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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 ￥22,529
￥26,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
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 ￥25,561
￥29,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Manata Lodge
A kitchen with a coffee maker, toaster, and a jar of utensils on the counter.

3. 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 ￥41,153
￥56,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Tasman | 2BR with Fireplace + Hot Tub + BBQ
A patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants.

4. 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 ￥10,689
￥15,143 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Free Wifi/Breakfast,clean,private studio Greymouth
A modern house with a covered porch and a chimney.

5. 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 ￥29,201
￥33,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Glencairn Beauty
An aerial view of a property with a large house and a smaller building, surrounded by dense greenery and a beach.

6. 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 ￥12,025
￥16,680 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Cameron's Beach Front
A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, a TV, and a chair.

7. 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 ￥53,445
￥67,697 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
The Lake House on Pollock, LakeTekapo
A stone house with a steep gabled roof, a small bell tower, and a well-lit entrance.

8. 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 ￥36,853
￥42,552 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
The Church at FOX
A small, single-story wooden building with large windows and a stone foundation.

9. 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 ￥17,370
￥31,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Spacious 3 Bedroom house. 2 minute walk to Fairlie town & famous pies!
A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains during sunset.

10. Eco Lux Mapua | Inlet Views, Outdoor Bath & Fire

Eco Lux Mapua | Inlet Views, Outdoor Bath & Fire
Mapua
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (29 reviews)
"Well equipped, beautiful Stay, love the view, next time I'll stay for a week. "
Australia
Gordon
The price is ￥21,155
￥36,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Eco Lux Mapua | Inlet Views, Outdoor Bath & Fire
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.

11. 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 ￥14,697
￥25,899 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Fairlie Family Home
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble countertop, a built-in oven, and a white shelving unit with decorative items.

12. Kiwiana Gem to enjoy in Reefton

Kiwiana Gem to enjoy in Reefton
Reefton
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (71 reviews)
"Good location."
United States
Karla K.
The price is ￥16,034
￥27,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Kiwiana Gem to enjoy in Reefton
A modern building with a metal roof, large glass windows, and a covered outdoor area with furniture.

13. 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 ￥22,714
￥48,435 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Modern 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday home. Unlimited wifi
A large, two-story house with a well-lit front porch and a pond in the foreground.

14. 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 ￥33,833
￥39,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Oakview

15. Mountain View Lodge

Mountain View Lodge
3.5 star property
Dalefield
The price is ￥29,983
￥34,572 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Mountain View Lodge
A beach with rocky shoreline, calm sea, and hills in the background.

16. Peaceful piece of Paradise

Peaceful piece of Paradise
Wainui
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"Great hosts and great location!"
United States
Annika M.
The price is ￥11,945
￥21,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Peaceful piece of Paradise
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, and a kitchen in the background.

17. Treescapes

Treescapes
4.0 star property
Punakaiki
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Fantastic property. Amazing views, great outdoor area, very clean, loved the hot tub. Great kitchen, comfy beds, laundry was awesome. Loved the fireplace. Nothing not to like, a real gem. Highly recommend."
Australia
Amelia
The price is ￥39,126
￥44,995 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Treescapes
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.

18. TWIZEL - House near the lake

TWIZEL - House near the lake
Twizel
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (69 reviews)
"Great little house in a lovely location."
Australia
Angela B.
The price is ￥24,941
￥37,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
TWIZEL - House near the lake
A living room with a sofa, pillows, and a vase of flowers.

19. Coldstream Estate - The Whare

Coldstream Estate - The Whare
4.0 star property
Coldstream
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Whare. The accommodation was very clean and comfortable and the decor was beautiful. It was also extremely well equipped with everything we might need for our stay. Annie our host left us with a very generous and delicious hamper for breakfast, we would highly recommend it."
Australia
Victoria
The price is ￥32,009
￥37,063 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Coldstream Estate - The Whare
A red house with a porch, a small deck, and a lawn.

20. Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths

Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths
Oamaru
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Awesome night away ar The Little Red School House, so peaceful and relaxing with the outdoor baths"
United States
Sally E.
The price is ￥25,832
￥25,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths
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