Ruth offers a fine clean room with a in-room sink, writing desk, and a fridge stocked juice, yogurt, fruit breakfast snacks, etc. There are plenty of blankets /heat for winter. There is off street parking. The garden is most beautiful - and the house is near a spectacular lookout. However, there is no view of either side of the bay from the apartment. Ruth is helpful -has a map of the area, pamphlets, and great local suggestions.
Read up on and watch for police speed traps across NZ and be especially careful after the final turn to get to the house.
We enjoyed our visit in Kaikoura and our flight over the whales. Take time to explore parks when tide is low. And do check out the lookout at sunset.