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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. spacious rooms. very clean. well-equipped kitchen.

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9.4
Superb
1,208 reviews
Price from
US$117
per night

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. No breakfast on-site but plenty of options in close proximity. Central to what we were travelling to experience. Comfortable well presented accommodation with extra touches. Did not disappoint.

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9.4
Superb
101 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
194 reviews
Price from
US$129
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. All fantastic and very comfortable

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9.2
Superb
104 reviews
Price from
US$119
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. It just has everything I need! If we have more time we would definitely stay longer!

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9.4
Superb
135 reviews
Price from
US$350
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. Great View. Had everything needed. Loved the shower.

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9.1
Superb
105 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. Fabulous property in fantastic location. Meticulously cared for with beautiful gardens

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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 place was sooooo comfortable. We only stayed one night but would have loved to stay longer just to unwind from travelling. Everything a traveler needed to feel at home.

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9.3
Superb
135 reviews
Price from
US$117
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. Great location, cozy and warm cottage that is well presented with great amenities, easy walking distance into town.

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9.5
Exceptional
217 reviews
Price from
US$105
per night

Located in Reefton in the West Coast region, Kiwiana Gem has a garden. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Guests can make use of barbecue facilities.

The holiday home with a terrace and garden views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Great spot for our 1 night stop over travelling north. The place was clean, tidy and the little details were lovely!

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9.3
Superb
120 reviews
Price from
US$95
per night

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