Seaside stay .Your stay at this South Bay vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. Kaikoura District Museum and Fyffe House are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Kaikoura District Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
Fyffe House - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
Peninsula Walkway - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
Point Kean Seal Colony - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles
Restaurants
The Whaler - 4 min drive
Coopers Catch - 4 min drive
Why Not Cafe - 4 min drive
King Tide Eatery - 4 min drive
Cods n Cray - 5 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.
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.
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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 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.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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
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
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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
658784
Frequently asked questions
Does South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay to the beach?
This vacation home is 2 mi (4-min drive) from Kaikoura Beach.
Does South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay to downtown Kaikōura?
This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Kaikōura.
Reviews
South Bay | Cosy | Private - KK1334, Cosy | Private | South Bay Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Stephen and Margaret Y.
Oct 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Christopher C.
Sep 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Ernie B.
Aug 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
10/10 Excellent
Elena M.
Aug 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Erin A., Christchurch
Jul 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Annette H.
Jun 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
10/10 Excellent
kevin k.
Jun 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Heemi B.
Apr 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
elizabeth s.
Apr 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
elizabeth s.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Scott W.
Mar 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
South bay
Great wee place very happy with stay there
Scott W.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lesley R.
Nov 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.