Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours
Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours
About this property
Wacky Stays is a tranquil retreat, offering six unique, self-contained lodging options that promise an unforgettable experience. Choose from a handcrafted colonial wagon, a charming house truck, a traditional Mongolian yurt, a cozy tepee tent, a historic train carriage, or a quaint two-bedroom farmer's cottage. Each accommodations features a fully fenced outdoor space. Our accommodations are thoughtfully furnished with meticulous attention to detail, making them the perfect setting for your family's adventures. Nestled within a picturesque park, Wacky Stays is dedicated to eco-friendliness and offers guests a delightful menagerie of farm animals, including: llamas, alpacas, pigs, sheep, and chickens that lay fresh eggs for your breakfast. To help you connect with the environment and our sustainable lifestyle, we offer a complimentary farm tour where you can feed the animals and learn about sustainable living practices. At Wacky Stays, you'll find a serene connection with nature, as we are proud to operate sustainably. Our commitment includes LED indoor lighting, solar-powered outdoor lighting, and solar panels on outdoor kitchen shelters. The House Truck is also equipped with solar-powered lights. Located just 2.5 mi from Kaikoura town center. For added entertainment, our mini-animal park hosts over 80 animals; also available are our world-famous Llama Trekking tours; and within 2.5 mi of the property, you'll discover the town center with an array of shops, bars, and restaurants to explore.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Breakfast
Availability
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Room Type | Number of guests | |
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1 king bed and 2 bunk beds or 2 twin beds and 2 bunk beds | ||
1 full bed | ||
3 twin beds and 1 full bed | ||
3 twin beds and 1 full bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 twin bed and 1 full bed Bedroom 2 1 full bed and 1 bunk bed Living room 2 sofa beds | ||
Bedroom 1 1 full bed Bedroom 2 2 bunk beds Living room 1 sofa bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Robert
Canada
“Very unique. The farm had different types of animals and guests can help with the feeding which was an enjoyable experience. Alex and Emily were excellent staff members” - Matthew
United States
“Can’t say enough about the great time we had. It was the perfect place to unplug and unwind for a night. The llamas and other animals were an added bonus.” - Kathleen
New Zealand
“The staff at wacky stays were so lovely. I had booked the Yurt but unfortunately because of the camel hair insulation affecting my asthma I wasn't able to stay in it. The staff were so helpful in changing us to the wagon instead. It was so...” - Meity
Indonesia
“First time to stay at farm house - it was a totally different experience. As soon as we arrived, we were greeting warmly by the house dog, sheeps, llamas and baby alpaca” - Jane
New Zealand
“Loved the animals and the location. Staff were lovely and Kevin was very helpful.” - Rosie
New Zealand
“We loved our stay, so tranquil and stunning environment. Our favorite thing was feeding the animals in the morning. The staff was fantastic! The open fire in our cottage was amazing and overall the cottage was so unique. We would definitely come...” - Paul
United Kingdom
“Stunning location with views of the mountains. Amazing staff who look after you. Get to meet and feed the llamas and other animals. Very close to the town centre. Very good value for money.” - Steve
Australia
“Yurt was spacious and comfortable for our family of 4. Night skies were incredible.” - Sarah
United States
“Beautiful location with views of the mountains. Unique place. We had a lot of fun feeding the animals” - Robin
United States
“It was cool to stay in a caravan. It was clean and great for one night.”

Managed by Kevin Cole
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
Please advise the property of the number of children and infants staying in each room. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please inform Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.