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The Hideaway Kakanui

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Beach
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Kakanui, Oamaru
  • Totara Estate
    13 min drive
  • Bushy Beach
    20 min drive
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    20 min drive
  • Oamaru (OAM)
    33 min drive

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About the area

Kakanui

Located in Kakanui, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Te Hakapureirei Beach and Totara Estate. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Grainstore Gallery and 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from St Lukes Anglican Church.

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 17 min drive
  • Oamaru Harbour - 18 min drive
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 18 min drive
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 20 min drive
  • Moeraki Boulders - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coast Restaurant & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Totara Estate - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Maheno Tavern - ‬7 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.

The Hideaway Kakanui

Hidden away in a quiet part of the coastal village of Kakanui our bach is the perfect spot for small families or couples alike.

The Hideaway provides a clean, modern and comfortable place to enjoy your Kakanui holiday, we hope you'll enjoy our wee bach as much as we do. The garden and house is child friendly and we have provided some toys and games for the kids to enjoy! There are 2 bedrooms one with a queen size bed and the other has bunks, we can also provide and camp stretcher for an extra $20 per night.

Warm and cosy, the heat pump provides quick, clean and efficient heating for the whole bach and there is an electric blanket on the queen bed and wheat bags/hot water bottles are provided for the bunks. We now have gas hot water - no waiting for the boiler to heat up!!

The drive provides off road parking with enough room for 2 vehicles.

Linen available for hire please enquire for more information and prices when booking.

There is a wonderful outdoors area which gets all day sun when you want to sit and relax, the garden is fully fenced and there is a BBQ for you to fire up and enjoy, help yourself to some herbs out of the herb garden and create something delicious! Or head into Oamaru (10 min coastal drive) for a choice of great cafes and restaurants. Head north to check out the award winning Riverstone or south to Moeraki and visit Fleur's Place. In fact you don't have to go very far at all as Kakanui has a fabulous cafe of its own, Coast serves some of the best fish and chips around, eat in or takeaway.

In a few minutes you can be strolling along the gorgeous Campbells Bay, swimming, fishing, surfing, whitebaiting or checking out the rock pools. Playing tennis, spotting penguins, seals and even the occasional dolphin, building sandcastles or playing a round of golf!

A great place to take some time out, relax and enjoy!
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.
Our prices are for a 2 night minimum stay, however if you only want one night a $25 surcharge will be added to the nightly rate.
Please note bookings over Easter Weekend are to be a minimum of 4 nights!

Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$20.00 per person);
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Sarah21

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fully fenced
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We have a great toy box for younger children

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hideaway @ Kakanui House
Hideaway @ Kakanui
The Hideaway @ Kakanui Kakanui
The Hideaway @ Kakanui Private vacation home
The Hideaway @ Kakanui Private vacation home Kakanui

The Hideaway Kakanui Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy bach
Great cosy bach with everything we needed! Comfy bed and well equipped kitchen! Nice outdoor area with great bbq space and with in walking distance to beach. Nice and handy to Oamaru for the rainy day activities. Thanks for your hospitality and getting me back the items I left behind.😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and tidy
Great wee place, everything we needed and nothing we didn’t. Stunning spot, we will be back. Lots of hidden charges on bookabach, which was frustrating, but I can't complain as the bach was still a wee gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break away
Very impressed with this property, couldn't fault it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic
We loved the decor, a lovely quiet place to relax, superbly maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small, clean,comfortable, quiet Bach close to beach at Kakanui, 15 minutes from Oamaru
The Hideaway is clean, comfortable and quiet. close to a beach and 20 minutes drive from the Little Blue Penguins and beautiful buildings of Oamaru and the Steampunk museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael J., UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Kakanui
Bungalow was very good and had a nice garden. Location was q
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Susan H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs work
Property was tired, and was very damp. Property requires a good clean which was disappointing given a cleaning fee is charged on top of the night rate (not on listing). Would have been useful if NO wifi was mentioned in the listing as was expected given the property was advertised as being modern.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glynis D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
A little out of Oamaru but easily found this is a great bach. It was beautifully clean and fresh. Less than 2 mins and you can see the sea and watch the avid white baiters at work. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great mini break
Great spot for just chilling out. We both enjoyed the whole stay; we will have to come back for a longer stay some time in the future. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryoji K., Dunedin, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy clean house
We stayed three nights there. We loved cosy and comfortable feeling of the house. It'd have been better if it had free WiFi.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Just perfect! Sarah is a master of communication and the property is gorgeous….private, elegantly decorated and equipped with everything one could possibly need. I’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat little Bach
Cute and tidy but small batch for our family getaway. Excellent gas hot water pressure and working heat pump helped to keep drafts at bay but single glazed crying windows in winter made quite a mess. Overall, a good place to crash after a busy day of activity 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rachael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Down south
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hideaway at Hideaway!
Great location . Walking distance to a beautiful beach
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
Lovely wee cottage. Very comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away holiday
Kakanui is an awesome spot to get away from it all. Peaceful with fantastic coast line.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little batch 🥰
Loved it will be back again 🥰
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kananui stay
Lovely place to stay, quite, idyllic surroundings, Has everything you need. Would stay there again. It's a beautiful, picturesque area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bach Report.
Very nice bach. Enjoyed the fact it was so close to the sea. Good facilities. Beautiful garden.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Robertson R., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely relaxing spot.
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very comfortable and clean and communication was easy. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little home is a beautiful location.
Lovely little home is a beautiful location. Family friendly space. Easy booking process and very responsive. We would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint beachstay getaway
The property was perfect for our short stay. Great location by the beach and so close to Oamaru. The house was very comfortable, cosy and beachlike. All amenities were provided - could do with a knifesharpener. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Classic Kiwi Bach
A lovely little bach in the classic kiwi style! Basic, but everything you need for a comfortable stay. The heatpump in the living area kept it warm enough, even in winter. Electric blankets also helped!! Great communication from the owner, easy contactless check-in, super clean bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy hideaway
Easy communication. Good access. Comfortable compact and clean accommodation. Would love to return. Great spot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022