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Cosy: shared spa pool and walk to town - Queenstown - Living room
Cosy: shared spa pool and walk to town
Queenstown, New Zealand
7.0Good(7)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
C$ 299+
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Scenic Apartment 1 - Queenstown - Bedroom
Scenic Apartment 1
Queenstown, New Zealand
9.0Wonderful(7)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 364+
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Mountain Majesty on Orchard-Wanaka Holiday Home - Wanaka - Dining room
Mountain Majesty on Orchard-Wanaka Holiday Home
Wanaka, New Zealand
9.4Wonderful(10)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 715+
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Minaret Station Alpine Lodge - Wanaka - Living room
Minaret Station Alpine Lodge
Wanaka, New Zealand
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 2,853+
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Albert Abode - Wanaka - Living room
Albert Abode
Wanaka, New Zealand
10Wonderful(1)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 325+
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Central Lake Views | Habeke M | Centrally located townhouse, views! - Queenstown - Balcony
Central Lake Views | Habeke M | Centrally located townhouse, views!
Queenstown, New Zealand
9.1Wonderful(15)
C$ 717+
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Tranquil Heights - Queenstown - Bedroom
Tranquil Heights
Kelvin Heights
9.4Wonderful(43)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
C$ 689+
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Albert Town Views - Wanaka - Bedroom
Albert Town Views
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.2Very good(31)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 411+
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Black Stilt Retreat, Stunning Luxury Property - Twizel - Living room
Black Stilt Retreat, Stunning Luxury Property
Twizel, New Zealand
9.7Wonderful(56)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 316+
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Historic Stone Cottage Apt 1 -spa, 3 min from town - Queenstown - Living room
Historic Stone Cottage Apt 1 -spa, 3 min from town
Queenstown, New Zealand
10Wonderful(5)
C$ 675+
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Lakeside Escape - Queenstown - Balcony
Lakeside Escape
Kelvin Heights
9.0Wonderful(13)
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 442+
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The Wanaka Escape - Wanaka - Bedroom
The Wanaka Escape
Wanaka, New Zealand
8.3Very good(1)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 346+
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Villa Moana- Gas Fire- Bbq- Free Parking - Queenstown - Balcony
Villa Moana- Gas Fire- Bbq- Free Parking
Queenstown, New Zealand
10Wonderful(13)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 1,110+
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Alpine Adventurer's Abode - Wanaka - Patio
Alpine Adventurer's Abode
Wanaka, New Zealand
9.5Wonderful(1)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 327+
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Amber view - Queenstown
Amber view
Kelvin Heights
9.5Wonderful(9)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 292+
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Sunny Lakeside Haven - Queenstown
Sunny Lakeside Haven
Kelvin Heights
8.5Very good(92)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 295+
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Low season

June

High season

December

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 237

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 190
Cheapest month to stay with an average 34% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 18% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Top tips for finding the perfect South Island vacation rental

FAQs when booking a vacation home in South Island

  • How much is a vacation rental in South Island for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island vacation rentals for tonight for as low as C$ 65. Search here for similar prices

  • How much is a vacation rental in South Island for this weekend?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found South Island vacation rentals for this weekend for as low as C$ 73 per night. 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, chalets, cottages, vacation villages, homestays, lodges, agritourism, luxury tents, villas, cabins, campgrounds, farm stays, bungalows, condos, caravans, houseboats and cruises.

  • 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 Reavers Lodge and Melbourne Lodge Bed & Breakfast.

  • 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 7% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

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