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Amberlea Cottages

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. Very central. Great cottage. Clean and well kept. Everything that one needs, for a short stay, is provided. The owner was very helpful in suggesting places to dine and things to do

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9.3
Wonderful
1,013 reviews
Price from
$116
per night

Flat Rock

Lake Tekapo

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. Weather was awful when we arrived. Pouring with rain and windy so it was great to have a home from home place to stay that was nice and cosy. The weather improved the following day allowing us to experience the beauty of Lake Tekapo.

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9.4
Wonderful
122 reviews
Price from
$134
per night

The Tussocks, Arthur's Pass

Arthur's Pass

Situated in Arthur's Pass and only 300 metres from Arthur's Pass National Park, The Tussocks, Arthur's Pass features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated holiday home is located 700 metres from Arthur's Pass Train Station and 1.8 km from Devils Punchbowl Falls. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.3 km from Temple Basin. The fireplace, good kitchen, quiet and clean accommodation. We enjoyed the stay.

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9.3
Wonderful
101 reviews

Outback on Broadway

Picton

The 2-bedroom holiday home is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Location was excellent. comfortable and quiet

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9
Wonderful
161 reviews
Price from
$128
per night

Neptune - Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

The spacious holiday home comes with 4 separate bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and dishwasher, and a living room with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The house was wonderful, We only had one night, but would have liked to stay and enjoy the property more. Greatly appreciated the clothes washing machine/dryer.

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9.3
Wonderful
109 reviews
Price from
$326
per night

Country Retreats on Ranzau 1

Nelson

The holiday home with a patio and garden views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. This holiday home is non-smoking and soundproof. 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
Wonderful
102 reviews
Price from
$122
per night

Country Cottage Rotorua

Whakatahuri

The 1-bedroom holiday home features a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Such a lovely place! Clean, well-furnished and comfy cottage. Quiet and peaceful environment away from the town centre yet conveniently near enough. Tracey and Colin are superb hosts, made us feel right at home, giving us useful tips on things to do and see. Wonderful to interact with their resident pets - dogs, chickens and horses. Highly recommended!!

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9.3
Wonderful
113 reviews
Price from
$121
per night

Stylish on Severne

Blenheim

The spacious holiday home features 2 bedrooms, 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. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the quiet street views. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. Everything! Great house. Great communication with hosts!

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9.6
Exceptional
126 reviews
Price from
$134
per night

Petes Place

Arthur's Pass

This holiday home has 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a dishwasher 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. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking. absolutely cosy, clean and comfortable apartment! short drive to the village centre and from devil’s punchbowl

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9.6
Exceptional
111 reviews

The Landsborough Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

The spacious holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The accommodation is non-smoking. The location was fabulous! Once we parked our car we did not need it again until we left! The house was beautiful - with fabulous views! We wished that we were staying longer than one night!

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9.8
Exceptional
154 reviews
Price from
$242
per night

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