Title: Kakanui Cube Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Kakanui Cube Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38002500/38002442/cae4e78b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38002500/38002442/e8b95faa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38002500/38002442/b6106ea7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38002500/38002442/c837baf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38002500/38002442/c84c65e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Kakanui Cube and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41615 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space £207 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov ## 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. ### Kakanui Cube This gorgeous contemporary house has everything you need for a fantastic beach holiday or short stay in Kakanui. There are 2 bedrooms with super king bed in master and 2 singles in the guest room. The section is fully secure with off-street parking. You have the whole place to yourself. Kakanui is about 15 minutes from Oamaru along a very scenic coastal road. There is a corner store with some takeaway food and a bottle store. Brydone wholefoods is only 5 minutes away with a nice selection of produce. There are supermarkets and many great restaurants 15 minutes away in Oamaru. You also have one of the very best restaurants within half an hour - Riverstone Kitchen just north of Oamaru. There is a well equipped kitchen if you want to eat in. We recommend the farmers market in Oamaru if you’re here on a Sunday. Special conditions: This is our beach home and we love to use it whenever possible. We appreciate if guests treat it with care and respect so we can all enjoy. Please remove footwear inside the house and leave the house clean and tidy. Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$65.00 per stay); Linen (included); ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,615 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38090000/38087300/38087242/381a4fc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room. 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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Kakanui Cube Facing the sea Kakanui Cube Facing the Ocean Kakanui Kakanui Cube Facing the Ocean Private vacation home Kakanui Cube Facing the Ocean Private vacation home Kakanui ## About the area ![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-45.19167%2C170.90077&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nASdcccy5XLmaYAi0WqZn0RhB7Q=) Kakanui, kakanui #### What's nearby - Oamaru Harbour - 22 min drive - 10.3 miles - Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 22 min drive - 10.3 miles - Steampunk HQ - 22 min drive - 10.6 miles - Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 24 min drive - 10.8 miles - Moeraki Boulders - 30 min drive - 18.1 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Coast - ‬5 min drive - ‪Purton’s Cafe and Bar - ‬8 min drive - ‪Coast Cafe U0026 Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Alma - ‬15 min drive - ‪Seaview Cafe - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kakanui Cube pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Kakanui Cube ? > As of 7 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kakanui Cube on 9 Nov 2025 start from £206.81, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kakanui-Hotels-Kakanui-Cube.h38002442.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Kakanui Cube ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Kakanui Cube ? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Kakanui Cube located? > This Kakanui holiday home is on the beach, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Te Hakapureirei Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bushy Beach and Oamaru Harbour. Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony and Oamaru Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kakanui Cube Reviews 9.8 ### 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 30 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Murray W. 2 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Really nice house, modern easy to stay in for a few days. We would have been happy to stay. Thanks ##### Murray W. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Beth H. 28 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas in Kakanui Lovely property. Looks exactly like the pictures online. The nearby beach is really nice. Easy walk to get there. We did Learn to Surf Kakanui, which was a highlight of our trip. The Cube was so perfect for our family. We loved our stay. Thank you! ##### Beth H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Cary H. 25 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location #### Wonderful spot Loved the place. Very smart and beautifully furnished. Loved watching the waves roll by. Kakanui is a very quaint little spot. Only issue is that from the photos I thought there was direct access to the beach from the house but that wasn't a problem other than managing expectations. Highly recommend it! ##### Cary H. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn D. 20 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The cube Beaut locationWarm and tidyGreat spot for a break ##### Carolyn D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David W. 12 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Oamaru Lovely house in a lovely location will definitely stay again next time. ##### David W. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irene A., Palo Alto, CA 27 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well-designed home near the ocean We had a great stay at the Kakanui Cube. The house is well-designed, modern, clean, with all the amenities you need (laundry, sharp knives, comfortable bed, plenty of space). We slept so well with the sea air nearby, and woke up early each morning to catch the magnificent sunrises. Equally enjoyable are the sunsets — the way Kakanui is situated you can enjoy both over the ocean. The house is in a rural area so WiFi bandwidth can be an issue — it may not be practical to expect to be on zoom calls or stream video for several hours a day. ##### Irene A. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 23 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great place , had a great time tks ##### Michael Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucy B. 1 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Views This is a great property. Very clean and comfortable. ##### Lucy B. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie W. 2 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing at the seaside Great views, lovely house. Highly recommended. ##### Julie W. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elly H. 31 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Modern masterpiece with incredible views We very much enjoyed the quietness of the neighbourhood, the great views, the super comfortable beds, fabulous bathroom, the architecture of the home. Everything was there to make our stay comfortable and very pleasant. We did yoga with a view. ##### Elly H. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter M. 22 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to relax in a beautiful property The modern property offers comfort space great views with all mode cons and is a very relaxing environment ##### Peter M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara B. 26 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location at Kakanui Lovely property in terriffic location. Very Clean with quality furnishings. ##### Barbara B. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikki P., Wanaka, New Zealand 19 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely relaxing spot to stay with beautiful views This was our second time visiting and really enjoyed the clean and stylish accommodation with beautiful views. Thanks again :) ##### Nikki P. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian J. 2 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic View Fantastic view. Enjoyed everything about it despite only having a short stay. Excellent sound speaker. ##### Ian J. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lane S., Christchurch 13 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place to stay This is a great choice if you would like to stay in a really well-designed, comfortable, well-appointed, beautifully furnished property. Expansive views of the sea and countryside. Quiet seaside location within a short drive to Oamaru. Owners were easily contacted and really helpful. Fab choice of property if you would like a quiet, comfortable seaside place to stay. ##### Lane S. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 5 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Loved the design of the house, it’s location. We will definitely rebook this property if we venture down the east coast again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlene C. 21 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great chill out spot Was seeking a quiet retreat for a few nights and this property delivers. Quality accommodation, great location and fabulous ocean views. Would recommend to others. ##### Charlene C. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Katrina D. 7 Dec 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Cube The location was great, the view spectacular. However, this did not justify the $$$ of our 2 night stay. The ramp from the driveway to ground level looked great but posed a safety issue as there was no hand rail to hold. The house looked like it was lived in between guests by the owners, as the guest towels had bleach stains on them, were unmatched, no face cloths supplied, we had to hunt in the storage cupboards, no hand towels, the tea towels were stained, and no dish cloths supplied. Also no microwave, we could only use one of the pots (which had a copper bottom) due to the fact the cooktop was an induction top. Both bathroom doors having no locks posed a problem, especially as one door accesses a bedroom. We were told we had permission to use the washing machine, but weren't told where this was as it was not in the house. It was found in a seperate room accessible only from outside. While there it happened to rain and everytime the front door was opened it leaked out of the door, onto the inside floor which caused the floor to become very slippery. Definitely benefit putting electric blankets on the beds as it does get rather cold downstairs compared to the upstairs living ##### Katrina D. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ceri J. 2 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Gorgeous comfortable modern home with lovely views. We really enjoyed staying here, lovely location, thank you! ##### Ceri J. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike R. 1 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Was a great place to work from for a couple of days without distraction. Lovely views! ##### Mike R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### John H. 27 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Calm Respite Crisp modernist accomodation ideal for an uncluttered break away to get some well earned rest and relaxation. ##### John H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerrie M. 28 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning property Warm and clean with stunning views Thankyou so much ##### Kerrie M. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### james l. 26 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sleek & elegant design The location is right on the beach, views are beautiful. Hats off to the architect and engineers! A perfect base for operations and wonderful to return afterwards. ##### james l. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Petrina R. 22 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spectacular view. What a Wonderful stylish house, everything we had been hoping for, to relax in and explore the area from. Beautifully presented, warm and cosy, whether it was sunny or stormy, and lovely to watch the ocean and take in the view. The perfect spot to be in Kakanui. ##### Petrina R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### James L. 3 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great find Lovely peaceful, warm and comfortable property. Well equipped and has a great "feel". If you can't relax here you're in trouble. ##### James L. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019