The accommodation in itself is not too bad but there were many little things we were annoyed with.
On the down side: first of all, the house is just in front of the Kaikoura harbor and we didn't realize how noisy it would be, due to the trailer trucks getting the big boats in and out of the water all day long, even as early as 5am. There was also a bad smell in the bedroom (something like burnt plastic, not sure what it was) that we couldn't get rid of even after opening the windows. Eventually, the only table (more of a bar table) is not very handy nor comfortable to eat with 4 persons.
Some dishes were a little bit dirty, so was the ceiling above the shower, full of dead insects.
The WiFi is the one from the main house and it doesn't work very well in the accommodation as the reception varies.
On the positive side: the accommodation is very well equipped, and there were nice sunsets on the south bay to enjoy from the terrace. The kids loved the trampoline in the backyard. The bedding is very comfortable as well.