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1. Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
4.5 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (3,398 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and helpful we would definitely stay there again"
United Kingdom
Sophie
The price is CA $199
CA $229 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Peppers Bluewater Resort

2. Punga Grove

Punga Grove
3.0 star property
Franz Josef Glacier
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (285 reviews)
"Perfect location, spacious clean rooms and good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff."
United Kingdom
David
The price is CA $139
CA $161 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Punga Grove

3. Lake Resort by Marsden

Lake Resort by Marsden
5.0 star property
Mount Pisa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,119 reviews)
"We had a beautiful view of the mountains and the lake below our room. The staff was friendly and helpful."
United States
David
The price is CA $134
CA $154 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Lake Resort by Marsden

4. Avalon Manor Motel

Avalon Manor Motel
4.0 star property
Motueka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (225 reviews)
"Fantastic friendly host, lovely room, a great place to stay!"
Australia
Iain
The price is CA $115
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Avalon Manor Motel

5. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,652 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Great room for a great price. Good location. We enjoyed our 3 day stay."
Australia
Cheree
The price is CA $155
CA $179 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

6. Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments

Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments
2.5 star property
Albert Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (157 reviews)
"Good location"
Australia
Philip
The price is CA $143
CA $165 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments

7. Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (516 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
AGUSTIN
The price is CA $152
CA $175 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Quest Queenstown

8. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (425 reviews)
"The room was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful"
Australia
ANNETTE
The price is CA $134
CA $154 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

9. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (946 reviews)
"Great location, views and room as described. Easy check-in and check-out and handy facilities."
Australia
Mark
The price is CA $125
CA $144 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Wyndham Garden Queenstown

10. Manata Lodge

Manata Lodge
4.0 star property
Lower Shotover
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (200 reviews)
"Lovely setting...clean as and very comfortable"
New Zealand
Grant
The price is CA $207
CA $238 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Manata Lodge

11. Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (245 reviews)
"Spacious room with large comfortable bed"
Australia
Nic
The price is CA $101
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Beaches Nelson

12. Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton Waterfront Apartments
4.0 star property
Picton
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (274 reviews)
"Great accommodation in wonderful location"
United Kingdom
Karl
The price is CA $210
CA $242 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Picton Waterfront Apartments

13. Central Chalets

Central Chalets
3.0 star property
Alexandra
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (199 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay with the family. Comfortable chalet. The spa pool was a bonus!"
Australia
Simon
The price is CA $114
CA $131 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Central Chalets

14. Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
3.5 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (789 reviews)
"Good location in central Wanaka. Friendly and welcoming staff."
Australia
Andrew
The price is CA $152
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Alpine Motel

15. Mantra Lake Tekapo

Mantra Lake Tekapo
4.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (720 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms and kitchen great location"
United States
HARDIK
The price is CA $345
CA $396 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Mantra Lake Tekapo

16. Longbourne Lodge

Longbourne Lodge
4.0 star property
Mosgiel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (278 reviews)
"What a charming spot! Sparkling clean, well organized and had everything we needed. Friendly staff too. Just wish we had more time there 😊"
Canada
Tiffany
The price is CA $117
CA $135 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Longbourne Lodge

17. Central Park Apartments

Central Park Apartments
4.5 star property
Cromwell
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (211 reviews)
"Beautiful rooms and really comfortable and quiet. A little out of the main part of town but still very close. The hosts were very friendly and made the stay quite pleasant"
Australia
Nathan
The price is CA $148
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Central Park Apartments

18. DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
5.0 star property
The Wood
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,432 reviews)
"Our go to for Nelson breaks. Always friendly reception. All ammenities we could ask for in a brief stay. So handy to just walk into town or to dining and events in the evening."
Australia
Nic
The price is CA $88
CA $101 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

19. Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (695 reviews)
"The apartment was exactly as shown, so it was great. Amazing view with everything you could need. Staff was friendly and polite."
Australia
Leonor
The price is CA $149
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Highview Apartments

20. A quite gateway in the mountain! Cass cottage 1 - Lake Pearson, Authur's Pass

A quite gateway in the mountain! Cass cottage 1 - Lake Pearson, Authur's Pass
Lake Pearson
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"great little place in the middle of nowhere. "
United States
Philip
The price is CA $108
CA $150 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
A quite gateway in the mountain! Cass cottage 1 - Lake Pearson, Authur's Pass
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You always said you would go on a dream vacation someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannon ball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our vacation rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment or room. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your vacation just got upgraded.

As much as you love your short-term rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up . Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in . Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with South Island. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your vacation rental stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true.

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your vacation rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.