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Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage

In the heart of South Bay - this is a great place to recharge the batteries.

This is a 'bring your own linen' house. There is no cleaner so pls be prepared to leave the house clean and tidy for the next people. Let us know if the property is clean tidy when you arrive thanks :)

One minute stroll down the reserve path adjacent to the harbour to see where the penguins are nesting or check out the fishing boats and whale/dolphin watching operations, potter round the rock pools or go for a swim.

Step out to the Peninsula walks, up to the views and back or take the challenge of the loop round the Peninsula to view seals close up, into town and back over the reserve walkway to South bay.

Launch your boat ahead of all the others first thing in the morning - parking inside for a 14' or plenty of room on the grass verge. Or snorkel at low tide - clean your catch in the sink/fish cleaning area round the back.

Safe for all aged children - property is fenced.

Penguins nest around the Coast Guard - if you have a dog, make sure its on leash in that area.

If you notice any damage, or things not working let us know by text email so we can get onto it.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Smoking allowed outside only, please pick up buts.
Pets welcome too if sleep in their own beds/crates, own food bowls, please pick up any doggie doos, tx. back of property has a 6 ft fence.
Not suitable for tradesmen, or outdoor workers
Note Max 6. With one bathroom incl toilet property is too small for 8 people (I don't know how to change it to 6, sorry.

Warning.
Sleepout is colder than main house in winter,
Shower is over a bathtub. May be difficult for older people.

Property manager

Sally Grimmett

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 3:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dog use own mat/crate feed bowl pick up doo doos

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Fenced property Keep dogs/children off furniture

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Wakatu Cottage South Bay
Wakatu Cottage House
Wakatu Cottage House South Bay
Wakatu Kaikoura
Wakatu Cottage Kaikoura
Wakatu Cottage Private vacation home Kaikoura
Wakatu Cottage Private vacation home
Wakatu Cottage
Wakatu Wait A While Kaikoura
Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage Kaikoura
Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage Private vacation home
Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage Private vacation home Kaikoura

About the area

Map
South Bay, Kaikoura

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura District Museum - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Fyffe House - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 9 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage ?

Checkout is at 3:00 PM.

Where is Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage located?

This family-friendly Kaikōura holiday home is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Kaikoura Museum, Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe House and Point Kean Seal Colony are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Wakatu (wait a while) Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 235 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jack H.

Nice wee batch
Good place to stay nice and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa G.

Enjoyable stay
Lovely relaxed stay with our kids and dog. Ideal location near beach, walking track and playground!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H., Ashburton

Great stay
Loved the sleepiness of the south bay A very warm and comfortable house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jh d.

Weekend brake away
Excellent holiday location very nice accommodations will definitely be back .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger T.

Great spot
Great all round property. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane F.

Great place to relax
Very happy with the accommodation it had everything we needed and very close to the main part of Kaikoura. Quite and relaxing with lovely scenery. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S.

Great for a short stay
Great location to south shore. Has everything you would need (excluding linens)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Maria M.

Great weekend relaxing in Kaikoura
Warm and cosy house . Will definitely be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Les G.

South bay house
Awesome house great location quiet and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Janet D., Porirua

Comfy cottage in quiet spot
Like the bach feel of this place with all amenities. Close to the Walkway and the beach. Beds comfortable and kitchen well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

angus M.

Best holiday ever!!
Amazing place to stay for your Kaikoura holiday, great parking out the front for vehicles and a boat, great classic kiwi bach
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

Great location and lovely bach feel
The house was clean and tidy and was as described in the booking. A classic family bach a stones throw from the beach and boat ramp. Great to be able to take our dogs also
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

A Few Days in Kaikoura
We've stayed at Wakatu Cottage several times and always enjoy the peaceful cosy atmosphere regardless of the time of the year. Great access to a range of activities with a comfortable base to operate from and always appreciate being able to have our dogs stay with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Kiwi Cottage Getaway
Wonderful location, very close to the boat ramp and the beach. Our dog Charly would wait on the veranda for us to return from fishing each day. Really enjoyed our stay. Great weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniele B., Christchurch, New Zealand

Wonderful break away
We
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Robert M.

feels like home
Warm, cofortable, homely Bach, well located - we had a wonderful few days there and would love to come back some time. The outhouse could be aired a little more... but overall a very pleasent place to stay with Friends or Family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

Great Stay
Good location with plenty of parking out front for a big boat. Everything worked well and the house was warm. Sally was also great to deal with
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

Great crib
Spotless clean, much loved family crib. Charming and comfortable base to explore the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly J.

Perfect place
The house was great. Lovely and clean, spacious and in a perfect spot for us to explore the area. Sally was really easy to communicate with and we had no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacobus D.

October brake away
Thanks Sally excellent experience really enjoy your accomodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Great kiwi bach
Have rented this property numerous times and find it a great place. The host amazing and very responsive to messages, perfect location and like that it is a reasonably basic kiwi bach that can really enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette m., Havelock

A break away
Clean and tidy bach. We had a very nice time with lots of walks to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Lovely property
We really enjoyed our stay here, a great location and comfortable property and lots of nice touches to make for a comfortable visit for the whole family. A great fenced yard for the kids and the dog too! Would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina M.

Excellent
Loved that games were available! Great spaces. Wonderful time. Will book again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya E.

wait a while
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023