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A building named 'Skyrim Lodge' on Jimmy's Lane with a starry night sky.

1. Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge
3.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (356 reviews)
"Great stay. The room was very clean, comfortable and well equipped, with a great location. Perfect for a short stay and I would happily stay again."
Australia
Kelvin
The price is ￥21,680
￥25,630 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Skyrim Lodge
A living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a view of a mountain landscape through open doors.

2. Manata Lodge

Manata Lodge
4.0 star property
Lower Shotover
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (200 reviews)
"Lovely setting...clean as and very comfortable"
New Zealand
Grant
The price is ￥21,654
￥25,109 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Manata Lodge
A stone house with a steep gabled roof, a small bell tower, and a well-lit entrance.

3. The Church at FOX

The Church at FOX
4.0 star property
Fox Glacier
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Great stay at the Church at FOX. Spacious, clean with good amenities and location. "
Canada
Stefanie
The price is ￥36,902
￥42,608 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
The Church at FOX
An aerial view of a property with a large house and a smaller building, surrounded by dense greenery and a beach.

4. Cameron's Beach Front

Cameron's Beach Front
Camerons
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (262 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Very friendly hosts and the place was warm and comfortable. Will stay here again."
United States
Jason M.
The price is ￥11,972
￥16,607 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Cameron's Beach Front
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a view of mountains, and a cozy seating area with a fireplace.

5. Infinity Lakeview

Infinity Lakeview
Lake Tekapo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Absolutely fantastic place with a great view!"
United States
Jake M.
The price is ￥40,529
￥56,492 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Infinity Lakeview
A patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants.

6. Free Wifi/Breakfast,clean,private studio Greymouth

Free Wifi/Breakfast,clean,private studio Greymouth
Paroa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Great place to stay so quiet not far to all the sight seeing lovely hoast very lovely people "
New Zealand
lynne g.
The price is ￥10,642
￥15,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Free Wifi/Breakfast,clean,private studio Greymouth
A kitchen with a coffee maker, toaster, and a jar of utensils on the counter.

7. Tasman | 2BR with Fireplace + Hot Tub + BBQ

Tasman | 2BR with Fireplace + Hot Tub + BBQ
Lake Tekapo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Fantastic place, location and great communication "
United States
Mary R.
The price is ￥41,859
￥56,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Tasman | 2BR with Fireplace + Hot Tub + BBQ
A large, two-story house with a well-lit front porch and a pond in the foreground.

8. Oakview

Oakview
4.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Excellent stay, lovely place, clean and comfy"
United States
ercan
The price is ￥33,878
￥39,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Oakview
A modern building with a wooden exterior, a covered patio area, and large glass doors leading to an interior space with a kitchen and a view of a field.

9. TWIZEL - House near the lake

TWIZEL - House near the lake
Twizel
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (70 reviews)
"Great little house in a lovely location."
Australia
Angela B.
The price is ￥24,832
￥39,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
TWIZEL - House near the lake
A modern house with a covered porch and a chimney.

10. Glencairn Beauty

Glencairn Beauty
3.5 star property
Twizel
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"A nice place to stay!"
Hong Kong SAR China
Yee Man
The price is ￥26,456
￥30,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Glencairn Beauty
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a building with a balcony.

11. Event Base Perfection + Balcony & Parking

Event Base Perfection + Balcony & Parking
Christchurch City Centre
The price is ￥15,520
￥29,644 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Event Base Perfection + Balcony & Parking
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, an umbrella, and a sliding glass door leading to a living area.

12. Cosy 1960's Kiwi Holiday House

Cosy 1960's Kiwi Holiday House
Omarama
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"The property was clean, spacious and in a great location "
New Zealand
Alistair J.
The price is ￥11,149
￥21,831 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Cosy 1960's Kiwi Holiday House
Front of property

13. Mountain View Lodge

Mountain View Lodge
3.5 star property
Dalefield
The price is ￥21,965
￥25,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Mountain View Lodge
A small, single-story wooden building with large windows and a stone foundation.

14. Spacious 3 Bedroom house. 2 minute walk to Fairlie town & famous pies!

Spacious 3 Bedroom house. 2 minute walk to Fairlie town & famous pies!
Fairlie
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (79 reviews)
"Host easily contactable. Very warm with the fire going"
United States
Haris
The price is ￥17,293
￥31,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Spacious 3 Bedroom house. 2 minute walk to Fairlie town & famous pies!
A modern house with a brick exterior, a large glass sliding door, and a circular outdoor seating area with cushions.

15. Incredible Getaway by Hagley Park!

Incredible Getaway by Hagley Park!
Riccarton
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"The place was spotless. It was very close to the wonderful botanical gardens and tram route. "
New Zealand
Cindy S.
The price is ￥14,717
￥29,011 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Incredible Getaway by Hagley Park!
A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, a TV, and a chair.

16. The Lake House on Pollock, LakeTekapo

The Lake House on Pollock, LakeTekapo
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"Love the property and the lake view. The house is huge. Will book again in the future"
United States
Xiaozhe W.
The price is ￥53,210
￥67,399 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
The Lake House on Pollock, LakeTekapo
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17. 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Riccarton W/Games room

3 Bed 2.5 Bath Riccarton W/Games room
Riccarton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Host was welcoming and provided excellent communication prior to our arrival. "
New Zealand
Tumi T.
The price is ￥16,947
￥32,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
3 Bed 2.5 Bath Riccarton W/Games room
A wooden deck with a glass balustrade overlooking a scenic landscape.

18. Baldwin Street BNB

Baldwin Street BNB
3.5 star property
North East Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (8 reviews)
"Beautiful area and comfortable place!"
United States
Hudson
The price is ￥6,775
￥8,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Baldwin Street BNB
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a stove, and a sink. There are wooden stools at the island and a clock on the wall.

19. Fairlie Family Home

Fairlie Family Home
Fairlie
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (63 reviews)
"Gteat place well loxated. Will stay again"
Australia
Craig
The price is ￥14,717
￥25,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Fairlie Family Home
A modern building with a metal roof, large glass windows, and a covered outdoor area with furniture.

20. Modern 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday home. Unlimited wifi

Modern 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday home. Unlimited wifi
Twizel
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (124 reviews)
"Very clean, beautiful home, located in Twizel, which for its size offered a surprisingly diverse range of restaurants and cafes. "
United States
Chris M.
The price is ￥22,614
￥50,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Modern 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday home. Unlimited wifi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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