Cottage vacation rentals in Te Waipounamu / South Island

Jason and Scott are truly Great hosts. Their cottage is amazingly lovely, clean, with a wonderful view and complete amenities. All we need are readily and conveniently available. Instructions are clear, and the place is indeed very guest-friendly. We had a homey and very special experience. The SPA is also a great deal and the view is breathtaking. We will be back, and hopefully longer stay. Thanks to them for sharing their place; we, as a family, just made another priceless memory.

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.

Excellent place to stay. Your hosts are super friendly and welcoming and the room was well equipped and perfect size. The soak under the stars was amazing!

This is a very unique place to stay, so glad we stopped in Hari Hari instead of staying in one of the tourist spots down the road. The cottage was clean, and the bed was very comfortable. The highlight was getting to meet Kath and Dan. Dan gave me excellent advice as to where to go fly fishing. While I spent the day on the river, Jackie was able to join Kath and Dan in making cider from Nashi pears grown on their property. Great memories were made, which is what life is all about!

Was a lovely respite from the road. What a gorgeous spot

The pictures of the listing do not do it justice! It was the perfect place to return to after hiking. The host helped us set up the wood fire for the hot tub and showed us all the little touches around the property. We bathed under a clear sky with a bright moon and many stars. The home was beautiful and full of indoor plants that are thriving. The outdoor patio was cute and cozy. They also baked us bread and it was delicious! Best way to describe how I feel about the Airbnb is that I could definitely live there!

If Fox River was not on your itinerary, add it and stay here. The property and location are exceptional. It was a pleasure to just sit on the decking watching and listening to the ocean in such an idyllic spot. As per a previous review, the beach is special but access not for faint hearted. Steep driveway but no problem for 2-wheel drive with traction control.

Really memorable stay. Cosy, comfortable cabin that suited us really well and provided a spectacular private view of the mountains. Pete was a welcoming host who generously provided the one thing we forgot to bring with us and helped make our time more memorable. Highly recommended and we would here stay again without hesitation.

a fabulous place to stay. close to town. lots of walks close to the cottage. lovely and clean wouldn't hesitate to recommend the cottage.

This beautiful cottage is an absolute gem of a find and far more beautiful than the pictures. Set in a very picturesque vineyard with incredible views of the mountains and surrounded by incredible rose bushes - I don’t know what else you could wish for. We felt right at home in the cottage which was well equipped and privately tucked away from the main house. We were told to help ourselves from the lemon and orange trees which we did. Bed and linen are extremely comfortable and cosy with a lovely view from the bed out onto the vineyard with the mountain in the background. The toilet is in an odd location but definitely not a dealbreaker - you can access it from the kitchen without leaving the cottage. Outside BBQ was a huge plus. We would return to this slice of paradise in a heartbeat, good for the soul!

We had a wonderful 4 night stay at Clare’s place. The house is in a small peaceful village and we enjoyed exploring the area and neighbouring areas of Mt Cook and Tekapo. The house was well-equipped with a full kitchen, washing machine (& dryer!) and comfortable beds with great linen. The hot tub outside was a wonderful addition & is well worth the extra fee! We had poor weather for 2 of the days we were there and were so happy to be in such a wonderful house. We went to Lake Ohau for their set menu lunch on one of these days, it was lovely. We would highly recommend booking this place for those looking to explore the area! Just make sure you do a supermarket shop prior to coming to the area as there is no shop in the village and only one smaller supermarket in Twizel. This was no issue for us as we had done a shop prior, but just something to be aware of when planning. Thank you Clare!

A lovely little cottage; close to beautiful Pohara beach, with great access to Takaka and all the surrounding attractions of Golden Bay. Spotlessly clean with a relaxed vibe, the cottage had everything we needed during our stay. Being pet friendly meant our two dogs could join in the adventure; a real bonus. Thanks for hosting us.

Lovely peaceful stay, if you don’t mind staying a short drive from amenities Bee’s spot is quiet, private, clean and comfortable and a close drive to both Wānaka and Cromwell ☺️

Shannell's cottage was very clean, cosy and comfortable. Our dogs loved the large fully fenced backyard.

This place had everything we need for staying in the area. Walkable to all the great restaurants. Nice guidebook and great facilities. Would stay here again.

Great roomy & homely place. Very comfortable & well appointed. Good safe off road parking & a nice back yard. I recommend this place as a great spot while in Te Anau. 👍😁

Rachel is an absolute fantastic host, the cottage is so so lovely and the surroundings just beautiful. Highly recommended, we'd come back anytime!

Tom’s place was great! It really is an awesome place to unwind. We loved watching the birds coming to hang out at the bird feeder, and just all the quirky art. You can tell it’s a loved place and we really enjoyed this little getaway.

Such a beautiful place to stay. Wendy was a brilliant host. It was loverly for us to have a fresh home made cookie on arrival. We will definitely be back and would have no hesitation to recommend the place to anyone wanting to stay.

Such a beautiful and peaceful stop on our way from the Picton ferry to the west coast. The stars were breathtaking. Thank you Lisa

We really enjoy our stay here. It’s near the lake, and we can walk to the lake in about 10 minutes. We got everything we need in the house and the garden is very beautiful with different kinds of flowers. Two toilets are perfect for our family( 3 adults 2 kids).

The house is spacious and clean, with a comfortable bed in the main bedroom. The front deck is lovely for coffee or late afternoon reading. Stuart and Andrea were responsive hosts, especially as there were some issues with some of the appliances. We enjoyed being able to walk to a nearby shop and restaurant and Abel Tasman park for hikes and also being so close to the kayak companies and water taxi. Note, however, that you will hear tractors pulling boats to and from the ramp near the house in the morning and afternoon. It was not a bother to us—but might be to some.

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.

Irwin Cottage is gorgeous! It was spotlessly clean, and had everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable. We will be back.