
Waterfront holiday rentals in New Zealand
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Beautiful, quiet, city centre, waterfront, views
Great location, just a few minutes walk from many harbourfront restaurants, cafés and bars and great to have the sunrooms overlooking the water Kim was brilliant, helpful and fast to communicate and we had a great stay The included Gym and Pool are 30 seconds walk from the apartment and that was a bonus Thanks, Kim

The Gables - Stunning Waterfront Apartment
We love staying at the Gables Apartment . Beautiful location on the waterfront . Apartment is well appointed and very comfortable Perfect retreat to restore the soul Kelly is a wonderful host very helpful and accommodating

Absolute Waterfront Oriental Bay
Beautiful location with great views! The washing machine was great to wash our clothes mid holiday. Dayne and Trevor were very helpful. Highly recommend!

Viaduct Harbour Waterside Apartment with Heat Pump
Excellent stay and beautiful place! Fantastic views of the skytower and walking distance to a ton of great restaurants. The unit was clean and well kept up.

Beauty on The Bay - Best location in Timaru!
very comfortable home to take a break. Great bars and restaurants at your door.

Entire Apartment - Stunning City Pad
Had a great stay at Simon's place. Incredible area, very walkable and close to transit. Instructions were very clear to get in and use the carpark. Great spot to kick off our New Zealand adventure.

Quiet Viaduct Studio apartment with car park.
Other than a little trouble finding and getting into the parking garage, we had a fantastic stay. The location cannot be beat. Easy to explore and enjoy Auckland. Very walkable. The apartment was very clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay again.

Te Papa View - 3 bed waterfront apartment + park
Hi Giles, we had a terrific time. I was in a rush to get to airport and meant to advise the waste master blocked on me although only coleslaw and salad left overs were put down it... Tried everything and in the finish put some draino down hoping that it would just clear with a bit of time. Really enjoyable stay thank you for having us regards Nicole
Waterfront house rentals

Limitless Peaceful Water Views-Authentic Retreat
Mark’s AirBnB is an experience rather than a stay. Is a combination of coastal rural Nz right on the doorstep (short boat ride away) from a bustling town Raglan where there are 5 star restaurants, super markets and everything you would need or expect. And the accomodation itself is nestled on a cliff top with 180 views of the harbour and if Raglan. Private, the feeling of seclusion and neighbour free - the best of both worlds made better by a host that balances your needs with respectful distance. Make a pizza in the wood fired oven and then warm your bones in the spa boat and arching the harbour u til the sun melts away listening to birds evening song. We can’t wait to head back and hopefully catch the big uncle of the 12 lb snapper we caught in the raglan harbour!!! Outstanding place.

Haast's Lodge
What a fantastic place! We had the Easter long weekend here and had a lovely time. Place was perfect with great views of the lake, well kitted out and clean. The owners were extremely communicative. Would book here in a flash!

Waterfront in Waimarama
Our family had the best stay! Everybody from our babies to the grandparents had everything catered for them. Liz was a fantastic host and made sure we were all set days before we arrived. The home is beautifully located and well cared for, perfect for families. Would highly recommend staying here, definitely booking again in the future.

Waterfront Cottage Bluff
Beautifully renovated cottage made for a luxurious stay in Bluff. Exceeded expectations!

The White House- Ligarbay
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!

Riverfront home and cottage with spa and stage
We had an amazing time during our stay! The surroundings were absolutely stunning, making it the perfect escape. It’s truly a fantastic spot for larger groups looking to create unforgettable memories together.

Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub
One of the best beachside places in the world that I have ever stayed at - and I’m nearly 54 - so I’ve stayed at a few!!

Riverside holiday home. 15 min to Taupō.Sleeps 13.
This is an awesome home. Well furnished and the kitchen has every item you need to cook up a feast. Very spacious and the swim in the river was great. We will be back one day.
Waterfront condo accommodation

Lakeside Escape
A fantastic two bedroom apartment with outstanding views. Could not have asked for a better into our week in Queenstown.

Harbour Palms Apartmentt
We had a wonderful 3 days stay at Vicki's house. Spotlessly clean, comfy bed and lounge. Kitchen had everything you need. Vicki was great to deal with, so lovely and helpful. awesome views, very private. Would highly recommended Vicki's place. Kind Regards Mike and Shaz WA

Marina View with Car Park
Linley's apartment was perfect! A beautifully setup place to relax in which had everything you needed, even down to a portacot for our little one. There a as also a swimming pool, spa and a carpark available. A quick walk to lovely cafes, and the Viaduct and downtown CBD. Just a perfect location! Linley was extremely helpful prior to our arrival and we would most definitely recommend a stay at this awesome air bnb. Thanks so much for everything Linley, and also to Karin! 🙂

5 Star Beachfront Living.
We loved staying here! We were able to communicate with the hosts with ease. The Airbnb is within walking distance of restaurants, grocery stores and everything in between. Irene is really accomodating and had come down to check on us to see if we needed anything which was nice. The facilities were great. Personally, the pictures don’t do the property justice! We were pleasantly surprised at how spacious and homely it was. Most definitely would stay here again if I’m in the area next time😊

Raglan Silos - Waters Edge apartment
Denise was welcoming and a good communicator before and during our stay. The weather was against us but we enjoyed the comfortable, well positioned apartment.

Beach loft Magic
We had an amazing time at Jo’s place. We received very clear instructions, the place was so beautiful with an amazing view. Perfect time to relax. We will definitely be back.

Entire Studio - Amuri @ Cooks Beach
Really enjoyed our stay at Cooks Beach. Easy walk to restaurant and beach very peaceful and friendly. Would come again.

Roomy waterfront city apartment
What a gorgeous place to stay in, I was there during some stormy weather and the harbour view was incredible. Everything is in a walkable distance, and the kitchen has all the basics covered if you wanted to stay in and cook (and enjoy the space and view instead). Everything was tidy, spacious, and thoughtfully presented. James was wonderful and very responsive to communicate with. Next time I'm in Tauranga I would love to stay again!
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