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Arches Cottage. Free Hot tub No cleaning fee
Fabulous cottage. Loved staying here. The bed was super comfortable and the cottage had everything we needed. Everything was clean and well presented. It was all great. Tania was very helpful and friendly.

Alpine Hideaway - 2 bedrooms
Loved this place! It was in a beautiful area with stunning views of the mountains as well as the lake. Near the town which was filled with shops and restaurants. The perfect location!

The Beach Villa: Esplanade & Beach at ur doorstep!
This is an amazing home, we stayed in the middle of winter - it was warm and cozy. The hosts are excellent communicators and put special touches into making us welcome. We loved our stay here. The photos are accurate and the size, space and facilities are excellent.

Harbourside Studio Apartment 'seven'
Kerry’s place is a salve to homogenised accommodation and culture in general. It celebrates creativity, originality and colour! Kerry is a lovely host too. It’s a bit of a hike out of town and you will probably need a car but worth it for something unique.

Wanaka Cottage
We spent a lovely weekend in this delightful cottage. The barbeque and spa pool got plenty of action along with the outdoor seating area. Jacqueline and Ash are great hosts and our roast lamb was made even more delicious by the rosemary fresh from the garden. Easy access to Wanaka township and surrounding attractions. Highly recommend and we'd definitely stay again.

Organic Oasis.
Really unique, very peaceful and private, but close to Lake Hawea and Wanaka. We stayed one night and this was perfect for us, to save a day trip from queenstown.

Te Manahuna Retreat: Cottage & HotTub Near Mt Cook
One of the best equipped bnbs we have stayed at, after experiencing almost a hundred all over the world It is actually a gem in Twizel for the following reasons: - fabulous outdoor hottub; - squeaky clean and spick and span; - quiet but easily accessible by car to supermarkets and restaurants; - Responsive host; - Facilities just as described, almost brand new, wonderful

Modern cosy 2 bedroom cottage
This place is amazing! Set in a terrific location this new and well equipped house is very nicely furnished indeed, and super comfortable. Oh, and the hot tub under the star was wonderful. I would highly recommend this place and the host Rachael was super helpful with getting my daughter to the start of a marathon race when our flight was delayed. Thanks for an awesome stay.
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Beech Cottage | Lake Tekapo
Fabulous location. Beautiful walk along the lake to the Church and township. We loved being able to light a fire after watching the stars on a clear, cool night.

Brighton Beach Bach
cottage is a beautiful, comfortable piece of history, in an amazing seaside location.

Amazing Lake Views at Te Kohanga Rua
Beautiful little cottage with quality furniture and furnishings. A beautiful view for a few days retreat

Stableburn Cottage: Unique off-grid family bach
Wonderful place for a relaxing stay. Absolutely stunning scenery, and such a cosy spot. It was so wonderful to be able to bring our dog, too - he was in heaven running around, and having Sarah be so accommodating with him allowed us to relax even more. Lovely touches throughout like candles, and the fire ready to go if we needed it! The outdoor bath was also a fabulous treat that we thoroughly enjoyed. Will definitely be back!

Queensberry cottage
Had a great stay at Bee's place. If you want to stay away from town and feel like you(and Family) want to have the whole surroundings to yourself this is a great place. Also, it's not too far away from Wanaka. I will definitely consider booking again

'The Cottage' at Patearoa, Central Otago
We loved staying at the Cottage. It was cosy, decorated in a modern yet sympathetic style. The host left fresh baking to welcome us, along with other farm fresh goods for our use. Wonderful all round!

Clyde Thyme - A quintessential holiday house
Thank you Colin! What a great place to stay after seven days biking. Easy to find and let ourselves in. It was spacious and clean, It was easy to sort out our gear, lovely to cook a home made meal, and the beds comfy. With the decor from the 80's, it was like stepping back into a holiday home we used to visit in Tasmania. Thank you for having the space clean and ready for us and for your communication before and after our stay. Wishing you all the best of family holidays which is what it felt like staying there.

Queenstowns Country 2-bed Cottage, 12min from CBD
This cottage was absolutely perfect for our needs! We had our 1 year old with us and wanted a child friendly location near Queenstown but not in the high traffic areas. Not only did this tick those boxes, but it was immaculately clean and beautifully decorated. We were 15min drive from anything we wanted to do and got to enjoy the beauty of the countryside + fresh eggs!!
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Arrow Junction Cottage
We loved our stay a fave spot. James was super responsive to any query. We loved the location for morning walks and proximity to all the things we wanted to do. Would definitely stay again. A wood burner would be the cherry on top. 🤩🥰

Twizel - Arohanui Cottage - Free WiFi
Warm, cosy and quiet, and a great base for all the sightseeing that Twizel has to offer.

Wanaka Private Escape
Jone is a warm-hearted landlord. On rainy days, he personally received us and accompanied us to the housing resources to give us a detailed introduction to the house and the surrounding area. The independent house is in the woods, with fresh air, birdsong and fragrant flowers, quiet and peaceful. We had a good time here.

Orchard House: An Oasis in the Heart of the Desert
Our stay was great, we were a family of four adults and it suited us perfectly. The cottage was just as described and Jackie was a welcoming, friendly host. Everything was clean and tidy, and in great working order. The surroundings were peaceful and just a short drive from Cromwell itself. It was a great base from which to explore Arrowtown and Queenstown as well. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Pluto Road 3 bedroom Apartment Lumsden
Really enjoyed staying here. Beautiful house in a wonderful part of the world. They even left us a few drinks in the fridge as a welcome. Everything was simple and easy! Would recommend staying here.

Historical Hicks Cottage
We absolutely loved this unique restored cottage! You could really feel the history and soul of the property, the owner has done an incredible job with the restoration, retaining so much of the original feel whilst seamlessly incorporating modern design and comforts. We have never stayed anywhere like it! Super warm and homely with a unique mix of luxury and history - this property is truly one of a kind. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer!

Broom St Cottage Naseby
great place to stay. fit all 10 of us in the house. was perfect- close to the pub for our post ultramarathon meal. easy communication with Martina.

Stunning views - 2 bedroom cottage
Spotless, quiet home in a beautiful location with all day sun and views. Fiona has set the cottage up very thoughtfully and she was a lovely host to communicate with. This was a perfect stay for us and we didn't want to leave. Highly recommend this little gem.
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