Family-friendly holiday rentals in Stewart Island

Hicks Farm accomodation

Hicks Farm accommodation offers a unit that has a bedroom and living room with your own bathroom 15m away along the outside deck. You are sharing the property with our family, the pet sheep and the local kiwi. We are a 20min walk from the centre of Oban, with hills. Please consider this before booking, if you don't like walking, in town might be more suitable. Transfers are available with Aurora cabs, please contact them direct. If walking, backpacks are best and don't forget your rain jacket.

Family · Kitchen · Location

Kererū House - Rakiura / Stewart Island

Stay in comfort and style in the heart of Stewart Island. Perched above the township with sweeping bay views, Kererū House is just a 2-min walk from the ferry and shops — the most central spot on Rakiura. Sleeps up to 11, ideal for families or groups. Two bathrooms, central heating, a covered outdoor area, and extras like a portacot, luxury outdoor shower, games, DVDs, BBQ, dishwasher, WiFi, and a pizza oven, you’ll have everything you need to relax and reconnect. Courtesy transfer on arrival.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Beach

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.

Kitchen · Family · Sleep quality

Beech Bach Beachside Haven Including Car

Beech Bach is a spacious tiny home. Guests love the inlet views, coziness, privacy, quietness, wildlife, & quirkiness of our 1 br bach. Includes car (T&C apply), & transfers. It's only 1.2km from the village - there's a couple of hills. The kitchen has lots of supplies & equipment. Gas hob, fridge with icebox, dishwasher, electric frypan, slow cooker, & drinking water filter. TV & Starlink WiFi. The loo is in the laundry accessed via semi enclosed porch. Fold out bed on request. Charges apply.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Hiking

Toutouwai, Rakiura - new house with sea views

Newly completed in June 2021, this stylish 3 bedroom architecturally designed home sits on a ridge with sea views in two directions. Two bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen and a heat pump. Sit & watch the view or walk to one of the beaches a short wander away. Kereru, Kaka, Kakariki & Tui visit the surrounding bush. Kiwi spotted on the lawn especially in winter Water UV treated Outdoor shower Free pick-up available on request Strictly no pets/parties The fire isn’t available for use. No WIFI

Family · Indoor spaces · Outdoor spaces

Ringaringa Beach Cottage, comfortable whole house

Very quiet location with a welcome to overseas and New Zealand visitors. Families welcome but parents are asked to remember that although the road has little traffic, the property is not fenced. We have the greatest sea views, plenty of land and pelagic birds to spot with many simple and more challenging walks available, very like New Zealand used to be. Friendly but not intrusive people, helpful house manager available. Information from Department of Conservation. Pesticide summary on line.

Family · Kitchen · Nearby

Reef Murmur - Stargazing Sunrise Hideaway

Set above the ocean in Bluff at 46°S, Reef Murmur blends sweeping sea views with the charm of an older coastal home. Recently upgraded with double glazing in every bedroom and the dining area, plus a double-glazed stacking door in the lounge, it is now warmer, quieter and brighter. The bathroom has a modern vanity; the compact kitchen suits light cooking. Fall asleep to waves, wake to sunrise over Foveaux Strait and enjoy star-filled skies, surrounded by trees and well apart from neighbours.

Family · Indoor spaces · Heating

Te Whare Poutama - Bluff's Art Deco Gem!

This Art Deco inspired home is a Bluff landmark. Built by the Arnett family in the 1940s, it is named "Poutama" after the Tītī Island where they went muttonbirding. The home has three bedrooms and an open plan lounge, dining-nook and kitchen. North facing, it offers sun-drenched views of Bluff's waterfront, especially from its large sunroom that contains one of two work spaces. A two minute walk to a well-stocked dairy, it is a great base from which to enjoy Bluff or visit Stewart Island.

Kitchen · Family · Bathroom

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.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Hiking

Sea View Retreat, & Car Available

Set up high above Horseshoe Bay, private with a lovely sea view, large modern family home. Very private. Huge 4 bedroom house, with main bedroom ensuite Large conservatory, great for star gazing at night, and chilling out during the day. Kiwis are on the property, they feed on the lawn at night, and visits by the White Tail deer, will give you a great Island experience. All rooms in the house centrally heated by radiators. Yes we have a coffee plunger! Starlink Wi-Fi Free

Indoor spaces · Family · Check-in

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

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Value

Whare Manu Boutique Cottage.

Whare Manu is a private boutique cottage nestled in native bush, with beautiful sea and beach views just a minute’s stroll from the shore. Designed especially for couples to relax, reconnect and unwind, enjoy native birdlife, peaceful surroundings and your own secluded retreat. Solar powered and completely self-contained, Whare Manu is a unique Southland escape. Christmas stays: No checkouts 25 Dec; minimum 2-night stay.

Family · Indoor spaces · Layout