower was terribly dirty. Had to clean it to have a shower. Mouse droppings right throughout all towels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Out of Kaikoura
About 12 kms from Kaikoura. It was not a problem as it was quiet. Bed very comfortable. Water pressure in bathroom could be better. Carol was very accommodating and was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by caroch885

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Im born and bred in NZ and by renting out my holiday home occasionally it helps me pay for the upkeep. Now that I am retired I can also spend more time there which I never get sick of.
I enjoy sharing my place with visitors from NZ and all around the world and really delight in the fact that they're enjoying the place too, which increases the great energy I believe is present in the house and garden and the area generally....

Why they chose this property

Romantic cottage is nestled between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean in the small settlement of Peketa, just a short drive away from the township of Kaikoura. Most people visit to enjoy the fishing, diving, walks, whale watching and surfing that this area of the country provides, but there are lots of other outdoor activities to enjoy as well.
I love taking the boat out fishing, mainly catching Blue cod, Perch and occasionally Terakihi and putting the Cray pots out in the bay. We always come home with lovely fresh seafood. While out in the boat we see lots of different birds including the Blue eyed penguin, Mollyhawks, gulls, Cormorants and the occasional albatross. Of course there are usually Dolphins of various types, seals and this summer 2025 there have been several Orcas and we were able to watch two, an adult and young one fishing very close to the slip way in South bay! Several years ago whilst fishing in the boat quite close to shore by one of the tunnels a whale breached only several metres away from us which was just magical....

What makes this property unique

Great base for relaxing, fishing, diving and boating....The garden and outdoor entertainment area are popular with my visitors and relaxing outdoors at night with a glass of wine around the outdoor fire having a BBQ meal with the solar lights on is very special.....
It is very quiet and private. There is no light pollution so on a clear night the night sky is awesome....

Languages:

English