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# Torquay Central – Kaikoura Holiday Home

Vacation home in Kaikōura with kitchen

## Photo gallery for Torquay Central – Kaikoura Holiday Home

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Nestled near the Beach Esplanade, Torquay Central offers a relaxing retreat with an open plan living area and fully equipped kitchen. Explore the town on one of two bicycles or unwind in your private garden.

## Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61399 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Pet friendly
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Torquay Central – Kaikoura Holiday Home

With a simple five-minute walk to the Beach Esplanade, or an eight-minute stroll to Kaikoura Dolphin Encounter, this is a great base to explore all this exciting town has to offer. Welcome to Torquay Central!  
  
Grab some takeaways to enjoy on your outdoor garden table or take one of two complimentary bicycles to head out and explore the peninsula.  
  
Relax in your open plan living and dining area with TV and enjoy cooking in a fully equipped kitchen under the skylight.  
  
Your two-bedroom, one-bathroom accommodation sleeps up to four, with two queen beds. Amenities include a heat pump and washing machine.  
  
This near beachfront fully fenced section features three dwellings down a shared driveway, of which yours is found at the rear. A garage is available for parking, as well as limited off-street space.  
  
Famous for its dramatic coastline with resident seals and passing whales, don’t miss your chance to visit the locals, and book into your Torquay Central holiday-home!  
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

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Shower

### Living spaces

- Living room

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Fenced yard
- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### 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: 1,399 square feet

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## Policies

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; 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

616554

## About the area

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)

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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  
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  
3 min drive \- 2.5 km
- Kaikoura Museum  
19 min walk \- 1.7 km
- Kaikoura District Museum  
2 min drive \- 1.8 km
- Fyffe House  
3 min drive \- 2.5 km

### Getting around

- Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)  
112 min drive

### Restaurants

- The Whaler  
16 min walk
- Why Not Cafe  
16 min walk
- Kaikoura Seafood BBQ  
4 min drive
- King Tide Eatery  
13 min walk
- Cafe Encounter  
5 min walk

## Frequently asked questions

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## Torquay Central – Kaikoura Holiday Home Reviews

## Reviews

9.0

### Wonderful

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