On arrival, we received a lovely waggy welcome and Caroline popped over to ensure that we had settled in.
The cabin accommodation is self contained and beautifully appointed situated in the garden and away from the house. It is very quiet, which we enjoyed. The private veranda is the perfect place for coffee or a sundowner and little lights in the foliage make it special.
When I booked Caroline's place we were going to have a hire car. In the event our plans changed and we arrived in Kaikoura by train (the journey is highly recommended!) However, not having a car made it more difficult to get to Caroline's and future guests should be aware that, although only about a 10 minute drive, the cheapest Shuttle service we could find cost $30 each way from the centre (and the driver needed a map to remind himself of the location). A Shuttle is cheaper than a Taxi but at $60 round trip, this was prohibitive. We also needed to book transport in advance to ensure we arrived at the station in time for our train the next morning.
Luckily we ate in Kaikoura before taking a Shuttle to Caroline's otherwise there is nowhere available within walking distance to eat or anywhere to purchase supplies that we could see. The Cabin is very well equipped so it would be possible to prepare food there, if purchased in the town beforehand.