We loved staying with Leeanne and Richard, they are by far the best Airbnb hosts we have ever had. There place is quirky and rustic, kind of like staying in a treehouse with amazing views from every window. The kitchen is completely stocked with food: eggs, bacon, quiche, pasta of all kinds, cereal, milk, yogurt, fruit——amazing and so helpful after arduous travel days. The animals are so much fun, we fed bottles to the lambs and calves every day, fed the goats and pigs, and herded the cows, a very fun part of the stay, but you also can skip this part if it doesn’t appeal. Kaikoura is beautiful but down town is not, we enjoyed being five minutes away in the peaceful countryside right below the gorgeous mountains. We highly recommend the Dolphin Encounter and book early to be able to swim with them, but go as a spectator otherwise. It’s the experience of a lifetime. Thank you Richard and Leeanne for being one of the highlights of our whole trip!