Providing an open-air bath, Kanuka Hill offers accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home. Offering a terrace and mountain views, the vacation home includes 4 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. This vacation 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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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 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 4:
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.9
High score for Kaikoura
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Guests who stayed here 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...

Hosted by Mike and Viv

9.7
9.7
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

Area info

Amenities of Kanuka Hill
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available 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
    • Linens
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting 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 deck
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Spa
    • Open-air bath
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • 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 need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 00:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 2 are welcome.

    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

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

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

    FAQs about Kanuka Hill

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

      • Open-air bath

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

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

    • 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.

    • Kanuka Hill can accommodate this group size:

      • 8 guests

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

    • Kanuka Hill has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

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

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

    • Check-in at Kanuka Hill is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.