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A small, single-story building with a beige exterior, a small window, and a door.

1. Cute cottage, 500mtrs to lake front and Church of the Good Shepherd!

Cute cottage, 500mtrs to lake front and Church of the Good Shepherd!
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"Wonderful place, perfect to lay in the grass for stargazing, super comfy and warm!"
United States
Philipp V.
The price is ￥32,877
￥56,989 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Cute cottage, 500mtrs to lake front and Church of the Good Shepherd!
A small, red-roofed building with a sign that reads "Moonlight."

2. Burn Cottage Retreat

Burn Cottage Retreat
3.5 star property
Cromwell
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Lovely hosts and the cottage was well appointed. Plenty of nice touches to make our stay special. "
Australia
Alison
The price is ￥27,226
￥31,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Burn Cottage Retreat

3. Queenstown cycle trail tiny house accommodation - please note, no vehicle access

Queenstown cycle trail tiny house accommodation - please note, no vehicle access
Arrow Junction
The price is ￥21,270
￥25,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Queenstown cycle trail tiny house accommodation - please note, no vehicle access
A coastal cityscape with historic buildings, a red car parked in the foreground, and a view of the sea under a cloudy sky.

4. Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru
South Hill
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Very convenient location to centre of town, good beds."
Australia
Simon
The price is ￥23,634
￥30,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru
A lodge with a wooden exterior, a gravel driveway, and outdoor seating.

5. Barnacle Bills

Barnacle Bills
3.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"Great location and a lovely cottage with everything needed for a comfortable stay."
New Zealand
Patricia
The price is ￥18,740
￥21,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Barnacle Bills
A hot tub with a wooden deck and a pergola overhead.

6. The Factory

The Factory
4.0 star property
Hapuku
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Lovely place with easy access to the beach. Extremely quiet and dark, allowing for great stargazing. Plenty of room for our family to spread out. Friendly host who quickly explained everything and was available for questions via text. Would definitely return the next time we’re near Kaikoura. "
United States
Aaron
The price is ￥38,900
￥44,868 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
The Factory
A yellow house with a green door, surrounded by autumn foliage and stone structures.

7. Teapot Cottage (cute and cozy 1950's time-warp)

Teapot Cottage (cute and cozy 1950's time-warp)
Westland District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (122 reviews)
"We had a great couple of days and the hosts were friendly and informative."
New Zealand
Steve S.
The price is ￥14,111
￥19,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Teapot Cottage (cute and cozy 1950's time-warp)

8. Birdsong Cottage - nestled up against Mt Aspiring National Park

Birdsong Cottage - nestled up against Mt Aspiring National Park
Makarora
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (80 reviews)
"Beautiful views and roomy cottage. "
Australia
Clare
The price is ￥11,402
￥16,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Birdsong Cottage - nestled up against Mt Aspiring National Park
A residential area with a house, a wooden fence, and a utility pole with power lines.

9. Modern Bach with a Rural view

Modern Bach with a Rural view
Taramea Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (360 reviews)
"Easy late check-in and early checkout process; clean/cozy and tastefully appointed; Netflix on the big screen was a plus for the kids; lovely view and easy walking distance to the beach:-)"
Australia
L
The price is ￥9,359
￥19,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Modern Bach with a Rural view
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a glass door leading to an interior with a staircase and a dog.

10. Pet, Child and ECO Friendly Holiday Home

Pet, Child and ECO Friendly Holiday Home
Mapua (Ruby Bay)
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (96 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay, would highly recommend! Super clean, lovely hosts (including Frankie!) and well equipped."
New Zealand
Hannah Y.
The price is ￥21,270
￥27,487 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Pet, Child and ECO Friendly Holiday Home
A small, single-story house with a porch, a satellite dish, and a gravel driveway.

11. Tui Haven - country escape in Geraldine

Tui Haven - country escape in Geraldine
Kakahu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The cottage was lovely really comortable bed. Free range eggs for breakfast. Deicious..0"
New Zealand
Anne B.
The price is ￥12,290
￥18,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Tui Haven - country escape in Geraldine
A hot tub on a balcony with a view of a mountain and a building.

12. Nikauscapes - Hot Tub in Punakaiki village

Nikauscapes - Hot Tub in Punakaiki village
3.0 star property
Punakaiki
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (3 reviews)
"Very nice cottage, Hot Tub worked as a charm... :-) "
United States
Pavel
The price is ￥32,081
￥36,947 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Nikauscapes - Hot Tub in Punakaiki village
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

13. Cabbage Tree Cottage - Beautiful home, stunning location. Pet-friendly.

Cabbage Tree Cottage - Beautiful home, stunning location. Pet-friendly.
Westport
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Lovely place"
New Zealand
Lizzy B.
The price is ￥19,954
￥26,510 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Cabbage Tree Cottage - Beautiful home, stunning location. Pet-friendly.
A covered deck with a wicker sofa and a hanging chair, overlooking a landscaped garden and distant hills.

14. Cosy lifestyle retreat in idyllic Tasman

Cosy lifestyle retreat in idyllic Tasman
Tasman
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"We loved this property. It was private and peaceful with a lovely rural outlet and some very cute pet sheep. While near the main homestead the set up and positioning made it private with its own parking area and entranceway. A short walk was a paved track which went down to the beach. Stunning views from the top over the bay. We spent most of our time onsite for the 4 days we were there celebrating a 90th birthday and it was excellent to be able to bring my elderly dad there each day for...
Australia
Kimberley
The price is ￥15,976
￥25,747 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Cosy lifestyle retreat in idyllic Tasman
A modern house with a stone chimney, a large deck, and a mountain in the background.

15. Stone Cottage with Fireplace

Stone Cottage with Fireplace
Arrow Junction
The price is ￥48,489
￥74,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Stone Cottage with Fireplace
A single-story mobile home with a front porch, a small patio with outdoor seating, and a hillside in the background.

16. Beach front cottage

Beach front cottage
South Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (36 reviews)
"Great location - kids enjoyed watching the boats go out"
New Zealand
Kelly I.
The price is ￥23,634
￥34,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Beach front cottage
A rustic cabin surrounded by dense forest and ferns.

17. Cosie Miners cottage in historic blackball, surrounded by the Paparoa ranges

Cosie Miners cottage in historic blackball, surrounded by the Paparoa ranges
Blackball
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (5 reviews)
"Thanks to Nickie & Shawn, the place was great and very central to the bush, so quiet up in the bush, so much to see,thanks heaps John & Sharon "
New Zealand
John C.
The price is ￥17,959
￥35,382 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Cosie Miners cottage in historic blackball, surrounded by the Paparoa ranges
A cat sitting on a wooden deck railing with a view of a green field and mountains in the background.

18. Country Cottage Delight in the Hurunui. (Spotswood/Cheviot)

Country Cottage Delight in the Hurunui. (Spotswood/Cheviot)
Spotswood
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"The place has beautiful views and all day sun."
New Zealand
Lisa P.
The price is ￥15,315
￥20,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Country Cottage Delight in the Hurunui. (Spotswood/Cheviot)
A small brick building with a metal roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and dense evergreen trees.

19. Oxford Holiday Cottage - Self catering, Mountain Views, 10 Acres

Oxford Holiday Cottage - Self catering, Mountain Views, 10 Acres
Burnt Hill
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Beautiful setting, great home with all the amenities, lovely host"
Canada
Paul T.
The price is ￥16,922
￥22,486 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Oxford Holiday Cottage - Self catering, Mountain Views, 10 Acres

20. Hawea River Retreat. Magnificent private location,walking track at our gate.

Hawea River Retreat. Magnificent private location,walking track at our gate.
Albert Town
The price is ￥23,397
￥33,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hawea River Retreat. Magnificent private location,walking track at our gate.
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Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

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Pinewood Queenstown

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South Island Cottages information

Number of reviews
931
Accommodation
60 Cottages
Lowest Price
￥16,153
Highest Price
￥74,292

Frequently asked questions

How much do cottages in South Island cost?
Rates for cottages in South Island range between ￥16,153 and ￥74,292 per night. No matter your budget, you're sure to find the ideal place to get in tune with nature. These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for a hotel booking with a check-in date within the next year. Prices reflect current offers and availability is subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
What are the best cottages in South Island?
Glide into vacation mode and slow things down a notch in one of South Island's multiple cottages. With a total average guest review rating of 9.5, there's something for everyone, no matter your style and budget. Many visitors to Queenstown look forward to staying at Shotover Country Cottages, a 3.5-star cottage retreat with mountain views and a terrace. Another favorite pick in this buzzing city is Remarkable Lake View Townhouse Queenstown Hill. This 4-star escape comes with a barbecue grill and a fireplace.
How many cottages are there in South Island?
Browse through our 60 cottages in South Island and then select your favorite. Whether you're organizing a vacation with the whole fam or a weekend with buddies, your perfect stay is a few clicks away with Expedia.
Are there any family-friendly cottages in South Island?
You'll discover some wonderful family-friendly cottages in South Island. If you're visiting Queenstown, check out Shotover Country Cottages. With handy amenities like a picnic area and WiFi, your group will enjoy chilling out at this 3.5-star property. Remarkable Lake View Townhouse Queenstown Hill is also a great choice for families in Queenstown. This 4-star cottage comes with clothes washing facilities, a fireplace and more. You'll find lots of things to do and see with the family in Queenstown. TSS Earnslaw Steamship and Kiwi and Birdlife Park deliver an enjoyable day out.
Why book your cottage in South Island with Expedia?
We think that vacays should be easy, so if you're seeking cottages in South Island at a nice price, Expedia is here to help. Save cash and pick a cheap option far from the rush of the city, or splurge on an upscale cottage to treat your loved ones.
How can I find cheap cottages in South Island?
With Expedia's user-friendly filter tool, locating cheap cottages in South Island is a breeze. To find properties that'll make your hip pocket happy, narrow your search results by budget, star rating and amenities.
What is there to do in South Island near my cottage?
The best accessory to take on your South Island vacation is a good itinerary! Queenstown Mall, SKYCITY Wharf Casino and CaddyShack City Mini Golf are some of the leading sights if you're making your way to Queenstown. Christchurch also lures visitors with its terrific attractions, such as Christchurch Golf Club. Need more travel inspo? Visit Northlands Shopping Centre and Bush Inn Centre too.