New Zealand Vacation Rentals: house rentals & more

Discover a selection of more than 10,000 vacation rentals in New Zealand that are perfect for your trip. Whether you’re traveling with friends, family, or even pets, Vrbo vacation homes have the best amenities for hanging out with the people that matter most, including WiFi and swimming pools. Prices start at $94 per night, and houses and cottages are popular options for a stay in New Zealand. Either way, you'll find a rental for everyone's needs.

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Find the best place to stay — New Zealand

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Stayed Apr 2021

Breathtaking view🥂👌⭐️

View was breathtaking🥂⭐️ The house was in a superb location. Friendly neighbours👍 The house is fully accomodating apart from the tv remote that was broken. No big deal however we used mobiles for music👍 Yes we’ll definitely come back. Thank you f...

Stayed Apr 2021

A slice of local history with sea views from the spa. What more could we ask?

We are a family of 5 with young children. The stone house provided a stay with a large private garden and grounds sloping to the beach. The house itself had everything we needed and was interesting and fun with its history and facilities. Hot tip: li...

Stayed Apr 2021

Fabulous location, kids loved the outdoor bath!

Wonderful bach, easy to use and easy to clean. Fire kept us very toasty. Would love to come back in the winter. Tucked away but close to everything. Kids loved the loft and the outdoor bathtub. We loved the peace and quiet and the well-equipped kitch...

Stayed Apr 2021

great place to relax and enjoy nice walks along the beach

The batch was well laid out with plenty of room to move around, the deck was a lovely place to sit out on and enjoy the view of the beach and have a BBQ, The kitchen has plenty of working space and is of a practical design, all in all a great place t...

Stayed Apr 2021

A wee gem, great for a family holiday

Lovely warm house with good facilities, amazing views and the added bonus of a hot tub. We experienced a power cut but were well looked after by the owners who visited to check on us and make sure we had everything we needed. House suited us (family ...

Stayed Apr 2021

Wonderful hideaway

A lovely, modern, fully contained beach hideaway; we were very comfortable, and the accommodation suited our party (a family group of parents, adult children and their partners) well. Warm and cozy when it needed to be, and also enjoyed spending time...

Stayed Apr 2021

A little gem in the Catlins

What a lovely place to stay. Louise the owner was amazing. The little touches of fresh flowers and Easter eggs for our 5yr old were much appreciated. Louise was so on the ball and easy to deal with. One of the nicest family holidays we have in years....

Stayed Apr 2021

Absolutely loved it!!!

Couldn’t have been better! The batch, the facilities provided. Comfortable, clean SO close to the beach. We got up each morning and took our coffee to watch the sunrise! The kids played all day in the water and straight back to the batch for outdoor ...

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Destination guide

Head Down Under and discover the "land of the long white cloud"

There's no denying New Zealand is a long way from anywhere. But boy is it worth the trip. Made up of 2 main islands in the Tasman Sea, it's an incredibly diverse country that will take you from active volcanoes to white sandy beaches in subtropical climes. You can bungee from bridges, cruise down fiords, ski down pistes, walk on glaciers, and hike through rainforests. Oh, and there are plenty of opportunities to jump out of an aircraft, too. Holidays in New Zealand vacation rentals are all about whatever you want them to be.

Things to do

Go on a quest to Hobbiton, lord of NZ's cinematic attractions

With New Zealand vacation rentals scattered throughout the country, you're never far from the hottest tickets in town. The bucolic Hobbiton Movie Set lies close to Matamata, and Lord of the Rings fans won't want to miss the chance to explore this slice of Middle Earth. Learn all about the country's past at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington, or head for Napier to find streets packed with art deco–inspired buildings constructed after an earthquake devastated the city in 1931. New Zealand is famous for its wine and no visit would be complete without a Wairau Valley vineyard tour.

Activities

Extreme sports and adrenaline-pumping action in New Zealand

New Zealand has a well deserved reputation as the world's leading adventure destination. It all started at the Kawarau Bridge near Queenstown when the very first commercial bungee jump opened for business in 1988. Today, you can go snowboarding in The Remarkables, kayaking on Lake Wanaka, skydiving over Taupo, and climbing up Mount Taranaki. Head to the waters off Kaikoura and go in search of giant sperm whales, or take a guided tour on the ice at Franz Josef Glacier. Heli-tours, mountain biking, nature safaris, and horse riding are all on offer. You can even go panning for gold in Arrowtown.

Weather

Enjoy the temperate climate, but do pack a sweater

As an island nation, New Zealand tends to benefit from a fairly temperate climate. Springs are crisp and summers warm. That said, the diverse nature of the terrain means things aren't quite that straightforward. Pay a visit to the Bay of Islands in winter and you won't see the mercury dip much past 50 degrees. Head to Queenstown at the same time of year and a t-shirt won't do you much good thanks to average lows of 30 degrees. The seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere, so keep costs down by booking New Zealand vacation rentals outside of the main holiday period of December to February.

Natural features

Join the hordes and get snap happy in NZ

If there's one thing you can't escape in New Zealand, it's natural beauty. The risk of picking up a repetitive strain injury from clicking your smartphone or camera too much is real. Of course, you'll forget all about that as you cruise down Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park. The views are just as impressive from the top of Ben Lomond near Queenstown as they are in the subtropical Bay of Islands, or from Ohope Beach as you gaze toward White Island, New Zealand's most active volcano. Whales, dolphins, kiwis, penguins, and tui are all here waiting to be spotted, so don't forget your binoculars.

How many vacation rentals are available around New Zealand?

Our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 11,579 vacation rentals around New Zealand. From 9,289 house rentals to 975 cottage rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.