Waterfront vacation rentals in New Zealand
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Waterfront apartment rentals
Apartment in Tikitere
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 405 reviewsAt the Lake's Edge
Mar 25 – Apr 1
Apartment in Lake Okareka
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 422 reviewsLakeside - Loft by the Lake
Nov 8 – 15
Apartment in Taupo
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviewsPeaceful river view hideaway by the Waikato river
Aug 30 – Sep 6
Apartment in Nelson
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviewsBalcony with Sea Views, Cosy & Perfectly Located
Aug 9 – 16
Apartment in Queenstown
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 283 reviewsLuxury 1BR Apartment right by the Lake.
May 13 – 20
Apartment in Wellington
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 270 reviewsOceanfront Penthouse Escape
Sep 5 – 12
Apartment in One Tree Point
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 223 reviewsHarbourside Getaway. waterfront, 2 bedroom...
Feb 4 – 11
Apartment in Queenstown
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 178 reviewsKikorangi |Free Parking|BBQ |AC
Mar 24 – 31
Waterfront house rentals
Home in Twizel
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviewsMountain View Abode - Spectacular Views In Twizel
Aug 27 – Sep 3
Home in Russell
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviewsFunky House near historic Russell
Aug 17 – 24
Home in Opononi
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 222 reviewsRomantic getaway, view!!!, & all the mod cons!
Jun 6 – 13
Home in Dunedin
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviewsSecluded waterfront new-build - 5min walk to beach
Jan 25 – Feb 1
Home in Pukehina
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 275 reviewsPukehina Seaside Escape
Apr 17 – 24
Home in Rotorua
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviewsWytchwood Lake House - Where Time Stands Still
Mar 22 – 29
Home in Cromwell
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 252 reviewsLakefront Tranquility Central Otago
Sep 18 – 25
Home in Christchurch
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 285 reviewsSumner Beach Front House
Sep 10 – 17
Waterfront condo rentals
Condo in Opunake
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviewsLakeside Cottage
May 9 – 16
Condo in Napier
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 227 reviewsOceanside Escape
Jun 8 – 15
Condo in Pouawa
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviewsBeach loft Magic
Sep 5 – 12
Condo in Hokitika
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 409 reviewsBeachside Apartment
May 13 – 18
Condo in Queenstown
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 350 reviewsLakeside Escape
Sep 28 – Oct 5
Condo in Auckland
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviewsSuper 3 Bed Catalina Bay Apt
May 10 – 17
Condo in Tauranga
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 55 reviewsRoomy waterfront city apartment
Aug 14 – 21
Condo in Papamoa
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviewsThe Lodge - Quiet ‘Luxe Hotel Style’ Accommodation
Sep 17 – 22
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