Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours
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Summary of reviewsWacky Stays in Kaikōura offers a distinct glamping experience that merges the charm of farm life with modern comforts in a picturesque setting. Strategically located just minutes from the town center, it provides easy access to beaches and stunning mountain views, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and exploration. The site is particularly appealing to families, featuring engaging activities like complimentary animal feeding tours, a highlight for many guests.
The accommodations, ranging from tipis and yurts to colonial wagons and cozy cottages, are praised for their uniqueness and comfort. Visitors find the yurts to be spacious, clean, and unexpectedly warm, even in winter, while the colonial wagon offers a surprisingly luxurious retreat. Each lodging option, whether it's the farmer's cottage or a charming truck, provides a cozy and novel adventure, ensuring a remarkable stay aligned with the venue’s quirky promise.
Cleanliness is a positive aspect, with guests noting fresh-smelling bedding and well-maintained interiors, though minor improvements could be made to outdoor kitchen facilities. The dedicated staff, known for their friendliness and attention to detail, enhance the guest experience by providing thoughtful amenities like fresh farm eggs for breakfast. This level of service, combined with the warmth and approachability of the staff, significantly contributes to the property's charm.
Comfortable bedding is a focal point, with many guests highlighting the exceptional comfort of the beds. Heating amenities, such as electric blankets and heaters, add to the cozy atmosphere. While some guests noted a preference for larger bed sizes, the overall experience remains positive.
Overall, Wacky Stays provides a memorable, quirky rural getaway that impresses guests, making it highly recommendable for those seeking a unique and supportive glamping experience.
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The accommodations, ranging from tipis and yurts to colonial wagons and cozy cottages, are praised for their uniqueness and comfort. Visitors find the yurts to be spacious, clean, and unexpectedly warm, even in winter, while the colonial wagon offers a surprisingly luxurious retreat. Each lodging option, whether it's the farmer's cottage or a charming truck, provides a cozy and novel adventure, ensuring a remarkable stay aligned with the venue’s quirky promise.
Cleanliness is a positive aspect, with guests noting fresh-smelling bedding and well-maintained interiors, though minor improvements could be made to outdoor kitchen facilities. The dedicated staff, known for their friendliness and attention to detail, enhance the guest experience by providing thoughtful amenities like fresh farm eggs for breakfast. This level of service, combined with the warmth and approachability of the staff, significantly contributes to the property's charm.
Comfortable bedding is a focal point, with many guests highlighting the exceptional comfort of the beds. Heating amenities, such as electric blankets and heaters, add to the cozy atmosphere. While some guests noted a preference for larger bed sizes, the overall experience remains positive.
Overall, Wacky Stays provides a memorable, quirky rural getaway that impresses guests, making it highly recommendable for those seeking a unique and supportive glamping experience.
Farm Stay Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
Wacky Stays integrates sustainability through solar-powered lighting, comprehensive recycling, and organic farming practices. It utilizes grey water systems and insulates buildings with sheep and llama wool. The property offers tours educating guests on sustainable living and uses animal dung as fertilizer.
Dog Friendly Farm Stay
Offering a unique farm-stay experience in Kaikoura, this property includes free animal feeding tours, making it engaging for both guests and their dogs. The open farm setting is ideal for dogs to explore.
Dogs Stay Free
Do you accept dogs in all rooms?
Yes
Yes
Is there an extra charge?
Free! There is no extra charge. Dogs stay for free.
Free! There is no extra charge. Dogs stay for free.
Should the dog owner notify you before checking in?
Yes, During the booking process
Show more...Yes, During the booking process
Accessible Farm Stay
The Yurt accommodation option at Wacky Stays is specifically designed to be disabled and wheelchair friendly. The property generally lists wheelchair accessible facilities.
Farm Stay where Dogs Stay Free
This unique farm-stay allows dogs of any size to stay for no additional fee. It provides food and water bowls for dogs and offers free animal feeding tours, making it an engaging experience for pet owners.
Unusual Farm Stay
Farm Stay with Parking
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Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Kaikōura, Wacky Stays offers a distinct glamping experience that combines the charm of farm life with modern comforts. This unique farm-stay is strategically located just minutes from the town center, making it convenient for exploration while offering a serene country setting. Guests are treated to stunning views of the mountains, creating an ideal backdrop for relaxation. The location provides easy access to the nearby beaches, perfect for a quick getaway to enjoy the coastal beauty.
Families with children will find the stay particularly delightful, with thoughtful touches and engaging activities like the complimentary animal feeding tours, which are a highlight of the experience. The friendly and knowledgeable staff ensure a pleasant and memorable stay. With cozy accommodations ranging from heritage cottages to unconventional options, Wacky Stays serves as a peaceful and enchanting retreat from the bustle of everyday life. Whether for a weekend escape or a longer adventure, this beautiful spot in Kaikōura offers an unforgettable experience.
At 'Wacky Stays,' guests are treated to a truly distinctive glamping experience that intertwines comfort with novelty on a charming Kiwi farm. Guests rave about the variety of accommodations, each with its own unique flair. The tipis and yurts provide a fun and cool stay, with the latter being praised for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and unexpected warmth during the winter months. Families particularly appreciate the yurt's comfort and the convenience of the nearby bathroom and outdoor kitchen.
The colonial wagon offers a surprisingly luxurious retreat, defying typical farm stay expectations with its stylish design. Meanwhile, the cozy farmer's cottage and the charming truck provide a snug and warm atmosphere, ideal for a relaxing getaway. These accommodations collectively contribute to a quirky and innovative experience that leaves guests delighted with memories of a unique adventure they wouldn't normally encounter. The overall comfort, combined with the singular farm setting, ensures a remarkable stay that aligns perfectly with the property's wacky promise.
Wacky Stays offers a diverse range of glamping accommodations where comfort is a focal point, particularly evident in their approach to bedding. Numerous guests have praised the beds for being exceedingly comfortable, with one visitor even likening their experience to feeling at home. The wagons are highlighted for featuring some of the comfiest beds experienced, while many guests appreciated the heaters and electric blankets that ensure warmth and coziness throughout the night. Plenty of bedding is provided, contributing to a snug and pleasant sleeping environment. However, some guests expressed concerns about the bed sizes, noting that a queen-size bed would be more comfortable than a double bed for couples, and there were isolated remarks about the beds being uncomfortable or too small, leading to sleep disruption. Despite this, heating amenities in spaces such as the yurt are well-appreciated, supporting a consistently comfortable and inviting stay.
Wacky Stays offers a distinctive farm-stay glamping experience with unique accommodations like converted train carriages, yurts, and spacious cottages. Overall, guests find the accommodations clean and well-maintained, contributing to a comfortable stay. The bedding consistently smells fresh, and the presence of amenities like AC heating, fireplaces with provided wood, and great cooking facilities enhance the cozy atmosphere. While most guests appreciate the cleanliness, noting clean and comfy yurts and interiors, some mention occasional issues with floor cleanliness and dust. The outdoor kitchen facilities could benefit from slight improvements. The farm setting adds to the charm, with wonderful animal feeding tours that delight younger guests and fresh eggs that impress all. Despite minor cleanliness concerns, the quality and unique character of the stay make it a memorable visit.
Wacky Stays has garnered a reputation for having exceptional staff who leave a lasting impression on their guests. Alex and Emily, alongside the rest of the team, are praised for their friendliness and warm-hearted interactions, making visitors feel truly welcome. Kevin, a member of the staff, is noted for his thoughtful attention to detail, ensuring guests have everything they need, right down to providing fresh eggs from the farm and egg cups for a delightful breakfast experience.
The staff's dedication to service consistently shines through, with multiple mentions of their genuine helpfulness and accommodating nature. Whether it's assisting with the rustic kitchen setup or guiding animal feeding tours, their approachability and communication skills enhance the overall guest experience. The well-mannered and friendly demeanor of everyone, including the owner, adds to the charm of this unique farm-stay glamping location, making it an unforgettable place for visitors seeking a quirky rural getaway. The combination of a stunning setting and supportive staff has left guests impressed and inclined to recommend Wacky Stays to other travelers.
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Families with children will find the stay particularly delightful, with thoughtful touches and engaging activities like the complimentary animal feeding tours, which are a highlight of the experience. The friendly and knowledgeable staff ensure a pleasant and memorable stay. With cozy accommodations ranging from heritage cottages to unconventional options, Wacky Stays serves as a peaceful and enchanting retreat from the bustle of everyday life. Whether for a weekend escape or a longer adventure, this beautiful spot in Kaikōura offers an unforgettable experience.
Rooms
The colonial wagon offers a surprisingly luxurious retreat, defying typical farm stay expectations with its stylish design. Meanwhile, the cozy farmer's cottage and the charming truck provide a snug and warm atmosphere, ideal for a relaxing getaway. These accommodations collectively contribute to a quirky and innovative experience that leaves guests delighted with memories of a unique adventure they wouldn't normally encounter. The overall comfort, combined with the singular farm setting, ensures a remarkable stay that aligns perfectly with the property's wacky promise.
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Cleanliness
Staff
The staff's dedication to service consistently shines through, with multiple mentions of their genuine helpfulness and accommodating nature. Whether it's assisting with the rustic kitchen setup or guiding animal feeding tours, their approachability and communication skills enhance the overall guest experience. The well-mannered and friendly demeanor of everyone, including the owner, adds to the charm of this unique farm-stay glamping location, making it an unforgettable place for visitors seeking a quirky rural getaway. The combination of a stunning setting and supportive staff has left guests impressed and inclined to recommend Wacky Stays to other travelers.
No, Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours.
Yes, Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours welcomes dogs. For more information, read the answers to the Dog Friendly questionnaire
Yes, parking facilities are available at Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours.
No, Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours doesn't have a gym.
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