[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Magical place to relax and unwind. Nature on your back door step on 5 acres. Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45260000/45257600/45257546/be455344.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45260000/45257600/45257546/95ae1e9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45260000/45257600/45257546/951f4181.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45260000/45257600/45257546/32165e43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45260000/45257600/45257546/0db60ffa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on 5 acres of picturesque landscape, Kora's View offers a serene escape. Overlook the Hapuku River and Manakau Peak from the expansive deck, or explore nearby attractions like a top surf beach just north of Kaikoura Township. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A Magical place to relax and unwind. Nature on your back door step on 5 acres. Kora's View is a situated in a picturesque setting. This 3 bedroom two bathroom modern house set on 5 acres , overlooks the Hapuku River, the Manakau Peak and the Pacific Ocean. Just a quick 10 minute drive North of Kaikoura Town Ship. We want to Share our stunning property that we have called home that is surrounded by Kanuka trees. Hear the songs of local Manu (birds). A quick drive north to a top surf beach. Have a glass of wine on the expansive deck that over looks the sea, the mountains and the hapuku river. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a hospital - On a river ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,153 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90200000/90194600/90194537/f713d6a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Little Black House Hapuku - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews CA $211 CA $371 total includes taxes & fees Oct 22 - Oct 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=90194537&PinnedHotelID=90194537&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26680000/26674200/26674145/64079e6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Quiet | 3BR | Decks | Wi-Fi | BBQ | Views Kaikoura Township - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 63 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=26674145&PinnedHotelID=26674145&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311800/118311794/377048bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 Kaikoura - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews CA $184 CA $343 total includes taxes & fees Oct 23 - Oct 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=118311794&PinnedHotelID=118311794&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30097900/30097852/18484a14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember! 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Recycling of rubbish is required, take rubbish . Use the BBQ mat provided. Guests will be charged extra leaning if the BBQ is left dirty. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: The house is not child proof, supervise. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; 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 Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-42.31585,173.68849&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7E%7CfaGapbc%60%40%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FU%40U%40S%40U%40Q%40U%40SBU%40UBUBQBSBUBQBUDUDQBSDSDSDQDSFSDQFSFQDQHQFQFQFSHQFMHQFOHQHOJMHSHMHOJOHMJKJOJMJMJMJKJKLKJMJKLKLKJILKLGLKLILGLILILGNELILELGNELENGNELENALENCNANCLEN%3FNANCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40L%3FNBNDN%40LBNDN%40LDNDLFNDLDNFLDLHLDNFLHLHLFLHLJLFJHLJLJJJLJJLJJJJLJJLJLHLLNHJJLHNJNHLHRHLHNHPHNFPHLHPFRFPFPFPFPFPDRFPDRFRDPDRBRDRDPDTBTBPBTBRBPBT%40T%40TBR%40T%40P%40T%40R%3FT%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAT%3FRATATAPARCTATARCTCPCTCTCPCTEREPETCPETEPGPETGPEPGPGPGRGPGPGPIPINGPINIPILINIPINKLINKNIJMLINKJKNMJKJKJKJMJKJMLMJKFMHMJMHMFMHMFOHMDMFMDOHMDODMDODMDOBODM%40OBODOBM%3FO%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOAO%3FMGOAOCOAMEOCMEOEOEMEOEMIMEMGOEMIMGMIMGMIMKMIMKKGMMMKKKKKMKKKKKKOKKKOKMKKIOKOIMIOIQKOIMIQGOIQGOIQGQGQGQISEQGQGQEQGUEQEQEUEQCUEQESCUCQCUCUCQCUASCUAUASAQAUAUAS%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UVHRKXitaGWloAXj-EqSyS3sugs=) Hapuku, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Kaikoura Beach - 7 min drive - 9.8 km - Kaikoura District Museum - 11 min drive - 14.1 km - Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 12 min drive - 15.8 km - Peninsula Walkway - 17 min drive - 17.3 km - Point Kean Seal Colony - 19 min drive - 18.3 km #### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 145 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Whaler - ‬10 min drive - ‪Coopers Catch - ‬9 min drive - ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬10 min drive - ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬10 min drive - ‪Cods n Cray - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A Magical place to relax and unwind. Nature on your back door step on 5 acres. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A Magical place to relax and unwind. Nature on your back door step on 5 acres.? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A Magical place to relax and unwind. Nature on your back door step on 5 acres.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A Magical place to relax and unwind. Nature on your back door step on 5 acres. located? > Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum, and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park and Fyffe House are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A Magical place to relax and unwind. Nature on your back door step on 5 acres. Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 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) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher D. Jan 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful views Very nice clean and spacious property. We can say nice things about the entire property but the best part was how quiet it was, and the beautiful views. ##### Christopher D. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie Nov 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Such a gorgeous property. A lovely hidden retreat with all the amenities needed and only a short drive from Kaikora. Views from all angles form snow cap mountains to the ocean ##### Jackie ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip C. Dec 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxation The property is spacious, well equipped and in a beautiful setting. Easy access to the town where there are numerous activities. ##### Philip C. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darwyn C. Feb 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Korasview a welcome haven Sarah’s place was a welcome haven to explore the Kaikōura area. The house was spacious and clean with a well equipped kitchen. We especially enjoyed watching the sunset over the mountains from the comfortable deck chairs. Sarah was friendly and welcoming and had great tips for local attractions. One of our favourite New Zealand stops. Highly recommended. ##### Darwyn C. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah A. Mar 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to relax and unwind. Couldn’t have asked for anything else. This place is just beautiful and so well equipped for all your travelling needs. So comfortable and home from home. Having a chance to wash & dry some laundry, to cooking a meal in the well equipped kitchen and relaxing in the beautiful grounds. Great hosts who respected our privacy so kindly. Alfie the cat have us a welcomeEvery time we popped in/out. So lovely. Thank you. ##### Sarah A. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane O. Oct 5, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible views Had a lovely couple of days at this wonderful property. Enjoyed spectacular views of mountains, sea, sunrises and sunsets. Our young daughter liked feeding the cows, sheep and goats. A really lovely house- pleasure to be there. ##### Jane O. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alistair B. Feb 18, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Feb Holiday Great property in a unique location. 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