Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

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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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 bunk beds
or
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
1 double bed
3 single beds
and
1 double bed
3 single beds
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1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Claire
United Kingdom 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.”
Kim
New Zealand New Zealand
“Excellent place to stay in Kaikōura, country setting in a heritage cottage with everything you need, only minutes into town.”
Denmark
New Zealand New Zealand
“Unique accommodation, animal feeding is a big bonus and good location.”
Damian
New Zealand 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 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 Switzerland
“Amazing stay in 2 of the transformed stays. Really cool. Really well done. Clean. Quiet. High quality. Kids loved it too.”
Ann
Ireland Ireland
“The place is 'wacky' as advertised. Unique. A great place to stay for a couple of nights. Not far from Kiakoura but a car is essential. We stayed in the converted train carriage. More expensive than the normal overnight stays but it's worth...”
Kim
New Zealand New Zealand
“Excellent stay in the old farm cottage, very comfortable, great bed.”
Lisa
Australia Australia
“We stayed in the wagon which was very cute. Nice waking up to the animals in the morning.”
Scott
New Zealand 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...”

Managed by Kevin Cole

Company review score: 9.1Based on 262 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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposCash
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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.