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Kowhai Cottage - Historic Charming Home

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Miscellaneous
Microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Kaikoura, Canterbury
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kowhai Cottage - Historic Charming Home

This historic, special place is central to Kaikoura's shops and cafe's. It's a very welcoming home for families and friends visiting Kaikoura. The 3 bedrooms offer plenty of space, filled with natural light. It also has a sleep out cabin with a double bed, bathroom. A fire place and heatpump to keep you cozy in winter and french doors off the open plan kitchen, dining, lounge to open during summer. Enjoy the outdoor pizza oven, hot water outdoor shower and native garden all securely fenced.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Kaikoura Museum. Enjoy your stay with amenities like 2 bathrooms and a microwave in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with washing machine, 2 bathrooms, and living room
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Kaikoura Museum and 7 minutes by foot from Kaikoura Beach

Property manager

Kaikoura Holiday Homes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Living room

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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
Onsite 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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

AP-2721-listing-17

Kowhai Cottage - Historic Charming Home Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Party of 6 loved the place particuly the far north queensland people as they got to put a log on the fire.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house near the centre of Kaikoura
We stayed for 3 nights at Kowhai Cottage (Fri/Sat/Sun). It is a lovely old Railway cottage that has been renovated stylishly. It is very well appointed with everything you might need. It is really close to the centre of town so you can walk to all of the shops, cafes and restaurants. The only thing to consider is that it is on the main road, so was noisy throughout the Friday night, Saturday morning with trucks and cars which did keep me awake. The second night I moved to the second bedroom which was a bit quieter. The bedrooms are lovely but have firm mattresses so if you are a side sleeper like me, they are a bit uncomfortable - but everyone else in my group didn't mind firm mattresses. It was really easy to access the house, we had no trouble with that, plus there was off street parking behind a secure fence and gate which was great. Was great having a separate private granny flat out the back too which my daughter and partner stayed in. Overall, an awesome cool trendy house in a very central spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie O., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Brake away
Lovely peaceful stay, yes you can hear road noise but it didn't bother us. The house is just lovely. Loved how close it was to town, and beach so nice not to have to drive anywhere. Would definitely stay stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicki W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage but on noisy main road
The cottage is beautifully appointed and spacious. The outdoor area is pleasant & secure, but lacks grass/lawn & outdoor furniture. The location is very convenient for town & the beach, but it is very noisy being on the main road - trucks thunder past all through the night, making for disturbed sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
unbeatable location and ambience
this house is an easy stroll to the town center and beach. it is a gorgeous dwelling that is tastefully decorated and aesthetically pleasing. property manager was very helpful and came by the place within minutes to help troubleshoot how to get the stove on. hope we get a chance to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024