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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. 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.

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9.4
Superb
1,229 reviews
Price from
US$120
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
Superb
112 reviews
Price from
US$104
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. We stayed in the luxury suite which was spacious enough for 2 travellers. The photos don’t do this place justice! It is a beautiful property, very clean with thoughtful touches. Especially loved the small heater in the bathroom which was a luxury on colder nights. Would highly recommend!

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9.6
Exceptional
214 reviews
Price from
US$196
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
Superb
109 reviews
Price from
US$137
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. Great location and really clean and spacious

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9.1
Superb
118 reviews
Price from
US$132
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. Location was private. Not a bad drive to Mt Cook.

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9.4
Superb
138 reviews
Price from
US$400
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. Great View. Had everything needed. Loved the shower.

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9.1
Superb
110 reviews
Price from
US$131
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. We loved halfmoon cottage, the setting and its beautiful garden .....wished we were staying for more than one night. It's the perfect place for a lovely long relaxing weekend. The owners were just lovely and so super helpful. We would love to come back and stay longer : )

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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. Very spacious property, well furnished with everything in there.

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9.2
Superb
142 reviews
Price from
US$114
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. The hosts warm welcome and his generous upgrade to the parsonage home for groups.

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9.5
Exceptional
232 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

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