Title: South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay 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 # South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay Holiday home in Kaikōura with kitchen ## Photo gallery for South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay ![Living area - South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856400/106856314/37aa166f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, toaster - South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856400/106856314/f10c0647.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856400/106856314/e742ffab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856400/106856314/ea3359e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106860000/106856400/106856314/b714c260.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Kaikoura's charm awaits in this 2-bedroom retreat, offering modern comforts like air conditioning and a fully equipped kitchen. Perfect for relaxing or exploring Kaikoura's natural beauty, unwind with wireless internet and laundry facilities. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4861 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available £131 includes taxes & fees 2 Feb - 3 Feb ## 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. ### South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay Experience the charm of Kaikoura at this cosy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom retreat. Ideal for a peaceful getaway, it offers modern comforts like air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, a washing machine, and wireless internet. Perfect for relaxing or exploring Kaikoura's natural beauty. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 861 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311900/118311802/22abd61a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hot Tub | Handy Location | Mountain Views - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as close-to-home-KOTARE-PL-34A ## About the area Located by the sea, this holiday home is in South Bay, a neighbourhood in Kaikōura. 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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-42.41767%2C173.68114&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9J2LC3jqPqswFLdDcexHL_O0Ag8=) Kaikoura ### What's nearby - ![#lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048104/48604612-b36c-47f7-ac3e-e2fc502369fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kaikoura Beach 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Peninsula Walkway which includes general coastal views, mountains and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610371/abd8a928-b02b-46da-a8cc-b37655f7d01e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Peninsula Walkway 5 min drive \- 2.2 miles - Kaikoura District Museum 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Point Kean Seal Colony 8 min drive \- 2.9 miles - Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park 14 min drive \- 9.2 miles ### Restaurants - The Whaler 4 min drive - Why Not Cafe 4 min drive - Kaikoura Seafood BBQ 7 min drive - King Tide Eatery 4 min drive - Cafe Encounter 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay? ### How much is parking at South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay? ### What time is check-in at South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay? ### What time is check-out at South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay? ### Where is South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay 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 10 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lesley R. 22 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kaikoura revisit Great little house. Had everything as stated. Very comfortable beds and nice outside furniture to relax in as well. Very quiet South Bay. Kaikoura has recovered beautifully. ##### Lesley R. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin A. 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Home Lovely little home, very clean, fresh and comfortable and very well equipped. Short stroll to the beach, we enjoyed our stay very much. ##### Erin A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ernie B. 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We enjoyed our stay at this quiet and clean home in the Sputh Bay neighborhood of Kaikoura. The kitchen and bathroom were clean and well supplied. The beds and sofas were comfortable. The night star-gazing was amazing! ##### Ernie B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Scott W. 11 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### South bay Great wee place very happy with stay there ##### Scott W. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elena M. 15 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house is wonderful to stay at. It has everything you need. I found it to be clean an tidy. Close to the beach to do some fishing. Access into the house us easy. An contact with the management was always so easy to deal with. ##### Elena M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heemi B. 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away Lovely wee home, plenty of room for our 4wd and small boat. Had intended to take our dog too but didnt in the end, so pet friendly. Close stroll to the beach. Nice, quiet area.Would def recommend. ##### Heemi B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kevin k. 13 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Cute place, and well stocked with kitchen utensils. Unfortunately a storm moved in and limited what I could do. The neighborhood is really quiet and peaceful. Not too far from main street. ##### kevin k. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher C. 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fabulous wee cottage \*every thing was great,except no Wi Fi or TV as apparently it was turned off and we could not access the WIfi Box.finally after getting hold of person to contact we got into WIFI nd TV.Thank you for the opportunity to stay ##### Christopher C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette H. 27 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy cottage Kaikoura South Bay The cosy cottage at Kaikoura is a great place to stay. The location is near many great walks, the sea and the boat excursions. It’s in a quiet location and there is no light pollution , so the stars at night are amazing. Seeing the sunrise and moonrise at the Kaikoura lookout is a must. The location is not far from town, seal colony , esplanade and town eateries. The location has everything you need for a comfortable stay. It’s clean and very comfortable. It’s dog friendly and our pooch loved it there as there are many walks around the sea walk that they can go on. We were kept informed about our stay at every step of the way and check in was seamless. Thank you for a great stay . We will return there. ##### Annette H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Gillian D. 14 Oct 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy Nice decor, good amenities, comfortable bed. Very tight dining area and shower. Some cleaning could be improved - glass on door and windows, crumbs on dining "table", food marks on bar stools, fingermarks/spots on tv screen. Water pressure issue? (Turning on tap in kitchen - spurted and splashed). ##### Gillian D. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen and Margaret Y. 1 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fully fenced, excellent for our two small dogs. That dining room table isn't really big enough, though, and you can't get your knees under it! That's a very minor issue though. 5 stars overall for this venue. ##### Stephen and Margaret Y. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### elizabeth s. 6 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### elizabeth s. 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