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Featuring quiet street views, Amberlea Cottages features accommodation with balcony, around 1.1 km from Hokitika Beach. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Beautiful cottage with everything you need. Well equipped kitchen, washing machine, but tumble dryer is in the laundry room Parking beside the cottage Short drive to the sunset point and supermarket Hokitika is a beautiful town, beautiful sunset, beautiful gorge, treetop walk, delicious food, much to be explored, we stayed two nights there.

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9.4
Superb
1,227 reviews

Boasting garden views, Pyke Cottage, Clyde offers accommodation with barbecue facilities and a patio, around 24 km from Central Otago District Council. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property offers bike hire and features a garden and outdoor fireplace. Amazing hosts in an amazing home. Thank you for having us.

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9.4
Superb
103 reviews
Price from
US$88
per night

Situated within 800 metres of Fiordland Cinema and 1.2 km of Te Anau Glow Worm Caves, The Mayflower Cottage provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Te Anau. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a patio. The apartment also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. It was a beautiful cottage that was thoughtfully arranged and decorated. It felt like a home not just a place to visit. It was so lovely we wanted to keep it that way

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9.6
Exceptional
200 reviews
Price from
US$149
per night

In the centre of Christchurch, located within a short distance of Christchurch Art Gallery and Canterbury Museum, CBD with Style and Luxury - Free Parking offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and coffee machine. Featuring a garden, the holiday home is close to several noted attractions, around 300 metres from Victoria Square, less than 1 km from Bridge of Remembrance and a 10-minute walk from The Chalice. The property is soundproof and is set 1.5 km from Hagley Park. Location, walking distance to shops and restaurants. Clean , cozy and host was responsive to queries.

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9.1
Superb
101 reviews
Price from
US$119
per night

Situated 1.7 km from Christchurch Art Gallery and 2 km from Canterbury Museum in the centre of Christchurch, Inner City Luxury With Free Parking features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a patio. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.1 km from Hagley Park. Love the apartment.. great facilities.. apartment is super clean. Own garage to park the car.. toilets is very clean shampoo n soap n towels available.. washing and dryer n powder is available for use.. kitchen usage for our mini cooking.

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9.1
Superb
112 reviews
Price from
US$134
per night

Located in Twizel, Ben Ohau Villa provides accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio. The villa has a picnic area and a hot tub. Location was private. Not a bad drive to Mt Cook.

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9.4
Superb
134 reviews
Price from
US$319
per night

Situated in Queenstown and only 4.2 km from Queenstown Event Centre, Views on Florence features accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a patio. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.2 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge. Incredible views sitting on a mountain top overlooking the lake

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9.1
Superb
106 reviews
Price from
US$133
per night

Halfmoon Cottage in Akaroa provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities. This homestay features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The homestay offers garden views and a picnic area. We loved halfmoon cottage, the setting and its beautiful garden .....wished we were staying for more than one night. It's the perfect place for a lovely long relaxing weekend. The owners were just lovely and so super helpful. We would love to come back and stay longer : )

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9.6
Exceptional
100 reviews

Situated in Christchurch, 5.1 km from Christchurch Art Gallery and 6 km from Canterbury Museum, Beautiful home near everything! offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.5 km from Hagley Park. The house is spacious and clean. Bathroom is warm and cosy. Sitting room is warm and nice. Our family loves it!

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9.3
Superb
136 reviews
Price from
US$116
per night

Set in Reefton in the West Coast region, Couples Retreat offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This holiday home provides a garden as well as a terrace.

The holiday home has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. This is an older home that has been renovated. Very comfortable, stocked with everything you need, cute little sunroom, so much better than a hotel! Location was great. Quiet street. Hosts responded quickly. Highly recommend.

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9.5
Exceptional
223 reviews

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