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Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage

Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage

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Exterior
Street view
Front veranda
Property grounds
Morning view from front deck

Overview of Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
South Bay, Kaikoura
  • Popular LocationKaikoura Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationFyffe House7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPeninsula Walkway8 min drive
  • AirportBlenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)113 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master bedroom

Second bedroom

Sleepout

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage

In the heart of South Bay - this is a great place to recharge the batteries.

This is a 'bring your own linen' house. There is no cleaner so pls be prepared to leave the house clean and tidy for the next people. Let us know if the property is clean tidy when you arrive thanks :)

One minute stroll down the reserve path adjacent to the harbour to see where the penguins are nesting or check out the fishing boats and whale/dolphin watching operations, potter round the rock pools or go for a swim.

Step out to the Peninsula walks, up to the views and back or take the challenge of the loop round the Peninsula to view seals close up, into town and back over the reserve walkway to South bay.

Launch your boat ahead of all the others first thing in the morning - parking inside for a 14' or plenty of room on the grass verge. Or snorkel at low tide - clean your catch in the sink/fish cleaning area round the back.

Safe for all aged children - property is fenced.

Penguins nest around the Coast Guard - if you have a dog, make sure its on leash in that area.

If you notice any damage, or things not working let us know by text email so we can get onto it.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Smoking allowed outside only, please pick up buts.
Pets welcome too if sleep in their own beds/crates, own food bowls, please pick up any doggie doos, tx. back of property has a 6 ft fence.
Not suitable for tradesmen, or outdoor workers
Note Max 6. With one bathroom incl toilet property is too small for 8 people (I don't know how to change it to 6, sorry.

Warning.
Sleepout is colder than main house in winter,
Shower is over a bathtub. May be difficult for older people.

Property manager

Sally Grimmett
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Property grounds
Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
8.8 out of 10, (156 reviews)
Kaikoura's lovely South Bays Cottage

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 3:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Fenced property

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Own sleeping mat, feed bowl pick up doggy doos pls

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a 'bring your own linen' house. There is no cleaner so you agree to leave the house clean and tidy, tx. The next people will report back.
Under our accommodation resource consent unfortunately no parking on the grass verge. Can you park in the garage or through the gate in the fence?
No tradespeople or outdoor workers.

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Kaikoura

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in South Bay, a neighborhood in Kaikoura. Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kaikoura Golf Club and Peninsula Walkway. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Map
South Bay, Kaikoura

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Museum - 4 min drive
  • Kaikoura Beach - 5 min drive
  • Fyffe House - 7 min drive
  • Peninsula Walkway - 8 min drive
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cods & Crayfish - 5 min drive
  • Lobster Inn Tavern - 6 min drive
  • Kaikoura Bakery - 5 min drive
  • Strawberry Tree - 5 min drive
  • The Craypot - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend relaxing in Kaikoura
Warm and cosy house . Will definitely be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verblijf fam Rog.
In één woord geweldig.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Janet D., Porirua

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy cottage in quiet spot
Like the bach feel of this place with all amenities. Close to the Walkway and the beach. Beds comfortable and kitchen well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax
Very happy with the accommodation it had everything we needed and very close to the main part of Kaikoura. Quite and relaxing with lovely scenery. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
South bay house
Awesome house great location quiet and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sally Grimmett

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We are now retired but have promised our kids that we will never sell. Our children and our grandchildren love playing into the rock pools, snorkeling in the bay, and eating crayfish and butterfish. Our children loved swimming with the seals from an early age.
Personally we enjoy sitting on the verandah and watching life go by.

Why they chose this property

We come from the South Island and this property was our foot in the South Island. It still is for our kids who now live in the US.

What makes this property unique

We liked the simplicity of the house, its spaciousness and easy living. It harks back to the 50's with the old style kitchen and bathroom and deep bath/shower.

Languages:

English

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