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

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Artists Retreat in winter
Property grounds
Private entrance to the Artists Retreat
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Kaikoura Township, Canterbury
  • Popular LocationKaikoura Beach10 min drive
  • Popular LocationPeninsula Walkway15 min drive
  • AirportKaikoura (KBZ)15 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Fyffe17 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Living Room 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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

Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Hapuku

Located in Hapuku, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Peninsula Walkway and Kaikoura Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kaikoura Beach and Mount Fyffe. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kaikoura Township, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 10 min drive
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 10 min drive
  • Peninsula Walkway - 15 min drive
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 15 min drive
  • Mount Fyffe - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cods & Crayfish - 8 min drive
  • Lobster Inn Tavern - 7 min drive
  • Kaikoura Bakery - 8 min drive
  • Strawberry Tree - 9 min drive
  • The Craypot - 10 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Claire F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
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8/10 Good

This is a very unique property with a real heritage, a lot of character and views to die for.
This is a very unique property with a real heritage, a lot of character and views to die for. My son really enjoyed the daily routine of feeding pigs, collecting eggs and giving carrots to the donkey and the sheep. We had a great time.

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
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8/10 Good

Chris B.

Great spot with unique views of Kaikoura
Great spot with unique views of Kaikoura. Close to town.

About the host

Hosted by Leanne & Richard Seddon

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We moved back to Kaikoura after years and years of the hustle and bustle of Sydney to be closer to relatives and to live in this lovely lifestyle block and relax.

Why they chose this property

It is a place you'll remember, and such a great place to live and relax. We have lifestyle blocks and we are able to have some farm animals that we raised since young and love being able to let our guests experience our lifestyle and also get up close to some friendly animals that you just cant get to when in a city (or too scared too)..

What makes this property unique

Come experience a bit of our life - this is your opportunity to get up close with some friendly farm animals and to stay in a unique accommodation house that was built from recycled materials.
You will be able to unwind and relax.
We aren't just a stay - come and have a different unique stay that you will be sure to remember - you will be glad you did! We will take your photos when we are with you and the animals so you can totally be engaged in what you are doing - yep, its a chance to put the phone or camera down and let us capture you!

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