[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Simon's Place - Kaikoura Holiday Home Vacation home in Kaikōura with kitchen and fireplace ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53790000/53785700/53785663/c4649351.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53790000/53785700/53785663/394cf201.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53790000/53785700/53785663/0aad1acf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53790000/53785700/53785663/743015f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53790000/53785700/53785663/77b07d1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the perfect blend of modern comfort and natural beauty at Simon's Place. Unwind in the open-plan living space, cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen, or enjoy all-day sun on one of two sundecks. Stay connected with WiFi and cozy up by the wood-burning fireplace during winter months. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 91561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### Simon's Place - Kaikoura Holiday Home Is Kaikoura calling? Look no further than the charming and modern, Simon's Place, for the ideal spot to check out this picturesque town and landscape but also, to enjoy a much-needed escape! Show off your cooking prowess in the impressive and well-equipped kitchen with a big breakfast to fuel up your group or family ready for the day's adventures. Lounge out in the open-plan living, dining and kitchen space that opens out onto two sundecks, to make the most of all-day sun during the warmer months. Pour a cold drink, grab a good book or one of the board games and get right into holiday mode. If its a mid-winter getaway you have in mind, then Simon's Place has you covered with WiFi to stay connected and both a heat pump and wood-burning fireplace to keep you and your family toasty warm. Take the short 300m walk to the swimming and snorkelling beach or even take down the kayaks for a scenic adventure. Whale Watch Kaikōura and the Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway are just a few minutes walk away. While there are no shops in South Bay, it's only a short 8-minute drive to the centre of Kaikoura with all it's cafe's, restaurants and shops. Be sure to get out onto 'Tom's Track' a great 20-minute walk over the hill into Kaikoura with spectacular views well worth viewing. When you need to get away from it all - Simon's Place is ready to host your holiday. Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Cycling nearby ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109894500/109894424/34382cf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach - KK922 South Bay - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews CA $171 CA $339 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=109894424&PinnedHotelID=109894424&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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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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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Simon's Place Kaikoura Simon's Place Private vacation home Simon's Place Kaikoura Holiday Home Simon's Place Private vacation home Kaikoura 596325 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-42.41693,173.67766&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vtzaGkl%60c%60%40%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FU%40S%40U%40S%40U%40QBU%40U%40SBUBUBQBUBSBQDUDQBUDQDUDQFUDQFQDQFQFUFQFOFQFQHQHQFOHQHOHMHSHMHOJMHOJOHMJOJKJOJKJKLOJKJKLKJKLILKJKLGLILKLILGLINELGLILENELILENENALENGNALENANCNCLANCNAN%3FL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%3FN%40NBN%40LBNBN%40NDL%40NFLDN%40LDNDNHLDLDLHNFLDLHLFLHLJLHLFLJJJLHJJLJJJLJJNJJJJJNJJJNHLJNJNHLHNHLJNFPHNHPHNFPHPFPFPFNHPDTFPFPDPDPFTDPDTDPBTDPDTBPBRBTBPBTBT%40RBT%40T%40P%40T%40R%40T%40R%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTATARATATAPATCRATCTCRCPCTCTCPETEPCREREREPGTEPEPGRGPETIPGLGPGPIRGPILIRILGPKNINILINKLKNINKLKJKNKJKJKNMJKJMLKHMHKJMJMHMFMJMHMHMFMDOHMFMDMFOFODMDOBMDODMBOBOBO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%3FM%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMCOCOEMEOCOEMEMGOGMEMGMIOEMGMIMIMKMGMIKKMKMIKIMMKKKKMOKKKKKOKKKMIOKOIMKOIMIOIQIOIMISGMIQISGQGQGMGQGUGQESGQEQGUEQESESCSEQEUCQCUCUCQCSCUAUASCUAQAUAUASAU%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Y8mjjmMak2mBOVKd873VzB-aCNc=) Kaikoura, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Kaikoura Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Kaikoura District Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km - Fyffe House - 6 min drive - 3.9 km - Peninsula Walkway - 6 min drive - 3.9 km - Point Kean Seal Colony - 9 min drive - 5.0 km #### Getting around - Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 106 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Whaler - ‬4 min drive - ‪Coopers Catch - ‬4 min drive - ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬4 min drive - ‪Cods n Cray - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Simon's Place - Kaikoura Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Simon's Place - Kaikoura Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Simon's Place - Kaikoura Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Simon's Place - Kaikoura Holiday Home located? > Located in South Bay, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum, and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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