Cottage holiday rentals in Southland

Exceptionally beautiful stay. Stunning cottage and location, with very thoughtful and generous hosts. We loved the local art that was showcased too - a vibrant and unique collection.

Loved this place! It was in a beautiful area with stunning views of the mountains as well as the lake. Near the town which was filled with shops and restaurants. The perfect location!

We spent a lovely weekend in this delightful cottage. The barbeque and spa pool got plenty of action along with the outdoor seating area. Jacqueline and Ash are great hosts and our roast lamb was made even more delicious by the rosemary fresh from the garden. Easy access to Wanaka township and surrounding attractions. Highly recommend and we'd definitely stay again.

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.

We stayed 2 nights at this place. The cottages was wonderful. The place was quiet and convenient. Kirsty and Justin made the house just feel like home, which made us relaxed and enjoyed it a lot. The facilities and amenities in the house were abundant and easy to use, especially the hot tub! The host was friendly, responding fast to my questions. We really had a great experience here.

This was charming on an Alpaca farm - the most unique part was being introduced to all the alpacas and with a great explanation of how they are cared for The air bnb was clean , warm and had all we needed which was very welcome We didn’t have time to use the hot tub , but it looked great 😀

One of the most spectacular Airbnb's we have ever stayed at. The view is sensational and it is a lovely, peaceful setting. The Airbnb itself was modern, comfy and clean. It was well appointed with a full kitchen and well stocked supplies. Bedrooms were comfy and there were modern, clean bathrooms. Te Anau is a great place to stay as a base for trips to Milford or Doubtful Sound. Black's Hut is around a 30 minute walk to the town centre, slightly longer if you take the very scenic route along the lake edge. There are no busses or taxis. All and all it was a fantastic stay and comes highly recommended.

This place is amazing! Set in a terrific location this new and well equipped house is very nicely furnished indeed, and super comfortable. Oh, and the hot tub under the star was wonderful. I would highly recommend this place and the host Rachael was super helpful with getting my daughter to the start of a marathon race when our flight was delayed. Thanks for an awesome stay.

We had a lovely stay once again. It is such a beautiful and quiet spot, perfect to relax and enjoy some quality time with family. Access to the beach is very close. Make sure to visit the Tavern and the Orepuki Cafe!

This is a wonderful home to stay - very much a home away from home. The location is brilliant easy to get to Queenstown, Arrowtown, Wanaka and all Central Otago locations. Highly recommend Lisa's place.

Beautiful little cottage with quality furniture and furnishings. A beautiful view for a few days retreat

We had a great stay here.. very nice, private location. Was nice to be able to take our dog along too. Great spot, thanks Bee

Thank you Colin! What a great place to stay after seven days biking. Easy to find and let ourselves in. It was spacious and clean, It was easy to sort out our gear, lovely to cook a home made meal, and the beds comfy. With the decor from the 80's, it was like stepping back into a holiday home we used to visit in Tasmania. Thank you for having the space clean and ready for us and for your communication before and after our stay. Wishing you all the best of family holidays which is what it felt like staying there.

This cottage was absolutely perfect for our needs! We had our 1 year old with us and wanted a child friendly location near Queenstown but not in the high traffic areas. Not only did this tick those boxes, but it was immaculately clean and beautifully decorated. We were 15min drive from anything we wanted to do and got to enjoy the beauty of the countryside + fresh eggs!!

We had a wonderful stay at the Silver Birch Cottage in Te Anau. Shona is a great communicator so we knew well ahead of time how to check-in etc, so everything ran very smoothly A very clean and comfortable house, which is walking distance to the main street of Te Anau and Lake. We enjoyed our time in a very beautiful part of the country - Fiordland is a gem

An amazing place to stay with everything you need and more. The heated mattress pad and towel rack were really nice features. Although we only stayed two nights we would totally come back for a full week if we got the chance to venture back to New Zealand. A beautiful private property and great location, only a short driving distance from the town centre, Lake Wanaka, the Wānaka tree and Roy’s Peak. We also enjoyed some of our hosts local recommendations including the “Big Fig” where we enjoyed coffee and sweet treat.

Denise's place was absolutely marvelous. It was bigger than expected. Such a shame that we came during gloomy weather. Else you could definitely see the beautiful night sky with no light pollution around. Everything else was just perfect!

Claire’s cottage is very beautiful and private. It is equipped with board games to keep you occupied and a great little kitchen for cooking at home. A short drive into Manapouri where there are plenty of walks to be done. We had a great time!

Really comfortable beds and excellent water pressure in the shower. Got to eat breakfast on the front porch and stargaze in the front yard! Would recommend.

Our stay was great, we were a family of four adults and it suited us perfectly. The cottage was just as described and Jackie was a welcoming, friendly host. Everything was clean and tidy, and in great working order. The surroundings were peaceful and just a short drive from Cromwell itself. It was a great base from which to explore Arrowtown and Queenstown as well. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Great spot for our young family to be based for our stay in Te Anau. Nice and quiet, but still close to town.

This location is beautiful and Kerryn was very accommodating and communicative. The guest house is absolutely beautiful and everything was very clean. I do feel it’s worth mentioning that the bedroom and the main living area are separated so you have to walk outside when you want to go to each room. I also did not realize that the primary residence is right next to the guest house.

We stayed in Bridget’s place for 4 nights while exploring Wanaka and the surrounds, an amazing, quiet place to return to every night. We had everything we needed!