Beachfront vacation rentals in Te Waipounamu / South Island

Stunning views Just what we needed for a peaceful getaway. Stunning views and a cozy fire. Everything you need, great friendly hosts that leave treats, and also very gracious allowing our Humphrey the Labrador come and stay too, who adored being so close to the beach. Thanks for having us, hope to see you again soon ⭐️🌟✨

Wow the view is amazing. The bach feels like home. Very quiet and private. We were lucky enough to have two glorious sunny days. Would love to have stayed longer and will definitely be back. Thanks Lucretia

We had a fantastic time staying in Megahnn’s beautiful house. Megahnn was a great host and even lent us a couple of fishing rods for our trip. We were 4 adults and 2 kids (11 and 13) and there was plenty of room for us all. The house was very clean with everything we needed. The kids were very pleased with the bikes and had much fun with the mountain skateboards and lying around in the hammocks. The log burner was also a welcome addition and made the house very cosy. The beach was a 2 minute walk and we saw dolphins as soon as we got there which was very special. If you’re currently looking for accommodation in Kaikoura and checking out other booking sites - your search is over. Make sure you book this place 😀

The location of this home is incredible! Beautiful sunsets, close to penguins and a number of stunning beaches and hikes. Check out the baby fur seals, caves, natural spring, waterfalls and abundant bird life. Piwakawakas at every hike! Garry was very accommodating and responsive. Rent with confidence!

Spacious and great for large group. Lovely surrounding.

Beautiful house, great location, very kind host. can't ask for more

Lovely stay what a place to wake up in the morning! Lovely comfortable bed, great shower. Peaceful views!

What a great location & view! The beach cottage was cozy& Gail is very friendly & responsive😀 walkable to a really neat trail too.

We found the Clifftop Retreat cabin suited our needs perfectly and Bob provided an excellent level of communication, service and local tips. He also ensured the pantry and wines were stocked with high quality local products. The accomodation was very good with comfortable bed, terrific functional kitchen and amazing clifftop views of the surrounding bay and local area. The location was perfect for our walking trips up into the Abel Tasman National Park and also fantastic local restaurants and wineries. Bob also organised a pick up from the airport for us as we arrived late at night. Overall a fantastic stay and would certainly recommend Clifftop Retreats very highly.

Worth every penny. It was a beautiful apartment. Comfortable beds. Plenty of amenities and absolutely pristine. Would stay there again. Host was attentive fantastic knowledge sent us a message with loads of choices of things to do before we got there and we used this to plan the trip. Gave us great tips on where to eat and cannot thank them enough. Five star.

Staying at Anthea & Wayne's B&B was a delight! The clean, tidy bedroom offered stunning sunset sea views from the hill. The well-equipped kitchen was perfect for our needs for simple breakfast, and the outdoor BBQ added a lovely touch. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway! Five stars all the way!

Robynne's home was simply incredible. It was beautiful inside and out, and had plenty to do within walking distance. It being located less than a 5 minute walk from the water taxi was very convenient, and provided a great way to get in and out of Queenstown without having to drive. Robynne was very helpful and provided everything we needed during our trip and was always very quick to respond to questions. The provided house manual included instructions for every appliance in the house, as well as great recommendations for things to do nearby. Her home is a fantastic way to experience Queenstown and I highly recommend it

We loved our time at Kay’s house. It was peaceful, a great place to kick back and get away from the busy-ness of normal life.

We have had the most amazing stay! The apartment is even better than it looks in the photos! View to die for from the enormous balcony, super comfortable beds, high end appliances & friendly accommodating hosts… we don’t want to leave!

A wonderfully unique property in a beautiful location. We had a brilliant stay with our family at this homely and picturesque spot. There were great places to eat and drink within walking distance too. We would love to return one day!

We had an amazing couple of nights here…fantastic location with the beach at the doorstep and an easy walk to the petrified forest. If you’re looking for a relaxed, honest place to recharge away from it all then this is the place. Wish we’d stayed longer…

Great location across from the bay, few minutes drive to Island Bay. House is clean, modern and warm. Well stocked kitchen with all the utensils you could want. 5 stars in every category from me

We absolutely loved our stay here! The house was beautifully set up, super comfortable, and had everything we needed. It felt like a real home away from home. The attention to detail and thoughtful touches made such a difference, and the location was perfect. Communication was great, and everything was seamless from start to finish. We’d come back in a heartbeat – already hoping to stay again! Highly recommend.

Beautiful, spacious home with amazing views. Very comfortable and enjoyable. Would highly recommend.

Caroline’s home is spectacular for so many reasons! She has a beautiful home inside and out and the decor was top notch! Caroline was a very gracious and welcoming host … will definitley be back!!! Thank you Caroline we truly appreciate you!

Stunning waterfront location - really enjoyed how close it was to Sumner and surrounding cafes. Clean and comfortable.

Would highly recommend this great little spot! We are a family of 4 and it was just perfect! Beautifully and thoughtfully decorated home that felt like home to us for the few days we were there. We loved sitting having meals on the deck and loved the spa pool! Great location too for a short cut walk into Waikawa marina and the Jolly Roger was fantastic! Thankyou for having us, we will be back!

We've stayed here before - it's a great place for a family to stay. Great view, roomy, very clean, and nice to have both a heat pump and wood burner. Big kitchen with nice sharp knives for food prep. Bathroom was very tidy with nice soap. Beautiful sunsets, great swimming beach, easy to pop to Balclutha for groceries. You can explore the Catlins and come home to a cozy home - highly recommend.