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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Kaikoura District, Kaikoura
- Kaikoura Beach7 min drive
- Peninsula Walkway11 min drive
- Point Kean Seal Colony12 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;
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
***Facebook: Romantic cottage .
***Youtube: Nz Kaikoura Romantic Cottage
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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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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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.

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
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
12 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Georgina A.
29 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Georgina A.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Pete R.
16 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage
Pete R.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily And Jack W.
30 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cozy getaway
Emily And Jack W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hannah G.
27 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Hannah G.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul D.
21 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Paul D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Toby B.
17 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Toby B.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
7 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Location
Sarah C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tan T.
3 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow, wow and wow
Tan T.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
John S.
15 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cozy holiday house!
John S.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Wade C.
30 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kaikōura stopover
Wade C.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thomas R.
3 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely relaxing
Thomas R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alison E.
28 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Alison E.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
David T.
22 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in a quiet location
David T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Damian K.
6 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Damian K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen E., Lower Hutt, New Zealand
13 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country garden
Karen E.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bill B.
16 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So peaceful!
Bill B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark & Margaret T.
29 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday Bliss
Mark & Margaret T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott R.
9 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy bach
Scott R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
31 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a couple with young kids
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Louise M.
1 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
September breakaway
Louise M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Sahra G., Christchurch, New Zealand
19 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy gem in Kaikoura
Sahra G.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jessica C.
17 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Tranquil Spot
Jessica C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Colin E.
1 August 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Only okay
Colin E.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gail M.
29 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Out of Kaikoura
Gail M.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by caroch885

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....
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....
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....
It is very quiet and private. There is no light pollution so on a clear night the night sky is awesome....
Languages:
English
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