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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, (349 reviews)
"This small but perfectly adequate room was perfect for our overnight stay. The only hutch was our aircon didn't work on a very morning but everything else was great"
Australia
Cheryl
The price is ￥18,343
￥21,685 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 ￥35,897
￥41,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
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 ￥38,901
￥55,031 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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 ￥27,174
￥31,250 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Manata Lodge
A modern building with a dark exterior, large windows, and a number '4' on the side.

5. 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 ￥55,694
￥86,441 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Modern 4 Bedroom Bach Close to the Township of Tekapo
A large, two-story house with a well-lit front porch and a pond in the foreground.

6. 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 ￥34,511
￥40,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Oakview
A wooden pathway surrounded by dense tropical foliage and a large tree overhead.

7. 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 ￥27,730
￥32,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Franz Josef Treetops
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 ￥12,784
￥17,733 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Cameron's Beach Front
A patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants.

9. 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 ￥11,386
￥16,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Free Wifi/Breakfast,clean,private studio Greymouth
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 ￥31,044
￥35,701 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Glencairn Beauty
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.

11. The lakehouse on Pollock, Lake Tekapo

The lakehouse on Pollock, Lake Tekapo
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 ￥42,696
￥76,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The lakehouse on Pollock, Lake Tekapo
A stone house with a steep gabled roof, a small bell tower, and a well-lit entrance.

12. 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 ￥39,131
￥45,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Church at FOX
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.

13. TWIZEL - House near the lake

TWIZEL - House near the lake
Twizel
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (69 reviews)
"Great please to stay for fishing"
Australia
Qian
The price is ￥19,925
￥32,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
TWIZEL - House near the lake
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, (76 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 ￥18,502
￥33,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Spacious 3 Bedroom house. 2 minute walk to Fairlie town & famous pies!
A red house with a porch, a small deck, and a lawn.

15. 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)
"This place is amazing we loved our stay and didn’t want to leave"
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥24,621
￥24,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths
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.

16. Fairlie Family Home

Fairlie Family Home
Fairlie
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (62 reviews)
The price is ￥15,655
￥27,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Fairlie Family Home
A beach with rocky shoreline, calm sea, and hills in the background.

17. 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 ￥12,699
￥23,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Peaceful piece of Paradise
A modern building with large glass windows and a wooden deck.

18. Bonita Casa - WiFi/Skytv

Bonita Casa - WiFi/Skytv
Lake Tekapo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"This was a great place for a large family - lots of room, town in walking distance, quiet and everything we needed."
Australia
Sally A.
The price is ￥51,235
￥71,065 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Bonita Casa - WiFi/Skytv
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 ￥30,634
￥35,522 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Coldstream Estate - The Whare
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, and a kitchen in the background.

20. 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 ￥41,211
￥47,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Treescapes
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay, close to town. Lake was directly out front. Short walk to activities. Only negative was no hanging space inside for clothes. Handy having washing machines but I thought a hire fee for an air dryer (clothes horse) was not needed"
Kim 4-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Lakes Edge Holiday Park

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South Island Vacation Homes information

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Accommodation
677 Vacation Homes
Lowest Price
￥16,130
Highest Price
￥86,441