The Salty Bushman B&B

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

About this property

Beachfront Location: The Salty Bushman B&B in Kaka Point offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the private beach or enjoy the outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and barbecue facilities. Exceptional Services: The property provides private check-in and check-out, housekeeping, and a tour desk. Free on-site parking and bicycle parking are available. Local Attractions: Port Molyneux Beach is just a few steps away, while Kaka Point Beach is a 15-minute walk. Dunedin Airport is 74 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Mccarthy
Ireland Ireland
“Great communication from the host, super easy to find, the space was lovely warm and welcoming.”
Cairns
Australia Australia
“Absolutely loved the coastal vibe of the house. It's placed right next to the beach with amazing views across the water. Immaculate place with comfortable bed and living space. The host was kind, friendly, and super accommodating. They also have...”
Murdoch
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful B and B very roomy and beach side with an incredible view .Friendly informative hosts .Would stay again for sure”
Jones
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A wonderful host, a really lovely lady, helpful with what to see & where to go, maps etc provided, snacks and drinks too as well as a lovely continental breakfast. The location is just outstanding, this property is just beautiful, great views,...”
Guido
Belgium Belgium
“Wonderful view from the communual living room. Very clean.”
David
Canada Canada
“Everything was lovely and the views from the unit were amazing. Our bedroom was great with a comfortable king bed and great shower/bathroom. Everything was very clean and the hosts were very friendly without being intrusive. We were the only...”
Martyn
New Zealand New Zealand
“Fabulous property. Fortunately we did not have to share with anyone else during our visit. The "lollies" were a bonus tough, as was the plunger coffee.”
Janet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A very warm friendly welcoming place. Perfect location and extremely comfortable”
John
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely location, very friendly staff and excellent breakfast with good coffee right opposite the beach.”
Glenn
New Zealand New Zealand
“Our room was extremely clean and very comfortable. The breakfast area was easy to use and had plenty of choice. Our host was amazing and catered for gluten free and was very friendly with us as well as other guests that we meet there.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Ronél Hunter

9.9
Host review score
Ronél Hunter
The Salty Bushman is a unique, luxurious, coastal B&B build in 2021. It is a Passive house with handcrafted furniture and a great mix of urban and rustic tones. Situated in the beautiful Kakapoint which forms part of the stunning Catlins of New Zealand. It features two bookable rooms. Each with their own ensuite. The guest lounge and dinning areas are shared facilities.
The Hunter family: Peter is a local Builder/Carpenter who built and designed the B&B and he is the creator of all the beautiful handmade furniture that you will see at The Salty Bushman. He even made the beautiful lights in the B&B guest lounge. Ronél wears many hats. She is Singer Songwriter, Music Teacher and local Photographer as well as the manager of The Salty Bushman B&B. Ronél is also a keen fisherwomen and could show you some great local spots.
The beachfront B&B host stunning views of the famous Nugget point lighthouse and the coastline. Take a 150 meter walk down to Bates beach or a 1km walk down to the main beach and center. The NEUX restaurant and Port Molyneux School, wedding venue is only about 150 meters away.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Salty Bushman B&B

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 05:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 05:00:00.