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Situated in Kaikoura, 1.3 km from Kaikoura Beach, Austin Heights - Kaikoura features a garden and views of the garden. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Clean, well equipped, easy to check in. Clear instructions. Would imagine a good view on a clear day.

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9.5
Exceptional
157 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

Halfmoon Cottage in Akaroa provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities. This homestay features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The homestay offers garden views and a picnic area. Fabulous property in fantastic location. Meticulously cared for with beautiful gardens

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9.5
Exceptional
100 reviews
Price from
US$93
per night

Located in Twizel in the Canterbury region, The Cabin provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features mountain and garden views. Guests can make use of a garden.

This air-conditioned guest house comes with a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, and a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area. Cute little place in the middle to Twizel, close to all things in the area. Very clean and had all we needed in a compact space. Nice patio that you can enjoy a glass of wine or dinner. Very well done with clear instructions on anything you might need.

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9.3
Superb
136 reviews

Featuring garden views, The Bunkhouse provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 39 km from Mt. Lyford. Boasting full-day security, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Quiet location. We slept very well on a very comfortable bed

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9.6
Exceptional
138 reviews
Price from
US$64
per night

Featuring mountain views, Arthur's Pass Ecolodge provides accommodation with balcony, around 13 km from Arthur's Pass National Park. With river views, this accommodation features a patio. The homestay features family rooms. The view is as amazing as it appears in the advert, and the bed was super comfortable. Helen is an amazing hostess, she made us feel so welcome in her special home, cooked a delicious breakfast (bread straight from the oven!) and shared lots of great advice for our trip.

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9.3
Superb
144 reviews
Price from
US$133
per night

Located in Sumner, Cave Rock Guest House offers beachfront accommodation 300 metres from Sumner Beach and offers various facilities, such as a garden and barbecue facilities. This guest house provides free private parking and luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. We had an amazing stay, the property is in a central location and close to shops and amenities. It made it super easy to bring a young child with us. The hosts were so lovely and would highly recommend anyone to stay here! Beautiful spot.

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9.2
Superb
247 reviews
Price from
US$96
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Lincoln Country Dream is situated in Lincoln, 27 km from Christchurch Art Gallery and 27 km from Canterbury Museum. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 24 km from Christchurch Railway Station. Beautiful garden and very quiet and private

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9.5
Exceptional
114 reviews
Price from
US$101
per night

Offering a shared lounge and garden view, City Town House - Unit is located in Christchurch, 2.8 km from Canterbury Museum and 3.5 km from Hagley Park. This homestay provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.6 km from Christchurch Art Gallery. Very comfortable accommodation, well located, lovely and helpful owner.

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9.3
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Room and Private Bathroom in Woodend, a property with a garden, is situated in Woodend, 28 km from Canterbury Museum, 28 km from Hagley Park, as well as 30 km from Christchurch Railway Station. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the homestay free of charge. The property is allergy-free and is set 27 km from Christchurch Art Gallery. Gel and George were fantastic hosts. Their house was impeccable. They were super friendly as well as very accommodating. Zero complaints - 10/10. We would absolutely stay here again.

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9.7
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
US$52
per night

Situated in Burnt Hill in the Canterbury region, Woodstock Escape to the Country features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property has mountain and garden views.

The guest house has a flat-screen TV. The kitchen features a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Plenty of space to relax. Great facilities - washing machine, full kitchen.

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9.8
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
US$63
per night

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