Title: Kakapo Cabin @ Kaimata Retreat, Rustic and Charming - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Kakapo Cabin @ Kaimata Retreat, Rustic and Charming Resort in Cape Saunders ## Photo gallery for Kakapo Cabin @ Kaimata Retreat, Rustic and Charming ![Fireplace - Kakapo Cabin @ Kaimata Retreat, Rustic and Charming (Cape Saunders)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109800000/109796400/109796329/3e2aba68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, internet, bed sheets - Kakapo Cabin @ Kaimata Retreat, Rustic and Charming (Cape Saunders)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109800000/109796400/109796329/e79784cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Kakapo Cabin @ Kaimata Retreat, Rustic and Charming (Cape Saunders)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109800000/109796400/109796329/b1bafa03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Kakapo Cabin @ Kaimata Retreat, Rustic and Charming (Cape Saunders)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109800000/109796400/109796329/74e9dd1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Kakapo Cabin @ Kaimata Retreat, Rustic and Charming (Cape Saunders)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109800000/109796400/109796329/b5412bf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Kakapo Cabin @ Kaimata Retreat, Rustic and Charming provides everything you need. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 22 - Jan. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=109796329&PinnedHotelID=109796329&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=109796329&PinnedHotelID=109796329&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 23 - Jan. 24](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=109796329&PinnedHotelID=109796329&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=109796329&PinnedHotelID=109796329&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 23 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=109796329&PinnedHotelID=109796329&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=109796329&PinnedHotelID=109796329&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=109796329&PinnedHotelID=109796329&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=109796329&PinnedHotelID=109796329&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Cape Saunders travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Saunders.dx6344451) [View more Resorts in Cape Saunders](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Saunders-Resort-Hotels.d6344451-aaResortHotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-45.850025,170.71808&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:peyvG_k%7Ep_%40%3FU%3FU%3FU%40Y%40S%3FU%40W%40U%40UBU%40UBUBU%40UBSBWDUBUDSBUDUDQDUDSDUDQFUFUDOFSFSFSHQFQFUHQHQFOHQHQHMHSJMHQJOHOJOHMLOJMHOLKJOJKLKJMLMJKLKLGLKLIJKLILGNILGLILGNGLGNELELINENALGNENALENCNANCNAL%3FNCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%3FN%40NBN%40NBLDN%40NDLFN%40LDNHLDNDLFLFNFLHLFLHNFLHJJLHLJLFLJJJLLJLLJJJJNLJHNJLJNJLJNHNJNHPJLHRHLHPHPFNHPHPFPFTHPFRFRFRDNFTDTFPDTDRDTDPDTBTDRBTDTBV%40RBTBTBT%40T%40TBT%40T%40V%3FT%40R%3FX%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FVAT%3FVAT%3FTATATCTATAVCRCTCTARCVETCTETCRETEPETETERGPETGTEPGPGTGPIPGTGPIPIPGNIPIPINIPKNINKNINKNKLKNKNILMJKNKJMJKNMJKJMJMFMLMFKJMHOHMFMHMFOHMDMFOFMDOFMDOBMDODO%40MDOBO%40OBOBM%3FO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAM%3FOCOCOAOCMEOAOEMEOCOEMGMEOGMGOEMIMGMIOGMIMIKKMGMMMGMKKKMKKOMKKKKOMKIMKOMOIMKOIOKOIOKOIQIOIQIQGOIQIQGUGQIQGQGUGQEQGUGUEQESEUEUEQEUCSEUCUEUCWCSAUCUCSAWCUAUAUAU%3FUAUAW%3FU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dKOfMYbEcepG4IEeFJaQDQCKLoA=) Cape Saunders, Otago ### What's nearby - ![Dunedin showing a church or cathedral and indigenous culture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635754889293/01b80487-09c0-4a2f-8114-096e2ee2b37a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Otakou Marae 22 min drive \- 14.0 km - ![Larnach Castle which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113108/3ad5eb75-a9b0-40b1-b7ac-c31d2006e7a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Larnach Castle 30 min drive \- 13.7 km - ![The Octagon showing a statue or sculpture, a church or cathedral and an administrative buidling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113054/2bdbb3c0-5971-4e62-8c4e-5f0158de7455.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Octagon 38 min drive \- 28.7 km - ![Fantastic campus of U Otago](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048046/7370172c-d08b-4d3e-b1c8-1feb2bb70bba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Otago 39 min drive \- 29.5 km - The Fletcher House 20 min drive \- 12.2 km ### Getting around - Dunedin Railway Station 55 min drive - Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) 75 min drive ### Restaurants - The Galley Cafe & Bar 48 min drive - The Portsider 48 min drive - The Duck 26 min drive - Mackey’s 48 min drive - Port Royale 48 min drive ## About this property ### Kakapo Cabin @ Kaimata Retreat, Rustic and Charming Resort by the sea Kakapo Cabin @ Kaimata Retreat, Rustic and Charming provides everything you need. Additional perks include: - Smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Kakapo Cabin @ Kaimata Retreat, Rustic and Charming boast comforts such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities like internet access. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number no ### Property is also known as 632992|8063276 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kakapo Cabin @ Kaimata Retreat, Rustic and Charming pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Kakapo Cabin @ Kaimata Retreat, Rustic and Charming located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Kakapo Cabin @ Kaimata Retreat, Rustic and Charming Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Denise Dec 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities I would have given the property 5 stars except for there was mold on the ceiling in the kitchen/dinning area ##### Denise Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-LQ-Queenstown.h59194834.Hotel-Information) > > [Sennen House](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton-Hotels-Sennen-House.h7120592.Hotel-Information) > > [Somersal Bed & Breakfast](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Somersal-Bed-Breakfast.h4528347.Hotel-Information) > > [Two Rivers Boutique Lodge Ohakune](https://www.expedia.ca/Ohakune-Hotels-Two-Rivers-Ohakune.h109320695.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakeview Colonial Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Colonial-Village-Motel.h11453583.Hotel-Information) > > [JetPark Hotel Hamilton Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Jet-Park-Hotel-Hamilton-Airport.h4281130.Hotel-Information) > > [Carrick Lodge Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Cromwell-Hotels-Carrick-Lodge-Motel.h9626119.Hotel-Information) > > [Maple Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Wanaka-Hotels-Maple-Lodge.h1862628.Hotel-Information) > > [Stopforths Premium Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Hokitika-Hotels-Stopforths-Premium-Accommodation.h23236034.Hotel-Information) > > [Discovery Countrytime Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Omarama-Hotels-Discovery-Countrytime-Hotel.h1145773.Hotel-Information) > > [Blue Peaks Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Blue-Peaks-Lodge.h119404.Hotel-Information) > > [Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Lomond-Lodge-Motel-Apartments.h519244.Hotel-Information) > > [Waitomo Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Kuiti-Hotels-Waitomo-Lodge.h72941486.Hotel-Information) > > [Ruapehu Country Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Ohakune-Hotels-Ruapehu-Country-Lodge.h9625899.Hotel-Information) > > [Kaikoura Luxury Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Hotels-Waves-Luxury-Apartments.h45744296.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakefront Luxury](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Lakefront-Luxury.h37329794.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information) > > [Nomads Rest](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Nomads-Rest.h27954748.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites.h42004669.Hotel-Information) > > [The Kaka Point Motels](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaka-Point-Hotels-The-Kaka-Point-Motels.h9679525.Hotel-Information) > > [Falcons Nest](https://www.expedia.ca/Cromwell-Hotels-Falcons-Nest.h31053004.Hotel-Information) > > [Quest Queenstown](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Quest-Queenstown.h68050627.Hotel-Information) > > [Ormlie Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Waiohiki-Hotels-Ormlie-Lodge.h9626443.Hotel-Information) > > [Quest Dunedin](https://www.expedia.ca/Dunedin-Hotels-Quest-Dunedin.h1741583.Hotel-Information) > > [The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Benhar-Hotels-The-Fern-Thistle-Accommodation.h55531272.Hotel-Information) > > [Te Anau Central Backpackers](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Anau-Hotels-Te-Anau-Central-Backpackers.h84134490.Hotel-Information) > > [Ohakune TOP 10 Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Ohakune-Hotels-Ohakune-TOP-10-Holiday-Park.h33230446.Hotel-Information) > > [Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka](https://www.expedia.ca/Waitomo-Caves-Hotels-Kiwi-Paka-Waitomo.h19526472.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hampshire-Holiday-Parks-Queenstown-Lak.h4617266.Hotel-Information)