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Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room.

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On the beach, sun-loungers
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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Kakanui, Kakanui
  • Steampunk HQ
    19 min drive
  • Oamaru Harbour
    19 min drive
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    21 min drive
  • Oamaru (OAM)
    34 min drive

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About the area

Kakanui

Located in Kakanui, this vacation home is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Te Hakapureirei Beach and Totara Estate. .This beach vacation home is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Grainstore Gallery and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from St Lukes Anglican Church.
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What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 19 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 19 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 19 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 21 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Moeraki Boulders - 27 min drive - 30.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coast Restaurant & Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Totara Estate - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Maheno Tavern - ‬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.

Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room.

Relax at the edge of the sea in beautiful Kakanui. Overlooking Campbells Bay with sea views from every room, we offer a comfortable and cosy experience. With therapeutic sounds of the beach within walking distance, and historic Oamaru only 14kms away, you can enjoy a bit of both worlds.

A 1970s crib that has been extended over time, resulting in a quirky layout with three interconnected bedrooms that come off the lounge (no hallway), and is most suitable for families or close friends.

Please note: the house has old fittings and carpet so that animals can stay. Still very comfortable though :)

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$90 per stay); Linen (included);
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. 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 barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Melissa

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fully fenced
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside only. Please leave butts in rubbish bin.

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please discuss with manager first.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: small tv with chromecast and dvds only.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Discuss with manager first.
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
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Oceanside Retreat Kakanui
Oceanside Beach Retreat Kakanui
Oceanside Beach Retreat Private vacation home
Oceanside Beach Retreat Private vacation home Kakanui

Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful weekend away
Lovely wee batch with a view. Very relaxing and great beach walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Favourite spot
Lovely, cosy place to unwind.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

duncan a.

Liked: Cleanliness
6 friends getaway
loved it
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kakanui stayz
Great little spot, older style house but comfy. would stay again..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Returning visitors - one of our favourite stays
Clean, comfortable, cosy - warm - even in inclement weather. Fantastic view. Will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach view
Amazing sea views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillippa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful stay
This is a classic Kiwi bach with many of the original charms still intact. Appropriately priced, the house is very warm, clean and comfortable with fabulous sea views from every room. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog friendly beach house bliss
Absolutely fabulous stay, beautiful location and bach met all our needs. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Arrived to find a building site
Booked 12 months in advance as part of a present for my wife. I received check-in details two days before arrival. When we arrived, the house was surrounded by scaffolding, was missing windows, had warning signs for live wires, and had builders on-site doing extensive internal repairs. It was entirely uninhabitable and the builders had no knowledge of our booking. Host didn't answer multiple phone calls from me or bookabach customer support. Eventually got a refund, but with no other places available, we ended up having to sleep 4 people in our car.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick visit before returning to uk
This was an ideal stay with our family. Very comfy, great beaches and located conveniently for town and entertainment
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic views
Awesome bach loved location and was a very cosy and comfortable bach suited us just fine. Thank you will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Such a wonderful homily place. Had everything we needed to make a night away relaxing and enjoyable. Will definitely be booking again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kakanui Beach house
Incredible views over the Azure blue ocean with less than 5mins to a great surf beach. The house had everything we needed - thank you 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanja H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Million dollar oceanfront view
Lovely house with oceanfront view just as pictured we loved everything about it, decor was lovely with a coastal vibe and sunroom was my favorite spot. Would highly recommend staying there. Host was gracious and let us check out late to max out our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views!!!
Lovely views. We saw a dolphin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Louise W., Oamaru

Liked: Cleanliness
Real holiday
This “quirky” residence lived up to that description. A real retro feel but for us and 2 dogs it all worked out very well. Needed to be tech savvy to use TV etc. location great especially in regard to the sea - lots of beach walks available
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent would have liked to stay longer
First of all don’t you have older people stay three girls all in our eighties. No sure about about chrome cast a lot of folk couldn’t work that what is wrong with turning on the tv and getting a signal. Couldn’t get the electric blanket to work in the double bed room still a hot water bottled worked fine. Had a lovely stay and spent a lot of dollars in oamaru
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Everything we needed for a relaxing weekend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome spot
Great place to stay. Quintessential kiwi crib. With some subtle refinements. Amazing views. Warm and cozy with the fire. A great spot for a family catch up or just a cozy couples weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kakanui bach
Awesome place, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Debby R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Views in tired extended holiday cottage
This cottage definitely needs refurbishing, shower controls faulty, conservatory roofing was flapping in the wind. Internal access has adjoining bedrooms. The ensuite bathroom needs a careful approach as steps down into it and overhead beam. However we enjoyed the views and our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Arkadiusz D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view!
We arrived in a very windy and stormy day. The view was spectacular and the road very quiet and a good feeling of privacy. The cottage was warm and clean although the carpet needs to be replaced. Generally - I saw the pictures and was reading the comments prior to arrival, so we knew where we are going and what I we’ve booked!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

karen p.

Liked: Cleanliness
steps
loved our stay but our we dog (marley) found getting up steps hard as has arthritis in his back legs otherwise things were good great area to stay in if you want to just relax. Nice if there were hand rail for us oldies on back steps. oh to be old
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot, the most amazing views over the ocean.
Clean and comfortable. A lovely stay even with a brief storm, in fact the views made it better. Well equipped and handy to Oamaru if you need anything. A quick walk to the local break if you surf.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Lesley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice find
Perfect for a relaxed holiday. Had everything we needed. Having our dog with us a bonus. Regards Harpers
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023