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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. Amberlea Cottages proved to be one of the best and cleanest accommodations we encountered during our road trip in the South Island. The hosts were exceptionally friendly. The kitchen was equipped with basic, good-quality cookware necessary for our stay. If you plan to stop at Hokitika, I highly recommend booking this place.

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9.4
Wonderful
1,229 reviews
Price from
$122
per night

Boasting garden views, Pyke Cottage, Clyde offers accommodation with barbecue facilities and a patio, around 24 km from Central Otago District Council. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property offers bike hire and features a garden and outdoor fireplace. No breakfast on-site but plenty of options in close proximity. Central to what we were travelling to experience. Comfortable well presented accommodation with extra touches. Did not disappoint.

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9.4
Wonderful
108 reviews
Price from
$105
per night

Situated within 800 metres of Fiordland Cinema and 1.2 km of Te Anau Glow Worm Caves, The Mayflower Cottage provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Te Anau. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a patio. The apartment also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Beautiful and very comfortable! We loved the outdoor seating and garden. You can tell a lot of love and attention has been put to this property. Thank you, Dianne!

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9.6
Exceptional
201 reviews
Price from
$177
per night

In the centre of Christchurch, located within a short distance of Christchurch Art Gallery and Canterbury Museum, CBD with Style and Luxury - Free Parking offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and coffee machine. Featuring a garden, the holiday home is close to several noted attractions, around 300 metres from Victoria Square, less than 1 km from Bridge of Remembrance and a 10-minute walk from The Chalice. The property is soundproof and is set 1.5 km from Hagley Park. Two separate bathroom. Walking distance to city center.

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9.1
Wonderful
102 reviews
Price from
$118
per night

Situated 1.7 km from Christchurch Art Gallery and 2 km from Canterbury Museum in the centre of Christchurch, Inner City Luxury With Free Parking features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a patio. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.1 km from Hagley Park. Good location, well equipped facilities, value for money 👍

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9.1
Wonderful
113 reviews
Price from
$134
per night

Located in Twizel, Ben Ohau Villa provides accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio. The villa has a picnic area and a hot tub. This property was stunning. We used it as a base for snowboarding Ohau and treble cone. The fireplace & hot tub were a massive hit for us after the hill. Star gazing was also impeccable from the back yard! We also checked out the lake nearby (recommended from the host in their welcome book) and had a quick cold water plunge. Whole experience was excellent. Comfy beds. We will be back.

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9.4
Wonderful
135 reviews
Price from
$433
per night

Situated in Queenstown and only 4.2 km from Queenstown Event Centre, Views on Florence features accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a patio. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.2 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge. Incredible views sitting on a mountain top overlooking the lake

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9.1
Wonderful
106 reviews
Price from
$132
per night

Halfmoon Cottage in Akaroa provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities. This homestay features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The homestay offers garden views and a picnic area. Beautiful, great location, and overall welcoming.

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9.6
Exceptional
100 reviews

Situated in Christchurch, 5.1 km from Christchurch Art Gallery and 6 km from Canterbury Museum, Beautiful home near everything! offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.5 km from Hagley Park. The place was sooooo comfortable. We only stayed one night but would have loved to stay longer just to unwind from travelling. Everything a traveler needed to feel at home.

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9.3
Wonderful
138 reviews
Price from
$115
per night

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. This is an older home that has been renovated. Very comfortable, stocked with everything you need, cute little sunroom, so much better than a hotel! Location was great. Quiet street. Hosts responded quickly. Highly recommend.

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9.5
Exceptional
225 reviews
Price from
$104
per night

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