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About this property
Wacky Stays is a tranquil retreat offering six unique, self-contained lodging options that promise an unforgettable experience. Choose from a handcrafted colonial wagon, a charming house truck, a traditional Mongolian yurt, a cozy tipi tent, a historic train carriage, or a quaint two-bedroom farmer's cottage. Each accommodation boasts a fully fenced outdoor space. The accommodations are thoughtfully furnished with meticulous attention to detail, making them the perfect setting for family adventures.
Nestled within a picturesque park, Wacky Stays is dedicated to eco-friendliness and offers guests a delightful menagerie of farm animals, including: llamas, alpacas, pigs, sheep, and chickens that lay fresh eggs for breakfast. The property offers a complimentary farm tour where guests can feed the animals.
The property features LED indoor lighting, solar-powered outdoor lighting, and solar panels on outdoor kitchen shelters. The House Truck is also equipped with solar-powered lights.
Situated just 4 km from Kaikoura town centre.
For added entertainment, the mini-animal park hosts over 80 animals; also available are Llama Trekking tours. The town centre is 4 km from the property and features an array of shops, bars, and restaurants to explore.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
5.0
Low score for Kaikoura
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Claire
United Kingdom
“It was so cool and quirky. Exactly as described and well cared for. Clever design and luxury to be able to have your own shower and toilet when glamping.”
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Kim
New Zealand
“Excellent place to stay in Kaikōura, country setting in a heritage cottage with everything you need, only minutes into town.”
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Damian
New Zealand
“Quirky but very comfortable and well equipped accommodation (we had the railway carriage), nice having the animal feeding for the kids”
Zoe
Switzerland
“We were a family with young kids. The converted train and truck were super confortable. Toys for the kids. Wide collection of dvds. Visiting the farm and feeding the animals was an awesome plus! So clean.”
Zoe
Switzerland
“Amazing stay in 2 of the transformed stays. Really cool. Really well done. Clean. Quiet. High quality. Kids loved it too.”
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Kim
New Zealand
“Excellent stay in the old farm cottage, very comfortable, great bed.”
Scott
New Zealand
“We LOVED our stay on the train carriage at Wacky Stays, a unique and fun stay that we would thoroughly recommend for young families! We tagged along at the feeding time tour to meet all the animals - this was so great - the llamas and the deer...”
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Kate
Australia
“the 2 bedroom cottage was very peaceful and clean, we loved the free feeding animal tour in the morning, the staff were friendly and very knowledgeable and the accomodation had a beautiful back drop of the mountains”
Lucy
New Zealand
“great location close to Kaikoura,very friendly staff and our stay in a train was exceptional,our kids loved the toys in the box and morning feeding of farm animals,thank you”
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Gary
United Kingdom
“Very enjoyable experience, loved every minute of being there .”
Managed by Kevin Cole
Company review score: 9.1Based on 266 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
Kevin moved to New Zealand from the UK in 2007 to move away from the frantic western world, and to live a more simple life in an amazing place. I chose Kaikoura in New Zealand, and would welcome the opportunity to introduce you to my little piece of paradise.
Property information
Wacky Stays are a small collection of unusual, unique and memorable farm-stay, B&B, rental properties of a style I would choose to stay in if I were travelling
Neighbourhood information
I live just 4km from Kaikoura town centre. The sea and beaches are just 3km away. The magnificent Mt Fyffe is just 4km too. My property is located on the Kaikoura cycle way which is developing all the time.
Language spoken
English
Property surroundings
House rules
Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 07:00
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per child, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please advise the property of the number of children and infants staying in each room. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please inform Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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United Kingdom“It was so cool and quirky. Exactly as described and well cared for. Clever design and luxury to be able to have your own shower and toilet when glamping.”
New Zealand“Excellent place to stay in Kaikōura, country setting in a heritage cottage with everything you need, only minutes into town.”
Zoe
Switzerland“We were a family with young kids. The converted train and truck were super confortable. Toys for the kids. Wide collection of dvds. Visiting the farm and feeding the animals was an awesome plus! So clean.”
Australia“the 2 bedroom cottage was very peaceful and clean, we loved the free feeding animal tour in the morning, the staff were friendly and very knowledgeable and the accomodation had a beautiful back drop of the mountains”
