This is a lovely house to stay for a trip to Kaikoura. It is clean, secure and welcoming with lots of space. The beds are comfy and the kitchen has all you need to cook simple meals if you choose. You can easily walk to the very pretty Main Street and esplanade (be aware that you have to cross a busy main road on the way) to explore the shops, eat out, visit the museum or follow the path to the point and beyond. We loved our stay in this town and this house. The views are incredible even in the rain! As previous reviews have mentioned, there is some noise from the road but we didn’t find it to be a major issue. The suite upstairs was empty for our stay so can’t comment on what it’s like with other guests on-site too. We’d recommend this as a gorgeous base to explore Kaikoura.