Whanau Retreat

11 McRae Gardens, 7371 Kaikoura, New Zealand – Great location - show map

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9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
2 reviews

Immaculate home in a quiet location. Fully furnished for easily preparing meals. We didn’t use the hot tub but it looks lovely.

Richard United States of America
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Whanau Retreat

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  • Entire home
  • 2390 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking

Featuring a garden, Whanau Retreat features accommodations in Kaikoura. The vacation home also offers free Wifi and free private parking. Offering a terrace and mountain views, the spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a hot tub and a bath. The comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation also comes with soundproofing and a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. The nearest airport is Kaikoura Airport, 1.9 miles from the vacation home.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.8
High score for Kaikoura

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    United States of America United States of America
    “Immaculate home in a quiet location. Fully furnished for easily preparing meals. We didn’t use the hot tub but it looks lovely.”

Managed by Kaikoura Holiday Homes Ltd

Company review score: 8.8Based on 606 reviews from 29 properties
29 managed properties

Company info

KAIKOURA HOLIDAY HOMES LIMITED WELCOME TO KAIKOURA! We can help you find the perfect home for your happy holiday. Choose from our exclusive selection of Kaikoura holiday homes and apartments, brought to you in partnership with our property owners. Whether you are looking for a modern waterfront apartment, a modern executive architecturally designed home or a family bach by the sea, we have the holiday house to suit you! Book your accommodation with us and rest assured we will provide you with a simple one-stop shop for booking, payment and assistance throughout your stay. APARTMENTS & HOLIDAY HOMES Each of our apartments has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen opening out to a spacious dining and living room. We also offer a selection of holiday houses that offer you a home-away-from-home experience in the beautiful region of Kaikoura.

Property info

A lovely family home located in the peaceful Oceanridge area, close to the ocean and stunning Kaikoura golf course. Nearby there are beautiful walks and bike tracks. This modern, warm and inviting home provides an excellent spot to enjoy a stress-free holiday with either family or friends. We welcome you to your Sunshine on McRae.

Neighborhood info

Peaceful

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Whanau Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Iron
    • Hot tub
    • Air conditioning
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Terrace
    • Barbecue
    • Garden
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Whanau Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Whanau Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Whanau Retreat 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.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Whanau Retreat

    • The prices at Whanau Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Whanau Retreat is 2.1 miles from the center of Kaikoura. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Whanau Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Whanau Retreat can accommodate this group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Whanau Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Whanau Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Yes, Whanau Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Whanau Retreat on this page.