Kanuka Hill

469 Inland Kaikoura Road, 7373 Kaikoura, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.9/10! <small>(score from <b>22</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
22 reviews
a grill with a tray of muffins and a basket of donuts at Kanuka Hill in Kaikoura
a room with a book shelf filled with books at Kanuka Hill in Kaikoura
a red cabin with a wooden deck next to a building at Kanuka Hill in Kaikoura
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Kanuka Hill

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  • The entire place is yours
  • 1076 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking

Set in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Kanuka Hill offers accommodation with access to an open-air bath. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor seating is also available at the holiday home. The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 4 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking. An indoor play area is also available at Kanuka Hill, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
Bedroom 4:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.9
High score for Kaikoura
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    “Rural idyll. Not a house to be seen, which makes the outside (extra) bath and loo with a view a reasonable proposition. Convenient to Kaikōura. Just fabulous.”
  • Gilli
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The location, peace, countryside, views of the inland Kaikoura mountains. The house, the comfort, the kitchen, woodfire that the boys loved, and the outdoor bath I enjoyed one evening at sunset. The facilities and instructions were perfect. Loved...”
  • Melinda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The red house on the hill is in a stunning setting in the hills behind Kaikoura. Mike sent comprehensive instructions on how to get there, together with the key box code. Close enough to the town but far enough away to enjoy dark skies, peace and...”
  • Juliana
    Germany Germany
    “Everything was clean and Mike and Jaye helped us with all our needs.”
  • Kimmyt49
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “It was the perfect place for our family to come together. The house comfortably fitted 4 adults and a child, it was clean and well presented, and the surroundings are stunning. A 10 minute drive from town saw us looking out at the mountain vista's...”
  • Anuschka
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Gorgeous location away from it all; friendly host, fun property for kids & family, homely. Interesting to see solar power in action. Must see starry nights!”
  • Marian
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Awesome views, comfortable stay, great way to experience off-grid house that’s setup as somebody’s summer house. Most importantly, Mike cares which is rare nowadays in tourism industry.”
  • Mary-jane
    Australia Australia
    “We loved that kanuka hill is off grid, no microwave, oven, toaster also that you had to think about how we used the electricity, all while having all the creature comforts, comfy beds, stunning views and all the kitchen equipment we needed. For...”
  • Margie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Unfortunately Because of a glitch in our travel plans we were unable to stay at Kanuka Hill. However, the owner was so helpful and understanding, so top marks to him for that. He was an excellent communicator and very understanding and reasonable.”
  • Imke
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Everything! Felt like a home, very peaceful, high quality but also quirky and charming”

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Mike and Viv

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Mike and Viv
Kanuka Hill is in a secluded country setting just a 10 minute drive from Kaikoura. Located on an elevated and sunny north facing slope, it has some of the best panoramic views of the mountains available in the district. Sit back on the covered veranda and take it all in. The night sky is amazing and unspoiled by any street lighting from the township. Kanuka Hill is the perfect quiet and relaxing place to disconnect the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy a relaxing break to reconnect with your whanau and friends. Relax and enjoy an evening soak in the outdoor bath taking in the sunset or night sky. Solar panels with battery storage supply all your electricity needs, the building is not connected to the electricity grid! A log-burner provides the heating for your stay during cool weather with plentiful and free firewood. Cooking is via a modern gas hob, and a Ziggler and Brown hooded barbeque takes care of roasting, baking, even bread and muffins come out well! BBQ cookbook provided. There is plenty of level onsite parking for cars, boats and trailers. IMPORTANT Access to the property is via a gravel road through a working farm. At times there may be gates or tapes to open and close depending on where the stock are located when you visit.
We feel fortunate and privileged to own land in such a stunning location. Since building our unique and comfortable off grid house, we wanted to share this slice of paradise with others. For the first few years while completing the building and landscaping we have had private stays of friends and family. They encouraged us to open up the property so that other New Zealanders and international travellers can share this unique and beautiful space.
Local Walks Bring your sturdy footwear. There is a great traffic free (apart from the odd farm vehicle) hard surface walk from the accommodation. Walk back down the drive to the bridge, then turn left and stroll along the gravel road as far as the black gate. Return via the same route. Great native birdlife in the regenerating native bush beside the road. Just under a 4km round trip. Joggers can extend and go out to SH70 and back. As mentioned, a walk up the hill behind gives panoramic views up the coast and over the Kaikoura Peninsula. The Kaikoura township with many attractions is just a 10 minute drive away. See kaikoura dot co dot nz
Languages spoken: German,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kanuka Hill
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchenware
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Wellness
    • Open-air bath
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English

    House rules
    Kanuka Hill takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 23:30
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 00:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 2 years are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Kanuka Hill

    • Kanuka Hill offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Open-air bath

    • Check-in at Kanuka Hill is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Kanuka Hill may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Kanuka Hill can accommodate the following group size:

      • 8 guests

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

    • Kanuka Hill is 3.7 miles from the centre of Kaikoura. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Kanuka Hill is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Kanuka Hill has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

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

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