Beachfront vacation rentals in Southland

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Guest suite in Greenhills

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 165 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.

Apr 5 – 12

$100 per night

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Home in Riverton/Aparima

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

Best Waterfront Deck in Riverton

This spacious home is set up for you to enjoy a holiday by the seaside. The views of the bay are to die for, right on the waterfront. You can spot dolphins from the comfort of our home or go surfing at Mitchell's Bay safe beach. Three bedrooms with two lovely modern bathrooms and an entertainers kitchen. Lots of brilliant little features like fibre wifi, a Smart TV, 2 normal tv's, books, games, extra outdoor shower and the BEST deck in Riverton we offer all you need for your ultimate break away.

Aug 16 – 23

$153 per night

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Tiny home in Oban

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 222 reviews

Beech Bach Beachside Haven Including Car

Beech Bach, is a 1 bedroom bach for one couple or single. Includes use of car (fuel extra) and transfers; well equipped kitchen with basic supplies; linen and toiletries. Guests love the superb inlet views, quietness, wildlife, kitchen, warmth, coziness and quirkiness. The laundry and toilet are accessed through a semi-enclosed back porch area (sensor light at night). The bach faces south. It is possible to see Aurora and amazing views of the Milky Way. Flexible check in/out may be available.

Oct 24 – 31

$183 per night

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Home in Te Anau

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews

Home on Sth Arm Drive Te Anau. Wheelchair Friendly

Wheelchair friendly 4 Bedroom (4 Queen & 2 Single) Home with everything you need, plus the extra goodies that you did not expect. Unobstructed Lake & Mountain views, with a walking track right at the door. (Dog friendly walking track) Separate Dining area, Separate Living area Plus closed off Formal Lounge area, great for a big group or a small groups...family weekends away by the beautiful lake. Sky TV includes sports channels. BBQ (gas) & all the utensils' Large Spa bath. 80 mts to Lake.

Sep 5 – 12

$235 per night

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Cottage in Riverton

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 187 reviews

Beach Cottage - A Cosy Beach Cottage Charmer

A lovely modern 2 bedroom home with new decor, kitchen and bathroom. It's well equipped to make your stay comfortable and relaxing, including a nice conservatory and a deck with sea views. We have updated to a smart TV & wifi This place is ideal for family holidays or a relaxing couples retreat, with a short 3 minute walk to a lovely safe swimming beach, you are also within walking distance to the Beach House Cafe/ Restaurant or Takeaways and there's also a children's playground close by.

Apr 7 – 14

$82 per night

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Cottage in Papatotara

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 116 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.

Sep 14 – 21

$70 per night

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Apartment in Queenstown

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 233 reviews

QUEENSTOWN ON THE LAKE - your view

Our modern apartment is located right in central Queenstown, a 3 min flat walk to bars, restaurants, shopping & buzz, no hills to climb here! Situated on the lakefront, with jaw-dropping views of the Remarkables & activity on the lake, you have everything at your doorstep! Beach & barbecue across the road, playground 100m away & bus stops. The apartment is single level & fully equipped for a comfortable stay winter & summer. Accommodation: Queen bed PLUS a Single & Queen OR 3 Single beds

Jan 15 – 22

$356 per night

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Home in Curio Bay

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 209 reviews

Tiroroa - our barn with an ‘extensive view’

Hi there and welcome to our brand new slice of heaven on the coast and on the doorstep of the Catlins Rainforest National Park. ‘Tiroroa’ is our barn style property, completed late 2019. It is perched on the hill overlooking Porpoise and Curio Bay sitting on its own hectare of land. We are the southern most Airbnb property on mainland New Zealand … next stop Antarctica! January 2023: we now have 4 Alpacas roaming around in the rear paddock: Jack, Alfonso, Trevor and Sammy. Come and say hi …

Jul 23 – 30

$167 per night

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Guest suite in Bluff

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 156 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.

Nov 26 – Dec 3

$110 per night

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Cottage in Te Anau

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 201 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.

Dec 5 – 12

$356 per night

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Bungalow in Te Anau

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 270 reviews

Villa on the Lake - spectacular lake views

Spectacular lake and mountain views! Being right on the lakefront, across the road is the Lake 2 Lake cycle track and lake edge. Centrally located - 8 minute walk to the town centre. Entire house and section with off-street parking and garage. While this is an older architecturally designed home, it has been tastefully redecorated and modernised. Double glazed windows have been added in some areas, a heat pump (also works as air-conditioning) and painted throughout.

Oct 2 – 9

$133 per night

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Home in Oban

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews

Awatea

Beautiful 4 bedroom house on the beach at Horseshoe Bay. Stunning views. Huge lounge, with a conservatory, overlooking the beach. Courtesy transfers Please note heating is now by a heat pump, which makes the house cosy warm. Huge deck with a large BBQ. This house is a great place to have a family holiday, with heaps of room for the kids. Please be aware that the cell phone coverage is only Telecom, 027 and can be patchy at the house. WIFI available Vehicle No pets

Aug 2 – 9

$130 per night