Farmers Cottage - Wacky Stays - six unique rentals - 4km from Kaikoura centre

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Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Kaikoura Township, Canterbury
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    4 min drive
  • Kaikoura Museum
    4 min drive
  • Lobster Inn Tavern
    4 min drive
  • Kaikoura (KBZ)
    15 min drive

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About the area

Kaikoura

A stay at this bed & breakfast places you in the heart of Kaikoura, within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum. .This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Kaikoura Beach and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park.

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura District Museum - 4 min drive
  • Kaikoura Beach - 6 min drive
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 6 min drive
  • Peninsula Walkway - 10 min drive
  • Mount Fyffe - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Farmers Cottage - Wacky Stays - six unique rentals - 4km from Kaikoura centre

Traditional, farm stay Farm Cottage - 2 bedrooms - sleeps up to 5 + baby in cot. Only 5 mins from Kaikoura town centre and 4km to Whale Watch, supermarket, etc.

INSIDE = Large lounge, two leather sofas, 42" plasma TV, satellite freeview, Blu-Ray player, 700+ DVD library, wood burner and FREE firewood. Heat pump and air conditioning system, plus clean air system. Fully equipped self-catering kitchen. Shower room and separate toilet. Electricity included. Bedding and towels provided

Bedroom 1 = double bed (electric blanket), single bed, porta-cot (electric heater)
Bedroom 2 = double bed with single above, (electric heater)

OUTSIDE = Separate entrance and parking for 3+ cars. Spacious grounds with orchard, mature trees, SPECTACULAR mountain views, children's games, outdoor playhouse. FREE use of gas barbecue. 5 min walk to local river and choice of walks and cycle trail to coast (3km) or mountains (4km)

* Continental breakfast upgrade available ($35pp, per day) - breakfast cereals, bread, butter, homemade jam, tea, coffee, sugar, milk, AND seasonal fruit, eggs
* FREE use of (adult) bathroom robes
* FREE wireless broadband/internet wi-fi (wifi) access
* FREE firewood (wintertime)
* FREE use of outdoor gas barbecue and rimu picnic table (summertime only)
* Baby = porta-cot, high chair and portable cleaning station with bath
* Children's games - large collection = indoor and outdoor
* FANTASTIC outdoor two-story kids playhouse

- EXCLUSIVE private animal feeding tours of our 80+ Farm Animals (sheep, llama, pigs, deer, chickens, ducks, ...) = two tours per day (not open to general public)

Booking system for our six properties on the Wacky Stays website

We also operate Kaikoura Llama Trekking (please book in advance, or discuss at check-in)

Stunning views of Mt. Fyffe and Kaikoura Mountain ranges

We look forward to meeting you
Special conditions:
Check-in 2pm to 9pm. Check-out by 10am - thanks
We offer extended check-in and check-out, subject to an hourly charge
Smoking outside only
Pets allowed = no hassling our roaming animals; not on furniture; clean up any mess - thanks.
Children must be accompanied by an adult while in our animal areas
LONG STAY SPECIALS (June to Sept only - contact us directly for these discount deals).

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave.
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television with satellite programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom features a shower, a hair dryer, and bathrobes. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

kevile263

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Playground

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping (limited)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Composting
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 24
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

Farmers Cottage - Wacky Stays - six unique rentals - 4km from Kaikoura centre Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sadly just a short stop, but loved it
4 Adults and 1 child. Only a quick stop over to go whale watching the next morning (very convenient). The host was lovely. The cottage was rustic but comfortable and cosy. We will need to try and come back and enjoy the activities on offer. Recommend +++
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Scott Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Really enjoyed our stay in the cottage, we love the animals and the farm environment. The breakys with fresh eggs were wonderful. Thanks guys.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good farm stay experience
It was a fun experience to feed all sort of animals in the morning. The room is old and typical farm cottage. But it has everything a modern facility that we need. I.e. hot shower, heat pump, TV, kitchen appliances. Recommended for short stay !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Daughter really enjoyed feeding the animals on the farm. We loved our stay but couldn't get on the wifi in the cottage but that was no big issue for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farm vibes
I had the best sleep, so peaceful and we loved the fire and family time. In the morning the kids got to feed the animals...a stay to remember.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
For son and grandson.w
We would have loved to stay longer. A lovely cottage.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Russell L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wacky Farm Stay
Interesting options for accommodation with intetesting animals on the farm
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Irina N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at the family farm 2 bedroom cottage
Nice location, good space indoors and large lawn outdoors to let your pet run around. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pauline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farmstay
Well set up house, very comfortable. Not far out of Kaikoura and all its attractions. Would recommend to anyone looking for somewhere a bit different
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an absolutely awesome time staying here. The owner was very nice and the stay was brilliant.
Spectacular Sights Friendly staff Great being dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

6/10 Okay

Pauline G.

Quirky
Prob cos we are new to this .. we thought fully restored was more than what it was ... (but after the promised wifi was sorted) relaxation kicked in and the stay was a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Rene' S.

Should be described as very rustic. Overall it was fine however the arrival procedures need somework
Rustic but needs updating with emphasis on equirements of customers rather than what is easier for owner. Animal feeding was much enjoyed by USA visitors. Holes in floors boards just covered over by carpet needs to be looked at as well as kitchen appliance update for safety concerns.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019