Title: The Kaikoura Bach Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=64604148&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Kaikoura Bach Retreat Vacation home in Kaikōura with kitchen ## Photo gallery for The Kaikoura Bach Retreat ![Outdoor dining - The Kaikoura Bach Retreat (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64610000/64604200/64604148/42becd3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster - The Kaikoura Bach Retreat (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64610000/64604200/64604148/c28435a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![DVD player - The Kaikoura Bach Retreat (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64610000/64604200/64604148/24266ae1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Kaikoura Bach Retreat (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64610000/64604200/64604148/000adf80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Kaikoura Bach Retreat (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64610000/64604200/64604148/c943aeb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Kaikōura Bach offers a serene seaside retreat with WiFi, Smart TV, and heat pump for year-round comfort. Unwind on the sundeck with BBQ facilities or catch some sun while lying out on a bean bag looking across to the water. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### The Kaikoura Bach Retreat A seaside settlement of absolute natural wonder, Kaikoura is sure to blow you away, and to complete your picturesque escape to this stunning coast is The Kaikōura Bach! A contemporary atmosphere with tidy and stylish furnishings and an air of holiday comfort, this holiday home will not disappoint. It will be hard not to lose track of time and feel the stress just melt away when your holiday could be so effortless and have everything from mountain ranges to glorious marine life. The Kaikōura Bach is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom, holiday home that delivers all the essentials, plus some. Enjoy WiFi to keep you connected, a Smart TV with Freeview and DVD player for entertainment, and of course the heat pump for year-round comfort. In the summer head outside onto the sundeck where you'll be able to fire up the BBQ for a full-flavoured classic meal; a Kiwi must-have. Catch some sun while you lie out on a bean bag looking across to the water. There is even a handy cricket set to make use of when you head over the road to the beach. When you get home off the beach, the outdoor shower is a welcome amenity to help you rinse the last bits of sand off the feet before you head indoors. The local swimming and snorkelling beach is within walking distance or Whale Watch Kaikōura and the Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway are also just a few minutes walk away. It's only a short five-minute drive to the centre of Kaikoura with all its cafes, 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. A stellar stay awaits you at The Kaikōura Bach! 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 ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112520000/112516700/112516679/40463401.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Views | Contemporary | Escape - KK4113, Stunning Views | Contemporary | Ocean and Mountain Kaikoura - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer CA $217 CA $364 total includes taxes & fees Feb 2 - Feb 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=112516679&PinnedHotelID=112516679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34620000/34616800/34616754/1513992a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yurt - Wacky Stays - six UNIQUE rentals in Kaikoura Kaikoura Flat - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews CA $227 CA $294 total includes taxes & fees Feb 7 - Feb 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=34616754&PinnedHotelID=34616754&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34430000/34429000/34428905/0cbe0018.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Three bedroom cottage with stunning panoramic views of the sea and mountains. 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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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 House The Kaikoura Bach Kaikoura The Kaikoura Bach Private vacation home The Kaikoura Bach Kaikoura Holiday Home The Kaikoura Bach Private vacation home Kaikoura 597066 ## About the area South Bay, a neighborhood in Kaikōura, is home to this vacation home. 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¢er=-42.419743,173.68318&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hf%7BaG%7Bnac%60%40%3FU%3FU%3FS%40U%3FU%40S%40U%40U%40QBS%40U%40UBUBSBQBUBUDQBUDQDSBSDSDQFUDQFQDSFQFSFSFMFSHOFSHQFMHSHMHOHQHOHMJOHMJOJOHMJKJOJKJKLOJKJKLKJMLGLKLKJGLILKLILGLINELILGLENELINELENCLENENALENCNCNALANCNAN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40NBN%40L%40NBNBNDL%40NDNDLBLDNDNHLDLDLFNHLDLHLFLHLJLHLFLJJJLFLLJJLJJJJNJJJJJNJJJLJNHNJLHNHLHNJNHPHLFRHLFPHRFNFRFLHRFRDPFRDPFPDTDPDPDTBRDPDTBPBTBTBPBRBTBT%40T%40R%40PBT%3FT%40R%40T%3FT%40R%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTARAT%3FTCRAPATATCRCTCTCPCTCRCRERERCREREREPETGPEPGPEPGTIPGNGPGPIPGPINGPINIPKNILINILKNINKLKNKJKNKJKJKNKJMJKJMJMHKJMJMFMHMJMHMFMHMDOFMHMDMDOHODMDMBOBODMBODO%40OBMBO%40OBO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOCOAMEOCOEMCOCMEOEMIOEMEMIMGOEMIMGMIMKMIKGMKMKMIKKMKKKKKMOKKKKKOKKIOKMKOIOKMIOIMISIMIOIQGOIQGQIQGQGOGQGUGQEQGQEQGUEQEUCQESESCSESCSCUCQCUCUASAUCUAQASAUAU%3FSAU%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oCYoMIetQtptEGsbJKzI3YnEHHE=) Kaikoura, 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 3 min drive \- 2.5 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 5 min drive \- 3.6 km - Fyffe House 5 min drive \- 3.6 km - Point Kean Seal Colony 8 min drive \- 4.7 km - Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park 14 min drive \- 14.7 km ### Getting around - Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) 106 min drive ### 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 The Kaikoura Bach Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Kaikoura Bach Retreat? ### What time is check-out at The Kaikoura Bach Retreat? ### Where is The Kaikoura Bach Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Kaikoura Bach Retreat 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 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### jane c. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was lovely, it was very well appointed and spotlessly clean. It was a perfect place to stay for a family catch up. We would love to come back. ##### jane c. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna B. Jan 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Will come again This our second stay in Bach beautiful house and perfect location ##### Donna B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James C. Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach house Great Bach! ##### James C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne K. Jun 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pack binoculars! This is the second time we've stayed at this house, and will definitely plan to stay here in the future. The house is modern, clean and warm. It has all the amenities you need, and is sufficiently spacious for a big family or group of friends. Our highlight was watching humpback whales from the living room. ##### Joanne K. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alistair L. Jun 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant in South Bay Near new, extremely appointed, amazing view, perfectly clean, really comfortable, great kitchen - with a view, spacious, straight across the road from the beach and a short hop in a car to the town centre. Just brilliant in every way. ##### Alistair L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maro A. Feb 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a well appointed property 💕very posh and a top of the range furniture & utensils Easy website with stress free engagement 🎉well done to the property manager ##### Maro A. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harriet E. Nov 14, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home, good views. Enjoyed walking out from the property into the hills behind. Great weekend away. ##### Harriet E. 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