We were given check in instructions for a property down the road, instead of the one we booked and had to prompt the company managing this place to give us the correct details on the evening of our arrival. But aside from this error on their part, we enjoyed our stay at this property. The house was large, comfortable and warm (the heatpump easily keeps the master bedroom warm, although being at the other end of the house in one of the two single rooms above the garage, I am sure, would be a very different story). It is only a very short drive to the main strip of town (and definitely walkable) and is convenient to Kaikoura whale watch and New World supermarket as well.
A fully equipped kitchen and comfortable bed made our stay super easy.