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SPA, Private and Modern with Incredible Views
24 Red Door - Stunning modern & Luxurious 2 bedroom Apartment with superior facilities. The views over-looking Lake Wakatipu & the enveloping majestic Alpine Mountain Ranges will leave you in awe. Enjoy complete privacy & exclusive use of the entire apartment and facilities. Relax on the deck or in the Spa, perfect for a romantic get-away or ease the aches from your adventures. Fully equipped kitchen, continental breakfast items, tiled bathroom with underfloor heating, laundry & drying room.
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 438 reviews
Cozy 2BR Breathtaking Lake Views Queenstown
Discover the space brand-new 2-bedroom house in Queenstown. Nestled in the serene Queenstown Hill area, this modern home offers stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. It's a 10-minute drive to Queenstown Airport and the Five Mile Shopping Centre, and just 10 minutes drive to Queenstown CBD. For ski enthusiasts, the Remarkables and Coronet Ski Areas are only a 30-35 minute drive away. This home is ideal for those seeking a blend of comfort, convenience and stunning natural vistas.
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4.93 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviews
Luxury Cass Bay Retreat (B)
A private 1 bedroom cottage, overlooking the beautiful Cass Bay, Canterbury, 20 mins from Christchurch CBD and 5 minutes drive from Lyttelton. One of two standalone cottages among the trees with amazing views. See separate listing for other cottage. These modern cottages each have one bedroom with extra large comfortable bed, lounge/living area, shower room, separate toilet, & deck. Cooking facilities include a barbeque on the deck, small bench-top oven, an electric cooker and a microwave
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4.92 out of 5 average rating, 469 reviews
No.8 Queenstown - Soak, Sip, and Stay
No.8Queenstown offers exceptional views - widely regarded as one of Queenstown’s best views. Set above the glistening expanse of Lake Wakatipu, this refined private residence offers an elegant escape designed exclusively for couples or 2 adults seeking tranquility and beauty. Thoughtfully appointed and architecturally attuned to its remarkable surroundings, this retreat pairs minimalist luxury with panoramic drama. Expansive windows invite sweeping views into every corner of the space.
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 187 reviews
Boutique French Apartment with a Sea View
Unwind waking to the sound of the sea in a Modern French Chic apartment. A charming French feel with modern details will give you a luxurious yet homely feel. Breakfast & morning coffee can be had on the harbour facing balcony, ending with a glass of wine at night! Experience the seaside vibe during the day which turns into a tranquil peaceful oasis once the sun goes down at night. A stone throw from the local restaurants, cafes and boutique stores and the local famous Fish & Chip shop.
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews
Beach Studio, Beachfront Paradise with a view
Enjoy our beautiful upstairs private studio with unbeatable ocean views. This luxury unit comes with your own modern kitchen, sun drenched lounge, balcony & spa bath, all with ocean views. Enjoy private access to the beach, plus the stunning scenery of Te Wahiponamu, NZ's largest protected wilderness area. Beach walks, sunsets, jet boating, trout fishing, helicopter flights, hiking paths plus ocean & surf on the doorstep. Enjoy this peaceful relaxing wilderness or indulge in adventure.
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4.91 out of 5 average rating, 324 reviews
Eco Lux Mapua | Views, Outdoor Bath & Fire
Pohutukawa Farm is an Eco Lux loft stay overlooking the Mapua Inlet. Industrial bones, soaring ceilings and huge windows meet warm, relaxed comfort and breathtaking views. Soak in the outdoor bath, light the outdoor fire, cook something delicious or simply slow down and watch the inlet change with the tide. Set on peaceful farmland with friendly animals, it’s private, playful and a little romantic — made for long mornings, golden evenings, good food, good wine and staying awhile.
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4.92 out of 5 average rating, 345 reviews
Sea View Apartment 1 (Seascape)
Our Self-Contained Apartment is fitted with modern furnishings, free WiFi and views across the ocean to the Nugget Point Lighthouse from the sliding doors. There is a private deck with a table and seating. The living area has a sofa, dining table and chairs and a flat-screen Smart TV. It has a kitchenette with a stovetop, microwave, electric fry pan, fridge, jug, toaster and all the essentials. The bathroom has a walk-in shower. It has a private entrance and off-street parking.
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 519 reviews
Te Onepoto lodge Sumner, 151a TM road
The most relaxing break in CHRISTCHURCH city with spa. Early check in / late checkout ok. Enjoy complimentary breakfast overlooking Taylors Mistake beach in the affluent suburb of Sumner. This stunning 80 sq metre apartment set in a rustic bach environment is everything you need. Sleep to the sound of surf below and wake to the beauty of the sunrise and sound of native birds in the NZ bush. Enjoy the four metre window seat looking across the bay
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4.91 out of 5 average rating, 345 reviews
HawkRidge Alpine Honeymoon Suite
A private, rustic-luxury Alpine Suite with a beautifully appointed kitchenette and your own entrance. Soak in the open-air hot tub surrounded by stone, tussocks and breathtaking views of majestic Coronet Peak and the surrounding mountains. Your private outdoor area is a wonderful place to watch the mountain hawks soaring overhead — the inspiration for HawkRidge. More than somewhere to stay, it’s your own little alpine escape.
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 506 reviews
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.
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 320 reviews
Te Ora (Life) at the Beach- Luxury Beach Retreat
Welcome to Te Ora (Life) at the Beach. A luxury apartment overlooking the ocean to the mountains.The whole package, with stunning beach/ocean access literally at your doorstep where you can enjoy our beautiful sunrises, seals, dolphins, birdlife and the occasional Orca and Whales that pass by with impressive views of the majestic Kaikoura Seaward Mountain Ranges.
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviewsPopular amenities for South Island apartment rentals
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Relax on Snowy Place.
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4.91 out of 5 average rating, 211 reviews
Private and peaceful studio apartment
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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 483 reviews
Pinnacle View Hawea Apartment
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews
Hokitika Haven
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4.92 out of 5 average rating, 819 reviews
Modern unit 5 min. walk to town
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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 234 reviews
Luxury Lakeview Apartment | Lake Tekapo
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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviews
Rata lodge apartment
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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviews
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 295 reviewsPrivate apartment rentals

The Beach Apartment Private Beach Access
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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 357 reviews
Best high country retreat!
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4.85 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews
Studio33. Amazing view Lake & Mountains, Nightsky
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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 227 reviews
The Terminus: Inner-City Heritage Apartment 7
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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 554 reviews
Mt Hutt Retreat: Where Nature Meets Luxury!
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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviews
Waterfront 2-bedroom apartment with car park
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 414 reviews
Chisholm Lake Apartment
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 230 reviews
Yellow Pots A, Luxury Apartment with Outdoor Bath
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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviewsApartment rentals with a hot tub

Spa pool with great views, Lyttelton/Christchurch
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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 920 reviews
The Studio at Northfield | Methven | Mt Hutt
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 253 reviews
Queenstown Alpine Escape
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviews
Picton View Apartment
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4.92 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews
The Cabin
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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 292 reviews
Wanaka Lake View Apartment
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 174 reviews
Spa apartment in Queenstown
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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews
Central Luxury with Stunning Views
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