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Our top choices for South Island vacation homes

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)
"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 ￥22,729
￥26,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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
Alpine Views Burkes Pass
A living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a view of a mountain landscape through open doors.

3. 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 ￥25,787
￥29,655 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Manata Lodge
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area, and a view of mountains through a large window.

4. 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 ￥44,573
￥59,850 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.

5. 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 ￥10,823
￥15,332 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Free Wifi/Breakfast,clean,private studio Greymouth
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 ￥12,132
￥16,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Cameron's Beach Front
A modern building with a dark exterior, large windows, and a number '4' on the side.

7. 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, (88 reviews)
"Location was excellent, easily walkable to town. "
New Zealand
Kieren R.
Modern 4 Bedroom Bach Close to the Township of Tekapo
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.

8. 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 ￥14,828
￥26,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Fairlie Family Home
A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a headboard, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

9. 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 ￥62,905
￥77,283 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.

10. 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 ￥38,329
￥44,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
The Church at FOX
A modern house with a covered porch and a chimney.

11. 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 ￥29,460
￥33,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Glencairn Beauty
A small, single-story wooden building with large windows and a stone foundation.

12. 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 ￥17,524
￥32,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Spacious 3 Bedroom house. 2 minute walk to Fairlie town & famous pies!
A red house with a porch, a small deck, and a lawn.

13. 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 ￥26,061
￥26,061 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths
A modern building with a metal roof, large glass windows, and a covered outdoor area with furniture.

14. 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 ￥22,916
￥51,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Modern 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday home. Unlimited wifi
A modern two-story house with a patio area featuring a table and chairs, surrounded by plants and a fire feature.

15. 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 ￥21,343
￥38,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Eco Lux Mapua | Inlet Views, Outdoor Bath & Fire
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 ￥12,051
￥21,902 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Peaceful piece of Paradise
A cozy room with a large window, a cushioned bench, and a view of mountains.

17. Mountain View Lodge

Mountain View Lodge
3.5 star property
Dalefield
The price is ￥24,456
￥28,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Mountain View Lodge
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, and a kitchen in the background.

18. 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 ￥39,614
￥45,556 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Treescapes
A large, two-story house with a well-lit front porch and a pond in the foreground.

19. Oakview

Oakview
4.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
The price is ￥34,844
￥40,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Oakview
A living room with a sofa, pillows, and a vase of flowers.

20. 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 ￥32,972
￥38,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Coldstream Estate - The Whare
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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and spacious room. Modern facilities and delicious buffet breakfast available. Great to not stay in the city centre and parking was ok."
Keriana 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

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