Title: Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views Vacation home in Kaikōura with kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100780000/100774600/100774511/92cd6835.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100780000/100774600/100774511/d0c23322.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100780000/100774600/100774511/2b3a4c2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100780000/100774600/100774511/ed216503.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100780000/100774600/100774511/a4213e60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views provides laundry facilities and more. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Ocean view ## 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. ### Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views Sandy Feat is a well-loved classic New Zealand Batch, situated with mountain and ocean views. It is less than a five-minute stroll to the beach and a 5-minute drive (30-minute walk) to downtown Kaikoura. There is a movie theater and additional eateries within a 15-minute walk. The house has a spacious and comfortable living room with a fireplace for heating and sliding doors onto a large deck. An outdoor table and chairs are provided for enjoying the view. There is a fully equipt kitchen. There is one bathroom with a shower and bathtub and a separate toilet adjacent. The house has 3 rooms with a king bed in one, a queen bed in another, and two single beds in the smaller third room. The house has a relaxed Kiwi batch feel that is family-friendly Please bring your own linen, towels, and tea towels. Alternatively, these can be provided for an additional cost of $100 per stay. Please make this request at the time of booking so we can ensure these are supplied for your arrival. As this is a family-run batch, we greatly appreciate your help in keeping 'Sandy Feet' clean and tidy. :) We hope you enjoy your stay! ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89850000/89849000/89848979/c782c3b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach front cottage South Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 25 reviews CA $181 CA $264 total includes taxes & fees Dec 4 - Dec 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=89848979&PinnedHotelID=89848979&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97930000/97923200/97923161/d03e384e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kaikoura Fishing Retreat, not just for fishing!!! 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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## 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-42.41640%2C173.69170&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=z5xXWj4i4Bjwah3TAhBMvY46X1w=) Kaikoura, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Kaikoura Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Fyffe House - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Peninsula Walkway - 3 min drive - 1.8 km - Kaikoura District Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Point Kean Seal Colony - 6 min drive - 2.9 km #### Restaurants - ‪The Whaler - ‬3 min drive - ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬2 min drive - ‪Cods n Cray - ‬5 min drive - ‪Coopers Catch - ‬3 min drive - ‪Cafe Encounter - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Sandy Feet Retreat - Enjoy a Classic Kiwi Batch with Ocean and Mountain Views located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kaikoura Beach and Fyffe House. Peninsula Walkway and Kaikoura Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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