Title: Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=118311794&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 ![Interior - Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311800/118311794/62dba2d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311800/118311794/ac914e3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311800/118311794/03b8a550.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311800/118311794/0907efc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 (Kaikoura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311800/118311794/377048bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom1507 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 Hidden Gem is all about adventure, chill vibes and making memories. This cute, historic cottage has been freshened up but still keeps that classic bach feel. It’s got amazing views over the coastal marine reserve, and if you’re lucky, you might see dolphins playing or even a whale or two. It sleeps up to seven, so it’s great for family getaways or hanging out with friends. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### 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 a rural location - 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 - Unit size: 1,507 square feet ## Similar properties ![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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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-STATE-HWY1-1342 ## About the area ![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 - Kaikoura Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Kaikoura Museum \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Kaikoura District Museum \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Peninsula Walkway \- 5 min drive \- 4.0 km - Point Kean Seal Colony \- 8 min drive \- 5.0 km #### Restaurants - ‪The Whaler - ‬5 min walk - ‪Cods n Cray - ‬10 min walk - ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬6 min walk - ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬11 min walk - ‪Cafe Encounter - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342? ### What time is check-out at Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342? ### Where is Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hidden Gem | Whales & Dolphins | Epic Location - KK1342 Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick H. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Kiwi Bach Warm, amazing views, clean, all the facilities we needed ##### Nick H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheena G. Oct 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The views were amazing! Fantastic for seal and dolphin watching. Beautiful sunrises. Only negative for us was the access which is initially steep over the railway track. We had a bike rack on the back of a ute and had to remove it to get over the first bit. A mention in the listing about this would have been helpful. Otherwise absolutely loved our days there. ![The entrance to driveway. Doesn’t really show how steep it is.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e0b76116-dfc8-4019-9e68-dea37015939d-1759346256288.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Front of bach, looking out over the sea.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fbe21802-2273-4122-96dd-3484534698a2-1759346256547.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Beautiful sunrise taken from balcony at the bach.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d4296ccb-9d55-44c0-91a7-452d640b919b-1759346254952.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![At one of the seal colonies after a short walk round the rocks.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fd4d85a3-9bf2-4c88-a7f7-2708a59fb5c9-1759346256516.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sheena G. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025