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Delorenzo Studio Apartments - Nelson - Bedroom
Delorenzo Studio Apartments
Nelson, New Zealand
9.2Wonderful(2127)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
475 ﷼+
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Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch - Christchurch - Living room
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
Papanui
8.5Very good(2205)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
251 ﷼+
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Coastal Ridge Apartments - Timaru - Building
Coastal Ridge Apartments
Timaru, New Zealand
9.0Wonderful(271)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
480 ﷼+
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Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation - Hokitika - Living room
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Hokitika, New Zealand
8.4Very good(2468)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
476 ﷼+
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Pukaki Air Lodge - Twizel - Bedroom
Pukaki Air Lodge
Twizel, New Zealand
9.6Wonderful(341)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
645 ﷼+
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Grove Park Motor Lodge - Blenheim - Pool
Grove Park Motor Lodge
Mayfield
9.0Wonderful(1080)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
394 ﷼+
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Coleraine Suites & Apartments - Greymouth - Living room
Coleraine Suites & Apartments
Greymouth, New Zealand
8.9Very good(735)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
424 ﷼+
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West Fitzroy Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
West Fitzroy Apartments
Christchurch Central City
8.7Very good(1406)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
412 ﷼+
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Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park - Twizel - Living room
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
Twizel, New Zealand
7.7Good(1910)
Parking
Air Conditioning
224 ﷼+
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Mondello Kaikoura - Kaikoura - Bedroom
Mondello Kaikoura
Kaikoura, New Zealand
9.0Wonderful(1117)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
375 ﷼+
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Southwark Hotel & Apartments - Christchurch - Bedroom
Southwark Hotel & Apartments
Christchurch Central City
8.4Very good(3657)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
283 ﷼+
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Jacaranda - Nelson - Building
Jacaranda
Nelson, New Zealand
10Wonderful(1)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
810 ﷼+
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Guest house in Tahunanui - Nelson
Guest house in Tahunanui
Nelson, New Zealand
9.0Wonderful(15)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
356 ﷼+
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Tahunanui holiday apartment - Nelson
Tahunanui holiday apartment
Nelson, New Zealand
9.5Wonderful(9)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
510 ﷼+
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Route79 Holiday Park Geraldine - Geraldine
Route79 Holiday Park Geraldine
Geraldine, New Zealand
8.4Very good(135)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
255 ﷼+
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Tekapo Heights - Lake Tekapo
Tekapo Heights
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
8.3Very good(1151)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
558 ﷼+
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Low season

June

High season

January

Average price (weeknight)

765 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

644 ﷼
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    In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island vacation rentals for tonight for as low as 85 ﷼. Search here for similar prices

  • What types of vacation rentals are available in South Island?

    There are loads of different property types that you can make your vacation home in South Island. You’ll find apartments, houses, holiday parks, villas, chalets, cottages, homestays, lodges, cabins, agritourism, luxury tents, campgrounds, bungalows, condos, farm stays, caravans and houseboats.

  • What are some of the most-loved vacation rentals available in South Island?

    There are many types of properties available for South Island vacation rentals. If you’re looking for something special, vacation rentals most loved by KAYAK users are Melbourne Lodge Bed & Breakfast and Pinewood Lodge.

  • Are there any pet-friendly vacation rentals in South Island?

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly South Island vacation rentals, with around 6% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

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