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‘White Caps’ - Entire Guest Studio - Loft bed with Ocean & Mountain views

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

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Hapuku, Canterbury
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About this property

‘White Caps’ - Entire Guest Studio - Loft bed with Ocean & Mountain views

Experience the Sunrise spectacular at 'White Caps Kaikoura'.
Quiet, relaxing & peaceful - sunrise view from your bed - starry skies - close-up mountains - spacious, light & airy - beautiful wood throughout - creative touches - secure parking - toast and cereal is included - and a wee bit of whale whimsy throughout. Truly, a home away from home.

Overview: Make yourself at home in this spacious loft-bedroom studio with large living area and acres of glass, opening onto our 2-hectare lifestyle property. You will marvel at the serenity of being just 10 minutes from Kaikoura town. No near neighbours, no street noise. Just an amazing view of the mountains, a night sky full of stars, a couple of cows, a few flighty sheep, and a fuzzy Golden Doodle.

Living room: The space is large and lofty, with a two-story high cedar wood ceiling, beachy white floorboards and coastal decor. There is a queen bed upstairs on a mezzanine floor and a sofa bed downstairs. Please note that the bathroom is down the stairs from the bedroom.

Dining: This guest studio is like a peaceful rural retreat away from it all. That includes cooking! There is no kitchenette, sink or microwave. What you do have is a full-size dining table and a dresser filled with plenty of tableware for your drinks, nibbles and takeaway. There is a sweet retro mini fridge (no freezer), a kettle, toaster and Nespresso machine.

Sunrise: The Loft bedroom faces due east. Depending on the time of year, the sun will either rise out of the sea right in front of your eyes while you lay in bed, or, in winter, will peek out over the adjacent hills. It's very inspiring, and cloud patterns can create some sublime colours in the Kaikoura region, but it is early in the summertime! In case you don't find it romantic ;-) … we can provide you with a brand new complimentary eye mask. Just mention it.

TV: 32 " flatscreen smart TV with satellite freeview channels and Netflix and Disney+

Breakfast: In the morning, make yourself breakfast at your leisure. We provide milk, bread for toast, margarine, spreads, cereals, and freshly boiled eggs from our neighbour’s happy hen house. These things are already in the room/fridge.

Parking: Secure parking is right in front of the house and your loft studio. If you have a precious vehicle or loads of personal stuff in a van, this is the place for you. We even have enough space for boats on trailers.

We hope you choose White Caps for your next holiday in Kaikoura.
During your stay at this farm stay, you'll be close to Kaikoura Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast.
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • 9 minutes by car from Kaikoura Museum and 10 minutes from Kaikoura District Museum
Free breakfast is available.

This Hapuku farm stay is smoke free.

Guests are served a free breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No cooking with portable camp stoves or electric saucepans inside.
Do not rinse or wash bowls or plates with leftover sauces (chili and soy sauce residue) in the bathroom sink. The sink is not stainless steel!
Please remove shoes inside and be conscious of the white floorboards. Thank you.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: One older child is ok on the sofa bed downstairs.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

‘White Caps’ - Entire Guest Studio - Loft bed with Ocean & Mountain views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Yany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, love the location, beautiful house. But too many rules. We stayed there for 2 days but feel like we have no personal space.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful quiet spot with amazing scenery and very comfortable accommodation A real treat
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magnificent Location

An amazing property in an equally amazing location. Top of the list
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

This was one of the highlights of our whole trip. Beautiful Mountain View and sunrise was amazing from our bed. The host was awesome. I would definitely recommend staying here. I wished we could’ve stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness

great break away

Much needed break in a quiet location. Accommodation was inviting and warm, close to the mountains, very serene and peaceful. A short drive to Kaikoura township, and enjoyed experiencing different eateries, the walks and chatting to locals. Thank you so much Indigo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hapuku

Great location and host
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place to stay

We had a very enjoyable stay at Hapuku. The house was thoughtfully presented to guests and we were warmly welcomed by our host. We would love to stay here again and have no reservations in recommending it to other travellers
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the most serene place. The views were impeccable. Indy was the perfect host. Her charm was equal to the charm of the atmosphere she created. Every detail was placed in every corner to make you feel at home. It was the best get away place to unwind, get close to nature and learn to slow down and love life. It was far enough away to feel like you were away from everything but close enough to Kaikoura to enjoy all of its splendor as well. Love, love, loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
An amazing property and host and we had the best time! Beautiful view and absolutely everything has been thought of! Thanks so much! A must-stay!

10/10 Excellent

Marika N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Again and Again

Not only was the property exactly as described in the listing, it absolutely exceeded expectation and Indigo was wonderful. It was an absolute joy and we would be not only happy to recommend but we would also be very happy to go back again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona A., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxed and peaceful, amazing outlook

While it is a short drive from the main Kaikoura town, this is a lovely place to stay, with amazing views of the mountains and sea. Indy welcomed us when we arrived and is a super friendly host. Once she introduced us to property she left us to relax and enjoy the peaceful setting. The property was warm and cosy for us when we arrived, and we will definitely stay again if ever back in Kaikoura. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well worth the experience

Great property, quiet, excellent views, we would happily stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect overnight stay!

The property was very nice and had a wonderful view of both the mountains and the ocean. There were some lovely nice touches like homemade yoghurt for breakfast. Was perfect for a short stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding property, place and people.

Partner and myself; one night with good weather before and after although a chilly morning the second day. Delightful stay with everything except a full kitchen. Day bed/futon could easily host more and/or a child or children. Well stocked with continental breakfast items and basics; even homemade yogurt provided for the first night. Multiple coffee options for any schedule. Nearby plenty to do. Clean, tidy, sealife-themed everything. Amazing shower and general toilet/sink etc. Very good lighting everywhere. Very private and isolated from the main house/structure. As a couple, upstairs loft bed was a real treat and large bay windows let the sunrise in for a brilliant morning glow on everything. Seamless, flexible check-in and check-out. Guestbook easily found and pen provided.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

So private

I loved staying here - so private and wonderful to wake up to stunning views.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bronwynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect respite

Lovely place to unwind and relax, with beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Between the mountains & the sea.

A lovely spacious retreat for two just a few minutes away from town. Special touches provided by the host to make guests feel welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021