• Entire home
  • 2153 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

Cubby House Stay Kaikoura is unique, quirky, and a must-stay. 2-story, self-contained private holiday home with a balcony and a deck to take in stunning elevated views over farmlands, mountains, and the sea to the village of Kaikoura. It is set in Kaikoura in the Canterbury Region and provides free private parking. This unique property was built mainly from recycled and re-purposed materials and offers 3 bedrooms. The downstairs area has 2 bedrooms, with 1 room consisting of a queen bed and the other bedroom has 2 single beds and a child's cot. The lounge area has plenty of seating and 2 of the sofas can be converted into a double and a single sofa bed if needed. There is a wall-mounted TV with various streaming services available, Bluetooth speaker, piano, laundry with washing machine and products, dryer, and a bathroom. Upstairs is an open plan studio/loft style with a King bed and an extra loungeroom seating area with a lounge that can convert into a queen bed, if needed. There is also a dining area seats 6 and a fully-equipped kitchen with a stovetop and oven, microwave, toaster, a coffee machine that makes café quality, kettle, cookware, and a fridge stocked with sauces, condiments, and breakfast items. All bedrooms have Bluetooth alarm clocks and all bed linen and bathroom items are supplied. You can choose to feed the farm animals and the hosts will give you a guided tour of the property or have your own private getaway.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Kaikoura
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  • David
    Australia Australia
    Fun, eclectic, unexpected, delightful! Cubby House Stay was an amazing experience. Totally unexpected, unique and a heart filling delight. Stunning location with views across the farms to the ocean one way and the spectacular mountain vista the...
  • Jeffrey
    United States of America United States of America
    Our stay at Cubby House was the highlight of a trip full of wonderful memories. The hosts were amazing and so generous with their time. We fed the incredibly friendly animals in the morning and got to know each one. The kitchen was stocked with...
  • Robin
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything! The host, Leanne, has really thought of everything … and then some! We loved the location just 10 minutes from Kaikoura Centre with epic views of the mountains, valleys, and ocean. Being a bit more “rural” allowed for the view and for...

Hosted by Leanne & Richard Seddon - your friendly hosts.

10
10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Leanne & Richard Seddon - your friendly hosts.
We are formerly known as The Artists Retreat - we have changed the name in September for a much better fit as when you where a kid your cubby/fort/playhouse had everything - this is the grown up version! Here you will have the opportunity to have an experience you won't forget in a hurry! If staying for 1 night or a couple of weeks - If you are travelling alone, a couple, a family or friends on tour - LOOK NO FURTHER! Click that book button you will be glad you decided to stay! We have town views - that means we are out of town a whole scenic 8 minutes! It is a cosy, unique, self contained 2 storey house (all you need to bring is any additional food/drink items) made from reclaimed and some new materials and has a comfy homely feel. We supply your Breakfast items so you can cook when your ready, the beds will be freshly made so you can just flop into bed, towels provided and also some extra food and pantry items too. If using the extra foods we ask that you leave enough to cover the purchase of more to replace so the next guests can enjoy it too - after all it helped you out so pass it forward to the next guests too! We are on our own private little hill and you have fantastic views overlooking Kaikoura Township, Farmlands to the Sea & Mountains. Remember - no-one else has our views! Get your camera ready as the views are amazing, the animals are cute and friendly, the Sunrise and Sunset and night starry sky is just stunning. We, your hosts are friendly too! Whatever length stay you booked you will be wishing you could have an extra night 2 or 3 so keep us in mind when planning as there is so much to do in Kaikoura and even here you can just relax re-group and continue on you holiday - you will find you are comparing our place to everywhere you stay now - been told we have set a high bench mark! so no pressure if you read this just click book or visit our new Cubby House on social medias to see for yourself.
Richard and Leanne live at the top of the driveway in a seperate house with 2 of our 6 children. We love our special bit of NZ paradise and we are happy to be able to share our place and easy going lifestyle with you. We will show you around and introduce you to the friendly animals and then pretty much keep to ourselves so you can enjoy your time here. It is up to you how your time is here is spent - if you want to interact with us or keep to yourselves. We are pretty laid back and easy going and whatever you choose to do you will enjoy your stay here and in Kaikoura. Just make sure you think about how long you want to stay as so many people leave and wish they had booked an extra night here! All we ask is - PLEASE make sure you understand where you are staying! To have what we are able to be offering you, you need to be out of town. There is nothing worse than looking at reviews and get 7.5 for location as we aren't in town - we are out of town by a scenic very worth the 8 minute drive - you cant have farm animals in town remember! If you want a stark modern house, or a town stay please don't book here you need to go elsewhere. BUT, if you want a different memorable kind of stay in a quirky house with pretty much everything you will need for your stay you will be happy you decided to stay here at the Cubby House.
Kaikoura is world famous for Whale watching, Swim/Kayak with Seals and Dolphins & Albatross Tours. Some other activities to do whilst here: Fishing Charters, Trekking, Surfing, Scenic Flights, Mini Golf, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, 18 hole and 9 hole Golf courses, Mountain Bike tracks, Shopping, Cafes, Pubs, Bike hire, Bird watching and the Ski field is only 90 minutes from our door, Fyffe House, Museum, plus a lot of other outdoor activities. There is plenty to keep you entertained indoors too - Escape Room, Museum, i-Site, but whatever you choose to do make sure you book your trips early and make time to relax and enjoy the stunning Kaikoura views! Don't forget your accommodation here is packed with plenty of board games to keep you entertained or just hang out and enjoy the atmosphere - you won't really want to leave the house!
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Cubby House Stay Kaikoura
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Game console
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Video games
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Fax
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • 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
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common Areas
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Services & Extras
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Cubby House Stay Kaikoura takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

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

Check-out

From 12:00 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 18 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

< 1 year old
Crib upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
1 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Cubby House Stay Kaikoura 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

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about Cubby House Stay Kaikoura

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Cubby House Stay Kaikoura on this page.

  • Check-in at Cubby House Stay Kaikoura is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Cubby House Stay Kaikoura is 4.3 miles from the center of Kaikoura. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Cubby House Stay Kaikoura offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Racquetball
    • Aerobics
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/Performance
    • Horseback riding
    • Movie nights
    • Bingo
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bike tours
    • Cooking class

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

  • Cubby House Stay Kaikoura has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

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

  • Cubby House Stay Kaikoura can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

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

  • Guests staying at Cubby House Stay Kaikoura can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American

  • Yes, Cubby House Stay Kaikoura is popular with guests booking family stays.