Bed and breakfast vacation rentals in Te Waipounamu / South Island

We enjoyed Sukhi ´s place very much, superclean, great location, quiet neighborhood that ´s what we are always looking for. Sukhi is very nice lady, helpful, we ´ve had wonderful conversation. Thank you for sharing your place with us!

great place with parking in premises and even some free fruits and breakfast! loved the apple trees and vegetables planted in the backyard. the place was super clean and well described! thank you Paul!

We stayed at Shirley's place for a night for our little blue penguins trip at Timaru. The place is absolutely lovely, and our room is located on the ground floor where we have a living room and a large balcony of our own. We really appreciated Shirley's hospitality and her serving us a nice New Zealand breakfast in the dining room on the first floor (where the host stays). We couldn't feel more at home and peaceful at Shirley's place, 5 stars!

We had a wonderful stay at Shanti's place. The tent is super cozy and has everything you need to get a feeling of luxery while being outside in nature. The river that flows through her garden makes you calm down and the sun deck is perfect to just relax on. We slept like roses in the big comfortable bed and she even had bathrobes hanging which were nice and cozy after using the outdoor shower. Lots of things to do and see around the area to or to just have a coffee or drink. Definitely recommend this place! :)

Had a lovely stay with Carol and Geoff. They are very welcoming hosts and the bed is comfortable and the bedroom wonderfully quiet and dark. Such a treat to have fresh fruit from their garden too. Highly recommended!

This is the most special place we stayed in our 4 weeks in New Zealand. The lodge feels absolutely like home and casts a spell you will never forget. Pete was a such a warm and funny presence—always ready with a quip or a laugh. The room we had, and the main house, are beautifully designed and the interiors are warm, authentic and serene. Extremely comfortable bed and top notch bathroom facilities. You will definitely want to stay longer than whatever time you have booked.

One of our favorite places we stayed in our 2 week long New Zealand trip. The location is magical. Lots of room for 2 people. Lived meeting the doggo, chickens and looking over the vineyards. Thanks Andrew!

Very kind grandparents, smooth communication，beautiful house, clean and warm rooms, convenient shopping, about 10 minutes drive to Woolworths. There is a large playground behind the house, and there are also many children's books and toys at home, which are very suitable for living with children. It was a very happy living experience, and if there is a chance, I will come back and recommend it to others!

We loved staying with Helen at the Bealey eco lodge. The setting is breathtaking and Helen’s cosy lodge was the perfect place to explore the area from. Helen is a super friendly host with a remarkable knowledge of the region. We’d recommend this stay for anyone traveling through the area looking for an off-grid experience

Excellent location. Easy walk along a river into core area. Karen and Rob are exceptional hosts. They saved a parking space for me and made me feel right at home. Rob even walked with me a bit to get me headed in right direction. Clean and comfortable. Only had one night with them, but would go back in a heartbeat.

Rhonda and Wal were our hosts not Tim and Jacqui. Rhonda and Wal were outstanding hosts, they are friendly, proactive and helpful. Highly recommended Airbnb hosts!

This was my second stay with Karen. I'm a solo, senior female and her space is ideal. Clean, cozy, perfectly situated and very reasonable. And Karen is a great host. Highly recommend it for a solo female traveller.

Absolutely lovely accommodations. Everything was clean and comfortable. I was able to do a load of washing, which was greatly appreciated. Gary was great to talk to and made me feel right at home. Highly recommend.

I enjoyed my stay at Susan’s place. Susan and Mike were very welcoming. The bedroom, lounge and bathroom were clean and tidy. The bed was very comfy and warm and I slept well. A tasty continental breakfast was provided. Susan and Mike are great hosts, very chatty and fun to be around. I definitely will stay here again.

Wow! Caroline and Suzie really know how to run a fantastic bed and breakfast. From the moment you are greeted when you arrive, you feel right at home and like you are part of the family. Both are very kind, personable, funny, and helpful. They are very thorough when recommending things to do, things to see, where to hike, what to eat, etc. The house is laid out nicely, with private bathrooms for each room. Everything is very clean and ready for you when you arrive. The beds are comfy. The living area and kitchen are nice and spacious, and the patio is beautiful and relaxing. The breakfast that Caroline and Suzie make each day are absolutely delicious! Nice and healthy and offer enough carbs for a big day of hiking. Caroline also offered tea (many selections) periodically anytime I came back to the house. I truly had a great time here and would most definitely book again! I highly recommend you do!

Staying with Jackie and Michael was truly a home away from home. From the moment we arrived, they welcomed us with open arms, including us in their amazing lives and sharing wonderful stories. They are such genuinely kind and warm-hearted people, and this experience was incredibly special. Their home is everything you could wish for—spotlessly clean, cozy, and with the most breathtaking views imaginable. The spa pool was a dream, and after a long time traveling, sinking into the super comfy bed was a real treat. Sleeping in felt like a luxury, and waking up to their incredible, delicious breakfasts made it even better! I wouldn’t want to miss these two from my life, and I’m so grateful to have met them. I’ll definitely be staying in touch and hope to return one day. If you have the chance to stay with them, don’t hesitate—Jackie and Michael are absolute gems, and I couldn’t recommend them enough!

Warm and welcoming, Ted and Sue exceed all expectations in every way. They are kind , thoughtful, offered to do our laundry (!), gave us great recommendations, had all the basics and more in the room, a very impressive breakfast delivered at the time of your choosing, and so much more! The house is spectacular, in a great location with super nice hikes all around. The room has an amazing view of the ocean and is very comfortable. They are a delight, the place is amazing and we couldn’t recommend it higher.

A great place to stay with a lovely host - Catherine is very friendly and welcoming. She picked me up and dropped me off again at the train station for my further travel which was really helpful! Thanks for having me!

Charmaine is a lovely host who went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable. She showed me around, pointing out where the ferry departs, where the stores are, and how to get to the pool, and she even waited for me to arrive. She provided all the essentials — coffee, tea, bread, jam, butter, milk, cereal, and some veggies — which was very thoughtful. The house itself is more than great! The decoration is beautiful, with cozy sofas and spacious rooms that look like they belong in a catalog. I had the option to choose which room I wanted, which was a nice touch. From the porch, living room, and my room, I had a stunning view of the ocean and the port. It was lovely sitting on the porch with a cup of coffee, just relaxing and enjoying the scenery. The location is perfect — only one block away from shops, restaurants, and an organic food store and very close to the walking path to the Gondola, which is just a 40-minute walk from the house. I highly recommend Charmaine’s place! ❤️

Great stay only a few minutes from town. Bec was extremely welcoming and the room was a perfect stopover, super clean and spacious. Thank you!

Our stay at view with a room was stellar! Shirley is an extremely thoughtful host. She has everything you could possibly think to need with some very thoughtful touches such as freshly laid eggs that were left for us. The accommodation was impeccably clean and so well thought out. Modern bathroom, nice lighting. Beautiful views in a peaceful and serene setting. We walked at low tide to see the starfish, what a fun adventure! Shirley has a tide chart printed so you can time it just right. We loved our time at view with a room and highly highly recommend staying here. Thank you again Shirley!

We had a great stays with Joan and Kevin, wonderful hospitality feel like home straightaway :) The house is modern and squeaky clean. Also, beautifully surroundings with the nature, wildlife and lake. We will definitely stay again next time :)

Julian and Holly are really super nice and patient hosts.We didn't rent a car this time, there is a direct bus to the town center at the doorstep, the bus is very punctual, the room is also very comfortable, the experience is super good this time! Rocket and Luna are also the best dogs, next time I come to New Zealand I will definitely stay again! (I hope Luna's leg gets better soon and she becomes a healthy dog again

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Kristy's AirBnB. The accommodation was perfect—exactly as pictured—and incredibly comfortable. Parking was a breeze, and Kristy was a fantastic host. We truly enjoyed our experience and will definitely be returning in the future.