
Waterfront vacation rentals in New Zealand
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Beachside Bliss!
Relax & enjoy beach views from this one bedroom accommodation at a stunning beach. A great base to discover the beauty of the Coromandel. Wake up to ocean views and pop across to the sand. Easy for low-tide hot pools. Bliss! Don't feel like cooking? Then walk meters to Hotties Eatery/Bar or Hot Waves Cafe Linen/towels provided. Sorry, no animals/smoking or camping allowed. Cleaning fee includes quality linen fee NOTE: approx mid Jan - there’ll be a house construction on neighbouring property.

Luxury 1BR Apartment right by the Lake.
Luxury apartment on the lakeshore with stunning 180° views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables, equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, offering total privacy and unparalleled views. Great location right between airport and city centre (5 min. by car) Located on the top floor, best views, high ceilings , easy access, storage area for outdoor equipment and skis, private car park right at the door step. We hope you like the place as much as we do. Feel at home, relax & enjoy!

Te Kouma Heights Glamping
Set on Farm land with endless ocean views is our safari tent Best Airbnb nature stay finalist in 2024! Experience off grid living fully equip with solar power,Luxury King size bed,Wood burner heating,Full kitchen set for all your self catering needs. Soak in our two claw foot baths while taking in the views of the Coromandel Harbour,or enjoy a shower with equally amazing views Outside you will find a brazier perfect for smores. Inside the tent you will find games,books,robes & hot water bottles.

RiversideRetreat EcoCabin Kathrynmacphail1@gm ail
Off the grid, solar only cabin. Rustic with basic ammenities , hand built,natural cleaning products, linens and recycled materials Dogs welcome but no aggressive dogs please Wake up to river views from your swinging king size bed, enjoy the river pontoon or laze on the hammock, enjoy the ambience of the fire pit or hot tub. There are insects so please bring long layers for protection Close to Hobbiton, Te Waihou Blue springs and Waiwere falls Arriving late, follow the solar lights down drive.

Soak watching the sun set at Coastal Acres Escape.
Feel your worries slip away as you journey through rolling green pastures to Coastal Acres Escape. Just 1.5 hours from the CBD and you’ve arrived. Pause for a moment. Take in a deep breath of sea air. You are standing on the deck. The Tasman sea stretches out below you between towering dune cliffs. The sun is getting low, casting a warm glow over the surrounding pastures. There is no one around. Just you and the horizon. Take a sip. Fire up the bbq. Enjoy dinner with the best view in the world.

Provence French Cottage - a Wairarapa retreat.
Wonderful eco-sustainable French style cottage built of stone and native timber with picturesque views of the river valley and mountains. Near to Carterton, Greytown and Masterton. Drink pure artesian spring water while listening to abundant birds and sitting on your veranda. Go for a bush walk in the National Park across the river, go biking, play golf - or visit the vineyards and restaurants for a vibrant time. This is an adventure escape that is close to the vibrant Wairarapa 'good life'!

Pukehina Penthouse: Exclusive luxurious beachfront
You just feel rejuvenated here. Stunning at Pukehina Beach, this property offers sunshine, sand and swimming on your doorstep with views to take your breath away. Luxurious entertaining spaces plus spa pool on the deck overlooking the beach to welcome spectacular sunrises, or a rural outlook to take in the sunsets. 3 min drive to the local Surf Club with a safe swimming beach, patrolled during summer so great for families. Laid out for indoor outdoor living, making the most of the all day sun.

Stunning eco cabin encircled by 90 Mile Beach
Surrounded by nature and encircled by the entire stretch of 90 Mile Beach & Ahipara Shipwreck Bay, enjoy primal sea, sky and forest in a totally private setting. By day see the skies from your bed through floor to ceiling French doors, or from your private deck. Watch the sun across the ocean from the tip of Cape Reinga the northernmost point of NZ - visible from this cabin, then the sunset behind Ahipara. By night enjoy the stars as little light disturbs your view in this hilltop setting.

Stargazer’s Luxury Retreat
For those who fancy a luxury escape; Stargaze the Milky Way from your own luxury outdoor bath, then come inside to a toasty warm fire. Enjoy the comfort of a king size bed with luxury linen, looking directly through to the lake and mountains beyond. In the bathroom, relax in our freestanding bath or enjoy a rain shower for two. Take in unobstructed views of the lake and mountains from your lounge room by day, and cosy up on the couch or wool beanbag for a movie at night. This is paradise.

The Gazebo
The Gazebo is a unique small space at the end of the Raglan harbour. Privately sited on a small farm founded on permaculture principles, The Gazebo features native timber, a mezzanine relaxation platform, and unique indoor-outdoor living spaces. With an outdoor galley kitchen and gas-heated shower among the magnolias, you will have all the comforts of home while being brought into the outdoors. The private outdoor bath overlooking the sunset across the harbour is a stand-out feature.

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.

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.
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