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The Beach Cabin Number Two
The beach batch was a perfect little spot for me to stay whilst passing through Picton during winter. Lovely a warm place and the big deep bath was lovely! Kitchen was really well stocked and the bed was really comfy. Thank you!

The Cape Rocks Cabin
We have no hesitation recommending Lucretia's place. A stunning location above the cliff, beautiful walks on your doorstep, a great little pub just a stones throw away and a visit to the seal colony is a must. The accommodation is very well set up with a great little kitchen, clean bathroom, a comfy bed and a deck to enjoy your morning coffee with a view to die for.

Straw bale house by the sea
I can not rate this house more highly. It is so peaceful, with the most incredible views out every window! There was nothing better than waking up and looking out the window to the mountain range, and that evening having an incredible hot spa heated by a log fire. The house is rustic, with ever piece of furniture quirky and well chosen for the space. The bathrooms were spotless and the fire was lit ready for us when we arrived which we really appreciated. The beach is so close by, listening to the waves was my favourite thing. As a family, we absolutely adored our stay here.

Te Onepoto lodge Sumner, breakfast, spa, L8 chkout
We had a fantastic 3 nights enjoying the views and character of Julie's place, very friendly with lots of locals tips and would definitely like to revisit with the family !

Character Harbour Retreat
Great shower pressure, well stocked kitchen, comfy bed, grass for the dog. It felt like a real home with lots of basics in case you forgot something. Hard to find the driveway and get up it, but once you've done it once you're good to go. A bit remote from shops, but that's a good thing. It was so peaceful and the views were amazing. Particularly the sunrise.

Moeraki Magic on Haven, Beautiful sea views.
Thanks Janina. We had a fabulous weekend and Moeraki certainly turned on fantastic weather. Your home was just what we needed. Ideally situated and very cozy. Suited the four us perfectly. Thank you.

Coastal Sands Escape 1 bed 1 bath with sofa bed
The place was absolutely marvelous and was a great location. we loved being close to the beach to walk the dog each morning. we highly recommend and will definitely book again

Absolute Waterfront Picton Waikawa Bay
Really enjoyed our one night stay right on the water. Place was as described, small but clean, plenty big enough for us and lovely linen and very comfortable bed. Great that it was pet friendly too. Would definitely recommend it.
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Luxurious -Private-self contained cottage
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.

#72 3 Bedroom Apt with partial Water Views
Loved the location. Good view of the water. The children loved that there were 3 ice cream shops just around the corner!!! Good eateries.

Lake Front Luxury Apartment
If you are looking for a well designed and comfortable Airbnb, while away from the busyness of the town, Robynne’s Airbnb is the best fit. By saying this, it’s still convenient to go to the town, you can choose water taxi, driving or Uber (approx $40 one way). The most relaxing moment was sitting in the living room with door opened, listening the birds singing, enjoying the cool breeze and watching the falling leaves… Thanks to Robynne who was so very kind and helpful to us during our stay of 8 nights. We are sure we will come back.

Mapua Executive Home with swimming pool and spa
A wonderful home in a beautiful location with stunning views. We particularly enjoyed the pool, spa and being able to walk to amazing restaurants and wine bar. Sally and Wayne were friendly helpful hosts. Highly recommend staying

Oceanview Retreat with Spa Pool & Swimming Pools
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!

Waterfront Holiday Home
Fantastic spacious property, well maintained and equipped. Great views, safe parking, quiet. Short distance from Picton, excellent for Waikawa Marina, great views of the sound. Wonderful place to stay.

waterfront classic kiwi bach
On arrival the bach was unfortunately not ready for us, but this was due to an oversight by the cleaner, not Emma. Emma was super quick to respond and very apologetic when we messaged about it and couldn't have been more prompt in getting things resolved which we really appreciated. After this initial blip we loved our four night stay here. The bach feels like the best of both worlds - an old family bach and the charm that comes with that, made even better with significant modernising updates like the massive glass doors, and all the other mod cons and extras (big fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer, heatpump/AC, Chromecast, etc). It is off the beaten track and feels so peaceful and private. Being so close to the sea is a real treat. We would love to come back some time in the warmer months so we can make the most of the amazing outdoor areas and pool! (just a bit too chilly for us softies to swim in it at this time of year... we did love the outdoor fireplace though!). :)

Beach Guest House with pool & private beach access
overall a great stay. the flat was as expected, fully functional and good equipped. access to the beach was nice, especially to observe the early sunrise. it's outside of New Brighton, to shops and bars it would be a 6+km walk (a bit long). there is a bus stop in front of the house which brings you to New Brighton in 10-15 min and into the city (bus interchange) in 40-45 minutes. with a car you probably would be better off. but it was absolutely OK without. the host Robert is a very nice guy. we had some good chats.
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Bamboo Cabin, Golden Bay Lodge
Amazing views, loved it being secluded. Couldnt fault anything! Would love to come back

Saint Clair Retreat Dunedin - Secluded Ocean View.
An amazing spot - we had such a wonderful spot and you can watch the surfers all day from all the rooms and wake to the most glorious views of the sunrise A very special house

Beach Front Accommodation - Abel Tasman - Marahau
We loved staying at David’s place. Was a walk to everything we needed. Had an amazing outlook onto the water. And David and his family were so helpful. The kids loved the foosball table too. Highly recommended.

Seascape Beachside Apartment A
My partner and I stayed in this beautifully appointed accommodation right across from the ocean, and it exceeded all our expectations. We loved watching the sunset over the beach just across the street—it was absolutely breathtaking, and we were even lucky enough to see a seal leaping through the waves. The space was much larger than it appeared in the photos and thoughtfully laid out for a truly relaxing stay.

Pure Lakefront, Corner Peak Cottage
Very beautiful house with a great location, the view is particularly good. The facilities in the room are also fully equipped. There is a washing machine and dryer. The kitchen supplies are also very abundant, and it is a good experience!

Tirimoana view
Lovely New Zealand bach in amazing surroundings.

The Hut
Such a lovely place to see the colours of the sunset - doesn't get the sun until 11ish at the his time of year (May) but so beautiful to see out over the bay. we got confused by the first wee shed you see as you come along the path so maybe pop that in the otherwise awesome photo directions of how to get there. we had a fabulous time :)

Beach Feet Retreat, Kaka Point, Catlins Coast
This is the 2nd time that we have stayed at Ceri’s place . Love the spacious rooms and location, clean and tidy everything there to accommodate our needs . Thankyou
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