We had a great stay at Mike and Susie-Lee's place for the 1 night we were in Kaikoura. We could have easily stayed there for more nights. Great little rural spot but still close to the town. very private and comfortable. We enjoyed using the outdoor bath to relax at the end of the day. It is right next to a train line but the trains go so infrequently that the first (and only) one we heard was in the middle of the night. Gave us a bit of a fright because it is otherwise so quiet but we didn't mind once we realised it was the train.