Guesthouse vacation rentals in Southland

Sharon and Peter were superb hosts on their working farm. Their studio was warm clean welcoming and perfect for our stay. We loved being able to wander on their property and forage for fresh veggies for dinner. Fresh flowers and produce greeted us on our arrival. We loved being situated out of town. Sharon went above and beyond to make our stay exemplary.

My partner and I loved our stay in the tiny house at the back of Amanda’s property! We visited for a wedding and the location was absolutely perfect being walking distance to the Hāwea tree and close to friends who live locally. Amanda was lovely and ensured we had everything we needed, including a last minute iron, to look smashing for the wedding. We will definitely be returning for future visits :)

Cosy and compact unit. Nice outdoor area to enjoy beautiful view of the lake. Well equipped kitchen

We had a great stay at this wonderful spot! My wife, 11-month old, and I stayed for 4 nights. Cozy, clean, peaceful. Randall and Amanda were welcoming and extremely helpful. Loved the fresh bread, eggs, & jam and the apples and almonds straight off the trees! We were happy to support and experience this sustainable, off-grid farm. Would definitely stay again if we end up back in the area. =)

Lovely private quiet chalet just a few minutes from the main restaurant and waterfront areas of Wanaka . Very comfortable , clean , tidy and felt at home and relaxed . Would stay there again next time i visit !

Stays with hosts like Louisa and Mark are why I love Airbnb. They were such warm, responsive and friendly hosts. They made us feel so welcome. Including letting the kids use the trampoline and their folder of information was so thorough and well curated. Loved the location, so peaceful that we woke up to bird song everyday. The long views from the deck of snow capped mountains made us smile each morning. The kitchen was compact and has everything we needed. The bathroom heater and towel rail meant we were toasty always. The cottage was really easy to stay in and the extra perk of the Bbq and deck was a real cherry on top. If you want to stay with a warm, home-like feel away from the crowds (but a quick drive to the city centre) I cannot recommend this place enough. Especially for families with kids. Thank you for a truly special stay. 🙌🏽🤗🙏🏾

This little cottage has its own front gate entry. The cottage is to the left of the main house. Its garden is beautiful and that area lovely to sit and relax out front. The barbecue is located there. I found this quite easy to operate. Through an all glass front entry door , you step into the lounge/dining/kitchen space with bathroom off to the right. Go upstairs to the lovely bedroom area. Those who talk about bumping into the ceiling: this might be the case if you’re very tall (over6 foot) for going up the stairs and entering the bedroom the sloping ceiling only over the bed itself is a little difficult to navigate for anyone but I don’t feel this detracts from the other features about the place which are just beautiful: Easy walk into the village for coffee, easy drive into Queenstown, beautiful suburb - a little town wrapped in mountains, a great shower, the Netflix was appreciated, as was the air conditioning.

Great place to stay. John and Anita made brown bread and banana bread for our arrival. Couldn't recommend this place more was great!

We had such a lovely stay here, so lovely that we wish we booked for longer! Super clean, very comfortable and has everything you need. And that shower!! Wow. Perfect stay. Highly recommend

I loved my stay. The guest house was well stocked and Sharon and Brad were great hosts.

The views from the boutique are absolutely amazing. Waking up to a scenic sunrise was everything we could have hoped for! I’d never take a star off for it, but the stovetop is in a VERY strange location. Everything else was PERFECT.

Clare is truly a super host; very kind, inviting and easy to talk to. I loved her studio it is very tastefully decorated and I wish I could have stayed longer. If this place is free, don’t hesitate to book it! Thanks Clare for a wonderful stay!

I travel a lot for work and love to stay here. It’s a great place with absolutely everything I need and such a comfortable bed. Grace is a fantastic host and it’s always lovely to catch up with her when I stay

Really relaxed, roomy and private setting with a nice outlook over their backyard. Easy access to town and shops.

The Cottage was a lovely place to spend 2 weeks. Myself, and (Hero, my Belgium Shepherd ‘fur buddy’) enjoyed the Cottage, Albert Town and especially Julia and Phil’s hospitality so much I’ve booked 4 other stays for 2025. I particularly enjoyed the loft bedroom. How delightful reliving a childhood love. I was lucky, because a couple of nights it rained and the sound of the rain on the roof was delightful. The conversations with Julia and Phil, when we happened to bump into each other were interesting and enjoyable. There was a planned power outage while I was there, Julia let me know, and Phil came round on the morning of the power outage to remind me. Great communication. Thank you for a really relaxed holiday environment . The Cottage became to feel like my ‘own’ holiday place hideaway. Very special. Best wishes to you both. I look forward to seeing you in 2025.

We really enjoyed our stay! Judy was very welcoming and helpful on our arrival, and made us feel right at home. The peacefulness of the area made our stay feel relaxing. The cottage was exactly as in photos and felt very pleasant to stay in. We particularly enjoyed the garden games that were provided for us, as well as the outdoor decking where we enjoyed listening and watching the nature. The wood fired hot tub was amazing- even in the rain!! Our stay was 10/10 😁

It's the perfect place to spend a quiet and peaceful time with family. We made wonderful memories in a clean and convenient accommodation. My son especially loved roasting marshmallows over the campfire with his grandparents, mom, and dad. I would love to visit again. Highly recommended!

Wānaka Wow was a fantastic stay. Definitely a highlight of our NZ travels. It was incredibly, clean, comfortable and modern. Everything felt brand new and the mountain views were amazing at all hours of the day. Natasha is a great host — so kind and communicative! The location worked perfectly for us. Only a 5 minute drive (or long walk) to the town center. There are plenty of walking trails on the lake and hiking tracks nearby. We would absolutely book again!

Fantastic stay, 100% recommend. We stayed for a week and used as a base for snowboarding. Host was very flexible and accomodating with our last minute booking and extending stay last minute, for which we were very grateful. Super clean, good aminties considering small kitchen. Heaps of firewood and log burner is very warm - we were never cold. Big bunk room, comfortable beds with fresh linen, large bathroom good for sharing and excellent shower. Modern, clean, practical - has everything you need. Felt private. Great price if staying for longer period. Will definitely be back!

It was an awesome stay. Everything needed was provided . The heater was so useful as well! ESP in this weather.

I'm so grateful to have found Charmila's wonderful home at the last minute. Despite the short notice, Charmila was incredibly responsive and helpful, making the booking process seamless. Her house exceeded all my expectations - it's warm, cozy, and beautifully designed to make guests feel right at home. Charmila has thoughtfully provided everything one could need, and her attention to detail is impressive. There is the stunning view from her house, which is truly breathtaking. I feel so lucky to have had the chance to stay in such a wonderful place. Charmila is an exceptional host, and I highly recommend her home to anyone looking for a comfortable and memorable stay.

Great little place to stay for a couple. Nice and close to the beach, would be a bit cold in the winter with concrete floors but easily fixed with slippers. Has everything you need!

This was a lovely spot to rest and recuperate for a night after a hike on the Milford Track! Adam's place had everything we needed, and he was communicative and helpful.

The cabin was a real highlight on a very long trip with many accommodations. We enjoyed the views, the comfort, the peace and quiet - everything about this little place was just wonderful!