Title: Life by the sea! Enjoy tranquil views and all-day sun. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=113012957&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Life by the sea! Enjoy tranquil views and all-day sun. Vacation home in Kakanui with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Life by the sea! Enjoy tranquil views and all-day sun. ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Life by the sea! Enjoy tranquil views and all-day sun. (Kakanui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113020000/113013000/113012957/0feda9c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Life by the sea! Enjoy tranquil views and all-day sun. (Kakanui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113020000/113013000/113012957/4e06a7dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Life by the sea! Enjoy tranquil views and all-day sun. (Kakanui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113020000/113013000/113012957/4f3253ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Life by the sea! Enjoy tranquil views and all-day sun. (Kakanui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113020000/113013000/113012957/0c85d44c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Life by the sea! Enjoy tranquil views and all-day sun. (Kakanui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113020000/113013000/113012957/bcd35c4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Life by the sea! Enjoy tranquil views and all-day sun. provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Fireplace ## 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. ### Life by the sea! Enjoy tranquil views and all-day sun. Sunny Coastal Crib – Relaxing Getaway for Families & Friends Soak up all-day sun at this welcoming corner-section crib in peaceful Kakanui. With glimpses of both river and sea, it’s the perfect spot for families or friends to unwind and explore. You're just a short stroll to the river mouth and Campbells Bay Beach – ideal for swimming, beachcombing, or stone-skimming. If you're lucky, you might even spot a seal. Bring your surfboard – Campbells Bay often has a great swell! The home offers: \* 3 Bedrooms: • 1 x Queen bed • 1 x Double bed • 3 x Single beds – great for kids \* Wood burner fire – keeps the place warm and cozy in cooler months \* Fibre WiFi – perfect for remote work, streaming, or staying connected \* Fully fenced BBQ area (summer use only) – perfect for evening meals in the sun \* New carpet throughout – soft and warm underfoot \* Comfortable, relaxed living space for quality time together Enjoy the small-town charm: \* Stroll the riverside track to pick up famous Kakanui tomatoes. \* Grab an ice cream at the local store. \* Take a short 20-minute drive to Oamaru’s historic Precinct – explore heritage buildings, shops, and steampunk fun. \* Visit Moeraki, just a short drive away, for fresh blue cod at the tavern or book a fishing charter for a day out on the water This sunny, peaceful retreat is a great base for creating simple, special memories by the sea — all year round. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34008800/34008733/2cfaf4da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful ocean view from this lovely holiday home Kakanui - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly 9.6 Exceptional 257 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=34008733&PinnedHotelID=34008733&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38002500/38002442/cae4e78b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kakanui Cube Kakanui - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 33 reviews CA $399 CA $565 total includes taxes & fees Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=38002442&PinnedHotelID=38002442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34610000/34601600/34601533/97f5511e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 180 degrees sea view Oamaru North - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews CA $158 CA $286 total includes taxes & fees Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=34601533&PinnedHotelID=34601533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99850000/99848500/99848401/97875ae1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 2 Bedrooms Lavender Garden House at Oamaru, sweet as home! 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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¢er=-45.190037,170.89574&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:rhxrGkaar_%40%3FS%3FY%40S%3FU%40U%40W%3FS%40UBU%40W%40UBSBUBUBS%40UDUBSDUBUDUDSDQDUDUFQDUFQDSFSFQHQFUFOHSFQHQFOHQHQJOFQJOHMJQHOJMJOJKJOJOJKJMJMLKJMLMLGJKLKLKLILGJKNILILGLINELGLENILENELENENCLENCLCNCNANCNAL%3FNCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBLBNBNDLBNDNDLDLDNHLDNFLDLHLFNHLHLJLFJHLJLJLHLHJLLLJJJLJLLJHNLNHJJNJLHNJPHLJNHPHNHPHPHNFPHPFRHNFRFRFPFRDRFPFTDPDTFTDPBRDTDTBTDRBTBTBRBT%40TBR%40TBV%40T%40T%40R%3FV%40T%40T%3FR%3FX%3FR%3FT%3FV%3FTARAT%3FVATATATCVARCTATCRCTCTCRETCTETERCTEPGTERERGRGPETGPGPGTGPIPGRIPGPILIRIPILIRKLINKPINKLKNIJMNILMJKNKJKJMNKJMJMHMJMJKHMFMJMHOFMHMFMDOHMDOHMDMDODODM%40ODOBMDOBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCM%3FOAOCOAOCMEOCMEOAOEMEOEMEOIMEMIOEMGMIMGOIKKMGMIMKMKKMMGMKKOMKKKKOKKKMKOKKKOKMIOKQIOKMGSKMIQISGMIQGQISGQGSISGQGQEUGQESGSESEUEQEUESCUEUCUESAUCUCSCUCUASAWCUAU%3FUAWAU%3FSAU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=e0XKMVysKNpZmV9vuA2xMCTa9cU=) Kakanui, Otago #### What's nearby - Te Hakapureirei Beach \- 7 min drive \- 5.4 km - Totara Estate \- 14 min drive \- 15.1 km - Oamaru Harbour \- 19 min drive \- 16.6 km - Steampunk HQ \- 20 min drive \- 17.0 km - Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony \- 21 min drive \- 17.3 km #### Restaurants - ‪Coast - ‬5 min drive - ‪Purton’s Cafe and Bar - ‬8 min drive - ‪Coast Cafe U0026 Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Alma - ‬15 min drive - ‪Seaview Cafe - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Life by the sea! 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Oct 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful but busy time with a family wedding, and would have appreciated more time to enjoy your wonderful place. A wonderful place to stay, really recommended to all. ##### Shona A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025