Title: A real kiwi bach in the heart of South Bay! Close to boat ramps and pet friendly Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A real kiwi bach in the heart of South Bay! Close to boat ramps and pet friendly Holiday home in Kaikōura ## Photo gallery for A real kiwi bach in the heart of South Bay! Close to boat ramps and pet friendly ![Outdoor dining - A real kiwi bach in the heart of South Bay! Close to boat ramps and pet friendly (Kaikōura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123140000/123134700/123134612/3aa5f512.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - A real kiwi bach in the heart of South Bay! Close to boat ramps and pet friendly (Kaikōura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123140000/123134700/123134612/4f451975.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Aerial view - A real kiwi bach in the heart of South Bay! Close to boat ramps and pet friendly (Kaikōura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123140000/123134700/123134612/1389ca54_edited_c7cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, soap, toilet paper - A real kiwi bach in the heart of South Bay! Close to boat ramps and pet friendly (Kaikōura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123140000/123134700/123134612/021d1026.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - A real kiwi bach in the heart of South Bay! Close to boat ramps and pet friendly (Kaikōura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123140000/123134700/123134612/a845aeaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A real kiwi bach in the heart of South Bay! Close to boat ramps and pet friendly provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A real kiwi bach in the heart of South Bay! Close to boat ramps and pet friendly A newly renovated kiwi bach in the heart of South Bay Kaikoura, both boat ramps a short stroll down the end of the street, parking for upto a 7m boat and two vechals. Pet friendly and Fully fenced. Enjoy the sunny outdoor entertaining area with Weber gas bbq and louvre pergola that can be closed to get out the sun. More photos will be added very soon ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97930000/97923200/97923161/464c7aab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services. ## About the area South Bay, a neighbourhood in Kaikōura, 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. [Visit our Kaikōura travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura.dx6048104) [View more Holiday homes in Kaikōura](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6048104-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-42.422676,173.68604&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:rx%7BaGw%60bc%60%40%3FS%3FU%40U%3FS%40U%3FU%40S%40UBQ%40U%40UBSBUBU%40OBUDUBQDUBQDUDQDUDODUFQDSFQDQFUFQFMHSFQFQHQHOFQHOHQHMHOJOHMJOHMJOJOJKJMJMJKJMJKLKJMLKLIJILKLILGJMLGNILGLGLGNILELENGLENGLANELENCNELANCNANCNCLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40NBNBN%40NBL%40NDNBLDNDN%40LFLDNFLDNDLHLFLFNFLHLFLLJFLHLJLHJHLJJLLJJJJLLJHLJLJJJNJNHLJNHLJNHNHLHPHNHPFNHPFPFPHRFLFPFTDPFPFRDPDTDNFRBRDPDTBTBPDTBTBN%40TBTBR%40TBT%40P%40T%40R%3FT%40T%40R%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FTARAT%3FRATATAPCTARCTCTARCRCRETCPCTETEPCRGREPERERGPGPEPGTGPGLIRGPGPIPGNIPINIPILINKNILKNILKNKNKJKLILMJKLKLMHKLMJKFMJMJMHKHMJMFMHOFMDMHMHODMDOFMFMBOBODMDOBODM%40OBO%40O%40OBMBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOCOAOAOCMAOEOCMEOEMCOCMGOGMEMEOIMIMEMGOIMGKKMIMIMKKKMGMKKMMIKMKMKKKMKMKKKOKOIMKOIMKOIOIMIQIOGQIOIQGQGQISGMGQGUEQGQEQGSESEQEUEQEUCQEUCQEUCSASCSCUCUASAUCQAUAU%3FSAU%3FSAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=giNJK_o6KJ42GJ6TV7LPaTPfnBs=) Kaikōura, Canterbury Region ### What's nearby - Kaikoura Beach \- 4 min drive \- 2.3 miles - Fyffe House \- 6 min drive \- 2.9 miles - Peninsula Walkway \- 7 min drive \- 2.9 miles - Point Kean Seal Colony \- 9 min drive \- 3.6 miles - Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park \- 15 min drive \- 9.8 miles ### Restaurants - ‪The Whaler - ‬5 min drive - ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬8 min drive - ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬5 min drive - ‪Cafe Encounter - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A real kiwi bach in the heart of South Bay! Close to boat ramps and pet friendly pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at A real kiwi bach in the heart of South Bay! Close to boat ramps and pet friendly? ### What time is check-out at A real kiwi bach in the heart of South Bay! Close to boat ramps and pet friendly? ### Where is A real kiwi bach in the heart of South Bay! Close to boat ramps and pet friendly located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A real kiwi bach in the heart of South Bay! Close to boat ramps and pet friendly Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily W. 9 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing bach, beautifully renovated with everything you need. So close to the coastline and boat ramp. Brilliant to be able to take dogs. Thank you, we loved it! ##### Emily W. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Billy R. 16 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place for a Kaikoura visit. We will be back. Close to Kiakoura main street, and right on the bay. Hosts always answered our questions within minutes. We had a great time there and would highly recommend. ##### Billy R. 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