Cottage vacation rentals in Te Waipounamu / South Island

Jason and Scott are truly Great hosts. Their cottage is amazingly lovely, clean, with a wonderful view and complete amenities. All we need are readily and conveniently available. Instructions are clear, and the place is indeed very guest-friendly. We had a homey and very special experience. The SPA is also a great deal and the view is breathtaking. We will be back, and hopefully longer stay. Thanks to them for sharing their place; we, as a family, just made another priceless memory.

Fabulous cottage. Loved staying here. The bed was super comfortable and the cottage had everything we needed. Everything was clean and well presented. It was all great. Tania was very helpful and friendly.

I highly recommend booking the hot tub and having a soak while the sunsets

Really enjoyed the stay. Appreciated the flexible check-in and communication/solution regarding item left behind.

Really unique, very peaceful and private, but close to Lake Hawea and Wanaka. We stayed one night and this was perfect for us, to save a day trip from queenstown.

Lovely place to stay.- Great hosts great communication, very friendly. Lovely surroundings and very peaceful.

One of the best equipped bnbs we have stayed at, after experiencing almost a hundred all over the world It is actually a gem in Twizel for the following reasons: - fabulous outdoor hottub; - squeaky clean and spick and span; - quiet but easily accessible by car to supermarkets and restaurants; - Responsive host; - Facilities just as described, almost brand new, wonderful

We stayed 7 nights and this was ideal for the comfortable, peaceful stay that we were looking for. Really well-stocked and equipped kitchen suited us well. Extra fridge and freezer space was available when we asked.

This beautiful cottage is an absolute gem of a find and far more beautiful than the pictures. Set in a very picturesque vineyard with incredible views of the mountains and surrounded by incredible rose bushes - I don’t know what else you could wish for. We felt right at home in the cottage which was well equipped and privately tucked away from the main house. We were told to help ourselves from the lemon and orange trees which we did. Bed and linen are extremely comfortable and cosy with a lovely view from the bed out onto the vineyard with the mountain in the background. The toilet is in an odd location but definitely not a dealbreaker - you can access it from the kitchen without leaving the cottage. Outside BBQ was a huge plus. We would return to this slice of paradise in a heartbeat, good for the soul!

We had a wonderful time in this lovely home with an amazing, peaceful location and spectacular view of Ben Ohau. The house was beautifully decorated, cosy and warm. Clare was a great host!

Thank you for sharing your beautiful cottage with us. A wonderful place for the whānau to enjoy a well deserved holiday in Golden Bay.

My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay with Helen. Our accommodation was warm, cozy and charming. If you’re looking for a quiet get away with a bit of nature I definitely recommend. We were well looked after and even got a cute visit from their cat. We didn’t feel like we missed out on anything at all, Helen pretty much thought of everything. Hope you can get to experience it too!!

Great place to stay highly recommended

This is a cute, cozy place, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. We didn’t take the walk to town ourselves, but it certainly would have been a short one! (Coming back up would probably have taken us oldsters a bit longer though 😁) The owner has been very thoughtful about hosting families with kids, from a playhouse in the yard to a trunk of toys inside. In the right weather, there is a great patio out front, private and pleasant.

Great stay with plenty of room for family of 5. Very clean and had everything we needed. Lovely quiet spot.

Great bungalow with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Was great for kids and dogs.

The location of Karaka Cottage was wonderful! The sunrises were glorious, and had us outside trying to get that 'great" photo. The coming and going of the tide in the Inlet, and the wildlife that went with it, were mesmerising. The Cottage was private and very well equipped, and the "light touch" decor was perfect for the location and history of the property.

We found the accommodation very clean and cosy, well appointed, and in a beautiful idyllic spot. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again.

This is a quaint and cosy spot tucked away in the bush with birds, a small stream and loads of greenery to keep you company. Tom explained the set up really well and I can tell the cottage is a well loved place with lots of history and stories. The bird feeder on the deck was a great form of entertainment with tui and bell birds using it from dawn till dusk. Walking the tracks on the property gives you great views of the valley and surrounding hills and large patches of native bush made for some fun botanising. This is a quintessential kiwi family-owned place and such a vibe!

Great wee cottage. Had everything we needed. Lovely hosts. Thanks

We had a wonderful stay in the cottage- was beautiful inside and out with amazing gardens and privacy. Cozy and warm and lovely sheltered Porch to sit out on - we were sheltered from the Rain and enjoyed thr quiet and the sound of the birds in the evening Kitchen was great and the Bathroom was Immaculate and a beautiful shower. Exactly what we were after

We really enjoy our stay here. It’s near the lake, and we can walk to the lake in about 10 minutes. We got everything we need in the house and the garden is very beautiful with different kinds of flowers. Two toilets are perfect for our family( 3 adults 2 kids).

great place to stay. fit all 10 of us in the house. was perfect- close to the pub for our post ultramarathon meal. easy communication with Martina.

Irwin Cottage is gorgeous! It was spotlessly clean, and had everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable. We will be back.