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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, (350 reviews)
"Lovely room with a scenic view over the mountains around the region. Absolutely chuffed with what we got for a last minute booking, would stay here again."
United Kingdom
Bernardo
The price is ￥17,786
￥21,027 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Skyrim Lodge
A modern building with a large window and a porch overlooking a mountainous landscape.

2. Alpine Views Burkes Pass

Alpine Views Burkes Pass
3.5 star property
Burkes Pass
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (64 reviews)
"Good location , clean & cozy. "
Canada
Chan-Chia
The price is ￥34,916
￥40,260 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Alpine Views Burkes Pass
A stone building with a sloped roof, surrounded by grass and rocks, with mountains in the background and a sunset.

3. 2BR Stay with Fireplace Hot Tub BBQ - Tasman

2BR Stay with Fireplace Hot Tub BBQ - Tasman
Lake Tekapo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Fantastic place, location and great communication "
United States
Mary R.
The price is ￥31,035
￥46,831 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
2BR Stay with Fireplace Hot Tub BBQ - Tasman
A living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a view of a mountain landscape through open doors.

4. 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 ￥20,759
￥23,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Manata Lodge
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

5. 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 ￥50,500
￥65,191 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
The Lake House on Pollock, LakeTekapo
A modern building with a dark exterior, large windows, and a number '4' on the side.

6. Modern 4 Bedroom Bach Close to the Township of Tekapo

Modern 4 Bedroom Bach Close to the Township of Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (86 reviews)
"Very convenient and accessible to the lake."
United States
Pramod J.
The price is ￥53,897
￥83,560 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Modern 4 Bedroom Bach Close to the Township of Tekapo
A stone house with a steep gabled roof, a small bell tower, and a well-lit entrance.

7. 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 ￥37,941
￥43,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
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.

8. Cameron's Beach Front

Cameron's Beach Front
Camerons
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (259 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 ￥12,395
￥17,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Cameron's Beach Front
A modern house with a covered porch and a chimney.

9. 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 ￥30,100
￥34,615 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Glencairn Beauty
A patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants.

10. 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 ￥11,018
￥15,609 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Free Wifi/Breakfast,clean,private studio Greymouth
A modern building with a metal roof, large glass windows, and a covered outdoor area with furniture.

11. 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 ￥24,332
￥53,646 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Modern 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday home. Unlimited wifi
A red house with a porch, a small deck, and a lawn.

12. 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 ￥23,873
￥23,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths
A large, two-story house with a well-lit front porch and a pond in the foreground.

13. 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 ￥35,175
￥40,504 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Oakview
A calm lake with a rocky shoreline, trees, and a mountain in the background.

14. SUNDAZE RISE -Welcome to a kiwi slice of heaven-Warm sunny 2 bed home

SUNDAZE RISE -Welcome to a kiwi slice of heaven-Warm sunny 2 bed home
Te Anau
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (54 reviews)
"The place was very convienient to the center of Te Anau. The sunroom was very nice in the AM when it was cool."
United States
Steve J.
The price is ￥11,110
￥28,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
SUNDAZE RISE -Welcome to a kiwi slice of heaven-Warm sunny 2 bed home
A living room with a sofa, pillows, and a vase of flowers.

15. 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 ￥29,961
￥34,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Coldstream Estate - The Whare
A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, and a refrigerator.

16. Welcoming and well loved older house centrally located in Haast township

Welcoming and well loved older house centrally located in Haast township
Haast
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (52 reviews)
"Ideal for our stay in every way. Nice and spacious home."
New Zealand
Charlotte and Sydney W.
Welcoming and well loved older house centrally located in Haast township
A small, single-story wooden building with large windows and a stone foundation.

17. 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, (78 reviews)
"Great accommodation for our long weekend in Fairlie. Only three spoons and five forks found so we bought some and topped up the supply"
Australia
Murray
The price is ￥18,119
￥33,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Spacious 3 Bedroom house. 2 minute walk to Fairlie town & famous pies!
A wooden pathway surrounded by dense tropical foliage and a large tree overhead.

18. Franz Josef Treetops

Franz Josef Treetops
3.5 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"The accommodation was excellent. Very clean and tidy. Great amenities and nice and close to everything. "
Australia
Mark
The price is ￥27,388
￥31,538 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Franz Josef Treetops
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, (62 reviews)
"Gteat place well loxated. Will stay again"
Australia
Craig
The price is ￥15,150
￥26,697 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Fairlie Family Home
A beach with rocky shoreline, calm sea, and hills in the background.

20. 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 ￥12,313
￥22,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Peaceful piece of Paradise
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