Beachfront vacation rentals in Te Waipounamu / South Island

Great spot. Super cosy and lovely place, very clean and everything you need. Not even 10 mins to the ferry. Definitely recommend!

We have no hesitation recommending Lucretia's place. A stunning location above the cliff, beautiful walks on your doorstep, a great little pub just a stones throw away and a visit to the seal colony is a must. The accommodation is very well set up with a great little kitchen, clean bathroom, a comfy bed and a deck to enjoy your morning coffee with a view to die for.

Fantastic stay in beautiful surroundings. The house is really relaxing with plenty of space for everyone. Great dining options inside or outside to enjoy the weather and views. Being able to see the stars from bed was magical. Would thoroughly recommend. To top everything off we saw dolphins from the beach on our last morning.

We had a fantastic 3 nights enjoying the views and character of Julie's place, very friendly with lots of locals tips and would definitely like to revisit with the family !

The location of this home is incredible! Beautiful sunsets, close to penguins and a number of stunning beaches and hikes. Check out the baby fur seals, caves, natural spring, waterfalls and abundant bird life. Piwakawakas at every hike! Garry was very accommodating and responsive. Rent with confidence!

Great shower pressure, well stocked kitchen, comfy bed, grass for the dog. It felt like a real home with lots of basics in case you forgot something. Hard to find the driveway and get up it, but once you've done it once you're good to go. A bit remote from shops, but that's a good thing. It was so peaceful and the views were amazing. Particularly the sunrise.

This spot was perfect. Watched the sunset and fishing boats from the deck in the sun. super house, people and pet friendly. We will be back.

Really enjoyed our one night stay right on the water. Place was as described, small but clean, plenty big enough for us and lovely linen and very comfortable bed. Great that it was pet friendly too. Would definitely recommend it.

We found the Clifftop Retreat cabin suited our needs perfectly and Bob provided an excellent level of communication, service and local tips. He also ensured the pantry and wines were stocked with high quality local products. The accomodation was very good with comfortable bed, terrific functional kitchen and amazing clifftop views of the surrounding bay and local area. The location was perfect for our walking trips up into the Abel Tasman National Park and also fantastic local restaurants and wineries. Bob also organised a pick up from the airport for us as we arrived late at night. Overall a fantastic stay and would certainly recommend Clifftop Retreats very highly.

Loved the location. Good view of the water. The children loved that there were 3 ice cream shops just around the corner!!! Good eateries.

Great wee crib, good location, was really warm with a lovely wood fire.host rang the day before to explain how to use the fire. Crib very clean with everything we needed

If you are looking for a well designed and comfortable Airbnb, while away from the busyness of the town, Robynne’s Airbnb is the best fit. By saying this, it’s still convenient to go to the town, you can choose water taxi, driving or Uber (approx $40 one way). The most relaxing moment was sitting in the living room with door opened, listening the birds singing, enjoying the cool breeze and watching the falling leaves… Thanks to Robynne who was so very kind and helpful to us during our stay of 8 nights. We are sure we will come back.

We have had the most amazing stay! The apartment is even better than it looks in the photos! View to die for from the enormous balcony, super comfortable beds, high end appliances & friendly accommodating hosts… we don’t want to leave!

Fantastic spacious property, well maintained and equipped. Great views, safe parking, quiet. Short distance from Picton, excellent for Waikawa Marina, great views of the sound. Wonderful place to stay.

On arrival the bach was unfortunately not ready for us, but this was due to an oversight by the cleaner, not Emma. Emma was super quick to respond and very apologetic when we messaged about it and couldn't have been more prompt in getting things resolved which we really appreciated. After this initial blip we loved our four night stay here. The bach feels like the best of both worlds - an old family bach and the charm that comes with that, made even better with significant modernising updates like the massive glass doors, and all the other mod cons and extras (big fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer, heatpump/AC, Chromecast, etc). It is off the beaten track and feels so peaceful and private. Being so close to the sea is a real treat. We would love to come back some time in the warmer months so we can make the most of the amazing outdoor areas and pool! (just a bit too chilly for us softies to swim in it at this time of year... we did love the outdoor fireplace though!). :)

overall a great stay. the flat was as expected, fully functional and good equipped. access to the beach was nice, especially to observe the early sunrise. it's outside of New Brighton, to shops and bars it would be a 6+km walk (a bit long). there is a bus stop in front of the house which brings you to New Brighton in 10-15 min and into the city (bus interchange) in 40-45 minutes. with a car you probably would be better off. but it was absolutely OK without. the host Robert is a very nice guy. we had some good chats.

Amazing views, loved it being secluded. Couldnt fault anything! Would love to come back

An amazing spot - we had such a wonderful spot and you can watch the surfers all day from all the rooms and wake to the most glorious views of the sunrise A very special house

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful, modern, warm property. House had everything you need and more. Great central location with beautiful ocean views! Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay. Host was wonderful!

An extraordinary location, beautiful place to stay, and can’t wait to get back

We had a fantastic stay! The cottage is incredibly well-equipped, and we especially loved the fireplace, which made the evenings warm and cozy. The view is absolutely stunning, probably one of the best lakefront locations on Lake Hawea. The hosts were also very responsive and friendly, always quick to help with any questions. We would love to come back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for comfort and amazing scenery!

Lovely New Zealand bach in amazing surroundings.

Best view and a fabulous place to stay especially for five people and a baby. Plenty of baby gear which made life easier for travelling. Hot Tub was awesome especially with the colder weather we had. I would highly recommend Costa Ruby, it's just beautiful!

This property is such a gem, it’s a bit like stepping back in time to a proper family bach, but one that has been cared for really well. The position is absolutely stunning; the most amazing view - sitting with the door open listening to the birds and the sea was glorious. And a big walk along the beach below was a great start to the day I cannot wait to come back here, I felt so relaxed after a couple of nights here, I only wish it had been longer. Super easy to drive back to Oamaru, 15 mins tops.