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Queenstown

769 cottages

Wanaka

412 cottages

Christchurch

403 cottages

Lake Tekapo

234 cottages

Hanmer Springs

231 cottages

Te Anau

111 cottages

Twizel

111 cottages

Nelson

84 cottages

Kaikoura

81 cottages

Arrowtown

71 cottages

Cromwell

71 cottages

Dunedin

61 cottages

Akaroa

51 cottages

Methven

43 cottages

Frankton

40 cottages

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Amberlea Cottages

Hokitika

Amberlea Cottages offers accommodations in Hokitika, a 13-minute walk from Hokitika Beach and 25 miles from Greymouth Train Station. With quiet street views, this accommodation features a balcony.

R
Rebecca
From
New Zealand
Fantastic location easy to find, clean and comfortable beds. Bring able to do our washing was a bonus! Thank you for having us would definitely recommend this spot to other travelers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,232 reviews
Price from
$117.54
1 night, 2 adults

Suncrest Villas

Cromwell

Providing a garden, Suncrest Villas offers accommodations in Cromwell. This villa features air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony.

S
Stacey
From
Australia
Spacious and has everything you need for a short stay. Close to some incredible wineries and the Motorsport park. We stayed here to run the Queenstown marathon and loved the location because we got to experience all the areas on route to Queenstown. The views of the snow capped ranges was quite special too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Price from
$108.04
1 night, 2 adults

Sunny Warm Modern Home Steps to Oamaru Town Centre

Oamaru

Sunny Warm Modern Home Steps to Oamaru Town Centre offers accommodations in Oamaru, 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders.

C
Charlotte
From
New Zealand
Very comfortable house, perfect for a family or a group of friends.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
$157.18
1 night, 2 adults

Woodbank Retreat

Hanmer Springs

Providing a garden, Woodbank Retreat offers accommodations in Hanmer Springs. There's a picnic area and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.

T
Tina
From
Australia
Located a short walk from town, this property was absolutely lovely to stay in. It was expansive with three separate bedrooms, laundry room, large open kitchen/dining/lounge, and a pacman machine! The kitchen was beautifully appointed for all cooking needs. The lounge and dining area was spacious and very nicely laid out. The property was immaculately clean. It was very convenient to have a laundry room. The fireplace made the entire house warm and cosy. The bedrooms were spacious and the beds were incredibly comfortable. Television with Netflix and other streaming services, board games, books and a pacman machine just topped it off!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
$206.22
1 night, 2 adults

On the Beach

Hokitika

Providing a garden, On the Beach features accommodations in Hokitika. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

P
Peter
From
New Zealand
The house was impeccably clean and well located on the beach. The host also left wonderful treats for us to enjoy, including a fresh loaf of focaccia.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
$193.24
1 night, 2 adults

Danseys Pass Lavender Farm Domes

Livingstone

Danseys Pass Lavender Farm Domes is a recently renovated farm stay in Livingstone where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities.

A
Allman
From
United States
This was a lovely stay. The views from the dome were fabulous, the private jacuzzi right outside our back door was so very enjoyable. We took the e-bikes for a ride and the views were stunning. Tim and Hugh were more than accommodating and of course, the fresh baked bread and fresh eggs stealthily delivered to our back table were a huge bonus! Another bonus was a huge hailstorm we got to watch. The lavender fields and whole farm were wonderful to stroll around. There were horses and sheep and all kinds of lovely things to see.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
$213.85
1 night, 2 adults

Ocean Breeze Retreat

Kaka Point

Ocean Breeze Retreat is located in Kaka Point, just a 5-minute walk from Port Molyneux Beach and 0.6 miles from Kaka Point Beach. The vacation home also offers free Wifi and free private parking.

D
Daniela
From
Canada
The location was fabulous. The house was very modern and comfortable. Having breakfast items ready was a nice touch. We would have loved to stay longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
$101.83
1 night, 2 adults

10 Angels

Christchurch

10 Angels is located in Christchurch, just 2.7 miles from Christchurch Railway Station and 4.1 miles from Canterbury Museum.

E
Elizabeth
From
New Zealand
very clean, quiet and convenient
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Price from
$140.23
1 night, 2 adults

Chic Private Studio 5 mins from Airport and shops

Christchurch

Chic Private Studio 5 mins from Airport and shops offers accommodations in Christchurch, 4.3 miles from Christchurch Art Gallery and 4.4 miles from Hagley Park.

S
Sharon
From
Australia
Wonderful,cosy place to stay. Close to everything we needed,love Bishopdale many happy childhood memories especially of the Elephant park across the road and now thanks to Liz (host) friendly local knowledge I have bought the 'Elephant Park' book😊.which by the way must be very popular as the local book shop said it keeps selling out!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews
Price from
$65.23
1 night, 2 adults

Wānaka Mountain Views Guest Room --no kitchen--

Wanaka

Offering a garden, Wānaka Mountain Views Guest Room --no kitchen-- offers accommodations in Wanaka. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

C
Ciara
From
Australia
Great location, clean and cozy room. The towel warmer was awesome!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Price from
$107.64
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Location was absolutely breathtaking, loved that we could see animals out and about while we walked around. The spa was wonderful and the room was surprisingly warm and cosy considering its winter! We came for my husband’s birthday and was the icing on the cake of our trip! Great attention to detail too, like robes, slip ons, chair/tables that were easy to manoeuvre around for whatever you need! Perfect! Location, Vibe, Hot tub and cute lil cabin!
Guest review byJasmyn
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 668 reviews
Gorgeous cottage style accommodation, spotlessly clean, cosy with great beds. The owners are both lovely and couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. Very short walk into the centre of Arrowtown. Charming and recommended.
Guest review byAlex
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $112.43
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Cute little cottage with lovely views and much appreciated fireplace, hot tub and pet ducks. Biking on the back roads was fun. Will be staying again soon.
Guest review byRoos
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $203.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews
The cabin was very cosy and warm. The hot tub was great after a long day travelling. Highly recommend it.
Guest review bySusan
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $315.61
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
It was a unique and very practical accommodation Little cottage was perfect. 2 great bedrooms with interconnecting bathroom. Fireplace was pre prepared and heated all house Hot tub was a bonus and stars at night Farm animals were also a bonus We were greeted with fresh baked loaf of bread!
Guest review byRodney
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
Fantastic cottage stay in Te Anau. Nice and charming interiors with a rustic look. Wooden interiors with all the facilities and amenities you need including a fully functional fireplace furnace! The hosts were very helpful and responsive even from afar to answer any queries.
Guest review byRanvir.m
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
The location was serene and peaceful. Living in nature among animals and away from the busy town life in a well equipped and homely cottage made it for a perfect stay. Helen (the host) was lovely and assisted us with all our needs. We got to pet Rocky (the Horse) and feed Lindsay (the Alpaca). Hot tub under million stars was very dreamy and romantic. We got to see 5 shooting stars. We will definitely return and recommend it to our friends and family 😊
Guest review byVidhu
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $225.44
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews
Beautiful cabin set in an idyllic location, cosy modern furnishings, comfy bed, large soak bath and lots of other goodies inside to surprise and delight- very thoughtfully stocked and tastefully decorated. The hosts responded quickly and efficiently as we booked quite late in the day. Fabulous stay, highly recommend.
Guest review byKaren
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $235.68
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
A lovely cottage with everything provided. The fireplace and the outdoor bath was a real bonus and made this a standout amongst the many accommodation options available. Good communications and easy access and another bonus of a delicious loaf of what looked (and tasted like) like homemade bread. Good job!
Guest review byLouise
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
The garden was lovely, marvelous first impression. Charming, beautiful and very old cottage. The photo album gave some interesting history, I would love to know more about the people who lived there. Beautiful timber walls and floors, nice bathroom. Warm and cozy.
Guest review bySarah-Jane
Family with young children