Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Kaikōura

Not easy to find a great house for 6 people and a dog. This house was great! Our multi-generational group included 3 teenagers, an 81 year old, and a golden retriever. The house was cozy, perfectly clean, and very easy and comfortable for all of us. We got plenty of use out of the great poker chip set and the wood burning stove. Sad to leave. Meg was an excellent host. Very responsive and flexible, and provided a terrific goody basket which was a great surprise. Would definitely recommend this house and would stay again.

Lovely home, great location - had a chilly night and made use of the woodstove, such a treat. 5 stars all round, would stay again, would recommend. Thank you :)

Our stay at Captain Luigi’s was excellent. The house was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a great stay. The location is perfect - just a short walk to town, the beach, and all the main attractions. My daughter loved the big backyard, and I appreciated how well-equipped and newly renovated everything was. It made a great base for exploring Kaikōura. Would definitely recommend!

We loved staying at the Villa, the perfect spot for our families to get away. the Spa was an absolute bonus esp with the snow. The house was heated upon arrival which was so welcoming. Hosts were very responsive and helpful. Thank you.

Gutted we couldn’t stay longer, was stunning on a cold winters day. Will definitely come back when we have more time

The property was easy to find in a great location with fantastic views over the sea. The place was tidy and had everything we needed plus to additional condiments in the bathrooms were great to have. There could have been more relaxing seating in the upstairs lounge for 8 people. The option to take our dog was also much appreciated and he loved the secure outdoors. The showers were great and the beds were all comfortable. Pretty good value overall.

Have stayed here twice and would stay again!

Thank you Bon Despite the weather throwing a curveball to our plans we had a lovely time 😊

Beautiful lakefront view stay...Nice n tidy rooms ..Great Communication from Poppy n Chrissy..I highly recommend this place..

I highly recommend Caitlin’s place! The house is brand new, spotless, and beautifully maintained—everything was so clean and tidy when we arrived. The bed was incredibly warm and comfortable, perfect for a restful night’s sleep. The towels were soft, fluffy, and felt like hotel quality. The home is fully equipped with everything you might need, from kitchen essentials to thoughtful touches that made our stay feel extra cozy. Caitlin was also a great host—very responsive and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again!

Presently surprised with the accomodation.

Absolutely spectacular in every way! By far the best place we’ve ever stayed in. We had dreadful weather during our stay which meant going out was not an option, but with a place like this it didn’t matter a bit. We were cosy and had everything we needed and watched the waves crash and the wild weather all day long from the amazing big windows. The views are incredible and that’s with limited visibility so can only imagine how stunning they are on a good day! Cannot recommend this place highly enough, we’d love to return one day. Thank you so much ☺️

Absolutely wow—Kaikoura might just be my favorite town in the world, and DeArna and Stan are the kindest hosts I’ve ever met! From the moment I arrived, I felt completely at home and at peace. The house is spacious, cozy, and perfectly located—close to everything you’d want to do in Kaikoura. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the shower had steady, hot water. I had the pleasure of meeting both hosts—Stan even brought by some delicious fruit On the morning of checkout, I ran into car trouble right before a scheduled tour. Stan came right over to help and, when time was tight, he didn’t hesitate to offer me a ride so I wouldn’t miss it. That tour ended up being one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life—swimming with dolphins. I also got to see sperm whales earlier in my stay from both air and sea. Truly one of the best visits I’ve ever had. I can’t recommend this town, this place, and these hosts enough—thank you, DeArna and Stan!

Value for money and a good central location. I imagine the view is lovely, but the weather didn't cooperate. Their spot is very clean, safe and easy to find. I'd recommend

This apartment opening out onto the beautiful Kaikoura Bay was fantastic. We awoke to a beautiful sunrise both mornings from our bedroom. The apartment was Immaculately presented with attention to detail in all aspects. It boasts quality fittings, towels, linen etc. Proximity to the local picture theater allowed me to nip next door to watch 'Tina' which I thoroughly loved. Walking distance to restraunts. Very, very good value for money.

Lovely little spot off the main road, super easy to find, yet extremely quiet and peaceful. Easy walk into the heart of Kaikoura. Perfect for a little get away.