Title: South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach - KK922 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=109894424&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach - KK922 Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach - KK922 ![Dining - South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach - KK922 (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109894500/109894424/f0ff2ada.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach - KK922 (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109894500/109894424/e78197d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach - KK922 (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109894500/109894424/a5464748.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach - KK922 (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109894500/109894424/34382cf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach - KK922 (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109894500/109894424/d5b72f21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach - KK922 provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathrooms1722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach - KK922 South Bay is synonymous with Kaikoura! And in south bay we have this idyllic Kiwi bach! Character, location, convenience and ease of use! Bring your friends and family to enjoy Kaikoura. Only seconds from the water front, 5 minute walk to the local marina for whale watching, dolphin encounter and fishing charter departures. Close proximity to South Bay reserve and the peninsular walkway. Have a holiday and enjoy South bay! Please note this property has operating external security cameras. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,722 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311800/118311768/e8766862.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean & Mountain Views | Spacious Home - KK24113 Kaikoura - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $273 CA $460 total includes taxes & fees Feb 1 - Feb 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=118311768&PinnedHotelID=118311768&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117740000/117735600/117735514/d0e2e9b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Entire Mangamaunu Retreat Hapuku - Outdoor Space - Parking available CA $1,591 CA $1,960 total includes taxes & fees Feb 1 - Feb 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=117735514&PinnedHotelID=117735514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311800/118311772/a7e8f9d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunny | Getaway | Close To Beach - KK6786 Kaikoura - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi CA $151 CA $309 total includes taxes & fees Jan 28 - Jan 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=118311772&PinnedHotelID=118311772&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311900/118311822/9f333426.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coastal | Spacious | Mountain Views - KK21238 Kaikoura - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $148 CA $319 total includes taxes & fees Feb 2 - Feb 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=118311822&PinnedHotelID=118311822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27560000/27556400/27556349/64132496.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy spacious Chalet Experience. 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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 is also known as close-to-home-TAKAHE-DR-2 ## About the area Located on the beach, this vacation home is in South Bay, a neighborhood in Kaikōura. 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 Kaikōura travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaikoura.dx6048104) [View more Vacation homes in Kaikōura](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaikoura-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6048104-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-42.41836%2C173.68124&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8BXeH3fSmG7VwEx0ELSF9TKDH-M=) Kaikoura ### 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 18 min walk \- 1.5 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 6 min drive \- 3.9 km - Fyffe House 5 min drive \- 3.9 km - Point Kean Seal Colony 8 min drive \- 5.0 km - Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park 14 min drive \- 15.1 km ### Restaurants - The Whaler 4 min drive - Why Not Cafe 4 min drive - Kaikoura Seafood BBQ 7 min drive - King Tide Eatery 4 min drive - Cafe Encounter 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach - KK922 pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach - KK922? ### How much is parking? ### Where is South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach - KK922 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## South Bay | Great View | Classic Kiwi Bach - KK922 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 4 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael I. Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable Great location Enjoyed our stay ##### Michael I. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanna H. Sep 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved the location and the house had everything we needed. ##### Joanna H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maxwell P. Sep 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great house for a group trip away. Great communication from the manager who did their best to accommodate us as the situation changed. ##### Maxwell P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina F. Apr 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for what we needed. House was perfect for us. Lots of space, lots of beds and close to everywhere we needed to be. Thank you. ##### Christina F. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Shelley Jan 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Communication Felt for the price the place was a little tired. Mattress was roll into the middle ##### Shelley Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Charmaine T. Mar 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Charmaine T. 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