Family-friendly holiday rentals in Southland

Brookhaven cottage with Luxury Outdoor Tub

Brookhaven cottage- Self contained 3 bedroom recently renovated. Is located on a 2000acre sheep and beef property in Northern Southland. Overlooking the farm with views of the mountains, it is stunning place to relax and enjoy what the area has to offer. We have a Stoked stainless outdoor bathtub, interior insulated finished in 100% natural cedar, visually stunning, and keeps it's heat, Large enough for 2. Enjoy a soak gazing at the view, a little luxury to outdoor life on a NZ sheep farm.

Whare manu, boutique cottage.

Whare manu is a private, self contained boutique cottage that is solar powered. Set back into native bush with views of the sea and beach, which is only a minutes stroll away. Watch the Tui's and Bellbirds feed on the sculpted bird feeder right on the deck. Designed for couples to relax, unwind and enjoy. No children please. If you would like your stay to include the 24 Dec please contact us, we can open for you, there are no checkouts on 25 Dec & a min 2 night stay. This is a unique place.

Relaxing rural retreat on the town boundary

Relax and unwind in your own private guest suite and enjoy the rural views. With its own entrance and lock box you can arrive when it suits. The property is in a convenient location, just a 6 minute drive from the town centre with a supermarket, pharmacy, restaurant, dairy, take away and pub within a 3 minute drive. There is ample off road parking that can accommodate larger vehicles, horse floats, boats and trailers etc. The airport is 9k away and Oreti Beach just a little further along.

The O2 Yurt

Welcome to the O2 Yurt; brand-new, unique, five star accommodation in the heart of Fiordland in its own private, one-hectare meadow. The O2 is a designer, wool-insulated yurt and living complex; just for you two. Expect sustainable, high-end luxury; French linen, art, sculpture, heating, mood lighting, Italian shower room, decking, outdoor fire, BBQ ...and private outdoor bath. The unimpeded views of 1.2 million hectares of soaring mountains and giant wilderness lake is breathtaking.

Tranquil Windsor Hideaway

Relax and put your feet up in this peaceful hideaway, down a back section in the heart of Windsor. You're only a five-minute walk from Windsor shopping centre which has a New World supermarket, pharmacy, boutique stores, bank, Pizzeria, fish and chips and cafes. A short stroll away is the Waihopai River Walkway, with the beautiful Queens Park a ten-minute walk away. The newly revamped city centre is a ten-minute drive away. Please note the guesthouse is beside our garage (which we use).

Offgrid Private Rural Retreat/hot tub/breakfast

Pinecone cottage, completely private, nestled on farmland and 100% off grid. Arrive to a wood-fired hot tub, steaming with fresh Fiordland spring water to soak the day away Friendly sheep, alpacas and calves will be close for pats and photos. Games are provided or simply relax beneath the stars. Sleep well in the king bed with soft linen, and enjoy our bird song..and maybe see the wild deer run past. We are a green, eco friendly and completely sustainable accommodation choice.

Hillside Retreat & Woodstoked Hot Tub

This unique place has a style all its own. Come and enjoy some peace and quiet admiring the outstanding views of Mount Benger in your own wood stoked stainless steel hot tub. The hot tub will be filled with fresh water and heated on request. There are several outstanding cafes locally along with the beautiful Clutha Gold Cycle trail. The Millers Flat Tavern is open for meals Pinders Pond is a local swimming attraction. Highland Bike hire in Roxburgh has ebikes for hire.

Riviera Shack

Great little spot. 200m from the North beach & River. 5min walk to central Riverton - supermarkets & cafes. You maybe able to bring your dog - please check with me first. Dogs need to be kept on a lead around our yard at all times (because of our animals). And they also need to be able to stay off the furniture. The Shack (and yard) are not child safe, please let me know if you have a young child with you. We are also on the Te Araroa Trail, so great for backpackers.

Tiroroa - our barn with an ‘extensive view’

Hi there and welcome to our new slice of heaven on the coast and on the doorstep of the Catlins Rainforest National Park. ‘Tiroroa’ is our barn style property, completed late 2019. It is perched on the hill overlooking Porpoise and Curio Bay sitting on its own hectare of land. We are the southern most Airbnb property on mainland New Zealand … next stop Antarctica! We have 3 Alpacas roaming around in the rear paddock: Jack, Trevor and Sammy. Come and say hi …