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 tepee tent, a historic train carriage, or a quaint two-bedroom farmer's cottage. Each accommodations features a fully fenced outdoor space. Our accommodations are thoughtfully furnished with meticulous attention to detail, making them the perfect setting for your family's 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 your breakfast. To help you connect with the environment and our sustainable lifestyle, we offer a complimentary farm tour where you can feed the animals and learn about sustainable living practices. At Wacky Stays, you'll find a serene connection with nature, as we are proud to operate sustainably. Our commitment includes LED indoor lighting, solar-powered outdoor lighting, and solar panels on outdoor kitchen shelters. The House Truck is also equipped with solar-powered lights. Located just 2.5 mi from Kaikoura town center. For added entertainment, our mini-animal park hosts over 80 animals; also available are our world-famous Llama Trekking tours; and within 2.5 mi of the property, you'll discover the town center with an array of shops, bars, and restaurants to explore.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
2 bunk beds
or
2 twin beds
and
2 bunk beds
1 full bed
3 twin beds
and
1 full bed
3 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 bunk beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
5.0
Low score for Kaikoura
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning location with views of the mountains. Amazing staff who look after you. Get to meet and feed the llamas and other animals. Very close to the town centre. Very good value for money.
  • Steve
    Australia Australia
    Yurt was spacious and comfortable for our family of 4. Night skies were incredible.
  • Sarah
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful location with views of the mountains. Unique place. We had a lot of fun feeding the animals
  • Robin
    United States of America United States of America
    It was cool to stay in a caravan. It was clean and great for one night.
  • Elisabeth
    Germany Germany
    Nice rural setting, absolutely beautiful nostalgic truck, fresh breakfast items provided, helpful staff
  • Kylee
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location, animals, breakfast offered, it was a true old fashioned way of living with modern comfort of a heat pump.
  • Jaimee
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The perfect glamping stay. The staff were so so helpful and really made our long weekend fantastic. We loved waking up to the peaceful fresh air and beautiful animals.
  • Melissa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We stayed in the teepee and it was so fun! The whole family loved getting to meet the animals and give them breakfast. The staff were very friendly.
  • Amber
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The tipi was so cool to stay in. Cosy with the heaters on, it was beautiful views. At the moment not only do they have their farm animals but some wee puppies as well. The bed was comfortable to sleep in. I really loved getting some fresh eggs to...
  • Rikki
    Singapore Singapore
    Quirky experience with attention to decorative details. Great experience doing animal feeding. Friendly and well-mannered staff and owner. A novelty experience.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hello do you have WiFi please? Thank uou

    Hi there YES = we have wi-fi throughout our site, which is unlimited and free to use! See you soon regards Kevin
    Answered on 22 May 2020
  • we have two small (non shedding dogs) are they allowed in the accommodation

    No problem = I just ask five things = not on the furniture, clean up any mess, not in our animal areas, under control at all times, and I have an enti..
    Answered on 5 March 2021
  • Hi there, my 5year old twin boys think the house truck is the coolest among all. Is there any chance we family of 4 can stay in the house truck?

    Hi - my House Truck sleeps two comfortably (double bed), three at a push (+bench bed), and NOT four!
    Answered on 16 December 2022
  • is there heating inside?

    Hi YES - there is an electric fan heater, an electric radiator, and electric blanket on the double bed regards Kevin
    Answered on 11 March 2021
  • Hi there, was wondering if you had a small microwave available for use in the teepee or even yurt. We are wanting to stay in october but will need to ..

    Hi - we have a microwave you borrow in either the yurt or tipi. We also have a portacot, but not bedding - plenty of room in both Regards Kevin
    Answered on 30 May 2022
  • Hi . Just wanted to see what options you had for a family of 6 for one night on June 20th. Thanks Greg

    Hi Greg Five properties available 20/6 (max guests in brackets) = Farmers Cottage(5), Yurt(4), Colonial Wagon(4), Train Carriage(4), House Truck(2)
    Answered on 22 May 2020
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Managed by Kevin Cole

Company review score: 9.1Based on 277 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 07:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

  • Room options at Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Trailer
    • Quad
    • Tent
    • Vacation Home
  • Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours is 2.7 miles from the center of Kaikoura. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Guests staying at Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Breakfast to go
  • Yes, Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.