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Koa Retreat - Welcome to your happy place

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Microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Living area
Living area
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

Koa Retreat - Welcome to your happy place

Koa means Happy, so step inside and be amazed by this beautifully refurbished home, with its amazing dcor, its light and airy open plan kitchen, dining, and lounge. A happy home away from home. Koa offers good-sized bedrooms - 1x king and 1x queen and one bedroom with a king single bunk bed and king single bed. It also has plenty of room outside for kids to explore and a front deck for the adults to relax on. The bathroom and laundry need to be refurbished and will be once permissions are granted.

Property manager

Kaikoura Holiday Homes

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

Property is also known as

AP-2721-listing-15

About the area

Map
Kaikoura, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Koa Retreat - Welcome to your happy place pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Koa Retreat - Welcome to your happy place?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Koa Retreat - Welcome to your happy place?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Koa Retreat - Welcome to your happy place located?

Situated in Kaikōura, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kaikoura Museum, Kaikoura Beach, and Fyffe House. Kaikoura District Museum and Peninsula Walkway are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Koa Retreat - Welcome to your happy place Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monique D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

This house was amazing! It had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay in kaikoura. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable house is a great location

This house was very comfortable and with walking distance of downtown Kaikoura. I’ll stay here again if I get the chance!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jASON R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pre Christmas Getaway

Great location - walking distance to town. Beautifully decorated.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Perfect place to stay in Kaikoura. Spotless, comfortable, all of the amenities we needed and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Deluxe accommodation

Quiet location with excellent facilities. Nice views of misty mountains and sea. Short drive to town center.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location - beautiful sunrises

This property was a cute little house, well appointed and in a perfect location. Just one street from the waterfront, you could be on the beach within minutes. Tidy house with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant stay. Highly recommend

Lovely home. Super clean, well equipped and very comfortable. Lovely quiet location with just a short walk to town. Communication throughout was superb. Cannot fault at all and would highly recommend to anyone visiting Kaikōura. Many thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Swee-Im U., Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely home except for bathroom

Everything was great except for the bathroom and toilet which were dated - otherwise, truly 5 star. Kitchen was very well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqueline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

A lovely sunny spot to rest

We very much appreciated the open plan kitchen / living area and the vast amount of natural light. The fresh coat of paint in most of the house, the new kitchen and elegant styling help disguise the true condition of the property. Overall it was very clean (although the couches need professional help) and well appointed with everything you need in a home away from home. We would certainly choose to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relaxing stay

Perfect. Nice touch having plunger and plunger coffee. We always bring our own as almost nobody has them!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Retreat

Great location, amazing views, family friendly. Loved our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Incredibly tidy place. Good location. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family place

Great location, clean and tidy, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022