A family-friendly stay in Hapuku awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 6.8 km (4.2 mi) from Kaikoura Beach and 9.2 km (5.7 mi) from Kaikoura Museum. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washer/dryer and free WiFi. .Home features a fireplace, a balcony and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a fenced private garden and a Smart TV are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include a hot tub and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Hapuku holiday home include Kaikoura District Museum and Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park.
Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
Peninsula Walkway - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
Point Kean Seal Colony - 18 min drive - 15.5 km
Getting around
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 144 min drive
Restaurants
Coopers Catch Kaikoura - 9 min drive
Strawberry Tree - 9 min drive
Why Not Cafe - 10 min drive
Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - 15 min drive
Slam Club - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember!
We aren't just a stay in a room - we are an experience you will remember! If you are travelling alone, a couple, a family or friends on tour - LOOK NO FURTHER! A clean, unique, private, very cosy, 2 storey, 3 bedroom house all to yourself. Situated on a small hill with magnificent views over farmlands to the sea & back to the Seaward Kaikoura Ranges and township. You will not be disappointed with the elevated views, the property, our friendly animals, or us!
We are offering our guests to come and experience some of our lifestyle and your stay is in a unique and quirky 3 bedroom house built mostly from recycled and reclaimed materials. Your house is clean, self contained and makes this an affordable holiday accommodation with stunning views, peace and privacy that you will remember! 3 bedrooms & can sleep 6+. Downstairs: 2 bedrooms 1 with a Queen and the other with 2 single beds and a cot. Loungeroom has comfortable lounges, a wall hung tv with heaps of streaming services (netflix, sky, neon, disney+, tvnz, prime). Chess set that is just awesome, a huge amount of board games to keep everyone entertained. Piano, guitar. Laundry with washing machine and cleaning products, dryer. Bathroom with shower and small bath combination, shampoo, conditioner, soaps and all towels and linens provided. Upstairs is an open plan if you think loft/studio style containing a king bed, kitchen, dining table and small sitting area with a queen pull out sofa bed, fantastic elevated views of mountains, farmlands, sea and township. Again, the Cubby House Stay is well stocked and should surprise you.
We are perched on a hill top, a short 8 minute scenic drive north of Kaikoura, the Cubby House is easily accessible from the main State Highway 1 in a rural setting with never ending views. These stunning views over farmlands from the mountains to the sea will take your breath away. Wake up to bird song, including Tuis and Bellbirds, and the distant sound of the ocean.
The Cubby House is private and peaceful as it is just us here and we are up the drive in a seperate house. Yes, we are ideal for those who are travelling alone, couple, 2 couples travelling together or a family or small group up to 6 people. Our farm animals and pets have quirky personalities and love to be patted, scratched and hand fed - you will love getting up close to the animals if you choose to and we will even take the photos of you and animals so you can totally enjoy your experience. You wont be disappointed! Special conditions: NOTE: THERE IS NO SMOKING in or around the property! if you absolutely must please see us before you light up! All children and additional guests are charged at the additional guest rate of $40 per person (ages 0-99) as we don’t age discriminate here! :-) There is a cot set up in the single room and also have a port a cot available if required.
Wifi - YES we have wifi - code will be given in an email prior to your arrival.
CLEANING - all we ask is that you rinse and place your used kitchen utensils pots, pans, glasses, plates etc in the dishwasher. If you play board games that they are packed away properly again so pieces aren’t missing. .
This is your own 2 storey house with the comforts of home. It is private. Breakfast is also supplied in the house so you can cook whenever you are ready.
THE LAYOUT: DOWNSTAIRS: Laundry (Washer & Dryer), Bathroom (shower & bath combination), Lounge room, TV, games, 2 separate bedrooms - one with a queen size bed & the other with 2 single beds. A deck outside the lounge room with table and chairs to sit back and enjoy the views. UPSTAIRS: is just like an open plan studio/loft apartment. 1 x King size bed, kitchen with everything you will need to cook with - want something else just ask us. Dining table and small lounge/sitting with a queen size pull out sofa bed area plus a deck to get the best elevated views of the deck below.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
Not Just a Stay we are a Stay Experience you Will Remember!
Not Just Stay we are Stay Experience you Will Remember House
Not Just Stay we are Stay Experience you Will Remember House
Not Just Stay we are Stay Experience you Will Remember
Not Just a Stay we are a Stay Experience you Will Remember!
Not Just a Stay we are a Stay Experience you Will Remember!
NOT Just A Stay we are a Stay Experience you Will Remember!
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember!?
The closest beach to NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember! is Kaikoura Beach (6.1 km).
How much does it cost to stay at NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember!?
As of 24 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember! on 4 Jul 2025 start from NZ$736.5, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember! have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
What luxury perks are available at NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember!?
This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a fireplace and a living room.
What makes NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember! a romantic place to stay?
1 hot tub, fireplaces, and private balconies all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember!.
Is NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember! family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember! is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember!?
Yep, there is a hot tub.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember!?
No, NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember! does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
Are pets allowed at NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember!?
No, pets are not allowed.
NOT JUST A STAY, we are a stay you will remember! Reviews
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9.8
Exceptional
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10/10 Excellent
Anne-Claire F.
27 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful New Zealand Experience
Wonderful stay at Cubby House in Kaikoura! Leanne and Richard have created an oasis complete with an amazing view and friendly-furry-4-legged greeters. We traveled in NZ for over 2 weeks and Cubby House was the only place we stayed that had this level of charm, the most amazing coffee machine ever, and a fridge full of wonderful breakfast ingredients. If the opportunity arises, we will certainly be back.
Anne-Claire F.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anton, Reno NV
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Richard and LeAnne are wonderful hosts with a beautiful property. The stay was an adventure on its own with LeAnne giving us a tour of animals that was better than any petting zoo. Everyone loved the stay and we are sure to book again.
Anton
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Ulf S., Canterbury, United Kingdom
6 Apr 2019
A place to inspire
This is a truly magnificent place, high above the Kaikoura bay, with the snow-capped mountains in the distance, you will feel both inspired and welcome, a million miles away from home.