Bed and breakfast vacation rentals in Central Otago District

After a very strenuous day on the rail trail and a freezing cold wind for the last hour we were running later than expected. Debbie checked in with us to make sure we were alright and met us outside as we arrived. Debbie was so welcoming and gracious - she made us feel right at home. We were blown away by the lovely attention to detail (hotties, beautiful tea/coffee set up and the best shower with great pressure!), and enjoyed a really comfy night's sleep after an excellent meal at the Waipiata Country Hotel (a 2 minute walk away). A lovely breakfast the following day with homemade muesli and condiments was just what we needed before setting off again. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with Debbie and would highly recommend Behind the Bike Shed to anyone. We will definitely be back!

Waiorau Homestead was absolutely stunning and exceeded our expectations. Our hostess Ann was extremely attentive and made sure we had every thing on hand to ensure a relaxing and peaceful stay. The most comfortable bed and luxurious down comforters and pillows were 5 star quality. Our room was thoughtfully decorated and felt like we were in a Parisian Hotel. A lovely buffet breakfast greeted us each morning which comprised of seasonal fruits, cereals , eggs on toast and croissants followed by freshly brewed coffee. Thank you so much for having us & making our stay perfect.

Great place to stay, private and very comfortable bed , brooke is very friendly and helpful

We stayed at Nikki’s while doing the Central Otago Rail Trail. It was a short ride to her place in historic Ophir and we enjoyed looking around. She is about 1km from an historic bridge. The accommodation was very lovely in an old stone cottage that had been lovingly restored. It had good heating and very comfortable bed and a slow combustion stove if you want to stay in. 2 great venues to eat. Highly recommended.

The apartment is very beautiful and furnished with a lot of love and taste. Everything is like new and very well maintained. The breakfast was excellent. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!

One of the few places that deserve 5/5 stars! Ann and Blyth were so charming and welcoming! Both the house and the surroundings were beautiful! Remember to say yes if you are offered dinner, Blyth made us an amazing meal which we got to enjoy together with another lovely couple, well worth the money!

Great, country side retreat. Perfect stop over spot between Dunedin and Queenstown.

What a lovely welcome to the Cromwell area. Susan and Ian were lovely hosts, and we all enjoyed our breakfast - perfect start to a day ski-ing. Lovely comfy beds, and warm rooms in the middle of winter.

Na 30 dagen Nieuw Zeeland en 13 accommodaties is dit de uitblinker! Caroline & Suzy zijn toppers. Ze helpen je met de mooiste wandelingen en zijn zeer vriendelijk. Altijd tijd voor een babbeltje en veel gevoel voor humor. Het ontbijt is een pluspunt. De kamer en badkamer zijn ruim en zeer netjes. Het huis is op wandelafstand van het centrum. Zeker niet twijfelen om bij Caroline & Suzy te verblijven. Top adresje!!!!

Welcoming and thoughtful host- Sheryl was knowledgeable about the area and very helpful to us. Beautiful home, garden and surrounds. We'd love to return one day.

It was a unique and memorable opportunity to stay at the Middlemarch property where my mother, Natalie, had lived from 1927 to 1944. I had spent many holidays there and so it was a most fulfilling experience to introduce my grownup children and two young grandchildren to the ancestral home and heritage. We also scattered my 97yo mother’s ashes on the Rock & Pillar Range behind Strathmore. Liz was very hospitable and showed us through the main house where she lives. She also provided delicious homemade yogurt with apricots, raspberry and blackcurrant jams and locally sourced honey for breakfast & snacks. We met several lovely neighbours and local personalities during our 3 day stay. We enjoyed eating at the local Kissing Gate cafe and the Strath Taieri Hotel. The landscape was magnificent and we really enjoyed all aspects of our stay.

Beautiful homestead, lovely comfortable room, excellent location, yummy breakfast. Loved our stay, thanks!

Lovely stay, thank you! Wonderful comfortable space and delicious breakfast. Sheryl was very friendly and thoughtful in finding some toys for our young children to play with.

Lovely stay, all the extra touches were amazing and so appreciated. Breakfast was great & the local raspberries cherries & blueberries were delicious. We loved the port crackers & cheese. Thank you for your hospitality.

Clarissa goes out of her way to ensure you are comfortable and well looked after. Her home is modern, light and in great area, just a short walk from the shops and Anderson Park.

Such a lovely place to stay! The room was warm and inviting—just what we needed during the holidays. Our host went above and beyond by making us fresh coffee every morning, which was such a thoughtful and appreciated touch. Everything was clean and super comfortable. We felt really well looked after and would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Kristy's AirBnB. The accommodation was perfect—exactly as pictured—and incredibly comfortable. Parking was a breeze, and Kristy was a fantastic host. We truly enjoyed our experience and will definitely be returning in the future.

Ian’s historic Dunstan House is one of a kind. Expect a warm welcome and terrific morning coffee!

Hands-down this was the best AirBnB experience I’ve ever had - and I’ve travelled extensively. AirBnB should do a case study on Fred and Samantha, and the service offering they provide to share a template for what best practise looks like. Great hosts, lovely room, amazing cooked breakfast each morning - prepared with local produce and a scenic location. Could not have asked for more. A fabulous stay!!

Very friiendly informative helpful Host. Enjoyed sitting in comfortable chairs on balcony, enjoying the view.