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Beachbach16 - Kakanui

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On the beach, sun-loungers
On the beach, sun-loungers
On the beach, sun-loungers
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Room options

On the beach, sun-loungers

Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room.

Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (67)
Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room.
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About the area

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Kakanui, Otago

What's nearby

  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 17 min drive
  • Steampunk HQ - 17 min drive
  • Oamaru Harbour - 18 min drive
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 18 min drive
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coast Restaurant & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Totara Estate - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Maheno Tavern - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beachbach16 - Kakanui

Beachbach16 is a quintessential 1950s Kiwi Bach located in the idyllic small seaside village of Kakanui on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand.

Our unique and authentic family Bach with its relaxed, laidback & unpretentious style, offers a comfortable & casual retreat with easy access to the ocean and its many activities. The Bach has all the essentials you need for a great getaway in a serene & scenic beach setting.

The Bach essentials include a compact full kitchen & lounge area with a heat pump, Wi-Fi, TV & DVD (plenty of classics in our DVD library to choose from). Sleeping for 6 consists of 1 x double bed & 2 x single bunk beds in the main Bach area. The sleepout has 1 x double bed & 1 x single bunk bed. Shower & separate toilet with unlimited hot water. A large deck with stunning coastal views extends the living space for outdoor entertainment. Laundry located outside & ample off-street parking with room for the boat & water sports toys.

Whether you choose to curl up with a few good books (check out our wee library), watch some classics, spend hours walking the beaches and local tracks, snooze in peace, or partake in water activities such as swimming, fishing, surfing, kayaking, and white baiting to name but a few, your options are endless.

If you’re looking for a relaxing, cozy getaway, a beach holiday for the whole family or just escaping the hustle & bustle of daily life, Beachbach16 at Kakanui can be anything you want it to be. We hope you’ll love it as much as we do!

Property manager

Tim

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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: Pets outside only Strictly outside only!!!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: See

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Contact us regarding events
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

Property is also known as

kakanui beach house Kakanui
kakanui beach house Private vacation home
kakanui beach house Private vacation home Kakanui

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachbach16 - Kakanui pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Beachbach16 - Kakanui?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachbach16 - Kakanui?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachbach16 - Kakanui located?

This Kakanui holiday home is on the beach, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Te Hakapureirei Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bushy Beach and Oamaru Harbour. Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony and Oamaru Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rinae

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice homely property. Very kid friendly with a big fenced deck. I felt I was able to sit back and relax. Would of loved to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ambir lee D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute kiwi bach
Stayed with 6 adults didnt find it crampt was exactly what was listed and is a traditional kiwi bach. Only stayed 2nights wish we had of booked longer. Beautiful views lovely beaches short trip to oamaru and awesome friendly neighbours who helped with a flat tyre would totally book again might even plan my next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Crib
Really comfortable and clean crib. Awesome views, great sunrises. Small and compact but very functional. Excellent walks and quiet neighbourhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay & Phil H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog friendly
Everything you needed was there.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Kiwi bach
Cosy bach in Kakanui with great views. Very comfortable, clean and warm. Recommend :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

BubbieChowLow

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleaning fee
I see that if the cleaning fee is something everyone that books to stay at this Bach has to pay you would except the property to be clean when you do stay here, dropped my phone while charging it in the main bedroom under the bed, found so many flies under the bed at the head board end of the bed, also house smells quite weird if you don’t open the windows so dusty was not good for my asthma, needed to use my inhaler the whole weekend which showed how dusty the property really was, Also so many bugs inside that looked almost like ticks, partner was constantly getting rid of them, Main bedroom door doesn’t even close, windows almost jammed up, couldn’t even open those windows again, sleep out door don’t even lock, the 2 bedrooms in the main house have been repaired with plaster but looks so dodgy, main bedroom ceiling almost looked like it could fall at any time, but the ocean view was the only thing we enjoyed the cleanliness was not up to standards.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Delwyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waitangi weekwnd stay
Beds comfortable. Very small and no storage for clothes or food. DVD player but no remote so could watch a multiple episode dvd. The internal sofas are actually outdoor furniture so not as comfortable as it could be. Had questions for owner who was responsive to txts. Notice wifi router installed but owner does not offer wifi access which is poor in this day and age.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

vincent

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good view, everything is clean and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Greg A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kakanui Bach
Nice place to stay but it is a classic kiwi Bach - dont expect 5 star luxury. Rooms are cramped. Outside bedroom has no services. But you can have a chilled break, cook a meal, good shower (mixer from the 70's but a good one), lounge on the deck...maybe over priced but it's kind of unique these days!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Sefton D.

Blue water Bach Kakanui
We did wonder why there were no inside photos, inside wasn’t fantastic for the price. Seating was basic outdoor style furniture, not very comfortable. Some general safety repairs could be addressed ie broken bottom step onto deck, railings on deck were rusted right through. In saying that we had a very relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday by the sea
This batch had a lovely location and view . It was comfortable with the three adults that were staying, but I think I would have struggled with a larger group , particularly if the weather did not allow sitting outside . It would be helpful to have some instructions for the TV / DVD recorder and also the location of things like the outdoor chairs which we found on the 3rd day there . We had a lovely break but I do feel it was a bit pricey for its size ,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
The accommodation was clean and tidy but we thought it was over priced for what was provided. The kitchen was well equipped but other than the fridge there was no where for us to store our food. The furniture was quite uncomfortable it is hard to relax with a good book. We don't mind the kiwi crib vibe but for the price we expected to be able to sit comfortably inside. If you are staying for a few days note there isn't anywhere to hang or store clothes so pack lightly. There is a lovely big deck which would have benefited from a table and chairs and perhaps a sun umbrella. Overall there is potential but the pricing needs to reflect what is on offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Sue & Grant J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good kiwi style Bach, great views and comfortable with everything we needed, would stay here again
Easy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Bruce K.

Over priced
Expensive for what it was
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022