Title: South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven - 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 # South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven Vacation home in Kaikōura with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven ![TV, stereo - South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115020000/115019100/115019049/92535e27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115020000/115019100/115019049/fe20a9f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115020000/115019100/115019049/561f6d22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, stereo - South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115020000/115019100/115019049/388f2e2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115020000/115019100/115019049/8985d9b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1938 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning ## 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 | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven Take in the stunning views of South Bay and the Kaikoura mountain range from the upstairs bar/lounge. This property is just 100m from the boat ramp with plenty of parking for cars, boats, motorhomes, and caravans. It is also a short walk to the reserve and the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway. For fishing enthusiasts, there's a dedicated fish filleting table located at the property. Perfect for families or groups, this spacious retreat offers the ideal spot for adventure or relaxation. The whole house and back yard are yours to use. There is a shed/studio at the front of the property that is not available to rent but may be used occasionally by other guests. We ensure it won't interfere with your stay and respect your privacy and comfort during your stay. Large groups may enquire about bathroom access for an additional charge. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near the sea ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,938 square feet ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106430000/106423200/106423149/8409249b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful | Private | Great Location - KK8321, Peaceful | Private | Great Location Kaikoura - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=106423149&PinnedHotelID=106423149&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100230000/100223000/100222920/469e0d5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Recently Renovated Cottage in Picturesque Kaikoura. 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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-SOUTH-BAY-PDE-143 ## About the area Located in Kaikōura, this vacation home is in the mountains and by the sea. 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-42.39945%2C173.67992&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HRQ0O1QYMb2dsYWsZdW439tHGPo=) 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 2 min walk \- 0.2 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 5 min drive \- 4.0 km - Kaikoura Museum 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Kaikoura District Museum 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Point Kean Seal Colony 7 min drive \- 5.0 km ### Restaurants - The Whaler 5 min walk - Why Not Cafe 6 min walk - Kaikoura Seafood BBQ 6 min drive - King Tide Eatery 11 min walk - Cafe Encounter 17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven? ### What time is check-in at South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven? ### What time is check-out at South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven? ### Where is South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## South Bay | Close to Beach | Family-Friendly - KK25143, South Bay Haven 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 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary W. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay Great location with stunning views to sea and mountains from upstairs. Comfortable beds and well set up kitchen with everything you need. ##### Mary W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allen K. Oct 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Property clean and tidy upstairs lounge great view ##### Allen K. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Penny D. Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had such a lovely stay here - it was the perfect place for a family with wee kids, and the views were absolutely amazing. Great comms from the host. Thanks so much for having us! ##### Penny D. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lachy G. Sep 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great boat access sadly the weather didn’t play ball. Definitely will be going back. ##### Lachy G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane S. Jul 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We loved this place, so did our dog, it was great to have it fully fenced. From the little toilet paper flowers to the heat pump being turned on before we arrive, so it was so warm and toasty. We loved sitting upstairs watching the world go by. Being close to the sea was a plus. We will be back. Can't recommend this place enough. ##### Diane S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane J. Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Spot! Loved our stay in South Bay! The house was perfect for our family of 5\. Nice and quiet, and a stunning view from upstairs. Great view of the bay from up the hill behind the house. Plenty of heating to keep us warm in a cold Kaikoura southerly, and there were even some hottie bottles to warm up our beds. Good kitchen with everything we needed, and very good washing machine and dryer. Only 5mins drive or a 30min walk to the town centre. 5 min walk to the south end of the Kaikoura peninsula walkway. Might come back for a summer trip with our boat! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a1042ad9-c87d-4a05-82af-e3e639d52a3a-1751756999459.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/72787e2f-f15d-4ad5-a1bc-b38ad1ba65bd-1751757001666.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jane J. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rowan B. Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Rowan B. 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