Title: Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 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 # Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 ![Interior - Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311800/118311794/62dba2d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311800/118311794/03b8a550.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311800/118311794/ac914e3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311800/118311794/0907efc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311800/118311794/377048bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom1507 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - 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. ### Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 Hidden Gem is all about adventure, chill vibes and making memories. This cute, historic cottage has been freshened up but still keeps that classic bach feel. It’s got amazing views over the coastal marine reserve, and if you’re lucky, you might see dolphins playing or even a whale or two. It sleeps up to seven, so it’s great for family getaways or hanging out with friends. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,507 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34430000/34429000/34428905/0cbe0018.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Three bedroom cottage with stunning panoramic views of the sea and mountains. 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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 indicated that 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-STATE-HWY1-1342 ## 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-42.39945%2C173.67992&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HRQ0O1QYMb2dsYWsZdW439tHGPo=) Kaikoura #### What's nearby - Kaikoura Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Kaikoura Museum \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Kaikoura District Museum \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Peninsula Walkway \- 5 min drive \- 2.5 miles - Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park \- 11 min drive \- 7.8 miles #### Restaurants - ‪The Whaler - ‬5 min walk - ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬6 min walk - ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬6 min drive - ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬11 min walk - ‪Cafe Encounter - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342? ### What time is check-in at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342? ### What time is check-out at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342? ### Where is Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 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 ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick H. 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Kiwi Bach Warm, amazing views, clean, all the facilities we needed ##### Nick H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheena G. 1 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The views were amazing! Fantastic for seal and dolphin watching. Beautiful sunrises. Only negative for us was the access which is initially steep over the railway track. We had a bike rack on the back of a ute and had to remove it to get over the first bit. A mention in the listing about this would have been helpful. Otherwise absolutely loved our days there. ![The entrance to driveway. Doesn’t really show how steep it is.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e0b76116-dfc8-4019-9e68-dea37015939d-1759346256288.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Front of bach, looking out over the sea.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fbe21802-2273-4122-96dd-3484534698a2-1759346256547.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Beautiful sunrise taken from balcony at the bach.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d4296ccb-9d55-44c0-91a7-452d640b919b-1759346254952.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![At one of the seal colonies after a short walk round the rocks.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fd4d85a3-9bf2-4c88-a7f7-2708a59fb5c9-1759346256516.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sheena G. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ---