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NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember!

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Escape to a peaceful retreat surrounded by lush greenery and a charming wooden house with a sloped roof.
Cozy attic room with a high ceiling, comfortable bed, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.
Enjoy a warm and inviting kitchen with a Breville espresso machine, kettle, and ample storage for your favorite teas.
Surrounded by lush greenery, this charming building features a balcony and a unique birdhouse-style structure.
Stroll through a serene, well-maintained pathway surrounded by lush greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Kaikoura Township, Canterbury
  • Mount Fyffe
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪18 min drive‬

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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 View Ranch Adventure Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 16 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 18 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬9 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.

NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember!

We aren't just a stay in a room - we are an experience you will remember!
If you are travelling alone, a couple, a family or friends on tour - LOOK NO FURTHER!
A clean, unique, private, very cosy, 2 storey, 3 bedroom house all to yourself.
Situated on a small hill with magnificent views over farmlands to the sea & back to the Seaward Kaikoura Ranges and township. You will not be disappointed with the elevated views, the property, our friendly animals, or us!

We are offering our guests to come and experience some of our lifestyle and your stay is in a unique and quirky 3 bedroom house built mostly from recycled and reclaimed materials. Your house is clean, self contained and makes this an affordable holiday accommodation with stunning views, peace and privacy that you will remember!
3 bedrooms & can sleep 6+.
Downstairs:
2 bedrooms 1 with a Queen and the other with 2 single beds and a cot.
Loungeroom has comfortable lounges, a wall hung tv with heaps of streaming services (netflix, sky, neon, disney+, tvnz, prime). Chess set that is just awesome, a huge amount of board games to keep everyone entertained. Piano, guitar.
Laundry with washing machine and cleaning products, dryer.
Bathroom with shower and small bath combination, shampoo, conditioner, soaps and all towels and linens provided.
Upstairs is an open plan if you think loft/studio style containing a king bed, kitchen, dining table and small sitting area with a queen pull out sofa bed, fantastic elevated views of mountains, farmlands, sea and township.
Again, the Cubby House Stay is well stocked and should surprise you.

We are perched on a hill top, a short 8 minute scenic drive north of Kaikoura, the Cubby House is easily accessible from the main State Highway 1 in a rural setting with never ending views.
These stunning views over farmlands from the mountains to the sea will take your breath away. Wake up to bird song, including Tuis and Bellbirds, and the distant sound of the ocean.

The Cubby House is private and peaceful as it is just us here and we are up the drive in a seperate house.
Yes, we are ideal for those who are travelling alone, couple, 2 couples travelling together or a family or small group up to 6 people.
Our farm animals and pets have quirky personalities and love to be patted, scratched and hand fed - you will love getting up close to the animals if you choose to and we will even take the photos of you and animals so you can totally enjoy your experience.
You wont be disappointed!
Special conditions:
NOTE: THERE IS NO SMOKING in or around the property! if you absolutely must please see us before you light up!
All children and additional guests are charged at the additional guest rate of $40 per person (ages 0-99) as we don’t age discriminate here! :-)
There is a cot set up in the single room and also have a port a cot available if required.

Wifi - YES we have wifi - code will be given in an email prior to your arrival.

CLEANING - all we ask is that you rinse and place your used kitchen utensils pots, pans, glasses, plates etc in the dishwasher.
If you play board games that they are packed away properly again so pieces aren’t missing. .

This is your own 2 storey house with the comforts of home. It is private.
Breakfast is also supplied in the house so you can cook whenever you are ready.

THE LAYOUT:
DOWNSTAIRS: Laundry (Washer & Dryer), Bathroom (shower & bath combination), Lounge room, TV, games, 2 separate bedrooms - one with a queen size bed & the other with 2 single beds. A deck outside the lounge room with table and chairs to sit back and enjoy the views.
UPSTAIRS: is just like an open plan studio/loft apartment. 1 x King size bed, kitchen with everything you will need to cook with - want something else just ask us. Dining table and small lounge/sitting with a queen size pull out sofa bed area plus a deck to get the best elevated views of the deck below.

Property manager

Leanne & Richard Seddon

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember! to the airport?

This vacation home is 117.4 mi (144-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember! to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.2 mi (9-min drive) from Kaikoura Beach.

Does NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember! offer free breakfast?

Yes, this vacation home offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember! to downtown Hapuku?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Hapuku.

NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Claire F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful New Zealand Experience

Wonderful stay at Cubby House in Kaikoura! Leanne and Richard have created an oasis complete with an amazing view and friendly-furry-4-legged greeters. We traveled in NZ for over 2 weeks and Cubby House was the only place we stayed that had this level of charm, the most amazing coffee machine ever, and a fridge full of wonderful breakfast ingredients. If the opportunity arises, we will certainly be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anton, Reno NV

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Richard and LeAnne are wonderful hosts with a beautiful property. The stay was an adventure on its own with LeAnne giving us a tour of animals that was better than any petting zoo. Everyone loved the stay and we are sure to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ulf S., Canterbury, United Kingdom

A place to inspire

This is a truly magnificent place, high above the Kaikoura bay, with the snow-capped mountains in the distance, you will feel both inspired and welcome, a million miles away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019