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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.

Pure Lakefront, Corner Peak Cottage
Uninterrupted lake views await your next very special getaway. This retreat is a perfect blend of luxe and retro in an architecturally designed 1960's Cottage nestled in outstanding natural beauty. There is nothing between you and the spectacular lake view apart from some deep breaths, a wine and some down time. This is the best view in Lake Hawea! The Cottage sits at the front of the property with a fenced off and completely separate Corner Peak Studio at the back of the property.

Arrow river studio - stunning location and hot tub
Nestled right on the idyllic Arrowtown river trail, this brand new luxury studio retreat is perfect for your next skiing holiday or winery tour weekend. Quiet and secluded with just a short 2km walk or bike to Arrowtown's centre where restaurants, shopping, hiking, biking trails await. Relax and unwind in your private hot tub, this retreat is perfect for a couples hideaway, small group adventure (mezzanine - extra bed) or family vacation. + 20min drive from Queenstown + 60min Wānaka

Lakefront Luxury - Amazing Views
Looking for an oasis in Queenstown with million dollar views? Look no further! 'The Willows' offers stunning lake views, cosy interior, two king bedrooms and a key location. Just 2 minutes from the airport, 10 mins drive to central Queenstown and a short stroll to the Hilton Hotel & water taxi into the CBD. Relax and enjoy all Queensotwn has to offer.. you will enjoy every second here! Any questions, get in touch! ** Not suitable for infants or small children due to staircase **

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.

Regenerative cabin near the Routeburn
Disconnect to reconnect in this ADNZ-awarded, uncertified passive cabin on 10 acres of regenerative land (spray free) with fruit and nut trees, swans and birdlife, a running glacial creek and private lake, magnificent mountains and dark sky stargazing. Located 7 minutes drive out of Glenorchy on the edge of the Rees Valley. We face towards Te Wähipounamu, an UNESCO South West Aotearoa New Zealand World Heritage area. Our cabin is 20 minutes drive from the Routeburn Track.

Lake Hayes Escape - Queenstown - Arrowtown
Located right on the lake front of Lake Hayes this stylish alpine apartment is absolutely perfect for your stay. Incredibly warm with all day sun even in winter. Central location close to everything. Spectacular sunset views over the lake. Top cafes and restaurants nearby. Five min drive into Arrowtown and base of Coronet Peak in 10 min. Close to all ski fields. Avoid the traffic. Peaceful and quiet location. Friendly and helpful hosts who live upstairs. Simply perfect!!

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

"The Prospector on Miners"
We are located within the Historic Goldmining Village of Clyde, Central Otago. Only 5 minutes walk to award winning Cafes & Restaurants. Our newly built stylish, temporary apartment is warm, sunny, & surrounded by an established garden with 80 year old fruit trees. We have a fully functioning kitchen, an underfloor heated tiled bathroom, with full bath to ease those aching muscles after a long ride on the local Rail Trails. Two super comfy Super King beds.

The Spruce Hus, Studio by the Lake.
Welcome to your cabin by the lake. Created by a Queenstown architect it’s warm and cosy with underfloor heating for the Winter, north facing and sunny in the courtyard for dining in Summer. It's clad with Canadian Cedar on the outside and lined with Scandinavian Spruce inside giving a lovely natural ambiance. Located in a quiet and peaceful part of sunny Kelvin Heights it's beside the lake and the Queenstown Trail.

Kikorangi | Lake View, BBQ, A/C & Free Parking
Kikorangi Lake Villa – Lakeside Luxury with Panoramic Views Wake to breathtaking 180° views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables from your private balcony. Set right on the lake’s edge and just a 5-minute drive or scenic 30-minute walk along the Queenstown Trail to town, this modern villa is a tranquil summer base for couples or friends to enjoy wine tours, lake adventures, biking trails, golf and vibrant dining.

Lakefront Luxury
Bask in the sun or stay cosy by the fire, as you watch the everchanging landscape of Lake Manapouri and the spectacular Cathedral Mountains of Fiordland from the comfort of the living room. Or get out and explore it for your yourself with the lake front a stones throw from the doorstep. Walking distance to local Café and restaurant, as well as the Doubtful Sound Ferry Terminal
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