Title: Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions - 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) Entire home # Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions Villa in Hapuku with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions ![Interior - Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions (Hapuku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102500000/102491700/102491677/4192d0c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions (Hapuku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102500000/102491700/102491677/22a7700b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions (Hapuku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102500000/102491700/102491677/104ed345.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions (Hapuku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102500000/102491700/102491677/e8f40ed6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions (Hapuku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102500000/102491700/102491677/8a00df6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on a 5-acre property, this exclusive modern country villa offers a peaceful retreat with outstanding mountain views. With its close proximity to Kaikoura township and famous surf location of Mangamanu, you can unwind in the centrally heated villa equipped with smart TVs and air conditioning. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - 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. ### Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions Exclusive use of this modern country villa. No other guests besides yourselves at any one time. Only a short 7 Minute drive from the centre of Kaikoura township. The villa is located on a 5 acre property. It has outstanding Mountain Views and its close proximity to the Township and the famous surf location of Mangamanu only a 5 minute drive away makes it peaceful escape location. The villa is centrally heated and also has air conditioning. The main and ground floor bedrooms both have smart TV as does the kitchen dining room, lounge and upstairs lobby area. We are located 3 minutes away from Hapuku Lodge which have top quality luncheons and evening meals. Your Hosts Peter and Tuti who live on location are available to welcome you and lend a hand with your luggage if you require also don't hesitate to ask for help if needed. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Double-glazed windows ## Similar properties ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311800/118311764/98a1c152.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### On The Edge | Luxury - KK43111a Kaikoura - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=118311764&PinnedHotelID=118311764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117740000/117735600/117735510/de15cbaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mangamaunu Cottage, The Mangamaunu Cottage Hapuku - Kitchen - Parking available - Fireplace - Microwave CA $337 CA $428 total includes taxes & fees Jan 25 - Jan 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=117735510&PinnedHotelID=117735510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101490000/101483100/101483004/e2dce173.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Surfwatch House Hapuku - Kitchen - Parking available - Fireplace - Microwave 10 Exceptional 2 reviews CA $585 CA $741 total includes taxes & fees Jan 31 - Feb 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=101483004&PinnedHotelID=101483004&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83730000/83726700/83726659/f0216f12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kanuka Terrace - Luxury Strawbale House Kaikoura - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 14 reviews CA $467 CA $741 total includes taxes & fees Jan 22 - Jan 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=83726659&PinnedHotelID=83726659&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101490000/101481700/101481654/w440h300x10y0-81dca5ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Oceanview Suite Hapuku - Parking available - Microwave - Living/Dining area 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $319 CA $419 total includes taxes & fees Jan 29 - Jan 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=101481654&PinnedHotelID=101481654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Panoramic House, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Sea Facing | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31950000/31943700/31943615/11642a73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cubby House Stay - Kaikoura Hapuku - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $347 CA $536 total includes taxes & fees Jan 24 - Jan 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=31943615&PinnedHotelID=31943615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102360000/102352100/102352014/4aee10d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yuki's Chalet - luxury ski chalet, sleeps 14, spectacular mountain views; 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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Hapuku is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights. [Visit our Hapuku travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hapuku.dx6048105) [View more Villas in Hapuku](https://www.expedia.ca/Hapuku-Villas.d6048105-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-42.32839,173.71889&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hkiaGanhc%60%40%3FU%3FS%40U%3FS%40U%40U%3FUBQ%40S%40U%40UBSBUBQBUBUBQBSDUBQDUDQDUDQDQFUDQFQDQFQFSHOFSFQHQFOHQFOHQHOJMHQHOHMJOHOJKJMJOJKJOJKJKJKLKJKLKLKJKLILKLILGLILILGLINELGLGLGNELENELENGNALENANCNELANCN%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40NBN%3FLBN%40NDNBL%40NDL%40NFNDLDNDLDNFLFLFLDLHNFLHLHLFLHJJLHLJLJJJLJJJJJJJLJJNJJHNJLJJJNHNJLHNHPHLHNHPHNFPHNFPHPFRFNFRFPDPFPFPDTFPDPDTBPDTDPBTDPBRBTBTBPBT%40R%40TBT%40R%40P%40T%40T%3FT%40R%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTARATAPATCTARATCTCPCRCTCTEPCTEPETCPETENGRERGPGREPGPGPGPGPIRGNINGPINIPININIPILKNINKLKJKNILKLKLMJKJKLKJMJKJMJMJMHKJMFMHMHMFOHMFMDMHMDOHMDODMDODODM%40ODMBOBOBOBMBO%3FO%40OBO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCMAO%3FOCMCOCOCOCMEOAOEMEOEMEOEMIMEMIOEMGMIMGMIMIMGMKMIKKMKMKKKMKKMKKKKKMKMKMKOKKIMKOIOIMIQKOIOIQGOIQGOIOGSGQIQGQGQEQGSEQGSESEOEUEQEUCQEUCUCQCUCSCQCUCUASAUAUCQ%3FUASAU%3FUAS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UdJSxsAAckjWJuV-q6tOnp_cDZI=) Hapuku, Canterbury ### What's nearby - ![#lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048104/48604612-b36c-47f7-ac3e-e2fc502369fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kaikoura Beach 5 min drive \- 8.3 km - ![Peninsula Walkway which includes general coastal views, mountains and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610371/abd8a928-b02b-46da-a8cc-b37655f7d01e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Peninsula Walkway 14 min drive \- 15.8 km - Kaikoura District Museum 9 min drive \- 12.3 km - Kaikoura Museum 9 min drive \- 12.3 km - Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park 11 min drive \- 14.4 km ### Restaurants - The Whaler 10 min drive - Why Not Cafe 10 min drive - King Tide Eatery 10 min drive - Cafe Encounter 11 min drive - Tipsy Foodie's 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions ? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions ? ### What time is check-out at Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions ? ### Where is Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew Oct 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This is probably the best house we have ever stayed in. It is not like a rental but like a home. Lovely hosts and fantastic Mountain View’s. We just wish we hadn’t food shopped before going to the house as there was so many items they had supplied us it was fantastic ##### Andrew Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Motels Surrey](https://www.expedia.ca/Surrey-Motels.d9759-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Bahia Principe Grand Tulum - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Akumal-Hotels-Bahia-Principe-Grand-Tulum-Newly-Renovated.h870784.Hotel-Information) > > [The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Cook-Hotels-The-Hermitage-Hotel-Mount-Cook.h179149.Hotel-Information) > > [Refugio Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Surf-House.h84012769.Hotel-Information) > > [Finest Playa Mujeres by The Excellence Collection - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Sam-Hotels-Finest-Playa-Mujeres-By-The-Excellence-Collection-All-Inclusive.h8673168.Hotel-Information) > > [GreatWolfLodge Hotels in Great Lakes](https://www.expedia.ca/Great-Lakes-Hotels-Great-Wolf-Lodge.0-0-d6212870--bGreatWolfLodge.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in New Jersey](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-New-Jersey.d232.Hotel-Destinations) > > [Hakone Airu](https://www.expedia.ca/Hakone-Hotels-Hakone-Airu.h20146974.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Perth](https://www.expedia.ca/Perth-Hotels.d58882.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Nomads Rest](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Nomads-Rest.h27954748.Hotel-Information) > > [Omni La Mansion del Rio](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Antonio-Hotels-Omni-La-Mansion-Del-Rio.h17329.Hotel-Information) > > [Pet-friendly Hotels in Banff](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Pet-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d10550-tPetfriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to San Diego (SAN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/san/calgary-to-san-diego) > > [Flights from Madison (MSN) to Richmond (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/msn/yvr/madison-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Los Angeles (LAX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/lax/toronto-to-los-angeles) > > [Flights from St. Louis (STL) to Mississauga (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/stl/yyz/st-louis-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Mexico City (MEX) to Ezeiza (EZE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/mex/eze/mexico-city-to-buenos-aires) > > [Flights from Richmond (YVR) to Mississauga (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/yyz/vancouver-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Kelowna (YLW) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ylw/yyc/kelowna-to-calgary) ### Cars ### Packages > [Radium Hot Springs Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Radium-Hot-Springs.d57021.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Iceland Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Iceland.d79.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Niagara Falls Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls.d6023515.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Tuvalu Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Tuvalu.d185.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Corsica Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Corsica.d6049372.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### Vacation Rentals