Hapuku Carriages – Home 3338784 B&B
- 1 bedroom
- 2 sleeps
- 1 night min stay
Hapuku Carriages – Home 3338784
- B&B
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 2
- 1 night min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Not suitable for children
- Car essential
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
B & B is in a restored railway carriage
Guests come into house for breakfast, full continental and fully cooked
2 minutes walk to the beach
Enjoy having a hot bath under a thousand stars!
Peaceful location with a driving distance of 8 minutes to town
Bed & bathroom
- 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Jacuzzi or hot tub
- Mountain Views
- Deck
- Internet access
- Central heating
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.
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2 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Mike G.
- Calendar last updated:
- 25 Mar 2020
- Years listed:
- 11
- Based in:
- New Zealand
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 17 reviews
Excellent
17 reviews
- Excellent
- 17
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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- Terrible
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“Schlafen im Eisenbahnwaggon”
Der Eisenbahnwaggon war sehr schön restauriert. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Bei Ankunft stand eine Flasche Wein bereit, die wir in der Aussenbadewanne getrunken haben :-) Das Frühst… More
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“As spectacular as in the photos”
We were drawn in by the novelty of staying in a railway carriage, but Mike has made sure that everything you could possibly want is provided for, making great use of the space and using vintage railwa… More
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“Estancia perfecta”
Nos alojamos durante una noche en este precioso y único lugar y ha sido uno de los mejores sitios donde hemos estado jamás. Decir que Kaikoura es espectacular y el acceso en coche a la z… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your review it was great having you stay with us and wish you all the best for your future endeavours. Mike and Susie-lee
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“Who wouldn't want to sleep in a carriage under the Milky Way?”
The photo of the carriage with the Kaikoura Alps in the background is not Photoshopped. What you see is what you get. Admittedly there was no snow when we visited in February, but what a great locatio… More
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Response from the owner Thanks Guys it was great having you stay hope the rest of your trip is great and memorable Mike & Susie-lee
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“Totally AWESOME!”
We absolutely loved our stay here! The carriage was so unique and fun. Comfy bed, awesome shower and beautiful sound of the ocean. Mike and susie-Lee have thought of everything and are amazing hosts a… More
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Response from the owner Hi Guys It was awesome having you stay loved our talks at breakfast hope to see yous in London one day Thanks Mike & Susie-lee
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“A totally unique stay in South Island”
I had great expectations for our stay at Hapuku Carriages but our stay totally exceeded them. It was a very unique experience and certainly the most memorable stay in our 6 week trip to New Zealand. … More
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Response from the owner Thanks Andy It was great having you stay with us and we hope to see you back sometime All the best Mike & Susie-lee
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“Accommodation at its finest!”
From the moment you arrive you feel right at home. The attention to detail in the carriage decor, the outdoor bath area and wee treats on arrival all make for a magical stay. We can’t thank you … More
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Response from the owner Thanks guys it was great having you stay hope to see you back again sometime
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“Relaxed and great Kiwi style hospitality”
Spent a nice relaxing night here and even though the weather wasn't great the hospitality more then made up for it. Awesome place to spend a night and the outdoor bath and huge breakfast is worth… More
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Response from the owner Hi Guys Was great having you stay hope the hunting goes well in the future Was great to learn your folks had act one pizza Nicola and we have some memories from there Hope you had a safe trip home Regards Mike & Susie-lee
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“Luxurious carriage by the sea”
This is a magical place to stay. a unique not to be missed experience to spend the night in a beautifully refurbished railway carriage right on the beach. The attention to little details by the hosts … More
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Response from the owner Thank you, we were both very happy that you enjoyed your stay and wish you all the best with the rest of your vacation. Mike and Susie-lee and Missy
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Beautiful”
This is an exceptional and unique location to stay. The bad outside is a delight to use . It is close to town and the beach . The owners are very friendly and helpful with whatever you need .
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Response from the owner Was great having you stay, we love to meet people from all over the world. Maybe see you back some time. Was great to learn about Belgium.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Mike (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Mike (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Mike (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Mike the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Mike (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Mike (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Mike (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Mike (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Mike (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Mike (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Mike (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Mike (the owner) a message.
If Mike (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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