The house has a beautiful view over the mountains. The land is large and has mature plants all around that guarantee privacy. Despite quiet surroundings, you're only a 2-minute drive away from Kaikoura.
The property management agency isn't particularly communicative, though.
When we arrived, we noticed a lot of dog fur on one of the rugs. I found a vacuum cleaner and vacuumed it myself. I let the agency know about the poor cleaning (I took a photo) but never received a response nor an apology. We later found dog fur in other places around the house as well (lesson learned: don't rent a place that allows pets).
Also, the water pipes need fixing as the water that comes out of the faucet in the kitchen is milky (not a nice drinking experience). The pipes, at least in the kitchen, make a whistling sound. The vintage water knobs are also quite annoying to use.
Overall, still a good option for privacy close to Kaikoura. Just could be improved with some fixes and better communication.