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1. Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort
4.5 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (3,399 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. Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge
3.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (356 reviews)
"Great stay. The room was very clean, comfortable and well equipped, with a great location. Perfect for a short stay and I would happily stay again."
Australia
Kelvin
The price is CA $203
CA $239 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Skyrim Lodge

3. Mantra Lake Tekapo

Mantra Lake Tekapo
4.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (722 reviews)
"Clean apartment and nice stay."
Canada
Dominic
The price is CA $358
CA $412 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Mantra Lake Tekapo

4. Pinewood Motels

Pinewood Motels
3.0 star property
Fairlie
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (497 reviews)
"Great location en route to Mt Cook n great restaurant in Kimball "
United States
Faren H
The price is CA $141
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Pinewood Motels

5. 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 $142
CA $164 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Punga Grove

6. Lake Resort by Marsden

Lake Resort by Marsden
5.0 star property
Mount Pisa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,120 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 12 - Oct 13
Lake Resort by Marsden

7. Cathedral Tram Gem

Cathedral Tram Gem
2.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
The price is CA $123
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Cathedral Tram Gem

8. 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 $114
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Longbourne Lodge

9. Suncrest Villas

Suncrest Villas
3.0 star property
Cromwell
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"The place looks brand new and is well appointed."
Australia
Willie
The price is CA $131
CA $152 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Suncrest Villas

10. 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 $114
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Avalon Manor Motel

11. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru
4.0 star property
Oamaru
The price is CA $160
CA $185 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

12. Southwark Hotel & Apartments

Southwark Hotel & Apartments
4.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,108 reviews)
"As expected, easy check-in and out, good location"
Australia
Matiu
The price is CA $108
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Southwark Hotel & Apartments

13. 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 $157
CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Central Park Apartments

14. 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 $109
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Central Chalets

15. 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 $105
CA $122 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Beaches Nelson

16. Parkview On Hagley

Parkview On Hagley
4.0 star property
Riccarton
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (949 reviews)
"Clean and good"
United States
Hyewon
The price is CA $65
CA $76 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Parkview On Hagley

17. 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 $132
CA $153 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments

18. Rangiora Eco Holiday Park

Rangiora Eco Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Fernside
7.4 out of 10, Good, (159 reviews)
"The unit was cold and damp. Everything was a bit run down although working."
Australia
Jocelyn
The price is CA $55
CA $64 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Rangiora Eco Holiday Park

19. 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 $192
CA $223 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Manata Lodge

20. Hanmer Apartments

Hanmer Apartments
4.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (337 reviews)
"newly renovated, spacious, clean and friendly, drive to town but not far, easy check in, easy parking, quiet and comfortable, we liked staying there"
Australia
LUPING
The price is CA $143
CA $164 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hanmer Apartments
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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.