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


16 Kowhai Ford Road - 7371 KAIKOURA (Canterbury, New Zealand)

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20 to 34 m²

2 to 5 people
(total 25 people)
Air conditioning
Pets accepted
WiFi
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General information
Check-in : 14:00 - 21:00
Check-out : 07:00 - 10:00
Barbecue
Free WiFi
Garden
Television
Non smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Linen
Towels

Parking private on site free
Activities
Snorkelling
Board games/puzzles
Hiking trails
Kids' outdoor play equipment
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.

Colonial Wagon and Sleep-out (4 people)

Double or Twin Room of 25 m²
Barbecue
Separate entrance
Balcony
Television
Blu-ray player
Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
Fan
Children's beds/cribs
Iron
Welcome tray
Sitting srea
Sofa
Fold-up bed
Hardwood/Parquet floors
Toilets
Toilet paper
Linen
Cleaning products
Located on ground floor
Outdoor dining area
Garden furniture
or
bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 bunk beds (2 people)
2 single beds
2 bunk beds (2 people)
Kitchen
Bathroom
View
Mountain view
Garden view
The Colonial Wagon, farm-stay accommodation with stained wood walls and a canvas roof insulated with sheep’s wool. It includes air-conditioning and heat-pump, basic cooking facilities and a lounge seating area.

There is a TV with Blu-ray player for entertainment. Bathrobes are provided. An outdoor kitchen shelter includes a pizza oven, gas barbecue, self-catering facilities and outdoor furniture. Located inside the wagon, the bathroom includes a private toilet and shower.

A 'Wagon Sleep-out' companion building provides two additional bunk beds. Sleep-out guests share the facilities of the wagon.

Two breakfast options are available as a per night upgrade.
House Truck (2 people)

Mobile Home of 20 m²
Fireplace
Barbecue
Separate entrance
Balcony
Television
Blu-ray player
Soundproof rooms
Fan
Wardrobe/Closet
Iron
Welcome tray
Sitting srea
Sofa
Fold-up bed
Hardwood/Parquet floors
Toilets
Toilet paper
Linen
Cleaning products
Located on ground floor
Outdoor dining area
Garden furniture
bedroom 1
1 double bed
Kitchen
Bathroom
View
Mountain view
Garden view
This gypsy caravan was hand-crafted in New Zealand, farm-stay accommodation. On-board it has a compact fully-equipped kitchen, small seating area with flat-screen TV and DVD player, plus a toilet, separate shower,and bathrobes. The double bed is over the drivers area. Heating is provided via a wood-fired pot belly stove or electric wall heater. The outdoor kitchen includes a pizza oven, gas barbecue, self-catering facilities and outdoor furniture.

Please note that the truck cannot be driven.

Two breakfast options are available as a per night upgrade.
Yurt (5 people)

Quadruple of 22 m²
Barbecue
Separate entrance
Soundproof rooms
Fan
Children's beds/cribs
Iron
Welcome tray
Sitting srea
Sofa
Fold-up bed
Hardwood/Parquet floors
Toilets
Toilet paper
Linen
Cleaning products
Located on ground floor
Outdoor dining area
Garden furniture
bedroom 1
3 single beds
1 double bed
Kitchen
Bathroom
View
Mountain view
Garden view
Imported from Mongolia, this 7-metre Yurt, farm-stay accommodation. It is set on a purpose-built, raised and insulated wooden floor. The walls and ceiling are completely insulated with thick camel hair, which means it is warm in winter and cool in the summer. An outdoor kitchen area, includes a pizza oven, gas barbecue, self-catering facilities and outdoor furniture. The yurt offers a separate private bathroom with a shower, toilet and wash basin.

Two breakfast options are available as a per night upgrade.
Teepee (5 people)

Tent of 22 m²
Barbecue
Separate entrance
Fan
Children's beds/cribs
Iron
Welcome tray
Sitting srea
Sofa
Fold-up bed
Hardwood/Parquet floors
Toilets
Toilet paper
Linen
Cleaning products
Located on ground floor
Outdoor dining area
Garden furniture
bedroom 1
3 single beds
1 double bed
Kitchen
Bathroom
View
Mountain view
Garden view
This 7-metre wide tepee, farm-stay accommodation. It is set on a purpose built, raised and insulated wooden floor. The walls are waterproof poly-cotton canvas with a partially insulated second layer. It offers a separate bathroom with a shower, toilet and wash basin. An outdoor kitchen shelter includes a pizza oven, gas barbecue, self-catering facilities and outdoor furniture.

Two breakfast options are available as a per night upgrade.
Two-Bedroom Cottage (5 people)

Holiday Home of 28 m²
Fireplace
Barbecue
Separate entrance
Television
Blu-ray player
Cable/satellite channels
Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
Fan
Children's beds/cribs
Children's high chair
Wardrobe/Closet
Iron
Welcome tray
Sitting srea
Sofa
Fold-up bed
Carpeted
Toilets
Toilet paper
Linen
Cleaning products
Located on ground floor
Outdoor dining area
Garden furniture
bedroom 1
1 single bed
1 double bed
bedroom 2
1 double bed
1 bunk bed (2 people)
living room
2 sofa beds
Kitchen
Bathroom
View
Mountain view
Garden view
This restored farmers cottage, farm-stay accommodation with air conditioning and heat-pump unit. It includes a fully equipped kitchen, a wood burner fireplace and a separate shower and toilet. There is parking for 3 cars and a boat. The lounge area offers two leather sofas, flat screen TV with satellite channels and a Blu-Ray player. The cottage is surrounded by a large spacious garden with an outdoor gas barbecue and seating.

Two breakfast options are available as a per night upgrade.

The bedrooms have additional electric radiator heating. A heat exchange system brings warm filtered air from the roof into the cottage rooms.
Two-Bedroom Train Carriage (4 people)

Mobile Home of 34 m²
Barbecue
Separate entrance
Balcony
Television
Soundproof rooms
Fan
Children's beds/cribs
Iron
Welcome tray
Sitting srea
Sofa
Fold-up bed
Hardwood/Parquet floors
Carpeted
Toilets
Toilet paper
Linen
Cleaning products
Located on ground floor
Outdoor dining area
Garden furniture
bedroom 1
1 double bed
bedroom 2
2 bunk beds (2 people)
living room
1 sofa bed
Kitchen
Bathroom
View
Mountain view
Garden view
This fully restored 1889 train carriage, farm-stay accommodation with a double master bedroom, and a second bedroom with 2 bunk beds. The small on-board bathroom includes an antique toilet, basin and shower. It offers ornate wooden paneling paneling throughout, an outdoor deck and an open-plan living room and kitchen with TV and DVD player.

Two breakfast options are available as a per night upgrade.
Pets are allowed (a supplement may apply).
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children from 2 to 17 years old stay for 25 € per person per night when sleeping in an existing bed.
Children up to 1 years old (inclusive) stay free when sleeping in an available crib.
Extra beds or baby cots are only available upon request and need to be confirmed by the property.
Supplements are not automatically calculated in the total amount of the reservation on the site and must be paid separately directly with the establishment.


Cards accepted for booking
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 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.

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours 16 Kowhai Ford Road - 7371 KAIKOURA
GPS coordinates : -42.38404, 173.63202



Activities nearby
Golf course (within 3 km)
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