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Amberlea Cottages 5 stars

Hokitika

Featuring quiet street views, Amberlea Cottages features accommodation with balcony, around 1.1 km from Hokitika Beach. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Everything was just fabulous: very spacious, well-equipped, nicely appointed, close to the city center, free on-site parking - the list goes on. Very highly recommended!

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9.3
Superb
1,017 reviews
Price from
€ 108
per night

Couples Retreat

Reefton

Set in Reefton in the West Coast region, Couples Retreat offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This holiday home provides a garden as well as a terrace.

The holiday home has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. EVERYTHING! PERFECT really. The first accommodation that makes me feel at home. Every detail was considered and well established.

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9.4
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
€ 91
per night

2 Oaks Cottage Clyde

Clyde

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, 2 Oaks Cottage Clyde is located in Clyde. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 24 km from Central Otago District Council. Location was great could walk to dinner.

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9.6
Exceptional
146 reviews
Price from
€ 91
per night

Flat Rock

Lake Tekapo

Situated in Lake Tekapo and only 44 km from Mt. Dobson, Flat Rock features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has garden views.

This holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. This was a great place in Lake Tekapo. The community was quiet, the kitchen was fully equipped, the bathroom nice and had a wonderful hot shower with high pressure, and the beds were SO comfy and had a much-needed heated pad. We had a car so it was a 4-minute drive to Four Square grocery (where you can walk to the Tekapo waterfront), but we also walked, and it took about 20-25 minutes, so depending on what you'd prefer, it's still reasonably close for those without a car. One thing to note, but not necessarily a bad thing, they do have a washer, but only a drying rack. This didn't bother me, but just wanted to let others know. Overall the stay was very cozy and I would absolutely come back here.

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9.4
Superb
123 reviews
Price from
€ 124
per night

The Tussocks, Arthur's Pass

Arthur's Pass

The spacious holiday home features 4 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and oven, and a living room with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. It was a very cozy and clean place to stay, and the host was incredibly friendly. They even allowed me to check in earlier and check out later.

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9.3
Superb
101 reviews

Fache Cottage

Clyde

Located in Clyde and only 24 km from Central Otago District Council, Fache Cottage provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features garden and quiet street views. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. Beautiful little cottage, well kept, clean and tidy, and easily accessible in Clyde.

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9.2
Superb
175 reviews
Price from
€ 108
per night

Outback on Broadway

Picton

Outback on Broadway is a property located in Picton near Shelley Beach. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 1 km from Picton Memorial Park Beach. Location was excellent. comfortable and quiet

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9
Superb
161 reviews
Price from
€ 116
per night

Neptune - Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Located in Lake Tekapo, within 46 km of Mt. Dobson, Neptune - Lake Tekapo is an accommodation offering mountain views. The property features quiet street views. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Lovely apartment! Spacious living and dining room with a full kitchen. The apartment is nicely appointed with comfortable rooms. We enjoyed our stay and will return if we visit Lske Tekapo again

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9.3
Superb
110 reviews
Price from
€ 311
per night

Deerbrooke Kaikōura Chalets - Chalet 1

Kaikoura

Located in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Deerbrooke Kaikōura Chalets - Chalet 1 has a garden. The chalet also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The spacious chalet with a balcony and mountain views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the chalet, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The accommodation is non-smoking. Plenty of space, good location and not too far from local restaurants. The breakfast food and drinks were a plus. We loved feeding the animals.

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9.7
Exceptional
156 reviews
Price from
€ 195
per night

Country Retreats on Ranzau 1

Nelson

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a heated pool, Country Retreats on Ranzau 1 is set in Nelson. This holiday home features a garden. The holiday home also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Our unit was super clean, modern and the beds were comfortable. We liked the option of being able to take our dog, we decided not to this time though. Was thoughtful to have some drinks, chocolates, milk and biscuits ready for our arrival as well as some fresh eggs in the fridge. Having the use of the free washing machine and drier was fab.

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9.4
Superb
103 reviews
Price from
€ 164
per night

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