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Cubby House Stay - Kaikoura

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star vacation home with free breakfast

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Exterior
Panoramic House, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Sea Facing | 3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds
Interior
Panoramic House, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Sea Facing | Living room | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, table tennis, toys
Panoramic House, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Sea Facing | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, espresso maker, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6915 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
593 Kincaid Rd, Hapuku, Canterbury, 7371
  • Mount Fyffe
    ‪259 min walk‬
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Exterior

Panoramic House, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Sea Facing

  • 915 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6

About the neighborhood

Hapuku

Seaside stay .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. Kaikoura District Museum is within 6 miles (10 km) and Fyffe House is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Fyffe House - 12 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 13 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 14 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cubby House Stay - Kaikoura

Family-friendly 3.5-star vacation home with free breakfast
This vacation home offers its guests a golf course. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home. Self parking is free.
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1980
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
This vacation home offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Kitchens offer refrigerators, microwaves, and espresso makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Black sand beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski area nearby
  • Ski equipment rentals nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Fireplace gate
  • Stair gate

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Free firewood
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Telescope
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • No housekeeping service
  • Proposal/romance packages

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf carts
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

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
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 floors
  • 3 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 1980
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Traditional architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 40.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 50 per stay
  • Breakage deposit: NZD 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 40.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Artists Retreat House Hapuku
Artists Retreat
Cubby House Stay Kaikoura
Cubby House Stay - Kaikoura Hapuku
Cubby House Stay - Kaikoura Private vacation home
Cubby House Stay - Kaikoura Private vacation home Hapuku

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cubby House Stay - Kaikoura to the airport?

This vacation home is 117.1 mi (143-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cubby House Stay - Kaikoura?

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cubby House Stay - Kaikoura on May 10, 2025 start from $283.77, excluding 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 for more accurate prices.

Does Cubby House Stay - Kaikoura have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Cubby House Stay - Kaikoura to the beach?

This vacation home is 3.6 mi (4-min drive) from Kaikoura Beach.

Does Cubby House Stay - Kaikoura offer free breakfast?

This vacation home offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Cubby House Stay - Kaikoura?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Cubby House Stay - Kaikoura?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Cubby House Stay - Kaikoura?

This vacation home offers free self parking.

Does Cubby House Stay - Kaikoura have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Cubby House Stay - Kaikoura have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Cubby House Stay - Kaikoura to downtown Hapuku?

This vacation home is 2.4 mi away from Hapuku.

Cubby House Stay - Kaikoura Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely and spacious. The views are truly exceptional, both of mountains and sea. Our host was extremely friendly and gave us plenty of useful information. She also has stocked the house with plenty of food to make your stay even more comfortable! Thank you very much, would recommend for anyone visiting the kaikoura area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks to the lovely hosts who made a huge effort to ensure we enjoyed our stay. We met all the animals and enjoyed our relaxing night at the quirky house.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Special olace

Amazing experience. Even if we weren’t doing anything else in Kaikoura just staying here would have been worth the trip!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019