Title: Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views Vacation home in Kaikōura with kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100780000/100774600/100774511/92cd6835.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100780000/100774600/100774511/ed216503.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100780000/100774600/100774511/a4213e60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100780000/100774600/100774511/2b3a4c2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100780000/100774600/100774511/d0c23322.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views provides laundry facilities and more. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Ocean view ## 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. ### Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views Sandy Feat is a well-loved classic New Zealand Batch, situated with mountain and ocean views. It is less than a five-minute stroll to the beach and a 5-minute drive (30-minute walk) to downtown Kaikoura. There is a movie theater and additional eateries within a 15-minute walk. The house has a spacious and comfortable living room with a fireplace for heating and sliding doors onto a large deck. An outdoor table and chairs are provided for enjoying the view. There is a fully equipt kitchen. There is one bathroom with a shower and bathtub and a separate toilet adjacent. The house has 3 rooms with a king bed in one, a queen bed in another, and two single beds in the smaller third room. The house has a relaxed Kiwi batch feel that is family-friendly Please bring your own linen, towels, and tea towels. Alternatively, these can be provided for an additional cost of $100 per stay. Please make this request at the time of booking so we can ensure these are supplied for your arrival. As this is a family-run batch, we greatly appreciate your help in keeping 'Sandy Feet' clean and tidy. :) We hope you enjoy your stay! ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97930000/97923200/97923161/d03e384e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!! 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-42.41640%2C173.69170&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=z5xXWj4i4Bjwah3TAhBMvY46X1w=) Kaikoura, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Kaikoura Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Fyffe House - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Peninsula Walkway - 3 min drive - 1.8 km - Kaikoura District Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Point Kean Seal Colony - 6 min drive - 2.9 km #### Restaurants - ‪The Whaler - ‬3 min drive - ‪Coopers Catch - ‬3 min drive - ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬2 min drive - ‪Cods n Cray - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kaikoura Beach and Fyffe House. Peninsula Walkway and Kaikoura Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views Reviews 9.4 ### 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan P. Apr 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay, very relaxing, good location Great holiday home, well appointed with everything you could want. ##### Alan P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James B. Dec 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Everything was provided (bedding and towels), and kitchen had everything. The location was perfect, quiet and has great views. The bush backyard was a real bonus. ##### James B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyle J. Nov 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Classic kiwi batch We loved our stay here, great location, clean spacious house, good value and great communication with the hosts. Would definitely stay again. ##### Lyle J. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### robyn d. Jan 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay, would come again! Awesome stay. House had everything we needed for a comfortable few days. Great location. Easy self check in. Loved the old bach vibes. Impressed with the cleanliness. ##### robyn d. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew H. Feb 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great, relaxed, retro stay An oldie but a goody, fantastic location and retaining a true kiwi bach spirit. ##### Andrew H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Evelyn N. Mar 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Classic family holiday home Good family bach. Thanks we enjoyed our stay. ##### Evelyn N. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick L. Sep 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend Awesome car show ##### Nick L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Volker M. Mar 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Nice House Great location, beautiful view ##### Volker M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily W. Feb 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and comfy and spacious Incredible views, very comfy spacious kiwi bach. Super comfy beds and a very kind and understanding host, would love to return for longer nxt time. ##### Emily W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Suzanne R. Feb 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy clean comfortable Easy booking process. Good parking and clise to town. Great views and awesome deck. ##### Suzanne R. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kim b. Apr 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sunny views All you need in a bach ##### kim b. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea W. Oct 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious with view of beach and mountains We didn’t want to leave, this bach had everything we needed with the exception of Wi-Fi which would have been useful for booking the whale watch, dolphin encounter and keep up with emails from the UK. The balcony was an added extra and was brilliant for watching the sun come up and chilling out. A very welcoming and well equipped bach. Thank you ##### Andrea W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Toni E. Mar 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nostalgic Vibes As soon as you walk in it was like we were walking into our Nana's Bach. Very cosy warm vibe and instantly felt comfortable. My daughter loved all the games n books and she was amazed by the DVD player ☺️. Had everything we needed in the kitchen, which helped as we did alot of cooking from the seafood we caught just a walk away. ##### Toni E. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Toni O. Feb 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We all adore-a Kaikoura What a great bach! A stroll to the sea, a short walk to shops and restaurants, with the peninsular walk starting just behind the house. The location couldn’t be much better. We loved the deck for the sun in the morning, the kids loved the beds and the large section to explore, and it overall exceeded expectations. The fire had wood ready as if the owners knew the Southerly was due Saturday night, and the view of snow dusted mountains the following morning was fantastic to enjoy over our coffee. Overall a great stay in value for money accommodation that ticked all the boxes. ##### Toni O. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### stephen b. Dec 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### lovely view, comfortable, very old fashioned The views of the water and mountains from the deck were fabulous. Comfortable rooms and bed. We had not expected the low level of tech - no wifi, no television. There is a television set but it does not work for broadcast or pay TV, only plays DVDs. Other appliances came from last century. This is according to the guide in the living room traditional for a NZ batch. Lots of rules and instructions - felt like going back to way things ran in the 1960s. Some, like "take your rubbish and recycling home with you", are really not appropriate for international guests. This property would probably work fine for kiwis who want a nostalgic family experience. Hosts were considerate and nice, communicated well, but appeared out of their depth. ##### stephen b. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rene T. Feb 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing We absolutely loved our stay, the house is so homely. Everything about it was so good. I would recommend this accommodation to anyone wanting to stay in kaikoura. Thank you so much, we look forward to staying here again ##### Rene T. 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