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Kakanui Beach Retreat Guest Comments

Thank you for your superb accommodation! What relaxation – the ocean’s roar, the dawn rain, then the spectacular double rainbow along with an unforgettable view. We will find your lovely home hard to beat. ( California, USA)

What a wonderful feeling to pull into your driveway at dusk after a long day of biking with the girls in the trailers… The home is so lovely and you should be proud of your efforts. (Colorado, USA)

What a wonderful 2 days we have had - a perfect finish to a month in NZ. Thanks so much – everything was wonderful… (UK)

Just what the doctor ordered – lots of rest and relaxation. We loved the house. Everything was perfect!! Comfortable bed, beautiful kitchen and the views were AWESOME.!! Thank you for this incredible stay! Well be back. (Claremont, California, USA)

Kakanui Retreat – 5 Star!! What a wonderful restoration done with style. Thank you for sharing such a lovely home. (Havelock North, NZ)

Kakanui Beach Retreat was perfect and provided a wonderful base for my sisters wedding. Even the bride was overwhelmed by the views! She even used some of your home grown parsley in her wedding bouquet. It looked fabulous! Thank you again......we’ll be back someday. Cheers! (Hobart, Tasmania)

…we only wish we could have stayed for longer!! The house is gorgeous inside and out – comfortable luxury to match the views!!... PS. Our kids were thrilled to be able to supplement our meal with parsley and lettuce from your veggie patch! (Sydney, Australia )

We had a fantastic stay. ..I especially loved the kitchen… I am already looking forward to coming back. Thanks. (Victoria, Australia)

Could have stayed longer!! Leaving worn out after days of cycling, kayaking and beaching. The deck was perfect for post-lunch siestas. (NZ)

A beautiful and tranquil house! Fantastic views all around. A perfect end to a South Island tour for mother and daughter …will have to return again. Thank you so much. (MA, USA)

What a wonderful place to stay! You have done a superb job of providing a beautiful house. We will list this as one of our highlights on o0ur trip. (USA)

We had a wonderful stay here at the Kakanui Beach Retreat. The house is so well-appointed, ……Thank you so much for putting together such a comfortable holiday home. We had everything we needed including a GREAT TIME. (Perth, Western Australia)

PARADISE......thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us. (NZ)

A wonderful breakaway for a birthday celebration in a beautiful spot. The guest accommodation and set up exceeded our expectations. Would stay here again if opportunity provides. (NZ)

Kakanui Beach Retreat

  • 29 Stirling St, Kakanui, North Otago
  • New Zealand
  • Phone: +64 3 434 5794
    Mobile:+64 27 310 9292 OR
    +64 27 245 4580
  • Email: camsav@xtra.co.nz