Waterfront vacation rentals in Southland

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Guest suite in Greenhills

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 181 reviews

Harbour Views Plus Extras

Price includes free minibar & breakfast - fruit, yoghurt, cereal, tea, coffee. New stylish apartment with excellent views & a private entrance for easy access & privacy. Views of the harbour, mountains, ocean, estray, farmland. Built 2019 this Modern Apartment has its own Bathroom, Lounge/Dining/Kitchenette - fridge, tea & coffee making facilities, no cooking. Amazing 4 relaxing, bird, weather, stars & Southern Lights. Ferry Terminal is a 5min drive. Warm, peaceful child & pet free environment.

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Villa in Queenstown

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews

Lakehouse 4, Free Parking, Fire Place, Lake Views

The Lakehouse Villa 4 features a split level configuration where an expansive open-plan living area takes centre stage with generous 2.7m ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and an expansive balcony – all with unobstructed lake and mountain views. Located just a three minute drive to the heart of Queenstown on the lakes edge, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Lake Wakatipu & the Remarkables Mountain range. Enjoy the private sunny outdoor living area and exceptional views Direct Lake Access

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Home in Te Anau

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews

A Lake Front Retreat

You’ll love our luxury retreat because of its lake front location with stunning lake and mountain views. Only a five minute walk to Te Anau's main street, cafe's, shops, restaurants and tourist info/bookings. Te Anau is an ideal stop over to experience Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, and all Fiordland has to offer. Our place is perfect for small groups, couples, and families. You can enjoy the house including kayaks and pool table and free wifi. We are Dairy farmers who love to relax in Te Anau

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Home in Wanaka

5 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews

Te awa Lodge Riverside retreat

This picturesque lodge offers the best accommodation and location in Lake Wānaka. Amazing outdoor amenities . Imagine soaking in a hot tub overlooking the picturesque views of the Hawea river as you unwind and relax after a long day of fishing and adventure. An outdoor boathouse provides the perfect spot to enjoy a delectable meal as you relish the peaceful sounds of the river, native birds and bask in the serene tranquility of the surroundings. Newly renovated house, warm, family friendly .

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Cottage in Papatotara

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviews

Wild South Beach Cottage

We are located at the south coast of New Zealand, 10km's from Tuatapere. The Waiau river flows right behind the house, perfect for fishing or enjoying a walk on the beach. The Hump Ridge Track is a short drive away. Your house is cosy, warm and light and has lots of character. There's only a few houses down here, so a perfect place to relax! There's a large spa pool that looks out to the Southern Ocean, that is available by booking, maximum of one hour per day, as this is also used by others.

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Guest suite in Bluff

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviews

RUA at Bluff. (Studio 1)

On the waterfront, on Marine Parade, RUA at Bluff offers magnificent harbour and water views. Relax in one of our luxurious modern studio units. Enjoy a comfortable bed, with hotel quality linen, a well-appointed bathroom, double glazing for warmth and quiet, and a small covered outdoor deck with views of Bluff’s busy shipping and fishing channel. Free WiFi & Smart TV. RUA at Bluff is located 25 minutes from Invercargill near the Stewart Island Ferry Terminal and 1 km from Stirling Point.

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Cottage in Te Anau

5 out of 5 average rating, 230 reviews

Black's Hut - Lakefront Cottage

Black's Hut sits on the shores of Lake Te Anau with expansive uninterrupted views of Fiordland. Built in 2022 with quality fixtures and furnishings, entertainment system and hot tub. Excellent unlimited wifi. Black's Hut has been specifically set up to accommodate adults with two separate bedrooms and bathrooms. Extremely private with extensive plantings. Bike track and reserve between the cottage and lake. Just a 15 minute walk along the lakefront to shops and cafes.

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Home in Manapouri

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 153 reviews

Lakefront Luxury

Bask in the sun or stay cosy by the fire, as you watch the everchanging landscape of Lake Manapouri and the spectacular Cathedral Peak Mountains of Fiordland from the comfort of the living room. Or get out and explore it for your yourself with the lake front and sandy Frasers Beach a stones throw from the doorstep. Perfect for a weekend getaway or girls weekend! Walking distance to local Café and restaurant, as well as the Real Journeys Doubtful Sound Ferry terminal

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Guesthouse in Mount Pisa

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 186 reviews

Lakeside Retreat in a Vineyard By Lake Dunstan

Welcome to Lakeside Retreat! Your luxurious Central Otago experience starts here staying at our stunning cottage with simply breath-taking panoramic views over Lake Dunstan and an epic backdrop of Mt Pisa. We are conveniently located in a boutique vineyard on the shores of lake Dunstan, Cromwell. Your very own wood fired hot tub available during your stay. 10 minutes drive from central Cromwell. 30 minutes drive from Wanaka and 55 minutes drive from Queenstown.

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Home in Manapouri

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviews

Waiau Crib - A Cottage by the River

Now with fibre WIFI! Waiau Crib Sits on the banks of the Waiau river over-looking Pearl Harbour in Manapouri. Private, peaceful and quiet with stunning views. Waiau Crib is a charming two-bedroom retro-style cottage, perfect for two to four people, very clean and comfortable with excellent phone reception and data coverage. Fully equipped kitchen and a selection of teas and coffee are provided. Modern comfortable beds with quality linen.

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Guesthouse in Queenstown

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 271 reviews

The Spruce Hus, Studio by the Lake.

Welcome to your cabin by the lake. Created by a Queenstown architect it’s warm and cosy with underfloor heating for the Winter, north facing and sunny in the courtyard for dining in Summer. It's clad with Canadian Cedar on the outside and lined with Scandinavian Spruce inside giving a lovely natural ambiance. Located in a quiet and peaceful part of sunny Kelvin Heights it's beside the lake and the Queenstown Trail.

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Home in Mataura

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 209 reviews

River Retreat

Welcome to River Retreat 🌸👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🌿 This home offers 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, seperate toilet and a fully fenced section. There is ample off street parking for our guests and a landscaped section for our guests to enjoy the outdoor bbq area with an outside fire. We love meeting new friends from all around the world and we try to make the home cosy so you and your family feel at home.